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Cawongla Road – Closure for Culvert Replacement (Dec 2022)
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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’.
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Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges Update (5th Dec 2022)
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Please note, there are several road and bridge projects progressing concurrently. Below are updates of some projects progressing this week.
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
Sealed Pavements
Nimbin Road
Pavement works have been completed at Nimbin Road near the intersection of Shipway Road.
Pavement works for Nimbin Road near Shipway Road intersectionRiverbank Road
Works have started at Riverbank Road to complete permanent pavement stabilisation works consisting of overlaying 150mm of DGB20 then mixing a conforming road pavement.
Riverbank Road pavement stabilisation worksJiggi Road
The team are continuing to undertake pavement repairs on various sections of Jiggi Road.
Identified pavement repairs required on Jiggi RoadDrainage Work
Riverbank Road
The following photos outline the completed drainage work for Riverbank Road.
Completed Riverbank Road drainage worksEmergency Temporary Pavement Repair
Rock Valley Road / Cawongla Road
Sections of temporary road pavement which have been identified and planned for return early next year.
Pavement identified are requiring works for Rock Valley Road and Cawongla Road Tatham Road
Sections of road pavement which have been temporarily with a planned return early next year
Tatham Road temporary pavement identified are requiring worksUnsealed Pavements
The team have completed unsealed pavement works at Gordon Road, Parmenter Road, Savins Road, Houlden Road, Nightcap Range Road and Whian Whian Road.
Unsealed pavements completed for Houlden Road, Gordon Road, Savins Road and Parmenter RoadCulverts
Cawongla Road
Multiple culvert works are now complete along Cawongla Road. These include culverts near Larnook School with 1 x 900mm and 1 x 600mm culvert successfully replaced and material being stockpiled for replacement of a twin cell 1350mm culvert (culvert with deep depression within the roadway). These works will continue until Christmas, after which the road closure and replacement works can be undertaken. Additionally, material is being stockpiled for replacement of Twin cell 1800mm culvert at 169 Cawongla Road, these works will continue until Christmas, after which the road closure and replacement works can be undertaken. It is anticipated that the tree lopping within this area will be completed prior to Christmas.
Quilty Road detour route works
Currently works are being undertaken to upgrade Quilty Road to ensure adequate width of the gravel pavement for two lane traffic and to improve road pavement surface.
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Rock Valley/Cawongla Road – Temporary Flood Restoration Works
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Works will apply to seven sections of Rock Valley and Cawongla Road that have been identified as significantly impacted by the February 2022 natural disaster, based on pre and post disaster assessments. Funding has been secured through Transport for NSW. This funding is allocated to repair damage sustained during the February 2022 natural disaster only. Additional works required and subsequent funding for Rock Valley and Cawongla Road are being reviewed.
The temporary works are expected to start mid November 2022 – end of December 2022 subject to weather, contractor, and material availability. Single lane traffic control will be in place during the works period.
These temporary works will involve removing damaged road sections and replacing with gravel road base, with an emulsion sacrificial seal.
Future pavement repair works, expected to be carried out in mid-2023 will include:
- Road surface: Improve the surface of the road in places.
- Signs and line marking: Line marking and guideposts.
- Vegetation management: Manage roadside vegetation to remove obstacles, improve sight distances, and clearances for signage.
- Drainage maintenance: Re-excavate open drains and remove flood sediment as required. Minor drainage works will be completed prior to pavement works commencing.
- Driveway adjustment: Adjust access to driveways affected by the wider road footprint as required.
Road users are advised to follow signage and expect delays as these works are completed.
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 ‘Rock Valley/Cawongla Road – Temporary Patching Works.’
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Cawongla Road - Updated Closure Dates
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For the safety of motorists and due to the nature of works, a full 24hour hard road closure is required for both work sites during the January - February 2023 works period. Works are occurring concurrently at both sites.
Site 1: One culvert replacement adjacent to 169 Cawongla Road, Cawongla approximately 1.25km south of the Quilty Road and Cawongla Road Intersection.
Site 2: Three culvert replacements approximately 500m south of Larnook Public School, adjacent to 1224 Cawongla Road, Larnook. One culvert will be replaced in November 2022 (road access via constructed side-track), the following two in January 2023.
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 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.
Council has consulted with Richmond Waste; rubbish collection will be impacted. For collection service updates and information, Richmond Waste has provided their Operations Department number to contact directly – 02 6621 7431.
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 work:
- 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 October, 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.
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 ‘Cawongla Road’ in your correspondence.
Additional FAQs
Will there be works planned for Quilty Road?
Two weeks of remediation works will be carried out on Quilty Road prior to Cawongla closure occurring. This includes:
Shoulders widened to allow passing vehicles
Pothole patching with gravel overlay to improve driving conditions
Landslip damage has been cleared, with gravel road graded
Repair of damaged culverts
Vegetation management, cutting back the vegetation at the sides of the road to allow more space for vehicles
*Please note, that not all traffic will be diverted via Quilty Road. Just motorists accessing properties between the two work sites.
Landslip and current conditions on Martin Road
Council are currently prioritising projects in regards to public safety, with consideration for minimising further damage and maintaining access between communities.
Martin Road is known to Council and works are being reviewed. The high priority is on Cawongla Road for now, due to the collapsed culverts posing future risk to a number of road users.
Cawongla Road Closure Period
This work is expected to take six weeks, estimated to start first week of January, and carry on through to February. Start dates will be advertised closer to the time, pending weather, contractor and material availability. Six weeks has been advertised as the designated closure period, which takes into account additional time for unforeseen delays.
Due to old culverts needing to be removed and replaced, it is estimated earthworks to complete this task will require a potential 8+ metre excavation, resulting in a worksite inaccessible for motorists. A number of road access options have been considered, and will continue to be reviewed as works progress.
Community Consultation
Council has met and will continue to communicate with Larnook Public School and Larnook RFS representatives to ensure community needs are considered for these works. Additionally, to be emailed direct updates, you can register your contact details with Council.
Plans to manage the closure period are still being finalised with Larnook Public School, this includes the bus services. Direct communication will come from the school for families, students and staff when the plan is finalised.
Updated mail out to residents was sent October 14 to 200+ addresses. The letter was an early indication of the closure, and plan of works. Further more specific information will be shared closer to the closure date. Additionally, this early notice was also shared with a number of local businesses, Kyogle Council and emergency, transport and postal services.
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Cawongla Road - Closure For Culvert Replacement
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For the safety of motorists and due to the nature of works, a full 24hour hard road closure is required for both work sites. The closure will be in place for the duration of these works . Works are occurring concurrently at both sites.
Site 1: One culvert replacement adjacent to 169 Cawongla Road, Cawongla approximately 1.25km south of the Quilty Road and Cawongla Road Intersection.
Site 2: Three 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 is expected to be in place approximately 6 weeks during November to December 2022, 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.
Arrangements have been made with Larnook Public School for students, families, and staff of the school. Further communication regarding changes for access to the school will be communicated from the school principal and relevant bus companies directly.
Council has consulted with Richmond Waste; rubbish collection will be impacted. For collection service updates and information, Richmond Waste has provided their Operations Department number to contact directly – 02 6621 7431.
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 work:
- 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 October, 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.
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.
Further updates will be shared via this page.
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 ‘Cawongla Road’ in your correspondence.
Additional FAQs
Will there be works planned for Quilty Road?
Two weeks of remediation works will be carried out on Quilty Road prior to Cawongla closure occurring. This includes:
Shoulders widened to allow passing vehicles
Pothole patching with gravel overlay to improve driving conditions
Landslip damage has been cleared, with gravel road graded
Repair of damaged culverts
Vegetation management, cutting back the vegetation at the sides of the road to allow more space for vehicles
*Please note, that not all traffic will be diverted via Quilty Road. Just motorists accessing properties between the two work sites.
Landslip and current conditions on Martin Road
Council are currently prioritising projects in regards to public safety, with consideration for minimising further damage and maintaining access between communities.
Martin Road is known to Council and works are being reviewed. The high priority is on Cawongla Road for now, due to the collapsed culverts posing future risk to a number of road users.
Cawongla Road Closure Period
This work is expected to take six weeks, estimated to start first week of November and carry through December. Start dates will be advertised closer to the time, pending weather, contractor and material availability. Six weeks has been advertised as the designated closure period, which takes into account additional time for unforeseen delays.
Due to old culverts needing to be removed and replaced, it is estimated earthworks to complete this task will require a potential 8+ metre excavation, resulting in a worksite inaccessible for motorists. A number of road access options have been considered, and will continue to be reviewed as works progress.
Community Consultation
Council has met and will continue to communicate with Larnook Public School and Larnook RFS representatives to ensure community needs are considered for these works. Additionally, to be emailed direct updates, you can register your contact details with Council.
Plans to manage the closure period are still being finalised with Larnook Public School, this includes the bus services. Direct communication will come from the school for families, students and staff when the plan is finalised.
Mail out to residents was sent September 12 to 100+ addresses. The letter was an early indication of the closure, and plan of works. Further more specific information will be shared closer to the closure date. Additionally, this early notice was also shared with a number of local businesses, Kyogle Council and emergency, transport and postal services.
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Current Road Project Updates July 14 2022
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Works will begin soon on an embankment slip at the shoulder of Canaiba Road, east of Pelican Creek.
Orion Street
Road closure Monday 18th – 22nd July from Keen Street roundabout to Molesworth Street. Local Access Only from Dawson Street. Due to the slumping on Orion Street, geotechnical drilling will be undertaken to determine the depth of the slip plane and options for remediation.
Koonorigan Road
Investigations are underway to make a safe passage over the slip, while design is undertaken for a permanent solution. Funding approval has been received to heavy patch the seal on The Channon side of the slip. This work is currently being scheduled.
Repentance Creek Road
No further road closures. Due to delays in getting asphalt contractors, a sacrificial seal has been placed on the road surface for the safety of motorists. Works are expected to be fully completed by the end of July. Please drive with care.
The Channon Road
Geotechnical investigations have been completed for the slip behind the guardrail. Works will commence once the design of proposed embankment reconstruction is finalised. The scope of works required to heavy patch flood damaged sections of the road has now been approved, with works to commence in the coming weeks.
The Channon Road (Robertson Bridge)
Remediation works of the abutments is underway. Traffic control will be present, and motorists are advised to drive carefully.
Pinchin Road Embankment failure
Embankment reconstruction works are substantially complete. Pavement repair to commence shortly. Funding approval has been received to heavy patch four sections on Pinchin Road. Scheduling and advance planning of this work is underway.
Keerrong Road
Bridge construction works and heavy patching of sealed road is underway. Landslip repair, drainage reconstruction and gravel road resheeting is planned to commence in August.
Tuntable Creek Road
Investigation works north of Rose Road are underway to establish the feasibility of a side-track to facilitate local access to Nimbin. Geotechnical investigations are complete for all slips. Undergoing instrument monitoring to determine the remediation of the site.
Funding approval has been received to heavy patch four sections on Tuntable Creek Road. Scheduling and advance planning of this work is underway.
Duncan Road- Corndale Road
Works to heavy patch and stabilise damaged sections are now complete.
Richmond Hill Road
Embankment reconstruction works remain underway under traffic light control. Pavement works will start next week
Nimbin Road (slip north of Stony Chute)
80% design drawings received and under review. Procurement of contractor proposed for this month.
Woodlawn Road
Opened up to one lane. Geotechnical investigations are scheduled for the end of July.
Stony Chute Road
Geotechnical drilling has been completed. Inclinometers have been installed and will monitor ground movement over the next month prior to design commencing.
Cawongla Road
Geotechnical drilling is underway.
Mountain Top Road
Geotechnical drilling is underway.
