$5m road upgrade to improve key Lismore links

LISMORE City Council will invest nearly $5 million to upgrade key road links connecting surrounding villages and carrying thousands of vehicles each day.

The $4.86 million project has been funded through the federal government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and will focus on improvements to the Dunoon Road and Tweed Street corridor.

More than 500 residents, businesses and visitors contributed feedback during community consultation last year, helping shape the project’s scope.

Mayor Steve Krieg said the funding outcome reflected strong community advocacy.

“This funding is a direct result of our community stepping up and having their say,” he said.

“That input helped show the importance of this corridor to our region, and why investment is needed now and into the future.”

The upgrade aims to improve safety, access and reliability for residents, freight operators and emergency services.

It will also support key destinations such as the Lismore Showground and Cattle Saleyards.

Future growth in North Lismore is expected to benefit, including developments linked to Richmond River High School and new housing projects being delivered in partnership with Homes NSW and the NSW Reconstruction Authority.

Planned works include road widening, pavement upgrades, improved intersections with new roundabouts and the addition of shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists.

Page MP Kevin Hogan said the funding would deliver long-awaited improvements.

“These are well-used roads and have needed attention for a long time,” he said.

“This federal funding means we can finally get these upgrades underway, making a real difference for locals getting to and from town each day.”

Council will move into detailed design and planning, with construction expected to begin in February and be completed by November 2028.

Cr Krieg said coordinating the upgrade with other major projects would deliver lasting benefits.

“By coordinating this road upgrade with other major projects, we can deliver safer, more connected and more resilient infrastructure for the community,” he said.