Monthly Update - October 2024

BUILDINGS restoration works

Lismore Library

At the library, installation of the 'Library Feature Tree' on Level 1 and extra lintel replacement works on the eastern side of the building, have been significant highlights in October. Floor defect rectification and scaffold removal have also been completed.

Downstairs, epoxy flooring was completed, and cleaning works on the ground floor and Level 1 are in progress.

Up on Level 2, the ‘decant’ is underway, relocating 13,000 books, 4,000 CDs and library furniture, to remediate mould on the entire floor.

The Lismore Library restoration continues: L-R Library grounds; Level 1 Feature Tree; New, ground floor epoxy flooring

Lismore Regional Airport

Works on Stage 2 of the Airport restoration finished this month. Generator load testing is now underway prior to commissioning the site. The porte cochere (covered driveway, pictured left, below) is now completed, with new signage and final touches to the carpark also in progress.

Stage 2 restoration works at the Lismore Regional Airport are now completed.

Lismore Municipal Building

Timber flooring was installed in October and sealing has now commenced. Ground floor concrete grinding is underway along and the external drainage upgrades. Painting is well advanced with the final coat applied towards the end of October. Services fit off and sub-board installation also commenced during October, and will continue over coming weeks.

Public Amenities Buildings - Lismore

Riverview Park:

The slab was completed toward the end of October (pictured left, below.) The project now awaits the delivery of the modular building.

Albert Park:

Earlier form work is pictured (right below.) The concrete slab has now been poured and the project awaits the arrival of the modular building.

VIP visit to flood restoration projects - Governor General of Australia

October finished on a high with a visit to Lismore from Her Excellency the Honourable Samantha Mostyn AC, on Thursday 31 October ‘24. Among the stops on her busy program, Her Excellency inspected the Lismore Library restoration program, noting the progress and efforts of the Flood Restoration Portfolio's 'Buildings' group and Bennett Constructions.

Her Excellency the Honourable Samantha Mostyn AC tours restoration works at Lismore Library with (L-R) Director Buildings Lismore Flood Restoration Portfolio Brett Lee and Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg