The first 31 flood-affected homes through the NSWRA (Reconstruction Authority) were offered to the public through an expression of interest (EOI) in December 2024 and closed on the 14th of February 2025.

We asked the NSWRA for an update on the relocation process and when the next lot of houses will be put on the market.

A NSW RA spokesperson said,"We received 131 offers across 31 homes, with many people expressing their interest in multiple homes.

"22 of the homes received more than one offer, with three homes receiving 10 or more offers.

"The RA has undertaken an evaluation process to determine successful buyers based on the program criteria.

"PRD has commenced contacting successful applicants to invite them to enter a contract with the RA for the purchase and relocation of homes within 12 months.

"Based on the community’s interest in the EOI, we are confident that all homes will be sold.

"The RA is keen to expand the EOI process as soon as possible so that more homes can be relocated. A key requirement for that to happen is unobstructed access into the homes so safety and evaluation checks such as asbestos testing can be carried out. This work cannot be undertaken if people are living inside the homes.

"We will let the community know about future opportunities as soon as they are finalised."

The criteria for the 31 homes were assessed against the following weighted criteria: buyer type (40% weighting), buyer readiness (40%) and financial offer (20%). The highest-ranked EOI submission for each home will be invited to enter contract negotiations with RA to purchase the home.

RECOVERY ASSISTANCE POINTS (RAPS) from TC Alfred

As part of ongoing work to lead recovery operations, the NSW Reconstruction Authority is continuing to coordinate Recovery Assistance Points (RAPs) to support community members in and near Lismore, Tweed South and Woodburn.

RAPs are one-stop shops for accessing support services to help impacted community members back on their feet as quickly as possible.

Over the coming days, disaster-affected communities can access practical recovery advice and support at the following locations:

Lismore – Southern Cross University, Military Road, East Lismore from today (Monday 24) to Friday 28 March from 9am to 5pm

Tweed South – Community Hall – Corner Heffron Street and Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed Heads on from Monday 24 to Friday 28 March from 9am to 5pm

Woodburn – Woodburn Memorial Hall, 127 River Street, Woodburn on Tuesday 25 March from 12pm to 7pm and Wednesday 26 March from 9am to 3pm

The RA will be present at the RAPS, along with partner agencies: Service NSW, Services Australia, Revenue NSW, NSW Health, Rural Adversity Mental Health Program, Rural Aid, Insurance Council of Australia, Legal Aid, Australian Red Cross, St Vincent de Paul, The Salvation Army, Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy Network and Anglicare.

The RA goal is to continue to support people in returning to their daily lives as quickly as possible.