Project Updates - February 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)(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.