Project Updates - October 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

Brunswick Street Depot - Old Helicopter Building

Construction commenced, with the the electrical, data and security wiring started. Sheeting of the walls and ceilings in the workshop offices is also underway.

Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics)

Design progressing with colour scheme selections made in conjunction with stakeholders. Schedule of works will be set following cost plan completion.

Crozier and Oakes Oval Amenities (Dawson Street and Magellan Street Toilets)

Dawson Street toilet block was reopened to the public in early October.

Magellan Street ceiling sheeting, fit out and painting has been completed.

Crozier Oval block linings and fitout is mostly complete, with painting to follow.

Elaine Blanch Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts)

The wall and ceiling sheeting was completed at the beginning of October. Setting of the wet areas and the timber trim installation was also commenced. Internal linings and carpentry fit out were completed with new glazing installed. Internal painting was well underway.

The training wall was finished and the shed repairs completed with both now being ready for painting. Repairs were also underway on the fencing. Joinery was well underway and the external painting started.

By the end of the month, floor preparation for epoxy was underway, and the electrical fit off to ceilings started. Lighting and switchboard works had also commenced and external painting and window repair started.

Delay of works has been attributed to trades and material availability. Handover to the Tennis Club is scheduled for November.

Lismore Airport Terminal

Site set up has been established and external fencing has been erected. Works have commenced, completing a basic strip out, ready for trades to start.

Lismore Cattle Saleyards

Onsite meeting with stakeholders to finalise scope of works required.

Lismore CWA Building

90% design completed, cost plan currently being reviewed. Schedule of works will be set following cost plan completion. Estimated completion date is February 2024.

Lismore Library

Design is progressing, pending completion of the cost plan. Construction dates will be determined following cost plan and design completion. Estimated January 2024 to commence.

Lismore Memorial Baths

The sheeting of the walls in the Pavilion commenced as well as electrical, hydraulic and security rough ins. The new hot water systems were installed in the pump room.

Toward the end of the month, roofing on the lifeguard tower had been installed. All stud framing and villa board walls in the Pavilion were completed and painting commenced. Service trade rough ins were completed in the pool amenities building and ceiling framing and re-lining underway. Replacement of the existing roof and box gutters were completed. Works on the two pools had progressed and included a new filtration system.

Scaffolding has been taken down from around the Lifeguard Tower and Pavilion.

Laurie Allan Centre

Offsite storage for boats is being explored to ensure disruptions to members and building users are minimised during works period.

Lismore Municipal Building

Colour scheme determined in conjunction with stakeholders. Design progressing for floor upgrades. Estimated start January 2024.

Lismore Regional Gallery

Remaining equipment and Gallery items have been stored ready for Stage 1 construction. Restoration for The Quad confirmed be completed in conjunction with Stage 2 of the Gallery works (commencing in 2024).

Mortimer Oval Amenities

All flooring, the external ceiling and an external clean was completed. Electrical fit out and all roofing was also completed. By the end of October, the internal fit out and flooring was completed as well as internal and external painting. Shower linings and toilet partitions to be installed in the coming weeks.

Marie Mackney Netball Courts (Lismore Netball)

At the beginning of October, the insulation and wall sheeting were completed for both floors including the wet areas. Setting was underway to the wet areas. Internal linings were completed and internal fit off including doors was also underway.

The switchboard installation and electrical requirements progressed well.

By the end of October, preparation for painting had commenced, and the doors installed. External cladding was reinstated. Timber trims and doors were completed. Internal painting to Level 1 had begun and external painting to the south elevation was finished.

Delay of works has been attributed to trades and material availability. Handover to the LDNA is scheduled for November.

Radio Controlled Car Building - Nesbitt Park

Site set-up has been established, and works are steadily progressing.

Richards Oval Soccer Clubhouse (Workers FC)

Onsite meeting with stakeholders to determine scope of works.

Riverview Park

Works have begun with site establishment complete, and the redundant shower block demolished.

Visitor Information Centre building

Construction has commenced.