Joint media release with the Hon Janelle Saffin MP
Road restoration works targeting sections on Wyrallah and Coraki roads most impacted by flooding and sustained wet weather will start this month under funding support from the Albanese and Minns Governments.
The project forms part of the $690 million committed to Lismore's road network following the 2022 floods, jointly funded under the Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
The project will use foamed bitumen and lightly bound base stabilisation techniques to improve strength and moisture resilience, it will deliver improvements across 14.8 kilometres of road, covering nearly 12 hectares - the equivalent of around 16 full-size soccer pitches.
These treatments will deliver stronger roads that are better equipped for the demands of the region's subtropical climate, while improving long-term reliability for the community.
This approach has already been successfully applied across the Lismore LGA as part of Council's ongoing Pavement Restoration Program, with multiple sites resurfaced using these methods to deliver durable, longer-lasting outcomes.
On Wyrallah Road, works will resurface 8.1 kilometres across 21 sites - around a quarter of the road's full 33-kilometre length. On Coraki Road, 6.7 kilometres will be upgraded across 16 sites, representing almost half of the road's total length.
Stabilised Pavements Australia has been engaged to deliver the works in collaboration with Lismore Council's Flood Restoration Portfolio, to ensure a coordinated and efficient rollout.
Early works including drainage clearing and shoulder grading are scheduled to commence in early June 2026, with stabilisation works due to follow from July this year.
For more information on this and Lismore's other flood restoration projects, visit https://www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/Building-and-planning/Flood-Restoration-Portfolio.
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain:
"The Albanese and Minns Governments are partnering to restore critical road infrastructure that communities rely on every day.
"This investment is a clear demonstration of our commitment to helping Lismore rebuild stronger after the devastating 2022 floods.
"These works are not just about repairing damage, they're about improving resilience and ensuring safer, more reliable connections for the future.
"We'll continue working closely with all levels of government to make sure Lismore gets the support it needs to recover and thrive."
Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Recovery, Janelle Saffin:
"It is very promising to see the progress that Lismore City Council is making on the repair of its roads and bridges and across the broader flood restoration portfolio.
"Council has over $690 million of DRFA funding approved for its roads and bridges across 255 separate projects, and has completed 93 projects so far, with a further 118 currently in progress with expenditure reported to date of over $229m.
"It has been a challenge for those involved in delivering the work as well as the impacted community, so it is great to see the progress that is now being made."
Quotes attributable to Senator for NSW, Jenny McAllister:
"Drivers in Lismore deserve access to safe and reliable roads.
"The beginning of these restoration works is a good thing because it is such a highly flood-prone area."
Quotes attributable to Lismore City Council Mayor Steve Krieg:
"This project is about making our existing roads work better for the people who use them every day.
"Whether it's locals getting to work, businesses moving goods, or visitors travelling through the region, these upgrades will help deliver a smoother, safer and more reliable journey for everyone.
