Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges

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You will find all the latest repair works for Flood Restoration - Roads and Bridges Program. All current works that have updates are categorised by project name. If viewing via a smartphone, you can find the 'Projects by Road Name' at the bottom of this page.


Why was this page designed?

Since the February 2022 natural disaster, we have had an extended period of wet weather, which has significantly affected our road network. It rained three out of four days between November 2021 and April 2022.

This resulted in 90% of our 1200km road network suffering extensive damage, with an estimated $200 million to rebuild and repair. Significant damage also occurred to many bridges, causeways, reinforced concrete pipes, reinforced concrete box culverts and footpaths across our road network. Some key access roads have been reduced to single lanes due to landslips.

Immediately after flood waters receded, our road crews conducted emergency repairs on more than 80 roads to allow access for residents. Several construction crews worked extended hours to ensure damaged roads were reopened/made safe as soon as possible. As the repairs progress, we will provide more detailed updates on the specific flood-related damage to our road network and information on how you can report damaged roads to Council.

Assessments are underway at the larger and more complex damaged sites. There are specific engineering tasks in some areas which are necessary and will take time. Some sites may see temporary measures such as side-track access, temporary pothole repair and gravel roads before permanent construction works at these locations commence. Planning will continue to ensure works are undertaken as quickly as possible. Priorities are based on public safety with consideration of further damage, maintaining access and links between communities, hierarchy of roads and efficiency of results.


What process does Council have to go through when we have a 'disaster event'?

When we experience a natural disaster such as a flood event, which causes significant damage to our infrastructure, there are a number of steps that Council has to go through, like an insurance claim process. Council identifies, assesses and then makes a claim for the damage from the appropriate funding body. As we do not have the money to pay for these kind of extraordinary events from our day to day budgets. There are strict rules regarding documentation.

There are multiple steps in this process including design investigation, final design, approval, scheduling of work crews and/or engagement of contractors so there can be a long lag time from the actual event to the rectification works being started and completed. The table below shows further details and indicative timings for the steps in this process: (All timings are subject to weather, contractor and material availability)


Major Flood Recovery Works Map

Flood restoration works are critical to repairing damages caused by previous natural disasters and getting life back on track. However, these works can be complex, especially when dealing with large-scale disasters like the February 2022 event. At Lismore City Council, we understand the challenges that come with flood restoration works and are proud to launch this interactive map focusing on major flood recovery works within the Lismore LGA to assist the community with finding efficient, up-to-date information. Please note, timeframes are subject to change in the next few months as the project delivery strategy evolves.

Click here to view the interactive map.

Disclaimer: This tool has been provided by Lismore City Council to provide up to date information on the status of the flood damaged Council assets. The identified locations are the projects considered for EPAR funding provided by the Australian Commonwealth under the DRFA guidelines. The information provided on this tool is general in nature and subject to change based on final design calculations, funding approvals, and changing site circumstances. This data is frequently updated to provide the community with the latest information. When contacting Council, please reference the location damage number.


Further Information

  1. Report a road hazard or pothole
  2. Information on current delays, accidents and road closures in the Northern Rivers
  3. Register your details to receive flood restoration updates for specific roads via our notification list

You will find all the latest repair works for Flood Restoration - Roads and Bridges Program. All current works that have updates are categorised by project name. If viewing via a smartphone, you can find the 'Projects by Road Name' at the bottom of this page.


Why was this page designed?

Since the February 2022 natural disaster, we have had an extended period of wet weather, which has significantly affected our road network. It rained three out of four days between November 2021 and April 2022.

This resulted in 90% of our 1200km road network suffering extensive damage, with an estimated $200 million to rebuild and repair. Significant damage also occurred to many bridges, causeways, reinforced concrete pipes, reinforced concrete box culverts and footpaths across our road network. Some key access roads have been reduced to single lanes due to landslips.

Immediately after flood waters receded, our road crews conducted emergency repairs on more than 80 roads to allow access for residents. Several construction crews worked extended hours to ensure damaged roads were reopened/made safe as soon as possible. As the repairs progress, we will provide more detailed updates on the specific flood-related damage to our road network and information on how you can report damaged roads to Council.

Assessments are underway at the larger and more complex damaged sites. There are specific engineering tasks in some areas which are necessary and will take time. Some sites may see temporary measures such as side-track access, temporary pothole repair and gravel roads before permanent construction works at these locations commence. Planning will continue to ensure works are undertaken as quickly as possible. Priorities are based on public safety with consideration of further damage, maintaining access and links between communities, hierarchy of roads and efficiency of results.


What process does Council have to go through when we have a 'disaster event'?

When we experience a natural disaster such as a flood event, which causes significant damage to our infrastructure, there are a number of steps that Council has to go through, like an insurance claim process. Council identifies, assesses and then makes a claim for the damage from the appropriate funding body. As we do not have the money to pay for these kind of extraordinary events from our day to day budgets. There are strict rules regarding documentation.

There are multiple steps in this process including design investigation, final design, approval, scheduling of work crews and/or engagement of contractors so there can be a long lag time from the actual event to the rectification works being started and completed. The table below shows further details and indicative timings for the steps in this process: (All timings are subject to weather, contractor and material availability)


Major Flood Recovery Works Map

Flood restoration works are critical to repairing damages caused by previous natural disasters and getting life back on track. However, these works can be complex, especially when dealing with large-scale disasters like the February 2022 event. At Lismore City Council, we understand the challenges that come with flood restoration works and are proud to launch this interactive map focusing on major flood recovery works within the Lismore LGA to assist the community with finding efficient, up-to-date information. Please note, timeframes are subject to change in the next few months as the project delivery strategy evolves.

Click here to view the interactive map.

Disclaimer: This tool has been provided by Lismore City Council to provide up to date information on the status of the flood damaged Council assets. The identified locations are the projects considered for EPAR funding provided by the Australian Commonwealth under the DRFA guidelines. The information provided on this tool is general in nature and subject to change based on final design calculations, funding approvals, and changing site circumstances. This data is frequently updated to provide the community with the latest information. When contacting Council, please reference the location damage number.


Further Information

  1. Report a road hazard or pothole
  2. Information on current delays, accidents and road closures in the Northern Rivers
  3. Register your details to receive flood restoration updates for specific roads via our notification list

  • Monthly Roads Update - October '24

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    ROADS & BRIDGES FLOOD RESTORATION PROJECT UPDATE
    Please note, several road and bridge projects progressing concurrently, below are updates for some projects progressing this month. Please check the 'Projects By Name' and select the road name for latest updates. Additionally, if there is a road you would like specific flood restoration updates on, please register your contact details via our notification list form.

    CURRENT WORKS

    Blue Knob Road - Site 1: Testing of additional soil nails, installed to address the localised collapse due to a recent weather event, has not been as effective as contractor CMC had expected. A third-party geotechnical engineer has since been engage by CMC to investigate the causes of the soil nail failure and recommend potential remediation measures.

    Blue Knob Road - Site 2: CMC’s subcontractor has completed the installation of the sacrificial formwork and placement of shotcrete. This will allow backfilling with no-fines concrete to begin in the first week of November 24, followed by preparations for installing the guardrail footing and reconstructing the road.

    Blue Knob Road - Site 3: CMC’s subcontractor has completed the installation of permanent soil nails on Walls 3 and 4. Excavation of the remaining portion of the rock embankment on Walls 1 and 2 is ongoing, which will allow the commencement of soil nails installation next week.

    Leycester Road
    Works are advancing well on Leycester Road with all stormwater drainage works now completed. Granular overlay on the pavement surface is approximately 80% done, with stabilisation scheduled for the week beginning 11 November 24. Please note during stabilisation works there will be significant delays at times. These works will take approximately 10 days. Motorists will be notified of road changes via roadside signage and www.livetraffic.com Emergency services have been notified of the potential delays.

    Leycester Road - October 2024

    Repentance Creek Road
    All drainage and granular overlay pavement works are completed, with stabilisation works scheduled to commence week beginning 11 November 24.

    Terania Creek Road (Bridge)
    No update this month for Terania Creek Bridge No.1. Restoration works remain at 75% completed.

    Terania Creek Road Bridge 1 remains 75% Completed


    Branch Creek Bridge
    Construction of the Branch Creek bridge on Terania Creek Road is well underway with site establishment and initial earthworks completed. Piling operations commenced on Tuesday 22 October and are expected to take two weeks to complete, (demobilising by approx. 8 November 24.)

    Branch Creek Bridge – October 2024 Piling Rig – 4 November ‘24


    Tuntable Creek Road
    Works are progressing well at Tuntable Creek Road with all shoulder and drainage works completed. Pavement granular overlay is on track to be completed by 8 November '24 with stabilisation works scheduled for the week beginning 11 November '24. Please note, during stabilisation works, there will be significant traffic delays for motorists. These works are expected to take approximately 2-days to complete.

    Tuntable Creek Road – October 2024


    Gwynne Road
    1.2 kilometres of pavement restoration work has started on Gwynne Road (from intersection with Jiggi Road) scheduled to continue for approximately 12-weeks until completed (late January 2025) subject to weather conditions. Gwynne Road will remain open to traffic with works completed under stop/go controls. There will be no impact to Emergency services vehicles.

    Gravel Roads - Grading Works
    Work continues to grade more than 150 kilometres of unsealed, gravel roads across the LGA which suffered substantial damage from additional declared natural disasters in December 2023 and April 2024. Lismore City Council has deployed six crews to try and optimise efficiency and resource allocation. Grading works by Roach Contracting were recently completed on Rankin Road, Greengate Road, and Unara Road (drainage and grading works.)

    L-R Rankin and Unara Roads – Grading works completed – October 2024


    UPCOMING WORKS

    Cosy Camp Road
    Residents and community have been advised of road and culvert restoration works on Cosy Camp Road Corndale will commence from Monday 11 November 24 for approximately 3 weeks. The road will remain open via single lane, with works completed under stop/go signalling from traffic controllers. Motorists will be notified of road changes via roadside signage and updated through www.livetraffic.com. There will be no impact to Emergency services vehicles. Works will include minor earthworks and stripping of topsoil, rebuilding road verge, headwall replacement, clearing and regrading table drain, guardrail installation and road signage installation.

    Stanger Road
    Construction is scheduled to commence towards the end of November. Works include road widening, realignment and guardrail installation. The road will remain open to traffic while this works is under construction

    Repentance, Leycester, Tuntable Creek Road
    This package of stabilisation and pavement works has been awarded with works expected to start from the middle of November 24.

    Skyline Road
    The tender period has been extended to mid-November and is now expected to be awarded by the end of November ‘24. Works will include horizontal drainage installation and pavement reconstruction.

    Suffolk Road Culvert
    Tender is now out for offers. It’s expected to be awarded by the first week of December ‘24. Council will reconstruct the creek crossing on Suffolk Road with a new precast concrete culvert. The alignment of the road and its culvert will remain within the current road corridor.

    Lismore Flood Pump and Infrastructure Fibre Optic Cables
    This tender, under the Flood Restoration Portfolio’s ‘Resilience’ program will closed 14 November. There has been plenty of interest in the restoration works.

    East Drain Clearing Program.
    This tender is currently out to market with the works expected to start towards the end of November 24.

    Paterson Bridge
    IFC designs have been issued. Procurement activities commencing soon, with funding secured. Construction scheduled for March 2025.

  • Monthly Roads Update - September '24

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    CURRENT WORKS

    Blue Knob Road Site 1: The installation of additional soil nails - to remediate a localised collapse caused by August heavy rainfalls – is now completed. In the coming week, the CMC subcontractor will perform acceptance tests on two of the additional soil nails (selected by the engineer.)

    Blue Knob Road Site 2: The CMC subcontractor is installing the sacrificial formwork to allow for the placement of the no-fines concrete backfill. In the coming weeks, the sacrificial formwork will be completed and shotcreted.

    Blue Knob Road Site 3: The soil nails for temporary stability have been installed, and the CMC subcontractor is currently placing steel mesh reinforcement in preparation for shotcreting the upper section of the cut face. The temporary nails and shotcrete face are intended to ensure safety during the installation of the permanent soil nails. Additionally, two suitability tests were conducted in the northern section of the site, both of which passed. In the coming weeks, the CMC subcontractor will begin installing the permanent nails in the northern section.

    Gungas Road Necessary causeway repairs were completed at Gungas Road in September, after causeway scouring from the 12 August 2024 rainfall event.


    Leycester Road Works are progressing well on Leycester Road. 90% of drainage works are now complete with granular overlay planned for week beginning 30 September '24.





    Gravel Roads – Multiple Sites Works continue, to grade more than 150 kilometres of unsealed, gravel roads which were damaged by additional declared natural disasters in December 2023 and April 2024. Lismore City Council has six dedicated work crews working to complete grading works, including at Atkins Road (pictured top) and Strong Road (pictured below) both recently completed.


    Mountain Top Road Slip remediation works at Mountain Top Road are now completed. Works included tree felling, jute mesh application and hydro mulching. A felled dead tree was relocated nearby, to hopefully serve as a potential wildlife habitat.


    Repentance Creek Road Repentance Creek Road is progressing well. Drainage works including table drains, culvert replacements and granular overlay are now completed. The pavement area will be stabilised and sealed over coming weeks.


    Stony Chute Road Landslip remediation works are now complete on Stony Chute Road after some delays due to unforeseen groundwater conditions.


    Terania Creek Road Bridge No update this month for Terania Creek Bridge No.1. Restoration works remain 75% completed.


    The next, October Monthly Roads Update will be published in early November 2024. Lismore City Council's Flood Restoration Portfolio thanks residents and the community for your patience and support as we complete these essential road and bridge restoration works.


  • Cosy Camp Road - Culvert Works (Oct 2024)

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    Restoration works are scheduled for Cosy Camp Road, Corndale, for approximately 3-weeks from Monday 11 November 24 to Monday 2 December 24 (between 7am and 5pm) subject to weather conditions.

    The road will remain open to traffic via single lane, with works to be completed under stop/go signalling from traffic controllers. Motorists will be notified of road changes via roadside signage and updated through www.livetraffic.com. There will be no impact to Emergency services vehicles. Motorists are asked to please adhere to all road signs, speed limits and directions from the traffic controller and ensure extra care is taken around workers and moving machinery.

    What are the works?

    Cosy Camp Road suffered significant damage in the 2024 natural disaster. Funding is now secured for remediation and reconstruction works including of a damaged culvert. Works will include minor earthworks and stripping of topsoil, rebuilding road verge, headwall replacement, clearing and regrading table drain, guardrail installation and road signage installation.

    If you'd like to join our mailing list receive specific updates on this project, please email frp@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include in the title ‘Cosy Camp Road – November 2024 Update.’

    The Flood Restoration Portfolio team thanks you for your patience and cooperation as we complete these essential road restoration works.

  • Leycester Road - Yeager Bridge Works (Oct 2024)

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    Council wishes to advise of upcoming works on Leycester Road – Yeager Bridge. The works will occur for approximately one-day and requires a road closure around the Yeager Bridge site on Saturday 9 November 2024, between 8am and 5pm, subject to weather conditions.

    Motorists will be notified of road changes via roadside signage and updated through www.livetraffic.com. Emergency services have been advised of the closure. Please adhere to all road signs and directions from any traffic controllers and ensure extra care is taken around workers on foot.

    What are the works?
    Following the February 2022 natural disaster, the approaches to Yeager Bridge on Leycester Road suffered extensive damage. Funding has now been secured for restoration works on the bridge approaches. A road closure is required around the area identified on the below map.

    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 ‘Yeager Bridge – Oct 2024 Update.’

  • Tuntable Creek Road - Reopened (11 October 2024)

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    Tuntable Creek Road has reopened at 11:00am today, Friday 11 October 24, after a 24-hour closure due to significant rainfall. We apologise to the community for the inconvenience caused and delays in travelling alternative routes.

  • Tuntable Creek Road - Reopened (8am 30 September 2024)

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    Tuntable Creek Road – Road Open (30 September 2024)

    Tuntable Creek Road has reopened at 8am today, 30 September, after the shutdown due to rainfall. We apologise to the community for the inconvenience caused and delays in travelling alternative routes.

    As the site has not had its permanent repair designed and constructed, a management plan is in place which requires visual inspections, geotechnical instrument readings, surveying monitoring, rain records and photograph evidence.

    In the event of rainfall exceeding our trigger level or other significant changes the temporary track will be closed again at short notice.

    Please contact frp@lismore.nsw.gov.au with the subject ‘Tuntable Creek Road notification list’ to register your contact details to receive updates.

    We also have an SMS notification list you can join, simply email your mobile number and name to be added with the subject Tuntable Creek Road SMS List.

    To receive updates on Tuntable Creek Road and any other flood restoration roads, please register your contact details via our notification list form.

  • Tuntable Creek Road - Road Closure (27 September 2024)

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    Tuntable Creek Road - Road Closure (27 September 2024)

    Tuntable Creek Road between Rose Road and Beardow Road will be closed at 4pm today until further notice due to significant rainfall.

    We apologise for the short notice and thank the community for their understanding.

    Live Traffic Information
    https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/174116

  • Woodlawn Road - Pavement Restoration Works (Sept 2024)

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    Council wishes to advise of upcoming works on Woodlawn Road. The works will occur for approximately five months, from 28 October 2024, subject to weather conditions.

    A temporary road/sidetrack will be constructed to allow one direction of traffic through under traffic lights. This will enable the reconstruction of the existing road. Motorists will be notified of road changes via roadside signage and updated through www.livetraffic.com. There will be no impact to Emergency services vehicles. Please adhere to all road signs and directions from any traffic controllers and ensure extra care is taken around workers on foot. Please expect some minor delays during construction.

    What are the works?
    Following the February 2022 natural disaster, Woodlawn Road suffered extensive damage. Funding has now been secured for pavement restoration works identified on the below map. Establishing a temporary side-track will enable the reconstruction of the existing road which will involve excavating and replacing a significant amount of material.

    Further Information
    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 ‘Woodlawn Road – Sept 2024 Update.’

  • Tuntable Creek Road - Drainage & Pavement Works (Sept 2024)

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    Council wishes to advise of upcoming works on Tuntable Creek Road. The works will occur for approximately 5 weeks, from 30 September to 4 November 2024, subject to weather conditions.

    The road will remain open with works completed under stop/go traffic control to have minimal impact on residents, delays are expected. Motorists will be notified of road changes via roadside signage and updated through www.livetraffic.com. There will be no impact to Emergency services vehicles. Please adhere to all road signs and directions from any traffic controllers and ensure extra care is taken around workers on foot.

    We apologise in advance for any disruptions you may experience while we carry out this essential work.

    What are the works?
    Following the February 2022 natural disaster, Tuntable Creek Road suffered extensive damage. Funding has been secured for minor clearing, drainage works, storm water replacement and pavement rehabilitation approximately 200m long identified on the map below.


    Further Information
    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 ‘Tuntable Creek Road – Sept 2024 Update.’

  • Mountain Top Road - Tree Removal Works (Sept 2024)

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    Council wishes to advise of upcoming tree removal works on Mountain Top Road. The works will occur for approximately 1 day on 9 September 2024 from 7:30am, subject to weather conditions.

    The road will operate under single lane traffic control to have minimal impact on residents for approximately 5 hours, with a complete closure required for a single period of 20 minutes while the tree is dropped. Motorists will be notified of road changes via roadside signage and updated through www.livetraffic.com. There will be no impact to Emergency services vehicles except during that 20-minute closure period. Please adhere to all road signs and directions from any traffic controllers and ensure extra care is taken around workers on foot.

    Further Information
    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 ‘Mountain Top Road – September 2024 Update.’

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