Partial Temporary Closure of Gungas Road - January 10th

Council wishes to advise that as part of the Pipeline Replacement Project, temporary road closures are required. Full road closures will be required to take place on Wednesday 10/01/24 from 7am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm. Gungas Rd residents located downstream from the works will not be impacted by the closure, please refer to the diagram.

During this time, vehicles will not be able to use the road for the duration of the closure. It is recommended that residents park vehicles at Black Sheep Farm crossing on Gungas Road and walk to and from your place of residence. NTS traffic controller will be onsite to assist pedestrians through the work zone at any time and a vehicle lift to residence if required. The road will be reopened each night of the road closure period after 5pm. After hours to be controlled by traffic lights for Stop/Go in the event a section of road/verge is left open for pits and or inline welding.

In the event of an emergency, an emergency procedure is in place to ensure residents or emergency vehicles are able to gain access through the site at any time.

What are the works?

Removal and relaying of pipe under Gungas Road as part of the Pipeline Replacement Project.

The purpose of this project is to provide a permanent water supply pipeline. Immediate works were put in place as a temporary measure to quicken constructability and secure water supply post 2022 flood event. The permanent solution, being a 200mm diameter pipe to ensure hydraulic capacity is maintained, is now being installed.

This project is supported through Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Who should I contact with questions/concerns?

We apologise in advance for any disruptions you may experience while we carry out this essential work.

We would appreciate your cooperation with all workplace protection measures to help keep everyone safe. If you have any concerns, please phone 6625 0500 (24-hour service) or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au.