Four and a half years after the 2022 disasters tore through the region, Lismore has hit a major milestone in its rebuild, with 175 flood restoration projects now finished.
The milestone marks the halfway point of Lismore City Council’s huge disaster restoration program across the local government area.
Landslips and bridges have been repaired, community facilities restored, and flood resilience infrastructure upgraded, with each project helping rebuild the services and connections people rely on every day.
Among the latest jobs finished are four major landslip repairs on Stony Chute Road and Stanger Road, new amenities at Wyrallah and Dungarubba, and the reopening of Simes Bridge.
Major pavement repairs have also been carried out on sealed and unsealed roads across the area, making travel easier and more reliable for residents, businesses, and visitors.
“Reaching the halfway point is a significant achievement, but the real measure of success is what these projects mean for our community,” said Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg.
“Across the LGA we’re seeing roads reopened, facilities restored and infrastructure improvements that are making a meaningful difference in people’s daily lives.”
The council says the program is one of the largest disaster recovery and infrastructure restoration efforts ever taken on by a local government in Australia.
And there is plenty still to come.
Repairs to 21 landslips in the hills around Nimbin are under way, along with upgrades to the Magellan Street and Snow Street pump stations.
The council has thanked residents, businesses, and road users for their patience throughout the recovery.
The works are jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
More information about the Flood Restoration Portfolio is available at https://www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/Building-and-planning/Flood-Restoration-Portfolio
“The work we’ve delivered since the 2022 disasters isn’t just restoring what was lost,” Mayor Krieg said.
“It’s helping create a stronger, more flood-ready Lismore.
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