Ten landslips down, dozens to go, but Lismore’s flood recovery has hit a milestone worth celebrating.
The city has ticked off the first 10 of more than 60 landslip sites carved into the hills around Lismore by the 2022 floods, in a $14.5 million investment jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
The completed repairs, on Oakey Creek Road, Mountain Top Road, Stony Chute Road and Wyrallah Road, are part of the Lismore Landslip Restoration Package, one of the largest and most complex road infrastructure recovery programs the Local Government Area has ever undertaken.
More than 1,000 tonnes of landslip debris, equivalent to around 600 cars, has been removed and replaced with engineered rockfill, with hillsides stabilised and road foundations fully rebuilt to strengthen long-term resilience.
Lismore City Council’s Flood Restoration Portfolio is delivering the program in partnership with contractor CMC Hull JV, bringing multiple landslip repairs together under one coordinated approach to reduce disruption for residents and speed up delivery across the sites.
The newly finished repairs build on earlier work, including the Council’s landslip repair at Stony Chute Road (DM01816), which reopened to traffic in late December 2025.
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg said the repairs were some of the toughest the city had tackled.
“These are some of the most complex landslips we’ve ever tackled, requiring specialist engineering and careful planning,” Mayor Krieg said.
“Completing the first 10 landslip repairs is a strong signal that momentum is building here in Lismore.
“With dozens more sites to come, this program is steadily turning recovery plans into real, on-the-ground results.”
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the milestone reflected steady progress across the Northern Rivers.
“Reaching 10 completed landslip repairs is an important milestone for the Lismore community and reflects the steady progress being made as recovery continues across the Northern Rivers,” Minister McBain said.
“Through our support under the DRFA, we’re supporting the NSW Government and Lismore City Council to restore vital local roads, improve resilience, and make sure communities can stay connected as this long-term recovery effort continues.”
NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said the milestone was backed by a significant investment from both governments.
“Fixing these complex landslips is vital for Lismore, and this milestone is backed by a significant investment from both the Minns and Albanese Labor Governments to ensure our roads are built back better,” Minister Saffin said.
“Recovery on this scale takes time, but clearing away over 1,000 tonnes of debris and securing these hillsides is about giving locals peace of mind.
“It means residents can get to work and school safely, businesses can keep moving, and our communities stay connected.”
Construction on the remaining landslip sites will continue in stages through to late 2027, carefully sequenced to minimise impact on local communities and maintain access wherever possible. More information on the Landslip Restoration Package is available at lismore.nsw.gov.au/Building-and-planning/Flood-Restoration-Portfolio/FR-Landslip-Restoration-Package.
Minister Saffin said the rebuilding was a reminder of the scale of recovery work under way across the region.
“The rebuilding of these roads is also a timely reminder of the immense diversity of recovery work being delivered right across the region.
“From critical transport links to community halls, we are steadily restoring everything from Lismore City Hall, local roads, bridges, and culverts, to schools, community halls, public pools, and sporting fields.”
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