The wait will be over. The much-anticipated launch date for the Lismore to Bentley section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is set for 14 December 2024. So, mark your diaries! 9.30 to 10am for the launch.
Over the past month, construction crews have worked hard to put the final touches on the trail. Works are being completed at Bungabee car park, South Lismore car park (at the Lismore Railway Station) and the shared path connection to Nesbitt Park.
A local South Lismore supplier has repurposed existing railway steel into various artefacts. First is a commanding Lismore sign at the Lismore Railway Station which features railway steel from sections of the original line. Seats at the trail-head have been constructed from historic bridge timbers with brackets made from repurposed railway steel, as have horse-hitching rails. Finally, a 4-metre-long bike rack made from railway steel will be installed for launch.
All five rest areas are now built and feature a shelter, picnic tables, bike racks, and a hitching rail and water trough for horses.
The timber finishes at the crossings are being finalised in the coming weeks before the official launch. Likewise, external upgrades to the iconic heritage-listed Lismore Railway Station precinct, including new turf and pressure cleaning existing surfaces, will be completed creating a charming trail-head.
This project has been made possible thanks to funding provided by the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund.
Spread the word and come and join the fun with your friends and family!
You need to book via this link:
https://lismore-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_b96ef2bd5d754e5791f912b90e3f99b1
For the community
We cannot begin to describe how fantastic it is to see and experience 2 sections of the Trail come to life, after more than 11 years of campaigning for this community asset. And what a community it is, that has well and truly turned out, in all manner of ages and abilities to enjoy it!
Help us campaign to complete all 130km of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail just by:
Finding our information stall at the Byron Bay Markets, we’re always up for a chat.
Following us on Facebook or Instagram and check out all the incredible photos, videos, comments and up to date news on the trail.
Visiting the Tweed and the Casino to Bentley section. Walk, meander, run, cycle, drop in at a local business. Bring friends and have a great few hours out experiencing everything the trail has to offer!
Attend Council Meetings when appropriate.
(Further information to come, follow here or on Facebook for updates.)
Donations to this community project are gratefully welcomed and will be used to forward the project on. Use the Donate button on this website.
