Counting the cost Essential Infrastructure Lismore Regional Airport Estimated cost of repairs $1M Lismore Regional Airport (LRA) was impacted by over 2 metres of water through the terminal and across the runways and apron. Damage was sustained to the security fencing surrounding the airport, to facility lighting and telemetry systems and the loss of the airport server room. The airport was out of operation for two weeks. Limited operations were able to recommence after that. LRA is currently operational (at a higher risk level) for RPT (Rex) passenger operations, Army aircraft movement and some charter flight activities. Fuel is now on site, however no normal terminal access is available. Twenty privately owned hangars were also damaged, as well as a number of privately owned aircraft. Work required to restore the airport to full operations include restoration of the security fence, repair of the apron, and restoration of the runway lights, telemetry, and weather station.
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Flood Response April 2022
