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With numerous trees brought down on roofs and roads as a vicious storm struck the Northern Rivers on Tuesday night, emergency services combined their efforts to assist the community.
As strong winds whipped numerous trees onto homes and highways, nearly 1000 lightning strikes illuminated the pelting rain and some areas lost power, volunteers from the State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service attended dozens of call for assistance.
Lismore City SES Acting Unit Commander, Lacy Loloa, said as of 10am on Wednesday March 10, they had received almost 40 requests for help.
âWe had 37 jobs last night, the first one came in at 5.59pm for a tree down,â she said.
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A ROAD upgrade project costing taxpayers $333,000 per kilometre is progressing on the Northern Rivers.
The resurfacing works for the Lismore Bangalow Rd is an $11 million project, and has now progressed to the second stage of work, which includes resurfacing 33km and building a new overtaking lane.
Regional Transport and Roads Minister Paul Toole said the project was supporting 10 direct jobs at a time when they’re needed most in regional NSW, while improving safety for all road users.
“Materials are being sourced from local suppliers,” he said.
“And the project is also employing local contractors, helping the NSW Government deliver on its commitment to maintaining jobs in regional communities.”