Pump upgrade to strengthen flood resilience

Key points

• A $16.5 million upgrade to the Browns Creek Pump Station in Lismore will begin in November 2026, doubling its capacity to 10,000 litres per second.
• The project, funded by the federal government, aims to reduce localised flooding and maintain access to homes and businesses.
• Construction is expected to finish in late 2027, with temporary traffic changes in place during the works.