State ministers, mayors and regional leaders descended on Ballina last week for a major regional meeting. From bridge duplications to the Big Prawn, see what delegates got to explore.
NSW Reconstruction Authority
Posted inCasino, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Casino’s new suspension bridge built back better
Four years after the floods tore it down, Casino has a brand new suspension bridge, and it is built to take whatever the Richmond River throws at it.
Posted inFeature, MidCoast, Roads and Infrastructure
Investigation work underway for The Bight Bridge rebuild
Geotechnical investigations have begun for Wingham’s Bight Bridge replacement, a key milestone in designing the new river crossing.
Posted inFeature, Goonellabah, Housing
Flood-free homes and land finally within reach for Lismore buyback residents
Flood-free land and renovated heritage homes are now on sale at Goonellabah’s Mount Pleasant estate, and locals get first choice.
Posted inFlood, Regional Development
New uses confirmed for flood buyback land across Northern Rivers
Flood buyback land across the Northern Rivers could soon become parks, community hubs and environmental projects under a major overhaul of the Resilient Homes Program.
Posted inMurwillumbah
Homes snapped up for as little as $100 at Murwillumbah flood buyback auction
Dozens attend latest Northern Rivers sale as buyers eye relocation and tourism opportunities.
Posted inFlood, Lismore, NSW Politics
Caravans for better flood recovery
Communities across the North Coast stand to benefit from faster access to temporary housing after disasters
Posted inHousing, Lismore
Buyback auctions end year on high with Christmas target exceeded
The State Government has exceeded its pre-Christmas goal of selling 42 flood buyback homes. Read more here.
Posted inHousing, Local News
Twenty-one more buyback homes up for auction in the Northern Rivers
The State Government is continuing to build momentum in the sale and relocation of buyback homes across the Northern Rivers, following an overwhelming community response to the first six auctions.