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  • Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges Update (Sept 2023)

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    ROADS & BRIDGES FLOOD RESTORATION PROJECT UPDATE

    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 Bridge

    Works 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.

  • Geotechnical Investigations & Survey (Aug 2023)

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    Interim funding has been approved for geotechnical investigations and survey to commence on the roads identified below. This process will be taking place over the next 4 months.


    Commencing - 4th of September
    Bice Road, Black Road, Cawongla Road, Gungas Road, Koonorigan Road, Martin Road, Mountain Top Road, Orion Street and Yeager Road.


    Commencing - 18th of September

    Bishops Creek Road, Blue Knob Road, Boyle Road, Cawongla Road, Cosy Camp Road, Lillian Rock, Mountain Top Road, Oakey Creek Road, Rock Valley Road, Skyline Road, Stanger Road, Tuntable Creek Road, Upper Tuntable Falls Road and Zouch Road.


    Commencing - 16th of October

    Blue Knob Road, Cross Road, Johnston Road, Stony Chute Road, Terania Creek Road, The Channon Road, Tuntable Creek Road, Wallace Road and Whian Whian Road


    There will be some implications on traffic during this process, please adhere to all road signs and directions from any traffic controller. We apologise for any inconvenience. Further details will be provided once available.


    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 floodrecoveryroadsbridges@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Geotechnical Investigations & Survey.’

  • Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges Update (Jan 2023)

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    ROADS & BRIDGES FLOOD RESTORATION PROJECT UPDATE

    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:

    https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/maintaining-our-roads-and-bridges/news_feed/cawongla-road-jan-2022


    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 WORKS

    Tuntable 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:

    https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/maintaining-our-roads-and-bridges/news_feed/tuntable-creek-road-jan-2023


    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:

    https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/maintaining-our-roads-and-bridges/news_feed/wyrallah-road-jan-2023


    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 WORKS

    Munro Wharf Road

    Overlay and drainage works to repair damages from the October flood event will commence shortly for Munro Wharf Road.

  • Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges Update (12th Dec 2022)

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    ROAD PROJECT UPDATE

    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


    CURRENT WORKS – SEALED ROADS

    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, stablise, trim and seal road surface height to repair damages.

    Image: Riverbank Road flood damage


    Jiggi Road

    Likewise, Jiggi Road has undergone recent works to address issues caused from the February and March 2022 floods. This has involved overlay, stabilise, trim and seal road surface height to repair damages.

    Image: Jiggi Road flood damage



    CURRENT WORKS – UNSEALED ROADS

    Braidwood Road

    Braidwood Road has recently had unsealed road works completed, the below image outlines the after result for the road.


    Image: Braidwood Road completed works


    Ashlin Road

    Ashlin Road recently underwent repair works, these are now completed. The image below shows the before image of the roads condition.


    Image: Ashlin Road before works


    Leeson Road

    Unsealed road works were recently completed for Leeson Road. The below image outlines the before condition of the road.


    Image: Leeson Road before works


    Upper Tuntable Falls Road

    Repair work was recently carried out and are now completed for Upper Tuntable Falls Road. The image below shows the before image of the roads condition.


    Image: Upper Tuntable Falls Road before works



    CURRENT WORKS – EMERGENCY ROAD REPAIRS

    Tatham 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.


    Image: Tatham Road before works


    Tucki 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.


    Image: Tucki Road before works



    CURRENT WORKS – DRAINAGE WORKS

    Keerrong Road

    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.


    Image: Keerrong Road



    FUTURE WORKS – SEALED ROADS

    Corndale Road

    Replace existing road surface, stabilise, trim and seal of existing road surface height to repair damages from the February and March, 2022 floods.


    Image: Corndale Road


    Keerrong Road

    Overlay, stabilise, trim and seal road surface height to repair damages from the February and March, 2022 floods.


    Image: Keerrong Road



    FUTURE WORKS – UNSEALED ROADS

    East Road, Mountain Top Road, East Road, Terania Creek Road & Wallace Road

    Planning is in place to perform works shortly on the following unsealed roads: Terania Creek Road (Section before the landslip), Wallace Road, Mountain Top Road, and East Road.



    FUTURE WORKS – EMERGENCY ROAD REPAIRS

    Tuntable 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.


    Image: Tuntable Creek Road


    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.


    Image: Leycester Road before works


    Keerrong 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.

  • Mountain Top Road - Flood Recovery

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    Geotechnical drilling is required to investigate sub surface conditions at landslips which have occurred on Mountain Top Road, starting from approximately 500mtrs north of the Jacobson Road intersection. To ensure safety for motorists, a full road 24-hour road closure is required at the work zone for approximately three weeks, starting Monday, 10th October. Road closure has been in place since March, due to the nature of the slips.

    A road closure with traffic detour is required, as the drill rig being used will block the entire road during operation. Please consider if access to your property is best via Jiggi Road or Stony Chute Road to avoid unnecessary delays.

    <165 Mountain Top Road – Access via Jiggi Road

    221> Mountain Top Road – Access via Stony Chute Road

    ***UPDATE - 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.***

    The construction schedule to remediate the landslip 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 Mountain Top Road will be completed shortly while permanent landslip remediation works are reviewed.

    Further updates will be shared via the Maintaining Our Roads and Bridges Your Say article: https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/maintaining-our-roads-and-bridges

    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 ‘Mountain Top Road Closure’ in your correspondence.

  • Current Road Project Updates July 22 2022

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    Fernside Bridge

    The side-track is still on schedule to be open to traffic by 29th July, pending weather. Additional pipes for higher creek flows have been installed as an added precaution.

    Canaiba Road

    Works will begin soon on an embankment slip at the shoulder of Canaiba Road, east of Pelican Creek.

    Orion Street

    Road closure Monday 25th – 29th 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. (Updated and postponed due to illness in the specialist contracting team)

    Koonorigan Road

    Works are commencing on making a temporary side-track over the slip at Koonorigan Road, suitable for local access. Funding approval has been received to heavy patch the seal on The Channon side of the slip. This work is currently being scheduled.

    Regional Roads - Damaged Sealed Roads

    Approval has been received for the proposed scope of work to heavy patch six sections of Nimbin Road. Heavy patching consists of cutting off high shoulders, box out soft spots, overlay gravel where required, stabilise (nominal 1.5% slag/lime), compact, trim and seal. The procurement of a specialist stabilising subcontractor is underway. Scope has also been approved for Blue Knob Road, Dunoon Road, Kyogle Road and Wyrallah Road (excluding the Wyrallah Village). Wyrallah Village will be the subject to a reconstruction as it is not suitable for heavy patching.

    Precinct 1 - Damaged Sealed Roads

    Heavy patching has been approved for Graham Road, Gundurimba Road, River Bank Road, Rous Road, Skyline Road and Tuckurimba Road.

    Wyrallah Road Landslips

    Geotechnical drilling will take place under traffic control lane closures at 257 Wyrallah Road and 896 Wyrallah Road at the end of July.

    Johnston Road (Clunes)

    Geotechnical works will take place on the week of the 1st of August. This road, currently accessible to locals, will be fully closed during the works.

    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 (subject to weather)

    Nimbin Road (slip north of Stony Chute)

    80% design drawings received and under review. Procurement of contractor proposed for this month.

    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 still underway.

    Mountain Top Road

    Geotechnical drilling is still underway.

  • Current Road Project Updates July 14 2022

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    Canaiba Road

    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.

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