Project Updates - August 2023

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

Crozier/Oakes Oval: The site fencing from Dawson Street to Magellan Street blocks is up. Showcasing that works are commencing with managing contractor Bennett Constructions.

Dawson Street Toilet Block: The roof structure has commenced. The temporary toilet blocks have been delivered and ready for use, near the Dawson Street block.

Elaine Blanch Tennis Courts Clubhouse: Demolition works were completed in the Tennis Club including slab and internal wall removal. Demolition is underway on the training wall. Preliminary works for drainage have been completed, with exploratory dig and camera survey of the sewer lines to ensure the new drainage is configured correctly.

Lismore Memorial Baths: Another step forward for the Lismore Memorial Baths, as the old solar heating tubes were removed from the facilities roof.

A crane delicately removed these damaged tubes, making way for the upcoming roof replacement set to take place over the coming weeks.

Lismore Basketball Association: Onsite meeting with stakeholders to discuss choice of flooring, and future works.

Marie Mackney Netball Clubhouse: Preliminary works for drainage works. Exploratory dig and camera survey of the sewer lines to make sure we are connecting the new drainage correctly. Drainage to the Ground Floor wet areas has been completed awaiting council inspection. The Level 1 ply flooring is being removed and progressively being replaced with Scyon flooring. And structural repairs to the framing are underway.