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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We've moved!

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) has moved to a new, accessible and centrally located office at 218 Molesworth Street, Lismore.

We have combined our previous 14 Carrington Street and 120 Dalley Street office into this one convenient location, and will continue to meet with Resilient Homes Program participants by appointment.

Call 1800 844 085 or email resilienthomesprogram@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment. 

Help is available through the following phone lines and websites:

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Resilient Lands Program

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Resilient Homes Program

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Economic recovery

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Reconstruction

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About

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Resources

Our region

This is a long-term effort and transformative program of work focused on providing more sustainable outcomes for all Northern Rivers communities to remain safe and to better cope with natural disasters in the future.

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is working with stakeholders and communities within the 7 local government areas in the Northern Rivers: 

  • Ballina
  • Byron 
  • Clarence Valley       
  • Kyogle
  • Lismore         
  • Richmond Valley 
  • Tweed. 

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A snapshot of our work

As a coordinating body, the NSW Reconstruction Authority is working with communities, councils, multiple government agencies and stakeholders to prioritise, sequence and enable the significant reconstruction and place-based adaptation effort across the region. Figures released by the Insurance Council of Australia estimate the costs and scale of the damage to homes, business and infrastructure at more than $5.56 billion. In response, the Australian and NSW Governments are committed to supporting the recovery, repair and rebuilding of impacted communities.

Latest news

Media release
9 May 2025

Additional support available for Northern Rivers homeowners going through the Resilient Homes Program

Additional support is now available to Northern Rivers homeowners identified by the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) eligible for resilient measures as part of the Resilient Homes Program (RHP).
Media release
7 May 2025

Over $9.2m in business grants program to boost economic development in the Northern Rivers

Fifteen small to medium businesses and three local councils in flood impacted towns and villages across the Northern Rivers are set to share in more than $9.2 million worth of grants thanks to the NSW Government’s Towns and Villages Resilient Business Activation Program.
Ministerial media release
1 May 2025

Recovery support available for Bourke, Brewarrina and Walgett flood affected communities

Disaster assistance is now available in the Bourke, Brewarrina and Walgett Local Government Areas (LGAs) following the impact of flooding. The assistance measures are being provided by the Australian and New South Wales Governments through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Media release
1 May 2025

Free online and in person programs to help Central West businesses and not-for profits better prepare for future disasters

Free online and in person programs to help businesses and not-for-profits prepare for and recover from future disasters are being expanded to the Central West. The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is offering the Business Beyond Disasters online course to businesses and not-for-profits throughout the Central West, in conjunction with organisations and businesses in the Northern Rivers.
Ministerial media release
15 April 2025

Resilient homes program hits next stage across Central West NSW

Residents across the Central West of NSW impacted by the 2022 floods have begun to receive their free home assessment reports from the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s $40 million Resilient Homes Program.

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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Flood Hazard Information

New flood mapping and analysis has been released to support the roll out of the NSW Reconstruction Authority's Resilient Homes Program.

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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