Northern Rivers Rail Trail – full steam ahead!

Construction of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Lismore to Bentley section is moving ahead.

Council is pleased the entire gravel trail surface is now complete for the Lismore to Bentley section. Construction crews are now working on bridges and road crossings, with work starting on the construction of the bridge at Bungabee. Progress on groundwork and drainage is also continuing.

Council held two briefing sessions with local businesses, landowners, and community last month to provide updates on the Rail Trail project, and to share business opportunities to leverage off the Rail Trail.  The figures continuing to come out of the Tweed section provide further proof that the Rail Trail delivers great economic benefit, attracting almost 3,000 visitors per week to experience the Rail Trail.

Lismore businesses are encouraged to get ‘Rail Trail Ready’ with the Lismore section opening later this year. If you would like to understand how your business or idea can benefit, please contact business@lismore.nsw.gov.au. Further information, business interviews and marketing tools can be found on Lismore City Council’s Your Say page.

Funding for the Rail Trail project has been provided by the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund.