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Some streets will be blocked off and others reduced to one lane on Sunday 4 June around Lismore Base Hospital and Lismore Shopping Square for significant electricity maintenance work.

The maintenance work has been scheduled by Essential Energy and traffic flow will be affected between the hours of 7am and 4pm, conditions permitting.

‘The work will involve the replacement of power poles and cross-arms, along with general maintenance on the electricity network,’ said Essential Energy in a press release. 

Operations Manager Ranges, Paul McWilliam said, ‘To keep the community and Essential Energy crews safe during the work, full and partial road closures will unfortunately be necessary.

‘Professional traffic management will be in place to assist with traffic flow including access by emergency services. Parts of Uralba and Diadem Streets will be fully closed, while Laurel Avenue, Diadem and Magellan Streets will be reduced to one lane.”

‘We are bringing crews in on a Sunday to minimise impacts on the community and recommend people allow additional travel time or avoid the area where possible,’ Mr McWilliam added.

‘We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank the community for their cooperation and understanding while our crews complete this important maintenance work.’


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