New Ballina Road closed for urgent stormwater repairs
LISMORE City Council have announced that they will close New Ballina Road for one week from Tuesday June 14 for a stormwater pipe replacement.
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LISMORE City Council have announced that they will close New Ballina Road for one week from Tuesday June 14 for a stormwater pipe replacement.
The road will be closed from Noel Street in the south to Simes Street near the Claude Riley Memorial Park.
Motorists are asked to follow the detour signs in place and resident access will be maintained at all times.
"The stormwater pipe is broken and a complete replacement is required," Council's Maintenance Officer Dave McDermott said.
"We hope to have it finished by Friday if the weather remains fine."
Council apologies for the inconvenience, but the work is essential and cannot be delayed.
Motorists are asked to use alternative routes via High Street or Rotary Drive.
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