Disaster Recovery Updates - 2022

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This news page lists all the news regarding the major flood event between February 28 to March 17.

For the latest up to date information, you can now visit our new Disaster Recovery Updates page by clicking HERE.

If you are after information such as financial assistance, how to donate to the Lismore Flood Fund, business support and much more, you can also check out the Lismore Flood 2022 page on Council's website by clicking HERE.


THIS PAGE HAS NOW BEEN ARCHIVED.

This news page lists all the news regarding the major flood event between February 28 to March 17.

For the latest up to date information, you can now visit our new Disaster Recovery Updates page by clicking HERE.

If you are after information such as financial assistance, how to donate to the Lismore Flood Fund, business support and much more, you can also check out the Lismore Flood 2022 page on Council's website by clicking HERE.

  • Residential clean up

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    Flood damaged items will be collected from the front of households once the All Clear is given by the SES and utility providers.


    Please place items at the front of the kerb.


    Remember, the Lismore water supply is running critically low, and we ask that you not to use water to clean your property until Council advises it is okay to do so.
  • Skip bins for flood waste disposal

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    Skip bins are at two locations to assist residents and businesses with the flood clean up.


    The skip bins can be used for non-putrescible household waste only. That means no food, nappies or sanitary items. It is important not to put putrescible items in the bins as they may not be collected immediately.


    Only small to medium items should be put into the skip bins.


    Council will arrange to collect larger items over the next few days.


    Skip bins are located at:


    - Netball Courts on Diadem St, Lismore
    - 38 Union Street, South Lismore in the temporary car park area on Northern side


    Use of the skips mean we can clear a space around properties so that a secondary and more thorough clean up can occur.


    Please place larger items at the front of properties in a safe location that can be later collected.


    We thank the community for their patience. We will continue to update residents and businesses with latest information as soon as possible.
  • Portaloos set up in the CBD

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    For those cleaning up our CBD, there are now six portaloos available next to the Transit Centre in Molesworth Street.

  • 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.

  • Community update at the GSAC Evacuation Centre

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    Lismore City Council Mayor Steve Krieg and Emergency Services personnel gave residents at the GSAC Evacuation Centre an update this morning.

    Mayor Krieg said that he understands the pain people are feeling and is working to help our community during this flood disaster.

    Mayor Krieg was encouraged by the community spirit and determination to help each other and that Council is doing everything possible to assist residents at the Evacuation Centre.

    Police Superintendent Scott Tanner also assured the community every possible asset is being deployed to assist our community and that police are working with Council to help with the needs of the Evacuation Centre.

    The GSAC Evacuation Centre is currently asking for community volunteers to help sort the donations as they are currently experiencing bottlenecks in getting these items sorted and distributed to evacuees.

    As always, thank you!

  • Call out for volunteers at GSAC Evacuation Centre

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    Anyone who is able to offer time to assist with general duties at the GSAC Evacuation centre should call 66255 370 to register their details.

    A roster will be organised and you will then be contacted by phone or email to confirm shift times.

    Once again, Thank You.

  • GSAC Evacuation Centre latest needs

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    Thank you for your ongoing assistance supporting our Evacuation Centre.

    Today we are in need of:

    • XL and 7XL Clothes

    • New underwear

    • Socks

    • Gardening gloves - heavy duty

    • Rags for cleaning

    • Thongs and shoes

    • Cleaning products

    To assist, we ask people to drop of donations between 9am and 2pm.

    We are also in need of volunteers to help sort the donations as we are currently experiencing bottlenecks in getting these items sorted and distributed to evacuees.

    As always, thank you!


  • Flood update on 4 March 2022

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    Some areas within the Lismore Evacuation Zone are still flooded. If you choose to enter these areas, please use extreme caution.

    Hundreds of ADF troops and Emergency Services are arriving today to assist with clean up

    It is likely that heavy machinery will be used to remove waste and debris. Be prepared to move your vehicles to allow this to happen. If you are not a business owner or resident, you MUST STAY AWAY as you will only be slowing the clean-up efforts.

    Tragically, there have been four confirmed deaths. However, several people are still unaccounted for, and search and recovery will be occurring today.

    Most importantly, stay safe, be kind to one another and talk to someone if you are struggling.

  • No water to rural areas of Nimbin and bottled water

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    We are currently experiencing issues with the weir at Nimbin.

    This has caused our water crew to shut off water for rural parts of Nimbin that is supplied by the Gungas Road weir.

    Nimbin township residents still have access to water which was restored yesterday.

    There is also water bottles that have been dropped off in Nimbin for residents affected by the Gungas Rd weir issues.

    It is unknown how long rural residents of Nimbin will have no water for.

    We will provide further updates as soon as possible.

  • Lismore waste services and recovery update

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    This update will provide you with the latest information on both kerbside collections and plans for cleaning up flood damaged residential and business properties both urban, rural, and the Lismore CBD.

    Please take the time to read through it.

    Our local waste and resource recovery operations have been heavily impacted by the flood, and our waste staff are busy establishing interim processing and disposal arrangements to minimise delay of bin collections.

    Kerbside collections
    Currently there are kerbside collections occurring in non-flood affected areas where access is possible and this will increase from tomorrow Thursday, 3 March.

    This means that residents with waste, organics and recycling kerbside collections are asked to keep to their weekly scheduled bin collection.

    While kerbside collections services get back to normal, residents are requested to prioritise disposal of putrescible wastes (food, nappies, sanitary) above other non-putrescible wastes. This will help minimise health risks developing.

    Flood clean-up
    Currently we are asking residents not to return to flood affected properties or buildings until it has been cleared safe to do so by the SES. Arrangements are being made with NSW Public Works for collection of flood damaged properties and items in urban, rural and Lismore CBD affected areas.

    Lismore City Council will keep the community updated as details of the clean-up are confirmed. Current priority is focused on ensuring access to affected areas is possible and safe to do so.

    Please prioritise disposal of putrescible wastes (food, nappies, sanitary) above other non-putrescible wastes. This will help minimise health risks developing.

    Residential
    Flood damaged items will be collected from the front of households, and it is recommended to place items at the front kerb. Please note, the Lismore water supply is running critically low, and we ask you not to use water to clean your property until told to do so.

    Lismore CBD
    When the SES deem it is safe for business owners to enter the CBD, Lismore City Council is asking businesses in the CBD to contact Council to organise priority skip bin delivery once the flood clean up begins. This is to ensure access to footpaths and streets stay open for vehicle access and waste trucks.

    CBD businesses can call our Contact Centre and register details for skip bin delivery on 6625 0500. Please also be aware that there are limited numbers of skips available, and skips will be prioritised to the greatest need.

    We ask the community to stay patient and Council will continue to update residents and businesses with latest information as soon as possible.

Page last updated: 22 Mar 2022, 02:10 PM