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ROAD REPAIR UPDATE
Share ROAD REPAIR UPDATE on Facebook Share ROAD REPAIR UPDATE on Twitter Share ROAD REPAIR UPDATE on Linkedin Email ROAD REPAIR UPDATE linkRoads across our entire local government area have had significant damage. Our crews are working hard to ensure our roads are safe, however, it will take time and we ask for the community’s patience.The following is a snapshot of some of the most significant damage to our roads. We will keep the community updated on other road works we are undertaking.Please always drive to conditions and follow all instructions. Roads are closed because they pose a serious danger to motorists and to reduce the risk of further damage.Tuntable Falls Road – 2 x landslips cleared 3km from Gungas Road. Road has been cleared however works will be ongoing under traffic control (OPEN)Terania Creek Road – Landslip approx. 8km from The Channon shop. An initial inspection has been carried out however will require further geotechnical investigation to determine the permanent solution (Local residents only – no heavy vehicles allowed)Black Road – Causeway washed out. Temporary repair works underway (CLOSED)Ross Road – Significant pavement damage. Temporary repair works will commence 23 March (CLOSED)Wallace Road – Landslip approximately 1.2km from Tuntable Creek Road. An initial inspection has been carried out however will require further geotechnical investigation to determine the permanent solution (LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY – NO HEAVY VEHICLES)Koonorigan Road – Landslip approximately 500m from Nimbin Road. An initial inspection has been carried out however will require further geotechnical investigation to determine the permanent solution (CLOSED)Keerong Road – Culvert washout near Dudgeon Road. Bridge design in progress (CLOSED)Gungas Road (gravel) – Road significantly damaged, 4x4 access only. LCC roads and water crews are currently working with Defence Forces in this area (LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY – 4x4 ACCESS)Nimbin Road – Landslip between Stony Chute Road and Nimbin Town. Geotechnical investigation works have been complete (One lane closed)Keerong Road, Pinchon Road and Keerong Bridge Road have had an emergency grade due to the expected increase in traffic. Further damages on these roads will be repaired at a later dateMountain Top Road – Major landslip near 143 Mountain Top Road (CLOSED to through traffic)Oakey Creek Road – Major landslips – (CLOSED – local residents access only)These road closures and conditions are under regular review and will be updated accordingly. Over the coming weeks Lismore City Council will commence further Geotechnical Investigations which will involve drilling and in some areas the installation of geotechnical monitoring devices -
LISMORE FLOOD RECOVERY SHUTTLE SERVICE
Share LISMORE FLOOD RECOVERY SHUTTLE SERVICE on Facebook Share LISMORE FLOOD RECOVERY SHUTTLE SERVICE on Twitter Share LISMORE FLOOD RECOVERY SHUTTLE SERVICE on Linkedin Email LISMORE FLOOD RECOVERY SHUTTLE SERVICE linkThe free hourly bus shuttle includes the Distribution Centre at the Lismore Showgrounds and the Lismore Base Hospital.We ask that people use this service rather than drive into the CBD to allow recovery efforts to continue unhampered by traffic.1st Trip9am- Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC)- Wallerawang Drive Goonellabah9.07am-Southern Cross University (SCU) Evacuation Centre- Rifle Range Road9.10am- Southern Cross University “V” Block- Creative Arts Block9.15am- Opposite Lismore Base Hospital- Uralba Road9.18am- Support Facility- Lismore Library Car Park- Dawson St9.20am- Opposite KOORI MAIL- Molesworth Street9.25am- Lismore Showgrounds- Alexandra Pde Gate9.30am- Lismore Showgrounds- Alexandra Pde Gate9.35am- KOORI MAIL- Molesworth Street9.40am- Support Facility- Lismore Library Car Park- Magellan St9.43am- Lismore Base Hospital- Bus Stop- Uralba Road9.48am- Opposite- Southern Cross University “V” Block- Creative Arts Block9.50am- Opposite- Southern Cross University (SCU) Evacuation Centre- Rifle Range Rd9.55am- Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC)- Wallerawang Drive Goonellabah2nd Trip- 10am from GSAC3rd Trip- 11am from GSAC4th Trip- noon from GSAC5th Trip- 1pm from GSAC6th Trip- 2pm from GSAC7th Trip- 3pm from GSAC8th Trip- 4pm from GSAC9th Trip- 5pm from GSAC
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FREE BUS SHUTTLE
Share FREE BUS SHUTTLE on Facebook Share FREE BUS SHUTTLE on Twitter Share FREE BUS SHUTTLE on Linkedin Email FREE BUS SHUTTLE linkThere is a free hourly bus shuttle between the CBD and Evacuation Centres at GSAC and SCU.It is recommended volunteers use the service as a park and ride approach to entering the CBD to assist in reducing traffic congestion.1st Trip- 9am9am- Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC)- Wallerawang Drive Goonellabah9.07am-Southern Cross University (SCU) Evacuation Centre- Rifle Range Road9.10am- Southern Cross University “V” Block- Creative Arts Block9.15am- Support Facility- Lismore Library Car Park- Dawson StDawson St9.18am- KOORI MAIL- Molesworth Street9.25am- KOORI MAIL- Molesworth Street9.30am- Support Facility- Lismore Library Car Park- Magellan St9.35am- Opposite- Southern Cross University “V” Block- Creative Arts Block9.37am- Opposite- Southern Cross University (SCU) Evacuation Centre- Rifle Range Rd9.45am- Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC)- Wallerawang Drive Goonellabah2nd Trip- 10am10am- Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC)- Wallerawang Drive Goonellabah10.07am-Southern Cross University (SCU) Evacuation CentreRifle Range10.10am- Southern Cross University “V” Block- Creative Arts Block10.15am- Support Facility- Lismore Library Car Park- Dawson St10.18am- KOORI MAIL- Molesworth Street10.25am- KOORI MAIL- Molesworth Street10.30am- Support Facility- Lismore Library Car Park- Magellan St10.35am- Opposite- Southern Cross University “V” Block- Creative Arts Block10.37am- Opposite- Southern Cross University (SCU) Evacuation Centre Rifle Range Rd10.45am- Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC)- Wallerawang Drive Goonellabah3rd Trip 11am from GSAC4th Trip noon from GSAC5th Trip 1pm from GSAC6th Trip 2pm from GSAC7th Trip 3pm from GSAC8th Trip 4pm from GSAC9th Trip 5pm from GSAC -
ROADS UPDATE – 9.35am Thursday, 10 March
Share ROADS UPDATE – 9.35am Thursday, 10 March on Facebook Share ROADS UPDATE – 9.35am Thursday, 10 March on Twitter Share ROADS UPDATE – 9.35am Thursday, 10 March on Linkedin Email ROADS UPDATE – 9.35am Thursday, 10 March linkUnfortunately, our road network has suffered major damage from the flood with more than 70 significant damages.Construction crews have been working extended hours to ensure damaged roads are reopened/made safe as soon as possible – see the list below.Council ask that you obey traffic control signs at all times to ensure the safety of yourself and the community.We thank you for your patience and understanding as push ahead with recovery.For information on road closures refer to Live Traffic at www.livetraffic.comRoadworks in Progress- Bice Road
- Bruxner Highway – near Tatham Road
- Cawongla Road
- Corndale Road
- Gungas Road
- Jiggi Road
- Keerrong Road
- Koonorigan Road
- Lindsay Road
- Mountain Top Road
- Oakey Creek Road
- Pinchin Road
- Rock Valley Road
- Rosebank Road
- Suffolk Road
- Terania Creek Road
- Towns Road
- Tuntable Falls Road
- Upper Tuntable Falls Road
- Whian Whian Road
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REX flights to resume to keep Lismore moving and connected
Share REX flights to resume to keep Lismore moving and connected on Facebook Share REX flights to resume to keep Lismore moving and connected on Twitter Share REX flights to resume to keep Lismore moving and connected on Linkedin Email REX flights to resume to keep Lismore moving and connected linkLismore 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.
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CHANGE TO TRAFFIC DIVERSION ON BRUXNER/BALLINA RD
Share CHANGE TO TRAFFIC DIVERSION ON BRUXNER/BALLINA RD on Facebook Share CHANGE TO TRAFFIC DIVERSION ON BRUXNER/BALLINA RD on Twitter Share CHANGE TO TRAFFIC DIVERSION ON BRUXNER/BALLINA RD on Linkedin Email CHANGE TO TRAFFIC DIVERSION ON BRUXNER/BALLINA RD linkThe planned diversion of traffic on Ballina Road (Bruxner Highway) between Rotary Drive and Diadem Street is not in place.Instead, traffic control is in place between Diadem and Nielson Streets to allow travel for one lane at a time along Ballina Road.Please follow instructions from the Traffic Controllers and expect travel delays. -
FREE BUS SHUTTLE
Share FREE BUS SHUTTLE on Facebook Share FREE BUS SHUTTLE on Twitter Share FREE BUS SHUTTLE on Linkedin Email FREE BUS SHUTTLE linkFrom 9am this morning (Wednesday) there is a free hourly bus shuttle between the CBD and Evacuation Centres at GSAC and SCU. The maps show the forward and return journeys.
It is recommended volunteers use the service as a park and ride approach to entering the CBD to assist in reducing traffic congestion.
👉 1st Trip- 9am
9am- Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC)- Wallerawang Drive Goonellabah
9.07am-Southern Cross University (SCU) Evacuation Centre- Rifle Range Road
9.10am- Southern Cross University “V” Block- Creative Arts Block
9.15am- Support Facility- Lismore Library Car Park- Dawson St
Dawson St
9.18am- KOORI MAIL- Molesworth Street
9.25am- KOORI MAIL- Molesworth Street
9.30am- Support Facility- Lismore Library Car Park- Magellan St
9.35am- Opposite- Southern Cross University “V” Block- Creative Arts Block
9.37am- Opposite- Southern Cross University (SCU) Evacuation Centre- Rifle Range Rd
9.45am- Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC)- Wallerawang Drive Goonellabah
👉 2nd Trip- 10am
10am- Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC)- Wallerawang Drive Goonellabah
10.07am-Southern Cross University (SCU) Evacuation Centre
Rifle Range
10.10am- Southern Cross University “V” Block- Creative Arts Block
10.15am- Support Facility- Lismore Library Car Park- Dawson St
10.18am- KOORI MAIL- Molesworth Street
10.25am- KOORI MAIL- Molesworth Street
10.30am- Support Facility- Lismore Library Car Park- Magellan St
10.35am- Opposite- Southern Cross University “V” Block- Creative Arts Block
10.37am- Opposite- Southern Cross University (SCU) Evacuation Centre Rifle Range Rd
10.45am- Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC)- Wallerawang Drive Goonellabah
👉 3rd Trip 11am from GSAC
👉 4th Trip noon from GSAC
👉 5th Trip 1pm from GSAC
👉 6th Trip 2pm from GSAC
👉 7th Trip 3pm from GSAC
👉 8th Trip 4pm from GSAC
👉 9th Trip 5pm from GSAC
Return journey
Forward journey
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PLANNED TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS
Share PLANNED TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS on Facebook Share PLANNED TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS on Twitter Share PLANNED TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS on Linkedin Email PLANNED TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS linkThere will be a temporary diversion for traffic using Ballina Road (Bruxner Hwy) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6am to 6pm.The diversion is to allow the Australian Defence Force to undertake flood debris and waste removal along the closed section.