Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges

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Current Road Project Updates - 5 July 2022

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Fernside Bridge
Following the 3.5tonne (GMV) restriction put in place, a temporary crossing (side-track) is being installed on the downstream side of the current bridge to provide heavy vehicle access across the creek. This side-track will be in place until Fernside Bridge is either repaired or replaced, pending NSW Government grant submission approval.
Dunoon Road
Dunoon Road works at Boomerang Creek were completed on June 28th 2022. Additional pothole repair works for Dunoon Road will be completed over the coming weeks.
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 planned for week starting July 4th 2022. 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 the road surface will commence shortly.
Wallace Road
Geotechnical drilling has been completed. Inclinometers have been installed to monitor ground movement over the next month before design to build back better commences.
Keerrong Road
Bridge construction works are now 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.
Duncan Road- Corndale Road
Works have started to heavy patch and stabilise damaged sections.
Richmond Hill Road
Embankment reconstruction works remain underway under traffic light control.
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 2022.
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.
Current Road Project Updates - June 21 2022

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Wallace Road - Geotechnical drilling will be continuing this week, to remedy the landslip 1.3km from Tuntable Creek Road.
Nimbin Road - Temporary side-track works are in place south of Shipway Road, to reduce traffic stoppages. Design is underway on a complicated site. Please drive with care.
Tuntable Creek Road - Investigation works continue to establish the feasibility of a side track to facilitate local access to Nimbin north of Rose Road.
Keerrong Road - The bridge piling has been completed. Bridge construction works are now underway.
Repentance Creek Road - No further road closures are planned. The road is currently a gravel surface, while asphalt contractor scheduled works are confirmed. Speed has been reduced to 60KM due to loose gravel. Please drive with care.
Dunoon Road – The road is open, with caution to traffic. Pavement has been placed, with the final stages being the seal to go ahead this week.
Duncan Road - Funding has been approved to heavy patch stabilise damaged sections, and work has begun.
The Channon Road- Geotechnical investigations are now complete. Reconstruction will be dependent on design of proposed embankment.
The Channon Road (Robertson Bridge)- Remediation works of the abutments is planned for the coming weeks. Traffic control will be onsite, motorists are advised to drive with caution.
Pinchin Road (embankment failure)- Works are scheduled following the completion of Robertson Bridge. Possible road closure may be required, which will be advised closer to the date.
Works planned for Ross Road (culvert has been cleared) and Black Road (washed out causeway) have now been completed.

Road Restoration Works - The Channon

***Unfortunately due to ongoing wet weather, the below schedule is being pushed back. Please see Community Updates on the main article HERE for further details***

Due to significant flood damage, Lismore City Council will be continuing works to repair roads. The following are proposed to take place throughout May and June 2022.

Location	Reason	Traffic Plan	Duration	Dates
Terania Creek Road Landslip north of Lawler Road	Geotechnical investigations using drilling rig, to understand subsurface conditions.	Full Closure- 8am to 4pm. Fire, Ambulance and Police emergency services vehicles will be accommodated.	5 days	25th May to 30^th May
Wallace Road Landslip 1.3km from Tuntable Creek Road	Geotechnical investigations using drilling rig to understand subsurface conditions	Full Closure- 8am to 4pm. Fire, Ambulance and Police emergency services vehicles will be accommodated.	3 days	30th May to 3rd June
Black Road Causeway washed out	Core drilling rock to determine strength for future rock anchors	Road currently closed.	1 day	Depending on productivity of the full road closures
Terania Creek Road Landslip between Izzard and Town Road	Geotechnical investigations using drilling rig to understand subsurface conditions	One lane traffic control during daylight hours.	3 days	Depending on productivity of the full road closures
The Channon Road Landslip behind guardrail	Geotechnical investigations using drilling rig to understand subsurface conditions	One lane traffic control during daylight hours.	2 days	Depending on productivity of the full road closures

*All closures will allow for pedestrian access.

Current Road Project Updates - 5 July 2022

Current Road Project Updates - June 21 2022

Road Restoration Works - The Channon