July 2024 Project Update

Construction of the 16.3 km Northern Rivers Rail Trail section from Lismore to Bentley is moving ahead and working towards opening later this year.

The Lismore section trail surface is now complete and construction crews are focussing on bridges and road crossings with good progress being made on the construction of the Bungabee and Back Creek bridges. Work is also continuing on the groundwork and drainage, with many of the rest stops now in place.

Many of the stockpile sites are being cleared and cleaned up, and planning is underway to construct the bridle trail and parking area near Bungabee.

The project team is currently working with the Aboriginal Advisory Group, local historical and national railway heritage groups to develop the interpretive signage along the trail. Anyone wishing to contribute ideas to the signage can email the project team at railtrail@lismore.nsw.gov.au

A project update and lunch will be held with landowners and impacted residents in August, to discuss progress and plans for opening the Rail Trail. This face to face consultation will provide an opportunity to ask any questions and ensure all concerns are addressed. If you are a landowner, or resident on the Rail Trail and did not recieve this invitation, please email the project team at railtrail@lismore.nsw.gov.au

Funding for the Rail Trail project has been provided by the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund.