Oakey Creek - Flood Recovery

***Update Friday 2 September, 2022***

Due to contractor and machinery availability, closures will commence from Monday 12 September across the three sites (not Monday 5 September as previously advised). We apologise for any inconvenience***

Geotechnical drilling is required to investigate sub surface conditions at several landslips that have occurred along Oakey Creek Road. To ensure safety for motorists, a full road 24-hour road closure is required at the work zones. The road closure will move progressively throughout 12^th – 22nd September, as drilling across the three sites is completed (subject to weather and ground conditions).

A road closure with traffic detour is required, as the drill rig being used will block the entire road during operation. Traffic will be detoured via Gwynne Road. Access to all residences is still possible, including for all adjoining roads (McLennan, Billen, Mitchell, Lane and Abbey). Please allow additional travel time for the detour.

Grading and emergency patching has been completed for Gwynne Road, prior to this detour taking place.

The construction schedule to remediate the slips will be determined based on the scope of works and availability of subsequent contractors. Construction is expected to occur in 2023, residents will be notified at each stage of the works.

Temporary measures including gravel fill, to improve driving conditions of Oakey Creek Road will be completed shortly, while permanent landslip remediation works are reviewed.

For current rubbish removal, Council will trial collection from the end of resident driveways on Oakey Creek Road over the coming weeks. For residents on adjoining roads, please place your bins at the Oakey Creek intersection, at the end of your road. First pickup will be Friday 2nd September, please place your bins on Thursday night ready for Friday collection. Shall the trial be unsuccessful, we will notify you of alternate arrangements.

Road works are also currently being reviewed and scheduled for Mountain Top and Jiggi Road.

Further updates will be shared via this page. Just click 'Oakey Creek Road' in the Projects By Name menu.

Additionally, to receive updates directly please contact Lismore City Council via email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 6625 0500 to register your details and feedback. Please reference ‘Oakey Creek Road Closure’ in your correspondence.