The present invention provides a support assembly (11) for lifting a belt of a conveyor system. The support assembly (11) comprises an attachment assembly (15, 17) to releasably secure a support member (13) to a frame of a conveyor system. The attachment assembly (15, 17) comprising a lifting means (31). The lifting means moves the support member, in a synchronized manner, between a first position, wherein the support member is not in engagement with the belt, and a second position, wherein the support member supports the conveyor belt at a spaced distance from at least one conveyor roller located below the belt, allowing an operator to access the at least one roller.