Lismore City Council awards tender for Nimbin Road landslip works
Published on 17 May 2023
Lismore City Council has awarded the tender for the remediation of landslips on Nimbin Road to Civil Mining and Construction Pty Ltd. This significant milestone marks another step towards enabling the area to remain a thriving tourist destination.
Two landslip sites on Nimbin Road were identified as significantly impacted by the February 2022 natural disaster through pre and post disaster assessments.
Council has prioritised this project, working in collaboration with state authorities. The roadworks will not only provide a safe and well-designed route for locals and tourists, but will also re-establish access to other villages and cultural attractions in the region.
Council’s Chief Operating Officer Brendan Logan said awarding this tender is a massive win for the Nimbin community.
"The community has displayed remarkable resilience throughout the past year. Through this project, the road can be restored and the town can continue to thrive as a tourist hotspot," he said.
Nimbin Village, renowned worldwide for its vibrant atmosphere, attracts thousands of tourists to the region. Awarding this tender will enable the landslip remediation project to commence, restoring dual lane access to the town for residents, businesses and tourists.
The anticipated timeline for the works is approximately nine months, subject to weather conditions, specialist contractors, and material availability. During this period, traffic control lights and existing single lane traffic control measures will remain in place.
The works will involve piling and retaining wall construction, pavement reconstruction, road reinstatement, installation of guardrail barriers, signage, guideposts and line marking. Road users are advised to follow signage and anticipate delays during the works.
This project is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Government’s under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) with the funding administered by Transport for NSW.
For further information and updates on the project, please visit our dedicated Your Say Maintaining Roads and Bridges page at https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/maintaining-our-roads-and-bridges
If you have any inquiries or feedback, or if you want to provide your contact information for project updates, please contact Council on 6625 0500 or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au. Please mention 'Nimbin Road - April Update' in the subject line.