May 2024 Project Update

May 2024 Update
Northern Rivers Rail Trail - Lismore to Bentley

Construction of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Lismore to Bentley section is moving ahead despite recent wet weather.

Council is pleased the entire gravel trail surface is now complete for the Lismore to Bentley section. Construction crews are now working on bridges and road crossings, with work starting on the construction of the bridge at Bungabee. Progress on groundwork and drainage is also continuing.

The project team is working on the development of interpretive signage along the track and is appealing to the community to share any cultural or historical information and photographs that may be relevant to the Lismore to Bentley section. Please email railtrail@lismore.nsw.gov.au if you have something to share.

Council held two briefing sessions with local businesses, landowners, and community last week to update on the Rail Trail project, and to share business opportunities to leverage off the Rail Trail. The figures continuing to come out of the Tweed section provide further proof that the Rail Trail delivers great economic benefit, attracting almost 3,000 visitors per week to experience the Rail Trail. Lismore businesses are encouraged to get ‘Rail Trail Ready’ with the Lismore section opening latter this year.

If you would like to understand how your business or idea can benefit, please contact business@lismore.nsw.gov.au. Further information, business interviews and marketing tools can be found at https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/bentley-lismore-rail-trail

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