Since March, 1,242.4mm of rain has fallen at Lismore Airport in a little under six months. This is just under the long-term annual average of 1,343mm.

The wet weather and the consistently saturated ground have created major road headaches for Lismore City Council. One reason is that the wet weather prevents road crews from patching the numerous potholes that form daily. Another reason is that water seeping into existing potholes loosens the road fill, and with increased car traffic, the pothole reappears gradually.

A Lismore App reader has emailed regarding the increasing potholes on Rotary Drive. One in particular was deep enough to puncture a tyre and damage a rim, which has since been patched.

Another section of road that has caused local drivers a great deal of concern is the Dunoon Road, Tweed Street, Alexander Parade corridor in North Lismore.

It has long been acknowledged as an area that is not kind to car tyres, rims and suspensions.

However, the area will be home to the new Richmond River High School Campus in 2027; therefore, it will be a very important part of Lismore's traffic network, with parents and buses increasing its usage. Of course, it is still used daily by residents' bus companies to the north, such as Dunoon, Modanville, Dorroughby, Rosebank and The Channon.

It is also listed as a 'last road out' during a major flood event.

Lismore City Council is asking for community feedback through its Your Say website page.

"These upgrades will significantly improve road access and safety in the area, as well as support a range of important community assets and future developments. As part of this application, Council will undertake community engagement to gather supportive feedback for the application.

"Help provide your feedback by completing a 5-minute survey."

Council has started assessments and preliminary scoping on sections of Dunoon Road, Tweed Street and Alexandra Parade, North Lismore. In order to complete the mentioned upgrades, funding must be sought, most likely from the state government..

"Council is committed to applying for applicable grants for State and Federal funding to assist with the construction costs of the identified roads. At present, these road upgrades are eligible under the ‘Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP)’ grant.

"We ask for assistance from the community to complete a 5-10 minute survey, with the feedback providing essential information to support the grant applications."

Council classifies what the proposed upgrades are.

The proposed project will upgrade Tweed Street from Terania Street intersection through to the second roundabout as part of the North Lismore Plateau development. Specifically, Tweed Street and Terania Street intersection to be upgraded; new shared path along Tweed Street; Tweed Street to be widened and upgraded; Lake Street entrance to be upgraded and sealed; Alexandra Parade/Tweed Street/Dunoon Road intersection to be upgraded with a roundabout; provisions for a future carpark on the south-west corner of Tweed Street / Alexandra Parade to be designed; Alexandra Parade to the viaduct upgrade – eastern side; Alexandra Parade to end of cattle sale yards to be upgraded and sealed; Dunoon Road to the second roundabout to be upgraded; Dunoon Road second roundabout and shared path along Dunoon Road.

The survey will be open until 4.30pm Friday, 12 September 2025.