NSW Reconstruction Authority – Northern Rivers

NSW Reconstruction Authority's focus is to lead and coordinate the recovery and reconstruction of housing, essential assets and infrastructure in flood impacted areas across the NSW Northern Rivers.

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Resilient Homes Program application deadlines

We are calling for final applications for Buybacks for eligible homeowners by 31 December 2025. Please apply by the end of this year to ensure your application can be assessed. Applications for Resilient Measures will close on 31 March 2026.

Find program timelines and frequently asked questions here final applications for the Resilient Homes Program in the Northern Rivers.

Help is available through the following phone lines and websites:

Project data

Find the latest data and delivery status our current projects.

Northern Rivers progress

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Resilient Homes Program

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Resilient Lands Program

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Economic recovery

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Reconstruction

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Northern Rivers Disaster Adaptation Plan

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Our work

Events and updates

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Community and Industry Events

The NSW Reconstruction Authority regularly hosts events for community members, stakeholders and industry.

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Community updates

Latest news

Ministerial media release

Plans released for Stage 1 of East Lismore’s 400-home future community

The NSW Government has released plans for the first stage of a major housing development in East Lismore that will deliver at least 400 new homes and is inviting the community to have a say.
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Community hubs and hardship payments activated after bushfires

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to support communities affected by recent bushfires, announcing today that recovery hubs will be established and hardship payments made available for individuals and families whose homes were destroyed or damaged or who are facing severe hardship due to the recent fires.
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Buyback auctions end year on a high with Christmas target exceeded

The Minns Labor Government has exceeded its target of selling 42 flood buyback houses before Christmas after 60 people attended the last auction in Lismore overnight, with sale prices ranging from $7000 to $25,500.
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Major housing boost for Northern Rivers with 112 new social homes

The Minns Labor Government is building more homes, more quickly in the Northern Rivers, delivering 112 new homes across Alstonville, Casino and Lismore.
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Natural Disaster Declaration for Lake Macquarie LGA following bushfires

The Albanese and Minns Governments have activated additional assistance for communities impacted by recent bushfires with a Natural Disaster Declaration for the Lake Macquarie Local Government Area.

Support and contact

Call Resilient Homes Program: 1800 844 085

Call Service NSW: 13 77 88

NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511

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