A motorbike rider has been hurt in a crash on the Bruxner Highway, east of Tenterfield, this morning. The 52-year-old man was airlifted to the Gold Coast University Hospital shortly after 9 o'clock suffering multiple injuries. He remains in a serious condition. (NO VIDEO) by Lachlan Grant | NBN News-News, Sport & Weather
While Tenterfield Creek Dam is currently at full capacity, council says the bores will drought-proof the region.
“Council embarked on the project to secure a water supply when the dam levels fell so we’re just at the final stages of that particular securing our water supply project,” Acting Chief Executive of Tenterfield Shire Council, Kylie Smith, said.
It comes after the dam hit record lows during the last drought.
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1. River Drive, at Carrs Bridge, Keith Hall (Closed) ROAD CLOSED - Roadworks Ballina Shire Council is replacing Carrs Bridge on River Drive, Keith Hall. Works will start on Wednesday 6 January 2021 and will take six weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Caution WATER OVER ROAD - Proceed with Caution 2. Pearces Creek Bridge @ Eltham Road, Pearces Creek (Caution) CAUTION - LOAD LIMITS APPLY A reduced load limit has been introduced for Pearces Creek Bridge on Eltham Road, Pearces Creek. From 6 July the new load limits are: Single axle - 3.5 tonnes Tandem axle - 4.0 tonnes Tri axle - 4.5 tonnes 3. Watson s Lane @ Emigrant Creek (Caution)
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Subscriber only More rain and possible thunderstorms mean Northern Rivers residents and visitors should keep an eye on the weather and their umbrellas handy. Bureau of Meteorology Duty Meteorologist Helen Kirkup said people should stay alert as showers would become heavier as the day progresses. The areas around Lismore have had over 50mm up to nearly 90mm, she said. Our current floodwatch will be updated this morning and our hydrologists are looking at how this is likely to move. Ms Kirkup said from Lismore, south to Grafton, then west to Tenterfield the BOM is expecting the possibility of fairly heavy rainfall to possible thunderstorms .