Is your business address changing?
Here's how to prepare.
With the Coffs Harbour Bypass approaching, all properties along the affected corridor will receive a new street number, and some will also have a change to their street name, including sections of the existing Pacific Highway being renamed Solitary Islands Way.
If your business is located along the affected corridor, there are a few things you'll need to update. The good news is you can start preparing now.
What businesses need to know
Address notifications will be sent in November
Affected properties will receive a letter confirming their new street number and, where applicable, new street name.
Want to find out your new address sooner?
If you'd like to start preparing now, you can contact the Coffs Harbour Bypass project team at community@CHBteam.com.au to confirm your new street name and/or number.
When will the new address take effect?
Transport for NSW has advised that the address changes will take effect when the Coffs Harbour Bypass opens. The bypass is currently proposed to open in December 2026.
You can prepare now, but wait to make the changes
There are plenty of things you can start reviewing now, including where your current address appears across your website, social media, signage, stationery, packaging, business records and online listings.
We've put together a simple checklist to help you identify what may need changing and get organised ahead of the transition.
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD YOUR CHECKLIST
IMPORTANT: Don't change your Google Business Profile address yet!
Wait until your new address is officially active AND has been updated in Google Maps before changing your Google Business Profile.
Changing your business address too early could create problems with your listing, including triggering Google's verification process or potentially causing your profile to be suspended.
Your Google Business Profile is what helps customers find your business through Google Search and Google Maps, so it's important to get this right.
What you should know:
- Don't update your Google Business Profile address before the official changeover.
- Check that your new address is correctly showing in Google Maps before updating your profile.
- Changing your address may trigger Google's verification process.
- Google may ask you to provide evidence that your business operates from the new address.
- Keep your existing Google Business Profile. Don't create a new listing just because your street address has changed.
Helpful Google resources:
Not confident managing your Google Business Profile?
We're here to help.
As part of our Coffs Ahead business readiness program, we're offering local businesses a FREE one-hour, one-on-one Google Business Profile Health Check with Maggie from JumpStart Matrix.
It's a chance to:
- check how your business currently appears on Google Search and Maps
- make sure you have access to your Business Profile
- identify any issues before the address changes
- get practical advice specific to your business
- improve your overall online visibility.
It's a great opportunity to get your Google presence in good shape before the address transition.
Priority is being given to businesses in the Coffs Harbour CBD and along the Pacific Highway corridor.
Ready for your free Google Business Profile Health Check?
Places are limited, so we encourage businesses to register early.
REGISTER FOR A FREE HEALTH CHECK
This support is part of Coffs Ahead, a 6 Degrees and City of Coffs Harbour initiative providing free resources, workshops and one-on-one support to help local businesses prepare for what's ahead.