• 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.’

  • Rock Valley / Cawongla Road - Technical Investigations (Aug 2024)

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    Council wishes to advise of continuing investigation works along Rock Valley Road and Cawongla Road. The works will occur for approximately three weeks, from 19 August to 6 September 2024, subject to weather conditions. The road will remain open with no impact to motorists or emergency services vehicles. We apologise in advance for any disruptions you may experience while we carry out this essential work.

    What are the works?
    Funding has now been secured for technical investigations scheduled along Rock Valley and Cawongla Roads identified on the below map. These examinations help inform the design for road restoration works required for these roads following the 2022 natural disaster. This information will inform the design for road pavement remediation and restoration works, due for delivery around mid-February 2025.

    What to Expect?

    • Surveyors undertaking surveying activity in the area
    • Mulching of grass verge.
    • Potential drone activity in the area to assess local topography.

    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 ‘Rock Valley / Cawongla Road – August 2024 Update.’