Lismore City Council is progressing remediation works on its flood-damaged waste facilities at Wyrallah Road.
More than $15 million in Federal and State funding has been secured under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to restore waste facilities such as the damaged landfill cell and manage associated environmental impacts.
The landfill cell was significantly affected by the 2022 floods and remains inactive.
Early works to dry out and reinstate the landfill are showing great progress, with construction firm Pentacon appointed to complete the remediation. This project is managed through Lismore City Council's Flood Restoration Portfolio.
An additional $3.6 million has also been secured through the Australian and NSW Governments jointly funded Infrastructure Betterment Fund, under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to enhance the resilience of the Lismore Recycling and Recovery Centre (LRRC).
Works at the LRRC will include road safety improvements such as a new access road to separate operational heavy vehicles from the public and a new entranceway, removing vehicle queuing from Wyrallah Road. Works at the LRRC are due to commence later this year.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said: "The Albanese Government knows how hard the 2022 floods hit Lismore, and I am pleased that this investment will help make sure the Recycling and Recovery Centre is better prepared for future severe weather.
"Through betterment funding, the Australian and NSW Governments are supporting upgrades that will keep this site running safely during and after natural disasters."
The Hon. Janelle Saffin MP, Minister for Recovery said: "The Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre (LRRC) provides an essential community service to the local community for the disposal of commercial and household waste."
Lismore City Council General Manager Eber Butron said: "The flood impact on our landfill cell was significant, and Council has had to transport waste to other facilities for disposal, which has incurred additional operational costs."
"We are actively working to resume landfill operations locally to reduce these costs and provide a welcome saving for our community."
