A major road restoration program has begun across Lismore, targeting 49 roads damaged in the 2022 floods.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inFlood, Lismore, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
Tractor pump replaced as Lismore moves to automated flood system
Lismore’s ageing tractor-driven flood pump is being replaced with a high-tech automated system, boosting capacity and removing the need for manual operation during floods.
Posted inRegional Development, Richmond Valley, Roads and Infrastructure
New $18 million bridges boost flood resilience on key Northern Rivers route
New bridges near Tatham are set to strengthen a key Northern Rivers evacuation and supply route, improving access during future floods.
Posted inMaclean, Phone and Internet
Telstra outages expected in Maclean as upgrade works begin
Telstra outages are expected in Maclean from 9 April as upgrade works get underway to boost 4G and 5G performance.
Posted inGrants and funding, Kyogle Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
$6.25 million boost for Clarence Way upgrades
Clarence Way will see another 3.4km upgraded after a $6.25 million funding boost, with more work planned to complete the route.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, NSW Politics, Transport and Freight
NSW boosts freight limits as national fuel plan sets staged response
The NSW Government has moved to increase freight capacity and ease pressure on fuel supplies, announcing temporary changes to truck limits and operating hours
Posted inDorrigo, Roads and Infrastructure
Waterfall Way reopens early with traffic restrictions after landslip
Waterfall Way will reopen under one-way conditions this weekend, restoring a key regional link after landslip damage forced its closure.
Posted inFlood, MidCoast, Roads and Infrastructure, Wingham
Early funding secured for design of replacement The Bight Bridge
Design work on a replacement for The Bight Bridge at Wingham will soon begin after the project was deemed eligible for early funding from the NSW Reconstruction Authority
Posted inLocal News, Public Transport
Regional rail fleet moves forward as State Government accelerates delivery after delays
New trains for NSW’s long-delayed Regional Rail Fleet are now arriving and being tested on lines serving the North Coast.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Grants and funding, Roads and Infrastructure
Federal Government funding for Summervilles Road
The Albanese Government has committed $3.8 million to replace two timber bridges on Summervilles Road with concrete structures, addressing key pinch points on the current Waterfall Way detour.