April 2024 - Project Update

April 2024 Update

Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Lismore to Bentley

The Northern Rivers Rail Trail is converting disused railway line into a 132 km trail, to draw thousands of visitors each year to explore and discover the natural beauty of the Northern Rivers. Delivered across four stages, the trail runs from Tweed through Mullumbimby and Lismore to Casino.

Construction of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Lismore to Bentley section is steadily progressing. There has now been 10kms of the track completed, with two-thirds of the gravel trail surface in place.

Transformation of the old rail tracks into the rail trail has commenced at the Lismore Railway Station, with concrete pouring completed this month. Progress has also been made with the construction of sections of the trail where deviations are required to improve user safety and accessibility.

With these updates, the 16.3km Lismore to Bentley section is on track to be delivered in the latter part of 2024.

To share further detail on construction, and answer your questions, we invite you to join us for an onsite Meet and Greet with the project team at the Lismore Railway Station in South Lismore on:

Thursday, 9 May 2024 from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.

Your RSVP is appreciated, as light refreshments will be provided. Please send your name and best contact to railtrail@lismore.nsw.gov.au, or call 02 6625 0500.

The Richmond Valley Tweed section officially opened on 23 March 2024, and has been receiving strong support, attracting daily visitation to Casino and the trail.

Lismore businesses are encouraged to take part in an upcoming workshop designed to maximise the economic benefits of the Rail Trail opening in Lismore later this year. The workshop will be held on 7 May 2024 from 7.30am - 9.00am for enquiries, please email business@lismore.nsw.gov.au.

To subscribe to the Rail Trail Newsletter for updates, trip and travel inspiration, upcoming events, trail activities and more please visit https://www.northernriversrailtrail.com.au