Project Updates - May 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)

Cedar Log Shed

Works commenced on the roof structure. Estimated completion mid-June.

CWA Building

Extension was framed, ready for roof works. The render is completed, with joinery started, flooring sanded and power restored.

Estimated completion mid-June.

Lismore Airport Terminal

Stage 2 commenced, with Terminal upgrades externally. Scope of works includes front entry and fly over roof. Electrical upgrades and carpark repairs have now also been approved.

Lismore Basketball Association

Flooring was laid mid-May, then sanded with the first coat of sealer applied. Towards the end of the month the sports floor was lined and sealed.

Padded walls were installed and the interior walls painted. New led lighting installed, and driveway works underway.

Lismore Cattle Saleyards

Works have commenced with demolition and removal of materials to make way for the new pedestrian walkway and fencing.

Lismore City Hall

Asbestos removal (windows) to the western façade and the north elevation (D1.02) had commenced and was completed by the middle of May.

Demolition was also completed by mid-May with the installation of footings, columns and block work for prop removal (Level 1 internal). Roof leaks were repaired above the stage.

Hoardings were installed where the windows had been removed. Load bearing walls were removed where required, with footings being exposed and geotechnical investigations undertaken to firm up footing design.

Lismore Library

The rendering to the walls was underway and the white setting to the ground floor was completed. The fire rating to the ground floor beams was in progress.

Also, during May, new work on the ground floor toilets and services rough ins commenced. Ground floor tile removal was also underway.

Towards the end of May, the air conditioning fit out, cleaning of the external back brick wall and window painting were all well underway.

Lismore Municipal Building

During May, the demolition of the corbel was well underway. As was rendering and the chasing for lights.

Towards the end of May, the new timber floors on the first floor were being laid and the demolition of the kitchen in progress. Sand blasting of the main room was also in progress.

Lismore Regional Gallery

Throughout May services fit offs and ground floor concrete grinding were underway. Vinyl was being laid on Level 1.

Fire services had commenced and bathrooms finishing. The ceiling construction in the alfresco area was underway as was the amenities fit off. The main electrical distribution board was delivered and installed.

Towards the end of May, the new track lighting was installed to the galleries. The ceiling lining to the under-croft area and ceiling installation to the Alfresco/Artist Studio were progressing well. A final clean to Level 1 had commenced.

Riverview Park

Stage 2 has commenced, which includes field lighting and PA upgrades. The existing toilets will also be modified to Female only, as the upcoming Accessible Toilet/Changeroom Block commences construction.

The Quad

With the sun out providing some much needed drying time, works could progress. The soil was turned with the removal of 150mm of turf and soil. Approximately 300 tonnes were sent for disposal.

Trenching was underway for new comms and electrical and the storm water drainage connected to the Gallery.

Towards the end of May, large bulk excavation was in progress. This was to cut around the contaminated soil. And connection of the Library and substation power also occurred. Large excavation and truck presence would continue to the end of May.

Demolitions

Old Essential Energy Building

Humbley Oval Hockey Club Kiosk

Demolition has been completed.

The Northern Star Hockey Club signage was returned to ex-players and current club members. To read the story, click HERE

Lismore Lake Buildings - Amenities and Pump Shed

The new modular toilet structure has been ordered. Awaiting updates from manufacturer on delivery date for installation.

McKenzie Park

The new modular accessible toilet/changeroom and shed structure has been ordered. Awaiting updates from manufacturer on delivery date for installation.

Neilson Park

Demolition has been completed on the old cricket shed/canteen.

The new modular accessible toilet/changeroom and shed structure has been ordered. Awaiting updates from manufacturer on delivery date for installation.

Sam Trimble Oval

Demolition has been completed on the old weatherboard building. Maintenance to the brick building is underway.

The new modular accessible toilet/changeroom and shed structure has been ordered. Awaiting updates from manufacturer on delivery date for installation.

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)(External link)