Wyrallah Road and Coraki Road will be the focus of the next phase of Lismore’s road restoration program, with construction scheduled to begin in July.
Stabilised Pavements Australia has been engaged to deliver the works in partnership with Lismore City Council’s Flood Restoration Portfolio.
The project is part of the $690 million committed to restoring Lismore’s road network since 2022 through the jointly funded Australian and NSW Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
“This project is about making our existing roads work better for the people who use them every day,” Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg said.
“Whether it’s locals getting to work, businesses moving goods, or visitors travelling through the region, these upgrades will help deliver a smoother, safer and more reliable journey for everyone.”
The works will use foamed bitumen and lightly bound base stabilisation techniques to improve pavement strength and moisture resistance. Improvements will be delivered across 14.8 kilometres of road, covering almost 12 hectares, roughly equivalent to 16 full-size soccer pitches.
The approach has already been used across the Lismore local government area as part of Council’s Pavement Restoration Program, with multiple sites resurfaced to improve durability and extend pavement life.
On Wyrallah Road, 8.1 kilometres will be resurfaced across 21 sites, representing about a quarter of the road’s 33-kilometre length. On Coraki Road, 6.7 kilometres will be upgraded across 16 sites, accounting for almost half of the road’s total length.
“The Albanese and Minns Governments are partnering to restore critical road infrastructure that communities rely on every day.” said Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain.
“This investment is a clear demonstration of our commitment to helping Lismore rebuild stronger after the devastating 2022 floods.”
The works will target sections most affected by flooding and prolonged wet weather, with the aim of improving road resilience in the region’s subtropical climate and delivering more reliable infrastructure for the community.
Early works, including drainage clearing and shoulder grading, are scheduled to begin in June 2026, with pavement stabilisation works to follow from July.
For more information on this and other flood restoration projects, visit lismore.nsw.gov.au/frp.
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