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  • Project Updates - July 2024

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    The Flood Restoration Portfolio is central to Lismore's community recovery efforts. Across the city, numerous building and facility restoration projects are actively underway or have been completed, playing a crucial role in rejuvenating essential community assets. This ongoing work is focused not only on bringing facilities back to their original state but also on enhancing their resilience and sustainability to better face future challenges.

    This July update details progress through June and July on several key projects. For more specific information on any project, feel free to use the Q+A feature of the main article or contact the Council directly at council@lismore.nsw.gov.au.

    Ongoing Projects

    Lismore Library
    During June, significant progress was made on the Lismore Library. Construction activities included the installation of wall sheeting in wet areas and progress in electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, and other rough-ins. Floor tiles were removed, and new timber flooring began installation, with the laying of battens and ply towards month's end. Window repairs and internal painting commenced, and air conditioning units were installed on the roof. Installation of timber floors and painting are currently underway. Progress is also being made on various service trades.

    Lismore Regional Airport
    At the Lismore Regional Airport, work is progressing on several fronts. The Porte Cochere roof soffit has been removed, and abrasive blasting of the structural steel is underway. Additionally, the old structural steel is being replaced with new roof purlins. Power systems have been updated, and the plans and approvals for Stage 2 are almost complete. Excavation and electrical work for upgrading the car park lighting are also ongoing.


    The Quad
    At The Quad, there was significant focus on concrete work, involving extensive excavation and removal of spoil from both The Quad and the Northern Terrace. Sub-soil systems were installed, and by the end of the month, preparations for new concrete slabs were complete. Paving and the installation of new storm water trunk lines in The Quad area were finished. Concrete was poured in both the western and northern areas, preparing them for final touches with sand and topsoil. Further enhancements included the delivery of bulk topsoil and the start of landscaping and furniture setups. Concrete pouring continued on the Northern Terrace and in the Southern Quad, with tiling also progressing on the Northern Terrace.


    Cattle Sale Yards
    Recent developments have included the removal of fencing and the completion of landscaping.

    Municipal Building
    Work on the Municipal Building advanced with continued external parapet works. Flooring demolition began to make way for the new concrete floor. Render on architraves advanced, and concrete pours for bathroom and foyer areas were completed. Doorways were resized with new concrete lintels installed.


    Completed Projects

    Stock’s Park (Cedar Log)
    All planned works for this site have been finalised early in the month.

    Lismore City Hall - Stage 1
    Early works at the Lismore City Hall site included completing Stage 1 footings and blockwork, which were core-filled. The setup of stage 2 footings, columns, and block walls, along with the installation of structural beams, progressed. Adjustments to props allowed for the next stages of work, with blockwork and column installations completed by late June. Stage 1 has been successfully completed, with preparations underway for the initiation of Stage 2.

    Netball - Stage 2
    All scheduled works for Stage 2 have been completed, marking the project as finished for this phase.

    Lismore Basketball Association
    The project was completed with a handover meeting officially conducted on June 9th.

    CWA Building
    In June, the CWA Building saw the completion of finishing touches, culminating in a final walkthrough and handover. This update highlights the significant progress and completion of various restoration projects, showcasing the ongoing recovery efforts in the Lismore community.

    Demolition Projects in June:

    • Sam Trimble Oval
    • Humbley Oval
    • Family Support Network – Old Scout Hall

  • Project Updates - February 2024

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    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.

  • Buildings and Facilities Update - November 2022

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    Albert Park Baseball – Restoration works continue across the baseball fields and clubhouse & amenities. Validation report identified further areas of detailed cleaning required within the clubhouse which is being actioned to obtain certificate of validation. Batting cage replacement is currently being quoted.

    Arthur Park Archery Club – Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Brunswick Street Depot – Sign shop, Fab shop and Workshop are operational. Temporary offices are in place until restoration works are complete. Contractor has been engaged for demountable office restoration. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Caniaba Street Reserve - Soccer Clubhouse – Hygienist certificate of validation received. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset approval.

    Clyde Campbell Carpark – Patching across the carpark has been completed. A scope of works and estimation of costs for severely damaged area behind Mary G’s has been submitted to Public Works Advisory for approval.

    Croquet Club, Spinks Park - Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    CWA Building, Spinks Park – Decontamination works continuing – planned to be completed Mid-November. Repairs to damaged heritage tile roof are scheduled. A scope of works is developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Family Support Network (Old Scout Hall – 41 Wilston St, South Lismore) – Structural assessment complete. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset approval.

    Harold Fredricks Carpark Lights – Replacement solar lights for this carpark have been procured. Awaiting arrival for installation.

    Humbley Oval Hockey Club Kiosk – Site isolated via temporary fencing. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    John Crowther Carpark – After being utilised as a temporary waste transfer station this carpark has now had resurfacing works and is available again for public use.

    Laurie Allen Centre – Geotechnical Drilling contractor engaged to get samples to assist in the structural assessment of this building.

    Lismore Airport Terminal - Hygienist certificate of validation received. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Lismore Basketball Association – Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Lismore Centra Tourist Park – Park is operational. Final restoration works on new office building is being complete.

    Lismore Cattle Sale Yards – Replacement sales office designed and Development Application submitted. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Lismore City Hall - Hygienist validation sampling complete, awaiting results of reporting for certificate of validation. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Lismore Library - Hygienist validation sampling complete, awaiting results of reporting for certificate of validation. Structural Drying still on-going to maintain moisture levels. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Lismore Memorial Baths – Aquatic Engineer site visit complete and awaiting on final report on water treatment system. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs of restoration works has been developed. Following outcome of Aquatic engineers assessment of water treatment system a submission for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset works required will be submitted to Public Works Advisory for approval.

    Lismore Park Elaine Blanche Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts) Clubhouse – Hygienist validation sampling complete, awaiting results of reporting. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset approval.

    Lismore Regional Gallery - Hygienist validation sampling complete, awaiting results of reporting for certificate of validation and/or detailed areas of cleaning required. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Lismore SES Headquarters – Council has been working closely with SES to minimise any disruption during the replacement of floor coverings that were inundated in the February 2022 flood. This work is ongoing and is scheduled to be finished by end of November.

    Lismore Transit Centre – The Transit Centre re-opened to the public on Monday 17/10/22 as a Recovery Centre and Assistance point. Minor restoration works continue throughout November as materials/supplies become available.

    Marie Mackney Netball Clubhouse (Lismore Netball Courts) – Hazardous building materials have been removed. Structural drying is ongoing. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Mortimer Oval (Brick Building) - Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Mortimer Oval (Container Building) – Tender for the replacement of the roof structure has closed with successful tenderer selected. Scope of works developed for remaining works and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset approval.

    Municipal Building - Hygienist validation sampling complete, awaiting results of reporting for certificate of validation and/or detailed areas of cleaning required. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset approval.

    Richmond River Historical Society contents safely relocated to a flood free location whilst restoration works on the municipal building are complete.

    Oakes Oval (Gordan Pavilion) - Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Old Helicopter Building – Electrical, Data and Fire systems restoration has commenced. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Richards Oval Clubhouse (Lismore Workers Clubhouse) - Hazardous building materials have been removed. Structural drying is ongoing. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Stock Pot Kitchen (Old Art Gallery) – Stock Pot Kitchen is open to the public. Please see their social media for details on opening hours. The Old Art Gallery’s site restoration is ongoing. A scope of works is developed, and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.

    Visitor Information Centre - Hygienist validation sampling complete, awaiting results of reporting for certificate of validation and/or detailed areas of cleaning required. Scope of works is developed, and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works approval.