Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges

Black Road is a short gravel road off Terania Creek, north of The Channon. The original creek crossing of Terania Creek consists of four concrete pipes and a concrete causeway. During the February 28th flooding event, the causeway was swept away in the torrential flow.

Funding has been approved by TfNSW and Resilience NSW for engineering and survey works to be undertaken to design a new crossing to current standards. The temporary crossing currently in place is constructed of nylon rock bags with infill rock and gravel running surface. The temporary crossing will be maintained for the next 12 months until the permanent structure is complete.

The residents have shown extraordinary resilience and fortitude during this time and their patience is appreciated.

For more information on this project, and other road projects in The Channon and surrounding areas, please visit: https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/road-restoration-works-the-channon

Corndale Road is scheduled to undergo stabilisation repairs on a section of severely damaged road pavement from Tuesday, 5 July 2022. Initially drainage works will be completed, installing table drains and clearing shoulders allowing water to escape the pavement.

Following these works, there will be a pavement stabilisation crew mobilising on site to rip up the existing damaged pavement. The road material quality will be improved, by mixing 100mm of new material with the existing road base.

Council expects this work to be completed within 1 week from start to finish, weather permitting.

Signage will be installed over the coming weeks to advise of 'raising road levels'.

A single lane road closure will be provided to allow traffic to travel through the site, with the appropriate signage. Please note this work is scheduled to take place during the school holidays.

If you have questions, please consider utilising the Q+A function of this page. This allows the same information to be shared with our community members. Feedback and questions can also be submitted to Council via email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au or calling (02) 6625 0500.

We thank the community for their patience as we complete this work.

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.

Fernside Bridge has deteriorated significantly since Council received a Level 2 Structure Condition Report of the bridge. This detailed condition assessment was conducted by an independent company, engaged by Lismore City Council. Following the condition assessment, the following immediate recommendations were issued to Council:

• Implement a load limit of 3.5 tonne (GVM) as a priority.
• Undertake temporary repairs involving propping the outer foundation piles with a load path from a solid section of the cross beam to a solid section of the piles in order to provide structural support and mitigate any further cantilevering of the cross beams and running deck.

In the interest of public safety, it was necessary for Council to take immediate action and implement the recommendations as outlined in the consultant’s report.

As an interim measure, it is proposed to construct a temporary crossing (side-track) which is currently planned to be installed on the downstream side of the current bridge site and will be open to traffic on 29 July 2022.

The side-track, which will be located within the road reserve, will not be load limited and will provide for heavy vehicle access across the creek, and will be in place until Fernside Bridge is either repaired or replaced, depending on NSW Government grant submission approval.

Signage has been installed to notify motorists. Further details and updates can be found below in the 'Community Updates' tab. We encourage the Q+A function to be used, so we may share information with those who have similar questions.

We understand that this information may provide some difficulty for your current circumstances. Please contact Council (02) 6625 0500, or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au with your contact details and feedback – referencing Fernside Bridge. We would like to work with the community and provide direct up to date details on proposed works.

https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/fernside-bridge-restriction

Lismore City Council is continuing works to repair roads following significant flood damage. Urgent work is required to repair multiple sections of Keerrong Road, which includes a culvert collapse, areas of severe pavement damage and a large landslide.

The collapsed culvert structure, located north of the intersection with Dudgeon Road will be replaced with a new concrete bridge.

Works will be undertaken to repair the sealed pavement section approximately 1-3km from Nimbin Road, improving access for road users. These works are temporary as Council is currently seeking funding for the repair and full restoration cannot be completed with current weather conditions.

Investigations are underway into the large landslide located near The Channon Road end to determine full restoration treatments.

What do the works involve?

• Re-shape the sealed pavement section to temporarily restore pavement formation
• Installing a concrete InQuik bridge structure, 7.2m wide by 16.1m long at the culvert site
• Geotechnical investigation and design for the large landslide near The Channon Road

When will the works start?

Bridge works and temporary road works are expected to be finalised by August 31, 2022.

These works may be subject to delays due to weather events. Updates will be posted on the online article listed below. A date for the permanent restoration of the sealed pavement sections and the large landslide will be advised once funding had been confirmed.

What are the traffic adjustments?

Road users are advised to be aware of works being completed, and to slow down in work zones. Further traffic information will be listed on northernrivers.myroadinfo.com. Please allow additional travel time.

Where can I find more information?

Community Updates plus Q&A can be found at the below link.

https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/keerrong-road-works

Lismore City Council is continuing works to repair roads following significant flood and consequent landslide damage. Urgent work is required to reconstruct an embankment and replace a pipe on Repentance Creek Road at Turkey Creek adjacent 171 Repentance Creek Road. Unfortunately, due to safety for road users, the road must be fully closed during a portion of the works period.

What do the works involve?

• Remove old damaged concrete pipe and replace with larger capacity pipes and headwalls.
• Reconstruct embankment with rock fill
• Construct drainage chute to discharge water away from embankment

When will the works start?

• 25/05/2022 – Stop/Go traffic control between 6:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Sunday
• 30/05/2022 – Expect full 24-hour road closure until 13/06/2022 (please monitor electronic signage onsite, and Community Updates tab below for most up to date information)
• 13/06/2022 – Stop/Go traffic control between 6:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Sunday
• All closures will allow for pedestrian access through the work site

These works may be subject to delays due to weather events. If there is a requirement to change these hours, updates will be listed below in 'Community Updates'.

What are the traffic adjustments?

A detour will be available through Federal for motorists to remain on the sealed road network. A VMS board will be stationed at the junction of Eureka Road and Repentance Creek Road, and at Dunoon Road to notify road users of the detour. Information will be listed on northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.

Please allow additional travel time.

Where can I find more information?

Community updates and Q&A are listed in the below article.

https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/repentance-creek-road-closure