Project Updates - September 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 set to commence shortly, with estimated completion date of January 2024.

Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics)

Onsite meeting with South Lismore Celtics representatives, to inform the design of the future rebuild suited to needs of the club.

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

The roof structure on both the Dawson and Magellan Street blocks commenced in September. Scyon flooring sheeting was laid and the plumbing rough-in completed. The structural steel roof framing to three buildings is now complete and the new Colorbond roof sheeting installed. Translucent roof sheeting was added to increase natural lighting within the building. Painting commenced at the Dawson Street block.

Perimeter scaffolding will be removed shortly.

Elaine Blanch Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts)

The existing training wall was demolished this month, requiring a rebuild due to extensive damage to the brickwork. By the end of the month, blockwork for the new wall was complete.

Preliminary drainage works were also started and by mid-month, drainage was completed for the ground floor wet areas. Prep-work for the ground floor slab reinstatement has also commenced. Service rough-ins for security, electrical and plumbing are now complete.

Lismore Airport Terminal

Construction on the Terminal building set to commence shortly, with estimated completion date of January 2024.

Lismore Library

Onsite meeting with Library stakeholders to inform the design of future rebuild. Decisions on colour and fit out materials are now being made.

Additionally, the Library received funding to continue offering pop-up spaces.

Lismore Memorial Baths

It was busy at the Baths in September. The last of the shade sails on the pool deck were pressure cleaned.

All redundant solar tube systems and heat pumps were removed from the Amenities Block, lifeguard tower and the pump room roof in preparation for the new roof installation. Old roof and insulation was removed from the Amenities Block, before the new roof and insulation is installed.

The Canteen fitout is underway, with a new grease arrest and hydraulic pipework installed. Plumbing, gas and electrical rough-ins has also commenced in all buildings. Work is also underway in the Amenities room including fixtures and plumbing rough-in of showers.

The Baths also hosted the Mates in Construction Fly The Flag Breaky BBQ, which was a great success!

The Pavilion was rendered and painting will continue through October.

Laurie Allan Centre

Onsite meeting with the Far North Coast Canoe Club representatives, to discuss future plans for the building, and their immediate needs in relation to the space.

Lismore Municipal Building

Onsite meeting with Richmond River Historical Society representatives, to inform the design of the future rebuild suited to needs of the user group.

Lismore Regional Gallery

Review of scope and grant funding with Project Team. Restoration for The Quad will now be completed in conjunction with Gallery works.

Mortimer Oval Amenities

In early September the roof structure was started with roof post footings being poured, roof sheeting and flashing installed. The roof structure was finished just in time for month end. Flooring was laid and power restored to the entire building. Resilient finishes were ordered and awaiting delivery.

Marie Mackney Netball Courts (Lismore Netball)

Drainage works, termite treatments and ground prep for the slab reinstatement had commenced and the Scyon flooring installed to the first floor.

The external soffit was also completed and by the end of the month the service rough-ins underway and the internal wall framing complete.

The goal was to have the clubhouse ready for September. However a number of challenges were faced and now aiming for completion at the end of October.

Radio Controlled Car Building - Nesbitt Park

Construction set to commence shortly, with estimated completion date of January 2024.

Riverview Park

Discus nets have been completed. Construction on clubhouse set to commence shortly, with estimated completion date of January 2024.

Visitor Information Centre building

Construction set to commence shortly, with estimated completion date of January 2024.