Flood Restoration - Roads & Bridges

Tuntable Creek Road – Road Open (18th May 2023)

Tuntable Creek Road has reopened after the shutdown due to rainfall earlier this week. We apologise to the community for the inconvenience caused and delays in travelling alternative routes.

As the site has not had its permanent repair designed and constructed, a management plan is in place which requires visual inspections, geotechnical instrument readings, surveying monitoring, rain records and photograph evidence.

In the event of rainfall exceeding our trigger level or other significant changes the temporary track will be closed again at short notice.

Please contact floodrecoveryroadsbridges@lismore.nsw.gov.au with the subject ‘Tuntable Creek Road notification list’ to register your contact details to receive updates.

To receive updates on Tuntable Creek Road or any other flood restoration roads, please register your contact details via our notification list form.

Following the 2022 natural disaster Terania Creek Road suffered extensive damage. Due to the nature and high number of damages incurred, works are being finalised on how best to provide timely improvements for the community and road users.

The current structure at Branch Creek Crossing has received funding from disaster recovery funding arrangement (DRFA) for replacement of the flood damaged asset. An alternative structure is necessary to increase resilience of the network. Works will include replacing the current box culvert structure with a 16m bridge and extending erosion protection to the edge of the road.

Additional works required and subsequent funding for other damages on Terania Creek Road are being assessed. Survey and design work is commencing in June 2023.

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 ‘Branch Creek Crossing – May Update.’

Council will undertake roadworks on two landslip sites on Nimbin 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 the disaster recovery funding arrangement (DRFA). This funding is allocated to repair damage sustained during the February 2022 natural disaster only.

The first major construction works will commence this week at both sites. These works involve tree felling for both sites, with site one having larger trees which will land on the road. Road users are advised to follow VMS boards and signage, with delays expected as these works commence.

The works are expected to occur over 9 months from mid-May 2023 subject to weather, contractor, and material availability. This will involve piling and retaining wall construction works to allow repair of the landslips, reconstruction of pavement, reinstatement of road and guardrail barriers along with installing signs, guideposts, and line marking. Traffic control lights remain in place and existing single lane traffic control will remain in place during the works period.

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 ‘Nimbin Road – Landslip Works – May Update.’

Local contractors and prominent construction companies gathered at Southern Cross University on Monday for an industry briefing hosted by Lismore City Council. The purpose of the briefing was to provide key insights into the upcoming flood restoration works following the February 2022 natural disaster.

The briefing session provided a comprehensive overview of the procurement strategy for the upcoming works. This included the selection process for appointing a Managing Contractor.

Brendan Logan, Council’s Chief Operating Officer, said the industry briefing helped to foster collaboration and engagement between local businesses and the potential managing contractor.

“The briefing presented an opportunity for local businesses to establish new connections. It allowed them to actively participate in a project that could have significant benefits for their business,” he said.

During the briefing, the scope of works was outlined and attendees received updates on the more than 2000 specific damage sites across 400+ road and bridge assets.

At the conclusion of the briefing, a networking event was held to provide local businesses an opportunity to form relationships with some of the industry’s most experienced companies.

The Flood Recovery team has already completed $13 million of emergency works and $17 million of Immediate Restoration Works. The works to date were completed using both internal resources and local contractors.

Funding for the project will be provided by the Commonwealth through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

The managing contractor scope is expected to go to market in August 2023, followed by another briefing session, site visit and workshops. Evaluation and award of the contract are expected to take place in December.

For further information on the briefing or the upcoming flood restoration works, please contact Council on 6625 0500 or email floodrecoveryroadsbridges@lismore.nsw.gov.au

Lismore City Council has awarded the tender for the remediation of landslips on Nimbin Road to Civil Mining and Construction Pty Ltd. This significant milestone marks another step towards enabling the area to remain a thriving tourist destination.

Two landslip sites on Nimbin Road were identified as significantly impacted by the February 2022 natural disaster through pre and post disaster assessments.

Council has prioritised this project, working in collaboration with state authorities. The roadworks will not only provide a safe and well-designed route for locals and tourists, but will also re-establish access to other villages and cultural attractions in the region.

Council’s Chief Operating Officer Brendan Logan said awarding this tender is a massive win for the Nimbin community.

"The community has displayed remarkable resilience throughout the past year. Through this project, the road can be restored and the town can continue to thrive as a tourist hotspot," he said.

Nimbin Village, renowned worldwide for its vibrant atmosphere, attracts thousands of tourists to the region. Awarding this tender will enable the landslip remediation project to commence, restoring dual lane access to the town for residents, businesses and tourists.

The anticipated timeline for the works is approximately nine months, subject to weather conditions, specialist contractors, and material availability. During this period, traffic control lights and existing single lane traffic control measures will remain in place.

The works will involve piling and retaining wall construction, pavement reconstruction, road reinstatement, installation of guardrail barriers, signage, guideposts and line marking. Road users are advised to follow signage and anticipate delays during the works.

This project is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Government’s under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) with the funding administered by Transport for NSW.

If you have any inquiries or feedback, or if you want to provide your contact information for project updates, please contact Council on 6625 0500 or email floodrecoveryroadsbridges@lismore.nsw.gov.au. Please mention 'Nimbin Road - April Update' in the subject line.

Tuntable Creek Road - Road Closure (16 May 2023)

Tuntable Creek Road will be closed until further notice due to significant rainfall. We apologise for the short notice and thank the community for their understanding during this time.

Flood restoration works are critical to repairing damages caused by previous natural disasters and getting life back on track. However, these works can be complex, especially when dealing with large-scale disasters like the February 2022 event. At Lismore City Council, we understand the challenges that come with flood restoration works, and the Flood Recovery – Roads and Bridges team are proud to launch our new interactive mapping service.

The interactive map, featured on the flood restoration Your Say website, focuses on major flood recovery works within the Lismore Local Government Area to assist the community with finding efficient, up-to-date information. Within the map, you can search for local roads to identify surrounding damaged locations. The damages feature on the map as blue diamonds; when clicking on a damage, a popup box will appear providing the following information;

• Event Number
• Damage Number
• Damage Description
• Current Status
• Proposed Remediation
• Expected Commencement
• Site Photo

Our interactive map is user-friendly and easy to navigate, allowing users to zoom in and out, switch between damages, and access detailed information about each site. This functionality benefits residents surrounding these damaged areas by providing critical insights, proposed remediation works and estimated timeframes. Please note, timeframes are subject to change in the next few months as the project delivery strategy evolves.

Should you wish to contact us directly with any questions or comments, please call (02) 6625 0500 or email floodrecoveryroadsbridges@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Flood Restoration – Major Flood Recovery Works Map.’

Disclaimer: This tool has been provided by Lismore City Council to provide up to date information on the status of the flood damaged Council assets. The identified locations are the projects considered for EPAR funding provided by the Australian Commonwealth under the DRFA guidelines. The information provided on this tool is general in nature and subject to change based on final design calculations, funding approvals, and changing site circumstances. This data is frequently updated to provide the community with the latest information. When contacting Council, please reference the location damage number.

Following the AGRN943 2020 natural disaster Wallace Road, The Channon suffered extensive damage. Council will be completing temporary patching works around slip area to improve road surface conditions for Wallace Road from May 2^nd to May 5^th 2023, subject to weather, contractor, and material availability. Single lane traffic control will be in place during the works period. The works are a temporary measure, until permanent pavement rehabilitation works are scheduled. 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 ‘Wallace Road – April Update.’

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 specific flood restoration updates on, please register your contact details via our notification list form.

Following the AGRN943 2020 natural disaster the Mackie Road causeway at Johnston Creek suffered extensive damage. Funding was awarded to replace the damaged structure with a bridge to reduce impediments to fish passage.

The Mackie Road culvert to bridge replacement at Johnston Creek works are currently underway and on schedule. Works began on March 10^th with successful delivery of bridge components to the site along with tree clearing, implementing environmental controls and establishment traffic control arrangements. This was followed by initial earthworks taking place to construct the piling pads and piling abutment A and B on March 22^nd 2023 for further earthworks to take place on March 28^th 2023 which included culvert demolition and excavation of abutment A and B. On April 3^rd 2023 works began to form and pour working slabs and set out supports for landing abutments and concrete pouring as shown below.

On April 11^th 2023, the bridge beams were lowered in place using a 80 tonne crane. Implementing the bridge beams is currently underway with these works including placing reinforcing steel and completing three separate concrete pours for the deck, skirting walls and troughs. After these works are completed, civil works are expected to begin in May to backfill abutments and drainage, commence pavement works, bitumen sealing, guard rail installation and environmental protection works.

The project works are planned for completion in June 2023, subject to fine weather. Due to the nature of the works a full 24-hour hard road closure will continue around the site location until late June 2023. For further details and to view a map of the works, please visit the Mackie Road bridge update link below:
https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/maintaining-our-roads-and-bridges/news_feed/mackie-road-bridge-feb-2023