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Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges Update (Nov 2023)
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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.
COMPLETED WORKS
Cawongla Road
Recently work crews made the road wider on Cawongla Road around the landslip area. You can locate the exact region through viewing our IntraMaps and selecting ‘Major Flood Recovery Works’ these works are found at damage No. DM00666.
Geotechnical Investigations
During the month our contractors closed Wallace Road and Oakey Creek Road to perform geotechnical investigations. This involved using a drilling rig to understand subsurface conditions. We would like to thank residents for your patience and resilience during this time.
Koonorigan Road
Road maintenance works were recently completed for Koonorigan Road with a new seal laid to improve the road condition and impact on residents. Geotechnical investigations were also performed during this period, and we would like to thank the community for their continuing patience.
CURRENT WORKS
Carabeen Place
Carabeen Place is progressing on schedule with asphalt now completed at the site. Work crews are finalising works to prepare for a reopening of the site. Thank you to the residents for your patience during the works period.
Nimbin Road
The works are progressing on schedule for Nimbin Road with Site Km1.0 is on track to open before the end of the year. The total extension of the remediation works for the site is 120m with 239 piles now installed with the total length of 3,226 linear meters. Additionally, 150m3 of concrete have been used for the construction of the pile cap with 611 blocks placed on top of the pile cap to allow the reconstruction of the road.
FUTURE WORKSZouch Road
Following the February 2022 natural disaster, Zouch Road suffered extensive damage. Funding has now been secured to complete geotechnical investigations using a drilling rig to understand subsurface conditions. The full road closure will no longer be in place as work crews have been able to contract a smaller drilling rig for the works. A smaller rig allows the team to establish a temporary track for resident cars to drive through the work zone to access their properties during the works period. As a result of this change, the works will change to occur from 7am to 5pm between the 6th to 15th of December. The works are located approximately between the intersection with Stoney Chute Road and to the west along Zouch Road approximately 400m. Motorists will be notified of further information via roadside signage and updated through www.livetraffic.com. Emergency services vehicles will be accommodated during these works. Please adhere to all road closed signs and directions from any traffic controllers and expect delays. We apologise for any inconvenience. Further information can be sourced on the original works post: -
Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges Update (Sept 2023)
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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.
COMPLETED WORKS
Bungabbee Road
Recently the Bungabbee Road bridge approaches works were completed to repair damages from the 2022 natural disaster. The works involved re-construction of the damaged approaches and re-instatement of guard rails, drainage, and scour protection around abutments.
Dudgeon Road BridgeWorks were scheduled and completed last month to repair the flood damaged Bungabbee Road bridge approaches. The works involved re-construction of the damaged approaches and re-instatement of guard rails, drainage, and scour protection around abutments.
Major Flood Recovery Works Map
Our interactive map recently underwent upgrades to improve user experience and include other flood recovery departments. Water and wastewater along with Flood Restoration Building projects have now been implemented into the map and in the coming month the flood restoration buildings will all be included. The map assists the community with finding efficient, up-to-date information about restoration works.
CURRENT WORKS
Nimbin Road
Works are continuing for the Nimbin Road landslips. Site Km1, located 1 Km from Nimbin has all the concrete works and piling complete with the installation of block wall in progress. This site is on schedule for the road to be fully open before Christmas. Site Km4, located 4 Km’s from Nimbin is currently undergoing construction of gabion walls, these are used for scour protection, which prevents soil from being washed away and helps strengthen the road. The site also has piling in progress with approximately 30% completed.
Keerrong Road
Works have commenced on Keerrong Road for excavation of slipped material and reconstruction of the road embankment. The works are scheduled for approximately 3 weeks, subject to weather, contractor, and material availability. A full road closure will be required around the works zone throughout the works period. A detour is available via Pinchin Road, motorists will be notified ahead of the closure via roadside signage, updated through www.livetraffic.com. Residents will have access to their properties via Pinchin Road and The Channon Road but will be unable to drive through the landslip work zone. Please adhere to all road closed signs and directions from any traffic controllers.
Geotechnical Investigations
The Lismore City Council (LCC), Flood Recovery – Roads and Bridges team recently secured interim funding for additional geotechnical investigations and survey to commence on several flood affected roads. Initial investigations took place in 2022 to inform the designers about the geological conditions and failure mechanism. This information was used to apply for funding to repair. Additional investigations are now required to inform the final design.
Geotechnical drilling is a type of drilling that is performed as part of the construction process to assist with better understanding a site. Investigations involve collecting rock and soil samples to obtain data regarding surface and subsurface examination. These samples provide valuable insights into the physical properties of the site, enabling engineers to design and construct remediation works to deliver roads that are safer and more durable.
Roads approved for investigations include Bice Road, Bishops Creek Road, Black Road, Blue Knob Road, Boyle Road, Cawongla Road, Cosy Camp Road, Cross Road, Gungas Road, Johnston Road, Koonorigan Road, Lillian Rock, Martin Road, Mountain Top Road, Oakey Creek Road, Orion Street, Rock Valley Road, Skyline Road, Stanger Road, Stony Chute Road, Terania Creek Road, The Channon Road, Tuntable Creek Road, Upper Tuntable Falls Road, Wallace Road, Whian Whian Road, Yeager Road and Zouch Road.
Cawongla Road
Significant changes to the traffic control measures at the Cawongla Road Landslide site, near Martin Road, were recently implemented. It was identified that the site was deemed unsafe due to technical issues with the traffic lights, including repeated battery charge depletion, and concerns about safety. Therefore, the traffic lights previously regulating traffic flow have been replaced with a “Give Way” sign and a “Stop” sign. This decision was prompted by multiple incidents of road users running the red lights, posing a serious safety hazard. The new signage system aims to simplify traffic management while mitigating potential hazards. All signage has been installed as per the amended traffic guidance scheme, and a comprehensive risk assessment was conducted before implementing these changes to ensure the safety of all individuals travelling through the site.
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Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges Update (July 2023)
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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.
COMPLETED WORKS
Pavement Investigations
During July, Council completed pavement investigations involving drilling operations on the following roads:
- Rock Valley / Cawongla Road
- Crofton Road
Cawongla Road
During July, flood remediation drainage works were completed on Cawongla Road.
CURRENT WORKS
Nimbin Road
Roadworks have commenced on two landslip sites on Nimbin Road that have been identified as significantly impacted by the February 2022 natural disaster. Funding was secured through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA). This funding is allocated to repair damage sustained during the February 2022 natural disaster only.
Works have already commenced at both sites, with Site 1 is approximately 1 km from Nimbin and Site 2 is approximately 4 kms from Nimbin. The works are currently on program at Site 1 with bulk earthworks now completed and 80 piles out of 240 are now installed. In the following weeks, concrete works are due to commence. At Site 2, there is an approximately 2 weeks delay due to the requirement to construct additional erosion protection to stop the soil washing away in heavy rain. The gabion erosion protection will be completed this week and pile installation will commence in 2 weeks’ time.
The works are expected to occur over 9 months from mid-May 2023 subject to weather, contractor, and material availability. This will involve piling and retaining wall construction works to allow repair of the landslips, reconstruction of pavement, reinstatement of road and guardrail barriers along with installing signs, guideposts, and line marking. Traffic control lights remain in place and existing single lane traffic control will remain in place during the works period. Council would like to thank the residents of the region for their patience during this time.
Pavement Investigations
Council staff are continuing to perform pavement investigations involving drilling operations on the following roads:
- Blue Knob Road
- Jiggi Road
- Gwynne Road
- Nimbin Road
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Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges Update (May 2023)
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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.
COMPLETED WORKS
Wallace Road
Council recently completed temporary pavement patching works around the slip area on Wallace Road to improve road surface conditions. The works are a temporary measure, until permanent pavement rehabilitation works are scheduled.
Mackie Road
Following the AGRN943 2020 natural disaster the Mackie Road causeway at Johnston Creek suffered extensive damage. Funding was awarded to replace the damaged structure with a bridge to reduce impediments to fish passage. The Mackie Road culvert to bridge replacement at Johnston Creek works are now completed with the road opening at the end of May 2023. Work at site began in March and during May the bridge concrete pours, guardrail installation and bridge approaches were completed, with the final stage of works involving bitumen sealing and batter protection. Council would like to thank residents and road users for their patience during the road closure.
CURRENT WORKS
Tuntable Creek Road
Recently, council staff were forced to close Tuntable Creek Road for two days 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 floodrecoveryroadsbridges@lismore.nsw.gov.au with the subject ‘Tuntable Creek Road notification list’ to register your contact details to receive updates.
Nimbin Road
Council commenced roadworks on two landslip sites on Nimbin Road during May. The first major construction works involve tree felling for both sites, with site one having larger trees which will land on the road. The works are expected to occur over 9 months from mid-May 2023 subject to weather, contractor, and material availability. This will involve piling and retaining wall construction works to allow repair of the landslips, reconstruction of pavement, reinstatement of road and guardrail barriers along with installing signs, guideposts, and line marking. Traffic control lights remain in place and existing single lane traffic control will remain in place during the works period. Road users are advised to follow VMS boards and signage, with delays expected as these works commence.
Town Road
Funding was awarded by the NSW Government through its Fixing Country Bridges program to replace the damaged structure at Town Road, Terania Creek with a new steel superstructure bridge. The innovative steel structure has been constructed in France and will be launched into place in one piece. Unique for the area, this type of structure will be the first in the region. Works have recommenced at the site in April 2023, where a temporary track has now been constructed in preparation for bridges piling. A planned completion date is scheduled for September 2023, subject to weather, contractor, and material availability.
Wyrallah Road & Wyrallah Ferry Road
During May, the rock bridging layer and subbase layer were completed for Wyrallah Ferry Road intersection, with works starting at the end of May on drainage. Pipes were also laid through the park at Wyrallah Ferry Road Intersection. During June, all drainage works are scheduled to be completed followed by site clean-up and project completion.
Cawongla Road
Drainage works on Cawongla Road are continuing with two new sections recently completed. It is anticipated work crews will reach the halfway mark next week. Council would like thank residents for their positive feedback and continued patience as the works progress.
FUTURE WORKS
Branch Creek Crossing, Terania Creek Road
Following the 2022 natural disaster Terania Creek Road suffered extensive damage. Due to the nature and high number of damages incurred, works are being finalised on how best to provide timely improvements for the community and road users. The current structure at Branch Creek Crossing has received funding from disaster recovery funding arrangement (DRFA) for replacement of the flood damaged asset. An alternative structure is necessary to increase resilience of the network. Works will include replacing the current box culvert structure with a 16m bridge and extending erosion protection to the edge of the road. Additional works required and subsequent funding for other damages on Terania Creek Road are being assessed. Survey and design work is commencing in June 2023.
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Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges Update (Feb 2023)
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Please note, there are several road and bridge projects progressing concurrently. Below are updates of 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 to secure specific updates on, please email floodrestoration@lismore.nsw.gov.au with subject ‘Add Road Name - Notification list’ to register your contact details to receive updates.
COMPLETED WORKS
Tuntable Creek Road
Tuntable Creek Road experienced significant damage during the February 2022 natural disaster with 11 notable landslips recorded and a major landslip closing the road north of intersection with Rose Road. A temporary solution was designed to open the road and establish connectivity between Nimbin and The Channon while the permanent solution is designed. The temporary construction consists of stabilising the embankment below the road and excavating into the slope above the road to make a single trafficable lane. The stabilisation will use up to 160 8m long soil nails and over 400m2 of sprayed concrete. Additionally, crews are also reconstructing pavement through the slip zone and installing light traffic control. The works are expected to be complete in March with the road opened to local access only and restricted during weather events. For further details please visit the Tuntable Creek Road update:
https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/maintaining-our-roads-and-bridges/news_feed/tuntable-creek-road-jan-2023
Cawongla Road
The Cawongla Road pipes’ replacement project was ahead of schedule and the road opened at the end of January before school started. The works consisted of replacing two culverts that suffered significant damage during the 2022 floods.
Gwynne Road
Temporary repair of damaged pavement was recently completed for Gwynne Road. During these works, the crews also performed scour repair and mulching vegetation along with cleaning drains and pipes to improve the roads condition.
Unsealed Roads
Overlay works to repair damages from the October flood event were recently completed for Lagoon Grass Road, Howards Grass Road, Cusack Road, Booerie Creek Road, Hewitt Road, Swan Bay Road, and Sheehan Road.
Johnston Road
Temporary patching works across slip single lane were recently completed for Johnston Road.
CURRENT WORKS
Crofton Road & Rock Valley Road
Drainage works are continuing for Crofton Road and Rock Valley Road these include desilt and reshape table drainage, installing headwalls and pipe extensions as required to ensure water runoff from the road, to prevent future road damages from occurring.Wyrallah Road
Pavement rehabilitation works started at the end of January to reconstruct and rehabilitate approximately 500m of Wyrallah Road. Throughout this construction process drainage works, kerb installation and subsoil installation will also be completed. For further details please visit the Wyrallah Road update link below:
FUTURE WORKS
Town Road
Funding through the Fixing Country Bridges program has been awarded to replace the damaged structure with a new bridge. The bridge superstructure is currently being constructed in France with an innovative steel beam that will be launched into place in one piece. A unique type of structure, this bridge will be the first in the region. A general plan of the works is provided below. The Town Road bridge superstructure will be delivered at the end of May 2023. Civil works are scheduled to begin in April 2023 with a planned completion in late July 2023, subject to fine weather. Further updates will be provided towards the end of March 2023.
Mackie Road
Following the 2020 natural disaster the Mackie Road causeway at Johnston Creek suffered extensive damage. Funding has been awarded to replace the damaged structure with a bridge to reduce impediments to fish passage. The Mackie Road culvert to bridge replacement at Johnston Creek, works will begin on the 13th of March for approximately three months with a planned completion in late June 2023, subject to fine weather. Due to the nature of the works a full 24-hour hard road closure is required during the March – June 2023 works period around the location detailed on the map below. For further details please visit the Mackie Road bridge update link below:
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Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges Update (Jan 2023)
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Please note, there are several road and bridge projects progressing concurrently. Below are updates of 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 to secure specific updates on, please utilise the Q+A function of this page, or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au
COMPLETED WORKS
Cawongla Road
Excitingly, the Cawongla Road pipes’ replacement project was ahead of schedule and the road opened at the end of January before school started. We would like to thank all the residents of Larnook and the surrounding region for their patience and cooperation during these repairs. The works consisted of replacing two culverts that suffered significant damage during the 2022 floods. Further details can be found on the latest Cawongla Road update on the following link:
Sheehan Road
Works have been completed on Sheehan Road to address issues caused from the February and March 2022 floods. This has involved overlay and drainage works to repair flood damages.
Mountain Top Road, Standing Street, Nimbin Street & Wallace Road
Overlay works have been completed on Mountain Top Road, Standing Street, Nimbin Street and Wallace Road, to address issues caused from the February and March 2022 floods.
Blue Knob Road
Works are completed for Blue Knob Road, these included removing and replacing the existing material from the road surface, along with grading and rolling the road with a temporary seal over the new surface. A planned return to complete permanent works will be scheduled during 2023.
CURRENT WORKSTuntable Creek Road
The works crew remobilised to the site at the beginning of January, this stage of construction consists of excavating into the slope above the road and installing 49 soil nails and 100m2 shotcrete. Additionally, crews are also reconstructing pavement through the slip zone and installing light traffic control and opening one lane. The works are expected to be complete in February with additional updates to be provided as the works commence on the upper slope. For further details please visit the Tuntable Creek Road update link below:
Wyrallah Road
Pavement rehabilitation works are commencing shortly to reconstruct and rehabilitate approximately 500m of Wyrallah Road. Throughout this construction process drainage works, kerb installation and subsoil installation will also be completed. For further details please visit the Wyrallah Road update link below:
Swan Bay Road
Overlay and drainage works are currently underway to repair damages from the October flood event for Swan Bay Road.
Crofton Road & Rock Valley/Cawongla Road
Drainage works are continuing for Crofton Road and Rock Valley/Cawongla Road these include desilt and reshape table drainage, installing headwalls and pipe extensions as required to ensure water runoff from the road, to prevent future road damages from occurring.
FUTURE WORKSMunro Wharf Road
Overlay and drainage works to repair damages from the October flood event will commence shortly for Munro Wharf Road.
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Cawongla Road – Culvert Update (Jan 2023)
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkWork have commenced on Cawongla Road to replace two culverts that suffered significant damage during the 2022 floods. These works are being completed with great cooperation from the public and LCC thank you, the community, for following detours during these works.
Council crews are currently working hard to compete works excavation and installation of pipes which are anticipated to be completed this week in preparation for backfilling works and reconstruction of roadway embankment. The below images show aerial views of the current progress along with the pipe installation works for the North and South site.
Waste Removal
We would like to advise residences that waste collections will remain as normal during this period, however there is a minor change of waste collections around site 2 and affected residences will be advised in writing. Waste collection services are outlined below for affected residents around site 2:
Friday 13 January: General Waste and Recycling
Thursday 19 January: General Waste
Thursday 26 January: General Waste and Recycling
Thursday 2 February: General Waste
Thursday 9 February: General Waste and Recycling
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 council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Cawongla Road – January Update.’
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Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges Update (Dec 2023)
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Please note, there are several road and bridge projects progressing concurrently. Below are updates of 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 to secure specific updates on, please utilise the Q+A function of this page, or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au
CURRENT WORKS – SEALED & UNSEALED ROADS
Jiggi Road
Works have been completed on Jiggi Road to address immediate issues caused from the February and March 2022 floods. This has involved DGB20 overlay, pavement stabilisation, trimming and sealing of the road surface to repair flood damages. Further assessment is required and works will continue in 2023-24.
Jiggi Road before and after images Ashlin Road
Overlay and drainage works are now completed on Ashlin Road to repair damages caused from the February and March 2022 floods.
Ashlin Road before and after images Leeson Road Overlay and drainage works are now completed on Leeson Road to repair damages caused from the February and March 2022 floods.
Leeson Road before and after images Upper Tuntable Falls Road
Repair work was recently carried out for Upper Tuntable Falls Road. Overlay and drainage works are now completed to restore damages caused from the February and March 2022 floods.
Upper Tuntable Falls Road before and after images Wallace Road
Wallace Road has recently undergone repair work up to the landslip. Overlay and drainage works are now completed to restore damages caused from the February and March 2022 floods.
Wallace Road before and after images COMPLETED WORKS – EMERGENCY ROAD REPAIRS
Tatham Road
Works were completed on Tatham Road to remove and replace existing material from the road surface, grade and roll the road with a temporary seal over the new surface. A planned return is scheduled for 2023 to complete permanent works.
Tatham Road before and after images
Tucki Road
Tucki Road works have removed and replaced existing material from the road surface, graded and rolled the road with a temporary seal over the new surface. A planned return is scheduled for 2023 to complete permanent works.
Tucki Road before works image
CURRENT WORKS – SEALED ROADS
Riverbank Road
Works are continuing for Riverbank Road to repair the issues caused from the February and March 2022 floods, restoration works have been performed on Riverbank Road. These involved overlay, stabilise, trim and seal road surface to repair flood damages.
Riverbank Road before and after CURRENT WORKS – UNSEALED ROADS
Corndale Road
Corndale Road continues to undergo works to replace existing road surface, stabilise, trim and seal of existing road surface height to repair damages from the February and March 2022 floods.
Corndale Road before and after imagesEast Road
Overlay and drainage works are currently being carried out on East Road to restore damages caused from the February and March 2022 floods.
East Road before and after images Terania Creek Road
Work is currently underway between The Channon and Lawler Road on Terania Creek Road due to a landslip after Lawler Road. Overlay and drainage work are underway to repair damages caused from the February and March 2022 floods.
Terania Creek Road before and after images CURRENT WORKS – EMERGENCY ROAD REPAIRS
Keerrong Road
Works are continuing along Keerrong Road to overlay, stabilise, trim and seal road surface to repair damages from the February and March, 2022 floods.
Keerrong Road worksTuntable Creek Road
Remove and replace existing material from the road surface, grade and roll the road with a temporary seal over the new surface. A planned return is scheduled for 2023 to complete permanent works.
Tuntable Creek Road works Leycester Road
Remove and replace existing material from the road surface, grade and roll the road with a temporary seal over the new surface. With a planned return to complete permanent works in 2023.
Leycester Road before worksCURRENT WORKS – DRAINAGE WORKS
Keerrong Road
Drainage works are continuing for Keerrong Road these include desilt and reshape table drainage, while installing headwalls and pipe extensions as required to ensure water runoff from the road, to prevent future road damages from occurring.
Keerrong Road works CURRENT WORKS – RESTORATION WORKS
Restoration works are continuing along Tuntable Creek Road. Landslip repairs are currently underway through stabilisation works to allow rehabilitation of landslip and reinstatement of road and guardrail barrier.Tuntable Creek Road
Embankment failure before restoration works The photos below outline the restoration effort including works performed by a 16-tonne hydraulic crawler mounted drill rig. This remote operated machine is designed for geotechnical site investigations and is drilling around 8m into the embankment.
Restoration works FUTURE WORKS - SEALED ROADS
Cawongla Road / Quilty Road
All preliminary works on Cawongla Road are completed ready to commence works on the 3rd of January 2023. Quilty road has been graded and prepared for the detour route to commence on the 3rd of January 2023, vegetation trimming has been completed and drainage works have also been completed. These works have been completed with great cooperation for the public. For further information on the work, visit the Cawongla Road update -
Cawongla Road – Closure for Culvert Replacement (Dec 2022)
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkFollowing further community consultation, the culvert replacement works have been rescheduled to assist in reducing the closure period and maintain access for Larnook Public School during the school term. Culvert replacement works will commence the 3rd of January which will require Cawongla Road to be completely closed within 2 locations detailed as Site 1 and Site 2 on the map below. Access for road users will be maintained throughout works for the Site 1 culvert, via a constructed side track.
For the safety of motorists and due to the nature of works, a full 24-hour hard road closure is required for both work sites during the January - February 2023 works period. Works are occurring at the same time at both sites.
Site 1: Culvert replacement adjacent to 169 Cawongla Road, Cawongla approximately 1.25km south of the Quilty Road and Cawongla Road Intersection.
Site 2: Two culvert replacements approximately 500m south of Larnook Public School, adjacent to 1224 Cawongla Road, Larnook.
Please review the road closure locations to determine whether accessing from Kyogle Road or Rock Valley Road is most appropriate for your property. Due to the nature of works, access through the work sites is not possible.
Road Closure MapRoad closure is expected to be in place approximately 6 weeks during January – February 2023, subject to weather, material and contractor availability. After this time, road will open to single lane traffic while final stages of the works are completed. Council is proposing to complete the works under extended working hours to ensure the works are finalised as soon as possible. Additional works may include but not limited to extended hours on weekends.
These works have been rescheduled following consultation with Larnook Public School to enable access for students, families, and staff of the school. Any changes affecting school access will be communicated from the school principal and relevant bus companies directly.
Larnook RFS have a plan in place for service vehicles due to location of the station. Council will advise other emergency services. However, in the scenario emergency services are required please note the road closures on your call to assist, and consider if your closest hospital may be Nimbin, Kyogle or Lismore.
What are the works?
The roadworks comprises reconstruction of a total of four collapsed culvert lines. This includes the following:
- Clearing of vegetation and trees adjacent to the embankment failure
- Excavation and removal of the existing road surface and embankment material
- Reconstruction of arch culvert
- Road embankment reconstruction at each culvert location
- Road pavement reconstruction
Tree clearing, temporary fencing and site establishment will commence from the first week in January, in preparation for the works to commence.
These works are the commencement of flood remediation works for Cawongla Road. Funding is currently being reviewed for further pavement repairs. Temporary patching is currently being carried out for sections of Cawongla Road until further funding is approved by Resilience NSW. Additional works are also being reviewed for Martin Road, with updates to be shared shortly. We thank the community for their feedback.
What do I need to do?
Please commute through the detour at low speed, obey adjusted speed limits and directions from any traffic controllers, and drive carefully. Please also adhere to all road closed signs. We will ensure all driveways and farm gates that intersect the road match any changes to the road profile and are safe for property owners/residents. At times the roadworks may create dust, which will be managed by a water cart during work hours.
Who should I contact with questions/concerns?
We apologise in advance for the disruption and delays you may experience whilst we upgrade the road. We ask that commuters please plan extra travel time during the construction period, in particular the road closure period.
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 council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Cawongla Road’.