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  • PLEASE REPORT DISPLACED LIVESTOCK

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    Please report any displaced livestock via the Agriculture and Animal Services hotline on 1800 814 647.
    As flood waters recede, we are continuing to work with landholders, local council, contractors, and other government agencies to locate and safely rehome displaced or straying livestock.
    Due to the sheer scale of these floods, it is very hard to predict where livestock will be found. You can help us rehome livestock by calling the Agriculture and Animal Services hotline immediately on 1800 814 647 if you come across stranded, lost or injured livestock.
    Landholders can also request emergency fodder for livestock, animal assessment, veterinary advice and if required, euthanasia and burial using the hotline on 1800 814 647.
    The Agriculture and Animal Services hotline operates from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week.

  • REPORT DECEASED LIVESTOCK

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    As floodwater is subsiding across Northern NSW, the Local Land Services is reminding landholders and members of the public to report deceased livestock to the Agriculture and Animal Services hotline.

    Due to the nature and sheer scale of these floods, it is very hard to predict where deceased animals will be found, some can be washed hundreds of kilometres away.

    Deceased livestock do pose a human health risk, but by reporting them immediately, work will be done to remove them as quickly as possible and reduce the risk of disease and contamination.

    For landholders needing animal assessment and disposal, or members of the public who encounter a deceased animal can report it to the Agriculture and Animal Services hotline on 1800 814 647.

  • NIMBIN TOWN AND RURAL WATER UPDATE

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    Nimbin Town water supply
    Due to storm damage to Nimbin’s water supply, Level 3 Water Restrictions are still in effect for residents who are connected to water.
    Restrictions are due to the damage to the pipes that deliver water from Nimbin weir to the storage holding dam. Council is exploring options to ensure supply prior, during and post the remediation phase. There is no current timeframe on when pipeline will be restored.
    The implementation of water restrictions will enable Council to investigate and repair the infrastructure that has been damaged to ensure we can gain access and repair the Nimbin water supply.
    To find out about what you can and cannot do under these restrictions go to https://lismore.nsw.gov.au/.../nimbin-placed-on-immediate....
    Nimbin Rural water supply
    Due to the extensive flood damage to a rural water main, no water is currently available for residents around Gungas Road and Kirkland Road. Water is being delivered to each household and alternatively there is water available for collection at the Lismore City Council site office at Gungas Road. There is no current timeframe on when pipeline will be restored.
    For residents who are unable to have water delivered or collected, there is resupply support that can be logged via the following link

  • REX flights to resume to keep Lismore moving and connected

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    Lismore City Council has been working with REX to resume passenger flights to and from Lismore Regional Airport.

    This is to ensure Lismore is connected during this difficult time.

    Rex flights will resume on Friday, 11 March with flight ZL6318 departing Sydney at 7.25am via Grafton and arriving in Lismore at 9.40am. It will return direct to Sydney departing at 10am.

    The airport is also being used by Government officials, emergency services, volunteers, and those with expertise to assist with the recover and rebuild.

    Due to the extensive flood damage, the airport terminal is non-operational, however a temporary passenger area has been established.

    REX currently flies to and from Lismore to Sydney on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday, however more flights can be scheduled if community demand increases.

    Council would like to congratulate REX for its willingness to reinstate flights so quickly following the flood and their support for Lismore and the Northern Rivers Region.

    Flights can be booked at www.rex.com.au.

  • Water drop for Gungas Road

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    Due to the extensive flood damage to a rural water main, no water is currently available for residents around Gungas Road.

    Council has organised for a pallet of water to be delivered tomorrow at the location shown on the map near the corner of Gungas Road and Anderson Road.

  • Statement on flood by Mayor Steve Krieg

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    Lismore will face one of its most difficult periods in its history over the next few days. I want to encourage you to prioritise your safety, and the safety and wellbeing of your families during this time.

    Please don’t go out in the weather if you can avoid it. Many more roads than expected are now unsafe and/or closed.

    Please reach out to your neighbours, family and friends to check on their welfare.

    Unfortunately, this weather event has been far worse than predicted, with people trapped on roofs across Lismore which is stretching the limited resources of the volunteer organisation. They are trying to provide assistance to people as soon as they can.

    Please assist the SES and other Emergency Services by staying at home if you can and ensure you’re complying with all directions from emergency services.

    The Lismore City Council website Facebook page has been publishing all relevant safety announcements.

    The next few days, weeks and months will be challenging. But we can get through this if we work together and look out for each other.