There are a number of Flood Restoration Project works currently being completed, on the vast list of buildings and facilities requiring repair. This page aims to share milestone updates, that may benefit the wider community. Please see below updates on some of the projects shared for this month. Projects are listed in alphabetical order.

If there is a project you would like particular updates on, please utilise the Q+A function of the main article or contact Council on council@lismore.nsw.gov.au(External link)(External link)

Arthur Park Archery Club

Works commencing in April 2024.

Brunswick Street Depot - Old Helicopter Building - Completed

Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics)

External painting, club signage, changerooms and amenities were all completed.

The canteen and Level 1 kitchen received finishing touches, with external stairs to be installed early April.

Cedar Log Shed

Costing and design for roof structure.

CWA Building

Ceiling work underway in the main hall and blockwork began on the extension. The concrete slab for wet areas is progressing, with tiling and services fit off to commence when sheeting is completed.

Lismore Airport Terminal

Early March saw the terminal floor finishes and Hearing Augmentation Loop installed and preparation for the generator lift underway.

External works included pressure-cleaning and external conduit and trenching works progressing. By end of March, joinery and all service fit offs were nearing completion, and the generator was lifted to its new position. Aiming for completion of Stage 1 – early April.

Lismore Basketball Association

Subgrade earth works were underway to the gymnasium floor. The screw piles installation commenced, and was completed by the end of March.

The waffle pod system (underfloor) was delivered and installed. The steel cages and the slab reinforcement also completed, underfloor finalised by completion of the concrete pours.

Lismore Cattle Saleyards

Works to commence mid-April. Focusing on the pedestrian walkway and replacement of damaged fencing.

Lismore City Hall

Design investigations relating to AV, Stage fit-out, Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulics works progressing.

Demolition continued, including external tile removal and internal brick wall removal and will continue in the coming weeks once the new design is approved. By the end of the month, investigation of a roof access system was being carried out and non-loadbearing wall removal was underway, and materials loaded out.

Lismore Library

Mid-March saw the establishment of the site and temporary power set up. The scaffold loading bay was installed and the rendering commenced on the ground floor.

Lismore Municipal Building

Strip out of all old services and rectification to the brickworks underway.

Rendering to internal areas commenced and the parapet rectifications were in progress.

Lismore Regional Gallery

In early March, works on the ground floor consisted of lining of the wet areas and ceilings.

Glazing installations in the Northern and Southern Walkways progressed. External cladding replacement was also underway.

Level 1 works included wall and ceiling linings and skirting installation underway (set and sand). Plantroom deck works included waterproofing, and the replacement of a new Chiller and A/C condenser.

Richards Oval Soccer Clubhouse (Workers FC)

Tiling and painting underway and the rough-in almost complete. By the end of March, the epoxy flooring was complete, permanent power re-connected to the building and first floor tiling and fit off nearing completion.

The Clubhouse is on track for completion in April, allowing for gates to be added to scope of works.

Riverview Park

Design of upcoming Accessible Toilet/Changeroom Block progressed.

The Quad

Temporary covered walkway constructed – ready for works to begin. Walkway access for pedestrians will remain, ensuring access between Harold Fredericks Carpark and Keen Street.

Visitor Information Centre building

Setting and timber trims nearing completion and the main switchboard fit off commenced.

Towards the end of the month, painting was nearing completion with only Level 2 and one wall on Level 1 to go. The lighting fit-off was completed on both ground floor and Level 1. The spiral duct installation complete and skylights installed. Security and mechanical fit offs and joinery (reception desk/kitchenette) all well underway.

Ground floor toilets re-opened, seeing the temporary toilets removed. Carpet and final joinery installation will mark the completion of this project in early April.

Lease agreements are underway for the following buildings, ensuring the successful handover to community. The public notices will be available on the Your Say homepage for public comment.

CWA Building - 115 Molesworth Street

Lismore Park Elaine Blanch Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts) - 82 Ballina Road

Lismore RSL Sub-Branch - 179 Molesworth Street

Municipal Building - 165 Molesworth Street

The following are scheduled for demolition, due to a number of considerations including structural damage, potential hazards and safety risk to the public, cost of repair and community usage. Dates listed below are estimated, pending project progress, available trades/services and favourable weather.
If you have any concerns or questions about the demolition of these buildings, please contact floodrestoration@lismore.nsw.gov.au

There are a number of Flood Restoration Project works currently being completed, on the vast list of buildings and facilities requiring repair. This page aims to share milestone updates, that may benefit the wider community. Please see below updates on some of the projects shared for this month. Projects are listed in alphabetical order.

If there is a project you would like particular updates on, please utilise the Q+A function of the main article or contact Council on council@lismore.nsw.gov.au(External link)(External link)

Arthur Park Archery Club

Finalising costing to progress works. Currently scheduled to be completed in April 2024.

Brunswick Street Depot - Old Helicopter Building

Nearing completion, with painting of first floor offices and additional drainage added.

Site pack down commenced, as final defects and stakeholder requirements are addressed, costed and completed.

Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics)

Demolition and tile removal was completed, ready for waterproofing and retiling to commence.

Level 1 linings and carpentry was completed, ready for internal and external painting which was completed by the end of the month.

Changerooms, amenities and kitchen nearing completion, ready for fit out.

Cedar Log Shed

In design review to address extensive damage to the roof structure, with a focus on future flood resilience.

CWA Building

Onsite meeting with stakeholders to discuss kitchen fit out, scope of works, final designs and construction underway.

Lismore Airport Terminal

Slab and fitting of the generator was completed.

Inside the Terminal, walls were set and internal painting commenced. Finishes such as skirting, tiling, toilet partitions and high access cleaning were carried out. Automatic doors, flooring and bathroom fit off were completed also.

The Terminal is on track to be completed by the end of March 2024.

Lismore Basketball Association

Entry point in the side brick wall has been established, for easy equipment and machinery access.
Padded walls removed and safely stored, ready for floor demolition to commence.

Lismore Cattle Saleyards

Onsite meeting with stakeholders to discuss working collaboratively and utilising local contractors to complete confirmed scope of works, including walkway, ramps and some fencing.

Lismore City Hall

Demolition works are well underway, including tile and slab removal through the kitchen and wet areas.

Level 3 old cabling was removed, ready for installation of temporary switchboards and lighting. The southern walkway floor reinstatement was also completed, lights reinstated and concrete beams propped ready for brickwork removal on Level 1.

Lismore Municipal Building

Scaffolding and site set up complete.

Onsite meeting with existing stakeholders earlier in the month to confirm scope of works, and gather additional insight to progress with a proposal to make the ground floor all accessibility friendly.

Lismore Regional Gallery

The roof replacement and solar panel installation have been completed. External wall cladding, service rough ins and walls and ceilings are underway.

Southern walkways were a focus with removal of glazing and frames, with window frame installation also commencing.

New electrical mains cable rough ins, soffits and fan coil units for Level 1 will be completed shortly, ready to finalise wall linings, ceilings and insulation.

Mortimer Oval Amenities

Completed and ready for community handover.

Richards Oval Soccer Clubhouse (Workers FC)

First floor demolition completed, with demolition of the ground floor to commence.

Sheeting, rough ins, pipework replacement, plastering, door jams and trims were all underway by the end of the month.

Riverview Park

Onsite meeting with stakeholder to address defects and requirements, ensuring space is fit for purpose.

Confirmed design of upcoming Accessible Toilet/Changeroom Block to be based next to the undercover area.

The Quad

Site set up and fencing commenced. Walkway access for pedestrians will remain, ensuring access between Harold Fredericks Carpark and Keen Street.

Visitor Information Centre building

Wall linings and sheeting completed, with door hangings and timber trims all underway.

External works include gutter replacement and gutter guard installation. Site clean up has begun, with the removal of scaffolding. Estimated completion in March 2024.

Lease agreements are underway for the following buildings, ensuring the successful handover to community. The public notices will be available on the Your Say homepage for public comment.

Caniaba Street Reserve - Soccer Clubhouse (Celtics FC) - 2 Caniaba Street

CWA Building - 115 Molesworth Street

Lismore Park Elaine Blanch Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts) - 82 Ballina Road

Lismore RSL Sub-Branch - 179 Molesworth Street

Municipal Building - 165 Molesworth Street

Richards Oval Soccer Clubhouse (Workers FC) - 48B & 48I Brewster Street

The following are being proposed for demolition, due to a number of considerations including structural damage, potential hazards and safety risk to the public, cost of repair and community usage.

Family Support Network - Old Scout Hall - 41 Wilson Street, South Lismore

Humbley Oval Hockey Club Kiosk - Cnr of Brewster and Uralba Street, Lismore

Laurie Allen Centre, The Rowing Club - Molesworth Street. Top two levels only, basement building currently in use.

Lismore Lake Buildings - the old pumphouse and toilet block next to the pool site. Proposal for the toilet block to be demolished and replaced, pending available funding.

Sam Trimble Oval Amenities - Proposal for the toilet block to be demolished and replaced, pending available funding.

There are a number of Flood Restoration Project works currently being completed, on the vast list of buildings and facilities requiring repair. This page aims to share milestone updates, that may benefit the wider community. Please see below updates on some of the projects shared for this month. Projects are listed in alphabetical order.

If there is a project you would like particular updates on, please utilise the Q+A function of the main article or contact Council on council@lismore.nsw.gov.au(External link)

Completed by the end of 2023

Albert Park Baseball

Croquet Clubhouse

Brunswick Street Depot

Elaine Blanche Tennis Courts Clubhouse

Lismore Memorial Baths

Marie Mackney Netball Clubhouse

Mortimer Oval Container Building

Mortimer Oval Brick Building

Oakes/Crozier Amenities

Radio Controlled Car Building - Nesbitt Park

Brunswick Street Depot - Old Helicopter Building

Internal stairs have been built, and floor coverings installed.

In the workshop, painting has been completed and AC equipment installed. External cladding is in progress.

Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics)

Meeting held with stakeholders to discuss 90% designs, schedule of works and ongoing support. Site setup complete, works to commence end of January.

Lismore Airport Terminal

All services rough ins completed during December. The mechanical condenser was replaced, the outdoor PAC unit and 3 x fan coil units installed. Geotech testing of the external generator location was conducted. Linings and insulation of internal walls has commenced.

Lismore Basketball Association

Site set up ready for works to replace the subfloor commence in January.

Lismore Cattle Saleyards

List of restoration priorities being determined with stakeholders. Scheduling of works to be determined in line with sale activities.

Lismore City Hall

Site set up complete, ready for works to commence in January.

Lismore CWA Building

Site set up and works to commence in January.

Lismore Municipal Building

Onsite meeting with stakeholders to inform accessibility in the design of the ground floor.

Lismore Regional Gallery

At the beginning of December, the solar panels were removed from the roof and the NBN fibre was installed. The laying of CFC flooring to L1 was completed and scaffolding erected to the North, East and West sides of external elevations. Roof sheets were delivered in early January which will be installed late January due to weather conditions. Internal cement rendering and repair of ground floor walls underway and the demolition strip-out of internal load bearing walls and kitchen benches are complete.

Mortimer Oval Amenities

Internal and external works now complete. Landscaping to be completed, which will finalise restoration for the end of January.

Richards Oval Soccer Clubhouse (Workers FC)

Meeting held with stakeholders to discuss 90% designs, schedule of works and ongoing support. Site setup complete, works to commence end of January.

Riverview Park

Stage 1 – Completed 20/12/23 and the building handed back to the user group.

Stage 2 – Field lighting and PA installation - nearing completion

The Quad

To be completed in conjunction with the Lismore Regional Gallery. Scheduled to start in March 2024. Scope of works broadly include drainage, shade and landscape improvements.

Visitor Information Centre building

Temporary toilets were installed for public use, as works commenced and site setup finalised. Contract procurement, planning with subcontractors and stakeholder conversations also continued. New mechanical upgrades were underway and glazing upgrades in production.

There are a number of Flood Restoration Project works currently being completed, on the vast list of buildings and facilities requiring repair. This page aims to share milestone updates, that may benefit the wider community. Please see below updates on some of the projects shared for this month. Projects are listed in alphabetical order.

If there is a project you would like particular updates on, please utilise the Q+A function of the main article or contact Council on council@lismore.nsw.gov.au

Brunswick Street Depot - Old Helicopter Building

Service rough ins, ceiling lining and floor preparation for vinyl covering have commenced. Handrail posts were installed and the main frame to the second level also in place.

Doors were installed, tiling underway and balustrades arrived late November. By the end of November, 90% of the plastering had been completed. Laying of the vinyl flooring and internal painting is now well underway.

Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics)

Mood board and 90% plans have been approved by stakeholders. Container moved onsite for storage ahead of works commencing in January.

Crozier and Oakes Oval Amenities (Dawson Street and Magellan Street Toilets)

Restoration and handover has been completed for all amenities blocks. Works on the ticket booth at Oakes will now progress.

Elaine Blanch Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts)

Restoration completed, with final inspection scheduled for Wednesday 29 November. Celebration of the key handover and completion of works is scheduled for December 14.

Laurie Allan Centre

Immediate restoration works including deep cleaning, lighting and hot water were completed. Handover to Far North Coast Canoe has been finalised. Additional longer term works are still being scoped and reviewed.

Lismore Airport Terminal

Site establishment was completed early November. Mechanical and electrical preliminary make safe had commenced. Hydraulics investigation was conducted and a clean out and rough in was completed. Procurement for mechanical, electrical and hydraulics was completed.

Towards the end of November, mechanical pipework rough ins had commenced, and the electrical and data security rough ins had commenced.

Lismore Basketball Association

Meeting held with stakeholders to discuss site set up ahead of January 2024 start to replace the flooring.

Lismore City Hall

Storage containers onsite in preparation for early works to commence in December.

Lismore CWA Building

Scope of works increased, to incorporate additional roofing requirements. Works scheduled to commence in January. Estimated completion date is March 2024.

Lismore Lake Buildings

Meeting held with stakeholders to discuss scope of works.

Lismore Library

Estimated start February 2024. Slight schedule changes to accommodate Lismore Regional Gallery, The Quad and Lismore Library being completed concurrently.

Lismore Memorial Baths

The Pools were filled and filter system activated. With power restored, tiling, painting and cleaning including the cleaning of the 50m pool commenced.

Installation of the mod wood slat seating in the Grandstand and landscaping also commenced. Preparing for a December 2023 opening.

Lismore Municipal Building

Estimated start February 2024.

Lismore Regional Gallery

During November, site was established. Temporary power had been installed and isolation of the solar panels carried out. Early strip out and make safe was completed, by the end of the month the ceiling in Level 1 was stripped out and removed. Design was completed with procurement of trades well underway.

Mortimer Oval Amenities

Restoration and handover complete on the Container Building. User groups have been notified, ready to prepare for next season.

Site establishment was completed for the Brick Building. Demolition complete and rendering well underway. Plumbing including roofing works commenced at the end of November.

Marie Mackney Netball Courts (Lismore Netball)

Flooring, painting (internal and external) and electrical fit off were all completed in November.

Towards the end of November, the stainless-steel benches and roller doors were installed and all fit offs by service trades (electrical, plumbing and security) were well underway. Final inspection has been completed, awaiting handover with user group.

Radio Controlled Car Building - Nesbitt Park

Completed, finalising handover to user group.

Richards Oval Soccer Clubhouse (Workers FC)

Meeting held with stakeholders to discuss 90% design and colour options. Mood board and 90% plans have been approved by stakeholders. Container moved onsite for storage ahead of works commencing in January.

Riverview Park

Works have begun with site establishment complete, and the redundant shower block demolished.

The Quad

To be completed in conjunction with the Lismore Regional Gallery. Scheduled to start in March 2024. Scope of works broadly include drainage, shade and landscape improvements.

Visitor Information Centre building

Temporary toilets were installed for public use, as works commenced and site setup finalised. Contract procurement, planning with subcontractors and stakeholder conversations also continued. New mechanical upgrades were underway and glazing upgrades in production.

There are a number of Flood Restoration Project works currently being completed, on the vast list of buildings and facilities requiring repair. This page aims to share milestone updates, that may benefit the wider community. Please see below updates on some of the projects shared for this month.

If there is a project you would like particular updates on, please utilise the Q+A function of the main article or contact Council on council@lismore.nsw.gov.au

Brunswick Street Depot - Old Helicopter Building

Construction commenced, with the the electrical, data and security wiring started. Sheeting of the walls and ceilings in the workshop offices is also underway.

Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics)

Design progressing with colour scheme selections made in conjunction with stakeholders. Schedule of works will be set following cost plan completion.

Crozier and Oakes Oval Amenities (Dawson Street and Magellan Street Toilets)

Dawson Street toilet block was reopened to the public in early October.

Magellan Street ceiling sheeting, fit out and painting has been completed.

Crozier Oval block linings and fitout is mostly complete, with painting to follow.

Elaine Blanch Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts)

The wall and ceiling sheeting was completed at the beginning of October. Setting of the wet areas and the timber trim installation was also commenced. Internal linings and carpentry fit out were completed with new glazing installed. Internal painting was well underway.

The training wall was finished and the shed repairs completed with both now being ready for painting. Repairs were also underway on the fencing. Joinery was well underway and the external painting started.

By the end of the month, floor preparation for epoxy was underway, and the electrical fit off to ceilings started. Lighting and switchboard works had also commenced and external painting and window repair started.

Delay of works has been attributed to trades and material availability. Handover to the Tennis Club is scheduled for November.

Lismore Airport Terminal

Site set up has been established and external fencing has been erected. Works have commenced, completing a basic strip out, ready for trades to start.

Lismore Cattle Saleyards

Onsite meeting with stakeholders to finalise scope of works required.

Lismore CWA Building

90% design completed, cost plan currently being reviewed. Schedule of works will be set following cost plan completion. Estimated completion date is February 2024.

Lismore Library

Design is progressing, pending completion of the cost plan. Construction dates will be determined following cost plan and design completion. Estimated January 2024 to commence.

Lismore Memorial Baths

The sheeting of the walls in the Pavilion commenced as well as electrical, hydraulic and security rough ins. The new hot water systems were installed in the pump room.

Toward the end of the month, roofing on the lifeguard tower had been installed. All stud framing and villa board walls in the Pavilion were completed and painting commenced. Service trade rough ins were completed in the pool amenities building and ceiling framing and re-lining underway. Replacement of the existing roof and box gutters were completed. Works on the two pools had progressed and included a new filtration system.

Scaffolding has been taken down from around the Lifeguard Tower and Pavilion.

Laurie Allan Centre

Offsite storage for boats is being explored to ensure disruptions to members and building users are minimised during works period.

Lismore Municipal Building

Colour scheme determined in conjunction with stakeholders. Design progressing for floor upgrades. Estimated start January 2024.

Lismore Regional Gallery

Remaining equipment and Gallery items have been stored ready for Stage 1 construction. Restoration for The Quad confirmed be completed in conjunction with Stage 2 of the Gallery works (commencing in 2024).

Mortimer Oval Amenities

All flooring, the external ceiling and an external clean was completed. Electrical fit out and all roofing was also completed. By the end of October, the internal fit out and flooring was completed as well as internal and external painting. Shower linings and toilet partitions to be installed in the coming weeks.

Marie Mackney Netball Courts (Lismore Netball)

At the beginning of October, the insulation and wall sheeting were completed for both floors including the wet areas. Setting was underway to the wet areas. Internal linings were completed and internal fit off including doors was also underway.

The switchboard installation and electrical requirements progressed well.

By the end of October, preparation for painting had commenced, and the doors installed. External cladding was reinstated. Timber trims and doors were completed. Internal painting to Level 1 had begun and external painting to the south elevation was finished.

Delay of works has been attributed to trades and material availability. Handover to the LDNA is scheduled for November.

Radio Controlled Car Building - Nesbitt Park

Site set-up has been established, and works are steadily progressing.

Richards Oval Soccer Clubhouse (Workers FC)

Onsite meeting with stakeholders to determine scope of works.

Riverview Park

Works have begun with site establishment complete, and the redundant shower block demolished.

Visitor Information Centre building

Construction has commenced.

There are a number of Flood Restoration Project works currently being completed, on the vast list of buildings and facilities requiring repair. This page aims to share milestone updates, that may benefit the wider community. Please see below updates on some of the projects shared for this month.

If there is a project you would like particular updates on, please utilise the Q+A function of the main article or contact Council on council@lismore.nsw.gov.au

Brunswick Street Depot - Old Helicopter Building

Construction set to commence shortly, with estimated completion date of January 2024.

Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics)

Onsite meeting with South Lismore Celtics representatives, to inform the design of the future rebuild suited to needs of the club.

Crozier and Oakes Oval Amenities (Dawson Street and Magellan Street Toilets)

The roof structure on both the Dawson and Magellan Street blocks commenced in September. Scyon flooring sheeting was laid and the plumbing rough-in completed. The structural steel roof framing to three buildings is now complete and the new Colorbond roof sheeting installed. Translucent roof sheeting was added to increase natural lighting within the building. Painting commenced at the Dawson Street block.

Perimeter scaffolding will be removed shortly.

Elaine Blanch Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts)

The existing training wall was demolished this month, requiring a rebuild due to extensive damage to the brickwork. By the end of the month, blockwork for the new wall was complete.

Preliminary drainage works were also started and by mid-month, drainage was completed for the ground floor wet areas. Prep-work for the ground floor slab reinstatement has also commenced. Service rough-ins for security, electrical and plumbing are now complete.

Lismore Airport Terminal

Construction on the Terminal building set to commence shortly, with estimated completion date of January 2024.

Lismore Library

Onsite meeting with Library stakeholders to inform the design of future rebuild. Decisions on colour and fit out materials are now being made.

Additionally, the Library received funding to continue offering pop-up spaces.

Lismore Memorial Baths

It was busy at the Baths in September. The last of the shade sails on the pool deck were pressure cleaned.

All redundant solar tube systems and heat pumps were removed from the Amenities Block, lifeguard tower and the pump room roof in preparation for the new roof installation. Old roof and insulation was removed from the Amenities Block, before the new roof and insulation is installed.

The Canteen fitout is underway, with a new grease arrest and hydraulic pipework installed. Plumbing, gas and electrical rough-ins has also commenced in all buildings. Work is also underway in the Amenities room including fixtures and plumbing rough-in of showers.

The Baths also hosted the Mates in Construction Fly The Flag Breaky BBQ, which was a great success!

The Pavilion was rendered and painting will continue through October.

Laurie Allan Centre

Onsite meeting with the Far North Coast Canoe Club representatives, to discuss future plans for the building, and their immediate needs in relation to the space.

Lismore Municipal Building

Onsite meeting with Richmond River Historical Society representatives, to inform the design of the future rebuild suited to needs of the user group.

Lismore Regional Gallery

Review of scope and grant funding with Project Team. Restoration for The Quad will now be completed in conjunction with Gallery works.

Mortimer Oval Amenities

In early September the roof structure was started with roof post footings being poured, roof sheeting and flashing installed. The roof structure was finished just in time for month end. Flooring was laid and power restored to the entire building. Resilient finishes were ordered and awaiting delivery.

Marie Mackney Netball Courts (Lismore Netball)

Drainage works, termite treatments and ground prep for the slab reinstatement had commenced and the Scyon flooring installed to the first floor.

The external soffit was also completed and by the end of the month the service rough-ins underway and the internal wall framing complete.

The goal was to have the clubhouse ready for September. However a number of challenges were faced and now aiming for completion at the end of October.

Radio Controlled Car Building - Nesbitt Park

Construction set to commence shortly, with estimated completion date of January 2024.

Riverview Park

Discus nets have been completed. Construction on clubhouse set to commence shortly, with estimated completion date of January 2024.

Visitor Information Centre building

Construction set to commence shortly, with estimated completion date of January 2024.

Lismore City Council has welcomed the State and Federal Government’s announcement of grants totalling $15 million to assists Lismore’s City Hall and, arts and cultural sector as they continue to rebuild after the February 2022 natural disaster.

Mayor Steve Krieg said the announcement was great news for the community and will allow popular services like the library and art gallery to continue to provide services while their buildings are being repaired, as well as delivering flood resilience and functionality enhancements to Lismore City Hall.

“This is great news for the entire community, including library users and our arts community,” he said.

“Our community has missed City Hall, the Lismore Library and the Regional Art Gallery since the natural disaster and these grants are a significant step in Lismore’s rebuild.

“I would like to thank local State Member Janelle Saffin and Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan for their assistance in getting these important grants.”

About $8 million of the total package will go to community organisations within the local government area, with Council receiving almost $7 million, which comprises of:

• $5.2 million for Lismore City Hall flood mitigation and sustainable improvements
• $177,240 for the Lismore Library to create a meeting and workshop space at Lismore Central Shopping Centre, and
• $1.3 million for the continuation of the Pop-Up Regional Art Gallery and office space in Magellan Street.

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said the rebuilding is vitally important to help re-open arts, cultural and community spaces.

“They are at the very heart of community life,” she said.

“We rely on our galleries, museums and cultural hubs to revive our spirits and tell our stories and they are critical to the identity of our cities and towns.

“Investing in these spaces is about investing in the future of our communities so they can flourish.”

Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the grants will play a role in our recovery.

“The restoration of our civic buildings after the floods is an important stage of the recovery and the creation of cultural facilities and activities is essential to restoring our community wellbeing,” he said.

“I look forward to the work commencing.”

The projects were successful through the second round of the Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Package – Arts and Cultural Assets Program, designed to support medium to long-term recovery under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Planning is underway to restore the Memorial Baths ready for Summer. While there are still challenges to reach this goal, early dewatering of the pool to enable hydraulic investigations has commenced. In addition, orders for long lead time mechanical equipment have been placed.

Swimplex Aquatics have been contracted to partner with Bennett Constructions to complete the works.

The fences surrounding the site will also be receiving a creative and colourful update, displaying artworks from 10 local artists as part of The Creative Fencing Project. To read more on this project, take a look at Lismore Regional Gallery's post.