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  • Current Project Updates Tuesday, 11 October 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

    Caniaba Road - Shoulder widening and kerb and gutter installation completed, awaiting pavement backfill against kerb.

    Caniaba Road

    Blue Knob Road - Drainage and preparation work started this week, with further stabilisation works scheduled on various sections for next week - subject to weather, contractor and material availability. The landslip is being monitored as scope of works is determined.

    Gravel road repairs - Young Road, Noble Road, Robb Road, Milgate Road, Beardow Road, Browning Road, Fairfull Road, Gibson Lane have all undergone maintenance. Upcoming maintenance is scheduled for Webber Road, Cook Road, Tulk Road, Fraser Road, Rose Road, Wybelena Road and Gray Road.

    Gundurimba Road - Drainage works are scheduled for completion on various sections.

    Gungas Road - Emergency culvert repair on Gungas Road, following damage sustained after recent heavy rainfall.

    Gungas Road - emergency repairs

    James Gibson Road - Temporary patching is scheduled, while scope of works for remediation is finalised.

    Jiggi Road - First section has been completed, with an additional five to be completed. There have some delays due to weather, with scope of works reviewed to ensure damages due to heavy rainfall are remediated. Proposed works include pavement rehabilitation and drainage works.

    Keerrong Road - Final stages of works, with a tidy up to be completed. Additional sections are scheduled for maintenance in December.

    Nimbin Road - Drainage and Stabilisation are being completed on Nimbin Road with four patches completed out for the six scoped for repair. Guide posting and line marking works still to be completed. Stabilisation works are also scheduled for Nimbin Road (near Shipway Drive and Swift Road) in the coming weeks - subject to weather, contractor and material availability.

    Pinchin Road - Final stages of completion on the sections of heavy patching works.

    Pinchin Road - heavy patching completed

    Sexton Bridge - Bridge deck pour and earthworks are currently being completed.

  • Gundurimba Road - Pavement Rehabilitation Works

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    Single lane traffic control will be in place as Council completes pavement rehabilitation works to Gundurimba Road. The works will apply to three sections across the length of Gundurimba Road, to be completed through October 2022 subject to weather, contractor, and material availability.

    Funding has now been secured from TfNSW to complete these works which will improve road conditions and associated safety for road users. Additional works for Gundurimba Road will continue to be assessed and reviewed.

    Works will include:

    • Road surface: Improve the surface of the road in places. Road to be raised approximately 150mm.
    • 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.
    • 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

    Updates for these works will be posted on our Your Say dedicated Maintaining Roads and Bridges page: https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/maintaining-our-roads-and-bridges

    Should you wish to contact us directly with any questions or comments, or register your details to receive updates, please call (02) 6625 0500 or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Gundurimba Road – Pavement Rehabilitation.'

  • Current Road Project Updates 25 August 2022

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    There are a number of road projects currently being completed. The below are updates for some of the projects which are progressing this week.

    If the road or project of interest isn't included below, please click the road name to the right (for desktop) of this page, or by scrolling to the bottom of the page (for mobile) for updates.

    Additionally, please utilise the Q+A function of this page to request specific updates.


    Black Road - Design is underway for a replacement structure. A temporary crossing is in place.

    Caniaba Road - Drainage works complete, shoulder widening works including a rock foundation is ongoing.

    Cowlong Road - Works are progressing near Lavis Road. Construction works planned for completion late September.

    Cawongla Road - Community consultation is underway in preparation for the road closure to replace four damaged culverts.

    Gravel Roads Program - Flood repair works are progressing. Approximately 60% of the LGA has now been complete with four road grading crews working full time on these works. Grading of gravel roads in Precinct 11 (including The Channon and surrounds) is due to commence in September. Please take care around the mobile plant. View the Precinct map and completion dates HERE

    Gungas Road - Pavement works well underway. Works expected to be complete by October.

    Hensen Bridge - Concrete abutments have been poured. Concrete bridge beams to be placed September in preparation of the deck pour.

    Johnston Road, Clunes - Geotechnical investigations finalised this week, with instruments installed to monitor the slip. Road reopened Monday 29th August under stop go traffic control until investigation works are complete.

    Keerrong Bridge - Concrete bridge complete including bridge approaches. Bridge will be opened under traffic control early September.

    Keerrong Road - Repairs to a 1.8km section on Keerrong Road is progressing well which will be complete by early September.

    Oakey Creek Road - Community consultation is underway in preparation for geotechnical investigations to determine the scope of work required for landslip remediation.

    Pinchin Road - Pavement stabilisation repair on several sections of Pinchin Road will commence August 29th. Single lane traffic control in place for the duration of works (5 weeks, weather permitting). Works on Keerrong Road will be postponed from September 1st, to allow additional traffic flow while Pinchin Road works are completed.

    Sexton Bridge, Gundurimba Road – Piling works commenced with abutment works planned for the next 3 weeks.

    Terania Creek Road - Segments have been identified to be included in the Flood Recovery Heavy Patching Program, which will provide improvements to the structural integrity of the road and driving conditions for road users. Geotechnical monitoring of the slip site is underway, as is procurement of specialist contractors and designers. Once works are complete at the slip, bridge approaches will be repaired and the road graded.

    Town Road - Bridge structure has been procured and works are expected to commence in late 2022.

    Tuntable Creek Road - Drilling has been undertaken on the slips, with geotechnical instrumentation installed to monitor movement to best inform the required structural design. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of suitably qualified geotechnical engineers at present. Council has started the procurement process to engage a designer and contractor to undertake restoration works. Additionally, funding has been received to undertake pavement repairs on damaged sealed-sections of Tuntable Creek Road, which is scheduled for October.

    Keerrong Road - repairs to a 1.8km sectionKeerrong Road - repairs to a 1.8km section

    Sexton Bridge piling works commenced

    Cowlong Road, near Lavis Road


  • Temporary Closure - Gundurimba Road Sexton Bridge Replacement Project

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    Council wishes to advise that bridge replacement works will start shortly on Sexton Bridge, located on Gundurimba Road, Monaltrie. These works are due to get underway during the week commencing 15 August 2022. The location of works is shown below.

    What do the works involve?

    The works will involve the temporary road closure of Gundurimba Road to enable the construction of a new concrete bridge.

    Bridge construction works will include the following:

    • Temporary closure of Gundurimba Road at the site (access to property available via detours, see below)
    • Demolition of the existing timber bridge structure
    • Initial earthworks in preparation for foundation works
    • Installation of driven reinforced concrete piles
    • Installation of concrete bridge abutments and beams
    • Reinstatement of road pavement
    • Signage and line marking.

    When will the works start and what are the hours of work?

    Works will start in the week commencing 15 August 2022. We expect the project will take about 12 weeks to complete, subject to suitable weather conditions and contractor availability.

    Work hours:

    • 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday
    • 8am to 1pm on Saturdays
    • No work Sundays or public holidays.

    If there is a requirement to change these hours, updates will be available via the '

    What are the traffic adjustments?

    During this bridge replacement, traffic will be detoured as a result of the temporary road closure of Gundurimba Road. Traffic will be detoured via the following routes:

    Northbound traffic:

    • Via Monaltrie Road, Wyrallah Road and Bruxner Highway

    Southbound traffic:

    • Via Bruxner Highway, Wyrallah Road and Monaltrie Road

    What do I need to do?

    Please obey the temporary traffic conditions in place and allow additional time for travel.

    We apologise in advance for disruptions you may experience whilst we replace Sexton Bridge. We would appreciate your cooperation with all temporary traffic control and workplace protection measures onsite to help keep everyone safe.

    If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Lismore City Council via council@lismore.nsw.gov.au, or call (02) 6625 0500