Ballina Shire roads damaged in the 2022 floods will undergo $17.4 million in reconstruction and resilience works designed to better withstand future severe weather.
Roads and Infrastructure
Six-year detour ends as Montgomerys Bridge reopens at Iron Pot Creek
Six years, a 16km detour and $80 million in bridge works later, Kyogle locals finally have their crossing back. See what it means for the community.
Coffs Harbour MP backs $5b regional water infrastructure plan
Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh says a $5 billion regional water infrastructure plan would help unlock new housing and economic growth across regional NSW.
Ballina’s $85m lifeline bridges hit major milestone
Piling work has started on Ballina’s $85m bridge upgrade, built to keep the island connected when the next big flood hits. Here’s what’s changing.
Coffs Harbour’s road network gets one framework
Coffs Harbour’s road network is longer than the drive to Brisbane, and council just gave it a $4.2m reclassification and a brand new framework.
Coffs Harbour bus interchange upgrade to ease city centre crush
A $1 million upgrade is about to transform one of Coffs Harbour’s busiest transport hubs, with new crossings, shelters and a traffic-calming redesign. Construction starts within weeks.
Tuncurry Slipway finally back on track after years in limbo
Empty since 2023, fought over in Budget Estimates, and now finally funded: the Tuncurry Slipway has a $13.8 million path back to life, and a mid-2027 finish line.
Changed traffic conditions on Waterfall Way at Thora
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Waterfall Way at Myers Bluff, near Thora, for slope remediation work, beginning Monday.
Montgomerys Bridge completes landmark program
Kyogle Council will complete its $80 million Bridge Renewal Program when the new Montgomerys Bridge opens to traffic next week.
Lismore hits 10-landslip milestone in $14.5 million recovery push
Ten landslips fixed, dozens still to go: Lismore’s $14.5 million flood recovery push has hit a major milestone, with hillsides stabilised and roads rebuilt for the long haul.
