Project Updates - April 2024

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)

Arthur Park Archery Club - Completed, and handed over to stakeholder user group.

Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics) - Completed, and handed over to stakeholder user group.

Cedar Log Shed

Scope of works being reviewed, due to commence works in May.

CWA Building

Extension was framed, ready for roof works. External painting, tiling and trade services has commenced. Joinery underway, with rendering of internal walls almost complete.

Lismore Airport Terminal

Stage 1 of the Terminal works was completed early April. Planning and pricing for Stage 2 is underway and Stage 3 comprising of the airside works are in planning.

Lismore Basketball Association

The concrete slab was completed, with the moisture barrier applied to the slab and water stop installed around the perimeter of the building. The subfloor was completed by the end of the month, with timber floor laid aid for acclimatisation. Padded walls have been built ready for installation, and the new grandstand is being manufactured. The driveway and footpath have also been installed.

Lismore Cattle Saleyards

Sub-contractors confirmed, works to commence at the end of May.

Lismore City Hall

Non-load bearing wall removal has been completed. Props have been installed for the next phase of load bearing wall removal. Site clean-up conducted with removal of demolition rubble and other waste materials.

Final design discussed with stakeholders, to return the building to a thriving multi-purpose arts and culture precinct.

Lismore Library

Fire rating to ground floor beams and rendering of the walls is underway.

The ground floor concreting received a smooth finish through a process called 'white setting', ready for floor topping to be completed.

All services trades are now ready to commence.

Lismore Municipal Building

Corbel (type of structural and decorative wall bracket) demolition, cement rendering and provisions for light cabling are all underway. Timber and subfloor works are in design and bricklaying is progressing. External works to parapet are ongoing.

Heritage of the Municipal Building being maintained is a high priority, and contractors are taking care with works to suit.

Lismore Regional Gallery

Gallery floors have been resurfaced and sealed. Tiling to wet areas is well underway and internal painting has progressed.

Vinyl to Level 1 and Bathrooms were also finished by the end of the month.

Richards Oval Soccer Clubhouse (Workers FC) - Completed, and handed over to stakeholder user group.

Riverview Park

Design of upcoming Accessible Toilet/Changeroom Block has been confirmed. Works to commence in May.

The Quad

Works progressing. Design was discussed with various stakeholders to include additional infrastructure to improve amenity and use of the restored space.

Visitor Information Centre building

Carpet and vinyl coverings were installed. Final painting and service fit offs were also completed.

These were the final works, ready for completion and handover.

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(External link)