Council urges residents to plan ahead during recycling centre works

ROAD works and upgrades will begin at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre from early February, with the full project expected to be completed by the end of the year.

The essential works follow damage caused by the 2022 floods, which has been compounded by ongoing heavy vehicle use at the site.

The first stage of construction will focus on a full pavement rehabilitation of the road between the front gate and the weighbridge, including kerb reinstatement and drainage improvements.

Plans also include the establishment of a dedicated service road for heavy vehicles, along with upgrades to hardstand processing areas to improve the loading and movement of different waste streams throughout the site.

Traffic management will be in place from early February through to late March, with reduced operating hours during construction.

Both the waste facility and the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens will close daily at 1pm.

Lismore mayor Steve Krieg said residents and businesses should plan ahead while the works are underway.

“Council encourages residents and businesses to allow extra time when visiting the site during construction,” Cr Krieg said.

“Once this initial upgrade is complete, construction and remediation of roads and hardstands further into the site will begin as part of the delivery of an exciting new Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre Masterplan.

“This is the start of a bigger vision, a safer, more efficient centre that supports our community and the circular economy.”

The project is jointly funded by the federal and state governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and will be done by Ireland Civil Contracting.

The Revolve Shop will continue operating on its usual days but will close earlier to align with the waste facility’s reduced operating hours.

Further updates will be provided through Lismore City Council’s website and social media channels.