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SES latest on minor flooding, road closures in Lismore

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15 February 2020, 6:06 AM

SES latest on minor flooding, road closures in LismoreFallen trees are washing down the swollen Wilson and Richmond rivers.

NSW State Emergency Services said that there is still minor flooding along the Wilsons River at Lismore.


"Minor flooding is continuing along the Richmond River at Coraki and Bungawalbyn Junction. Minor flooding may occur

at Woodburn," NSW SES said.


"The Wilsons River at Lismore is currently at 5.87 metres and falling with minor flooding.

"The Richmond River at Coraki is currently at 4.84 metres and near its peak with minor flooding."



Flood water has inundated the lower car park behind Westlawn Finance building and Slater Creek may back up and inundate Pitt Street near the Richmond River Sports Oval in

North Lismore.


Simes Bridge remains closed.


Road access between North Lismore and Lismore will continue to be restricted or close


The following streets may close:

  • Alexandra Parade, Tweed Street, Terania Street, the southern end of Bridge Street and over the bridge to Woodlark Street, Tweed Street, Wilson Street via the Robert White Bridge, Casino Street, Union Street then via Woodlark Street or the Bruxner Highway
  • Bridge Street, near McKenzie Park in North Lismore may close
  • Junction Street, between the southern ends of Molesworth and Keen streets, may close
  • Flood water may inundate the Lismore Tourist Caravan Park
  • Woodlawn Road at the railway underpass may close
  • Road access to Woodlawn College may close
  • Flood Water may enter low lying parts of Trinity College
  • Winterton Parade at the Richmond River High may close
  • Alexandra Parade on the southern edge of the showground may close
  • Hollingworth Creek may back up and start inundation of low-lying areas in South Lismore
  • near the floodgate in Newbridge, Crown, Elliott and Engine streets 
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