Urban Drain Cleaning

Council wishes to advise of upcoming works to the storm water drain network in the central Lismore area. The works will occur to selected streets, from early August 2024, subject to weather conditions.

There will be disruption to traffic during this project, including the availability of street parking. Residents and motorists will be notified of road changes via roadside signage. Local resident access will remain, and emergency services vehicles will be accommodated. Please adhere to all road signs and directions form any traffic controllers and ensure extra care is taken around workers on foot. We apologise in advice for any disruptions you may experience while we carry out this essential work.

What are the works?
Following the February 2022 natural disaster, the Lismore drain network suffered extensive damage. The community assisted with petitioning for funding which is now secured to remove silt from open drains in the central Lismore area.

A Lismore based earthworks contractor will undertake the work one road section at a time. Worked will commence in South Lismore starting with Casino Street, Kyogle Street, Caniaba Street, Phillis Street and Engine Street.

We will provide updates on the road to be cleaned on our dedicated Flood Restoration – Flood Resilience Program page. Affected residents will receive a letter drop prior to works starting on their street.

Further Information
Updates for these works will be posted on our Your Say dedicated Flood Recovery – Roads and Bridges page: https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/flood-restoration-flood-resilience-program

Should you wish to contact us directly with any questions or comments, or register your contact details to receive updates, please call (02) 6625 0500 or email frp@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Urban Drain Cleaning – August 2024 Update.’