Temporary Road Closure - Gungas Road - March 2024

Council wishes to advise that as part of the Pipeline Replacement Project, a road closure is required near 452 - 496 Gungas Road. A closure period of Thursday 7th March to Thursday 21st March has been allocated, taking into consideration potential inclement weather and navigation through waterways. There may be intermittent opening days during this period, subject to progress of works.

Hours of work for the closure are Monday – Friday, 7am – 5pm. Road will be open during 12pm – 1pm during these times to assist residents. The road will be reopened and accessible over the weekends. Please refer to the attached diagram for details.

It is recommended that residents who need to use their vehicle during closure period, park their vehicles at Black Sheep Farm crossing on Gungas Road and walk to and from your place of residence. Alternately, if using two vehicles, please utilise parking at Taylors Crossing upstream from the closure, and Black Sheep Farm as to have a vehicle on each side of the closure. All pedestrians will be escorted safely through the site by a member of staff.

Procedures are in place to ensure residents and emergency vehicles can gain access through the road closure at any time, in the event of an emergency.

Gungas Road residents located downstream of the road closure will not be directly impacted, however, most residents will receive this notification for reference.

What are the works?

Installation of new water pipe (concrete encased) across the culvert crossing as part of the Nimbin Water 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).

For further details, visit Your Say: yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/nimbin-water-supply

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 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.

Please note: Gungas Road (and adjoining road) residents are invited to attend a meeting on Thursday 7^th March, 4pm at Black Sheep Crossing, to discuss current and upcoming Council projects that may impact residents. Further information will be shared shortly.