Buildings and Facilities Update - September 2022

It's been a busy month as restoration works continue across Council’s buildings, parks and facilities. Below you will find updates on the progress being made at Council’s Buildings, as well as some quick updates on Parks and Public toilets that required restorative works.

Albert Park Baseball - Strip out and clean of clubhouse and amenities has been completed. Electricity due to be reconnected during September.

Arthur Park Archery Club - Assessment report has been completed, with scope of works currently under review.

Gundurimba Building – Carpentry work is underway to restore this building. Heritage Consultants were engaged prior to the commencement of restoration works.

Brunswick Street Depot – Electrical restoration works to be completed throughout September.

Caniaba Street Reserve - Soccer Clubhouse – Awaiting final assessment report from hygienist before restoration works commence.

Cedar Log Shed - Scope of works is currently being assessed for this building.

Central Tourist Park – Construction of new office building to replace existing flood damaged building commenced. Minor concreting works complete.

City Hall - First floor strip out of flood damaged building materials and electrical components is underway. Followed by cleaning and assessment for scope of works. Grand piano is currently undergoing mould remediation and storage with local specialised contractor.

Croquet Club – Electrical restoration works have commenced. Heritage Consultants have been engaged to contribute to the scope of works required to this building.

CWA Building - Decontamination contractor (to prevent mould) will commence mid-September. Heritage Consultants have been engaged to contribute to the scope of works required to this building.

ELGAS - ELGAS Station still operational. Offices and stores buildings are being replaced, with design for new buildings determined in collaboration with the tenant. Fencing has been repaired and/or replaced.

Gordon Pavilion (Oakes Oval) – Oakes/Crozier Sports Hub upgrades are progressing. Gordon Pavilion cleaning and decontamination works have been finalised. The grounds of Oakes/Crozier Oval are open.

Laurie Allen Centre - Building is currently closed to the public. Removal of flood damaged building material and electrical components has been completed. Building requires specialist structural assessment before commencing restoration works.

Lismore Basketball Association - Design works are currently underway in collaboration with Lismore Basketball Association for replacement of flooring.

Lismore Airport Terminal – BOM weather station has been restored. Aeronautical instrumentation replacement is progressing. Specialist contractor has removed flood damaged airport security screening equipment. Restoration works on terminal to progress once Scope of Works required is finalised.

Lismore Cattle Sale Yards – Structural assessment has been completed. Final design of office building being reviewed in collaboration with tenants.

Lismore Lake Buildings - Restoration works have commenced with the removal of flood damaged structures.

Lismore Library – Structural drying is currently underway. Components to repair elevator have been ordered. Heritage Consultants have been engaged to contribute to the scope of works required to this building.

Lismore Memorial Baths – Clean and decontamination works have been finalised. Heritage Consultants have been engaged to contribute to the scope of works required to this facility and assessment of the pool’s pumps for restoration, replacement or elevating for future flood proofing is being considered to form part of the works required at this facility.

Lismore Park Elaine Blanche Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts) – Tennis courts are open. Clubhouse is awaiting final validation of moisture levels before restoration works can commence. Temporary toilets are available at this facility for users.

Lismore Pipe Band Building – Flood damage assessment has been completed. Clean and decontamination contractors to be engaged for this building.

Lismore Preschool – Lismore Preschool is completing restoration works directly. Please refer to their social media for further updates.

Lismore Regional Gallery -. Final detailed clean is underway, with reporting for validation of building to be done once complete. Scope of works required for the building restoration is being developed.

Lismore SES Headquarters - Open and operational.

Lismore Transit Centre – Restoration of the roof structure has been completed, with solar hot water system to be installed shortly. Full restoration works are currently underway for replacement of kitchen, public toilets, and amenities including disabled toilets and showers.

Marie Mackney Netball Clubhouse (Lismore Netball Courts) - Specialist subcontractor has been engaged to assist with removal of hazardous building materials from this building. Temporary toilets are available at this facility for users.

Mortimer Oval New Building - Validation sampling of building complete with report forthcoming. The design of a new roof structure is being finalised.

Mortimer Oval Old Building – Building currently structurally drying. Restoration works to follow.

Municipal Building, Old Council Chambers – Heritage Consultants have been engaged to contribute to the scope of works required to this building. Clean and decontamination works for prevention of mould is ongoing.

Old Helicopter Building - Electrical, data and fire system contractors have commenced restoration works.

Radio Controlled Car Building - Nesbitt Park - Works to remove flood damaged building materials and cleaning is underway. Replacement of RC Tracks boundary fencing is progressing with procurement process started.

Riverview Park Clubhouse and Canteen – Restoration of the boundary fencing of Riverview Park underway. Clubhouse and Canteen are completing drying before validation can be obtained.

Richards Oval - Workers Soccer Clubhouse – Removal of flood damaged building and electoral components complete. Structural drying underway to be followed by validation report.

Terania Building – Restoration works for electrical and plumbing have commenced, with electricity being reconnected. ACE Community Colleges are re-locating from the Terania building on Magellan St to Suite 4, Level 1 29 Molesworth Street from October 2022. Please follow their social media for further updates on exact opening dates.

Visitor Information Centre - Closed to public until restoration works are complete, structural drying has been completed. Toilets are operational and open to the public. May require intermittent closure to complete necessary works, temporary services will be available.