After over 12 months of construction, the second landslip site along Nimbin Road was completed and opened to traffic in both directions in late May 2024.
The February 2022 natural disaster significantly impacted this vital route, isolating the village and causing substantial damage.
Repairs on the first stretch of road, about 1km from Nimbin, were completed in December last year. Now, work on the second slip site, approximately 4km from the village, has also been completed.
The engineering and geotechnical requirements of this site necessitated a specialist solution, so Lismore City Council engaged Civil Mining and Construction (CMC) to carry out the work. Despite challenging ground conditions and weather-related delays, CMC persevered to complete the project. The work included the installation of 318 micro piles and 700 concrete blocks to construct a 160m-long retaining structure, stabilising this section of Nimbin Road.
These extensive works were carried out under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments.
Lismore City Council thanks the community for its patience during construction and CMC for their collaborative approach to ensure a quality outcome.
Nimbin and neighbouring communities can look forward to further road improvements, with the grading of multiple unsealed roads scheduled to restore safe and accessible transportation routes for residents and visitors alike.