Wyrallah and Coraki Roads will be the focus of Lismore’s next phase of road restoration works, with construction set to begin in July.
Stabilised Pavements Australia has been engaged to deliver the works in collaboration with Lismore City Council’s Flood Restoration Portfolio, to ensure a coordinated and efficient rollout.
The project forms part of the $690 million committed to Lismore’s road network since 2022, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
“This project is about making our existing roads work better for the people who use them every day,” says Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg.
“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.”
Utilising foamed bitumen and lightly bound base stabilisation techniques to enhance strength and moisture resilience, works will deliver improvements across 14.8 kilometres of road, covering nearly 12 hectares – the equivalent of around 16 full-size soccer pitches.
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.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain says, “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.”
NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin says: “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 $690m 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.”
By targeting the sections most impacted by flooding and sustained wet weather, 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.
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.
