Projects Update - May 2023

The initial site inspections have been conducted by Managing Contractor, Bennetts Construction for all identified sites to understand the scope needed for the design and construction of repairs to the buildings.

There are over 30 Lismore City Council owned buildings. For all of these restoration projects, the design for works is planned to be completed by late 2023. As designs come to 50% completion, meetings are being held with a stakeholder representative to discuss. In addition, introduction meetings with stakeholders either in person or over the phone are being completed to understand immediate priorities, key dates and general discussion points to inform the project works schedule.

For reference, the funds required to pay for returning all Lismore City Council’s assets back to pre-flood damage conditions are governed by NSW Government disaster recovery guidelines. These guidelines require detailed designs and estimates for each site to be approved by various NSW government agencies before final repair works can commence to return all assets back to pre-flood damage condition.

Both the NSW and Federal government has been supportive to date in aiding with the initial clean up and make safe of the region. However, the final part of returning assets back to pre-flood condition does require Lismore City Council to follow these NSW government disaster recovery guidelines. Council is currently working with all levels within the NSW government to ensure that the funding for the final repairs happens as soon as possible.

The Flood Restoration Projects are progressing. Updates are being shared with stakeholders directly, with all public information to be shared on this Your Say page.