Lismore City Council has implemented its emergency plan to prepare for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

CARPARK CLOSURES

As at 5pm yesterday, council closed the following CBD carparks:

• Hensley Carpark
• Kirkland Riviera / Benelong Carpark
• Rowing Club Carpark

LISMORE LEVEE FULLY OPERATIONAL

Council reassured the community that the Lismore Levee System, including pumps, gates and levees, are fully operational.

All damage sustained during the 2022 disaster impacting levee integrity or pump operation has been repaired. Lismore is ready to operate the levee operational plan.

RIVER GAUGES FULLY OPERATIONAL

All river and rain gauges are fully operational and are reporting accurate and frequent data through to SES and BOM.

Their operational capabilities will continue to be closely monitored.

TRACTOR PUMP MOBILISED AND PUMP STATIONS FULLY OPERATIONAL

Council has mobilised assets in preparation for an event. A tractor has been positioned on Molesworth Street near the Lismore Transit Centre to assist with water removal should gravity drainage become ineffective.

The tractor powers a pump operating at approximately 600L/s, helping to keep the CBD open for an extended period. Browns Creek Pump Station will also support efforts to maintain CBD accessibility. All Lismore water pump stations are fully operational and ready to activate if water levels rise.

TEMPORARY PUMP MOBILISED – THREE CHAIN ROAD

Council has deployed a temporary pump on the earth levee at Three Chain Road, South Lismore.

This pump will support water removal on Three Chain Road and Wilson Street, helping to keep these streets open for an extended period.