Flood Restoration - Buildings, Parks and Facilities

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Project Updates - April 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)

Arthur Park Archery Club - Completed, and handed over to stakeholder user group.

Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics) - Completed, and handed over to stakeholder user group.

Cedar Log Shed

Scope of works being reviewed, due to commence works in May.

CWA Building

Extension was framed, ready for roof works. External painting, tiling and trade services has commenced. Joinery underway, with rendering of internal walls almost complete.

Lismore Airport Terminal

Stage 1 of the Terminal works was completed early April. Planning and pricing for Stage 2 is underway and Stage 3 comprising of the airside works are in planning.

Lismore Basketball Association

The concrete slab was completed, with the moisture barrier applied to the slab and water stop installed around the perimeter of the building. The subfloor was completed by the end of the month, with timber floor laid aid for acclimatisation. Padded walls have been built ready for installation, and the new grandstand is being manufactured. The driveway and footpath have also been installed.

Lismore Cattle Saleyards

Sub-contractors confirmed, works to commence at the end of May.

Lismore City Hall

Non-load bearing wall removal has been completed. Props have been installed for the next phase of load bearing wall removal. Site clean-up conducted with removal of demolition rubble and other waste materials.

Final design discussed with stakeholders, to return the building to a thriving multi-purpose arts and culture precinct.

Lismore Library

Fire rating to ground floor beams and rendering of the walls is underway.

The ground floor concreting received a smooth finish through a process called 'white setting', ready for floor topping to be completed.

All services trades are now ready to commence.

Lismore Municipal Building

Corbel (type of structural and decorative wall bracket) demolition, cement rendering and provisions for light cabling are all underway. Timber and subfloor works are in design and bricklaying is progressing. External works to parapet are ongoing.

Heritage of the Municipal Building being maintained is a high priority, and contractors are taking care with works to suit.

Lismore Regional Gallery

Gallery floors have been resurfaced and sealed. Tiling to wet areas is well underway and internal painting has progressed.

Vinyl to Level 1 and Bathrooms were also finished by the end of the month.

Richards Oval Soccer Clubhouse (Workers FC) - Completed, and handed over to stakeholder user group.

Riverview Park

Design of upcoming Accessible Toilet/Changeroom Block has been confirmed. Works to commence in May.

The Quad

Works progressing. Design was discussed with various stakeholders to include additional infrastructure to improve amenity and use of the restored space.

Visitor Information Centre building

Carpet and vinyl coverings were installed. Final painting and service fit offs were also completed.

These were the final works, ready for completion and handover.

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)

Family Support Network - Old Scout Hall	Demolition to proceed - June 2024
Lismore Lake Buildings	Demolition to proceed for toilet block and pumphouse - May 2024 New modular toilet to be constructed (separate future project)
Sam Trimble Oval Amenities	Demolition to proceed - weatherboard building - June 2024 Brick building to be refurbed A new modular toilet is to be constructed (separate future project)
Humbley Oval Hockey Club Kiosk	Demolition to proceed - May 2024
Old Essential Energy Building	Demolition complete. Works to clean up and close out the site will be completed in May.
Neilson Park Canteen Building, East Lismore	Demolition to proceed - May 2024 A new modular toilet is to be constructed (separate future project)
McKenzie Park Amenities, North Lismore	Demolition to proceed - May 2024 A new modular toilet is to be constructed (separate future project)
Wade Park, East Lismore	A new modular toilet is to be constructed, or temporary facilities established, before demolition will proceed. - June 2024

Project Updates - March 2024

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

Works commencing in April 2024.

Brunswick Street Depot - Old Helicopter Building - Completed

Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics)

External painting, club signage, changerooms and amenities were all completed.

The canteen and Level 1 kitchen received finishing touches, with external stairs to be installed early April.

Cedar Log Shed

Costing and design for roof structure.

CWA Building

Ceiling work underway in the main hall and blockwork began on the extension. The concrete slab for wet areas is progressing, with tiling and services fit off to commence when sheeting is completed.

Lismore Airport Terminal

Early March saw the terminal floor finishes and Hearing Augmentation Loop installed and preparation for the generator lift underway.

External works included pressure-cleaning and external conduit and trenching works progressing. By end of March, joinery and all service fit offs were nearing completion, and the generator was lifted to its new position. Aiming for completion of Stage 1 – early April.

Lismore Basketball Association

Subgrade earth works were underway to the gymnasium floor. The screw piles installation commenced, and was completed by the end of March.

The waffle pod system (underfloor) was delivered and installed. The steel cages and the slab reinforcement also completed, underfloor finalised by completion of the concrete pours.

Lismore Cattle Saleyards

Works to commence mid-April. Focusing on the pedestrian walkway and replacement of damaged fencing.

Lismore City Hall

Design investigations relating to AV, Stage fit-out, Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulics works progressing.

Demolition continued, including external tile removal and internal brick wall removal and will continue in the coming weeks once the new design is approved. By the end of the month, investigation of a roof access system was being carried out and non-loadbearing wall removal was underway, and materials loaded out.

Lismore Library

Mid-March saw the establishment of the site and temporary power set up. The scaffold loading bay was installed and the rendering commenced on the ground floor.

Lismore Municipal Building

Strip out of all old services and rectification to the brickworks underway.

Rendering to internal areas commenced and the parapet rectifications were in progress.

Lismore Regional Gallery

In early March, works on the ground floor consisted of lining of the wet areas and ceilings.

Glazing installations in the Northern and Southern Walkways progressed. External cladding replacement was also underway.

Level 1 works included wall and ceiling linings and skirting installation underway (set and sand). Plantroom deck works included waterproofing, and the replacement of a new Chiller and A/C condenser.

Richards Oval Soccer Clubhouse (Workers FC)

Tiling and painting underway and the rough-in almost complete. By the end of March, the epoxy flooring was complete, permanent power re-connected to the building and first floor tiling and fit off nearing completion.

The Clubhouse is on track for completion in April, allowing for gates to be added to scope of works.

Riverview Park

Design of upcoming Accessible Toilet/Changeroom Block progressed.

The Quad

Temporary covered walkway constructed – ready for works to begin. Walkway access for pedestrians will remain, ensuring access between Harold Fredericks Carpark and Keen Street.

Visitor Information Centre building

Setting and timber trims nearing completion and the main switchboard fit off commenced.

Towards the end of the month, painting was nearing completion with only Level 2 and one wall on Level 1 to go. The lighting fit-off was completed on both ground floor and Level 1. The spiral duct installation complete and skylights installed. Security and mechanical fit offs and joinery (reception desk/kitchenette) all well underway.

Ground floor toilets re-opened, seeing the temporary toilets removed. Carpet and final joinery installation will mark the completion of this project in early April.

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.

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

Family Support Network - Old Scout Hall	Demolition to proceed - June 2024
Lismore Lake Buildings	Demolition to proceed for toilet block and pumphouse - April 2024 New modular toilet to be constructed (separate future project)
Sam Trimble Oval Amenities	Demolition to proceed - weatherboard building - May 2024 Brick building to be refurbed A new modular toilet is to be constructed (separate future project)
Humbley Oval Hockey Club Kiosk	Demolition to proceed - May 2024
Old Essential Energy Building	Corner Ballina Road and Conway St - April 2024 Demolition to proceed
Neilson Park Canteen Building, East Lismore	Demolition to proceed - May 2024 A new modular toilet is to be constructed (separate future project)
McKenzie Park Amenities, North Lismore	Demolition to proceed - May 2024 A new modular toilet is to be constructed (separate future project)
Wade Park, East Lismore	A new modular toilet is to be constructed, or temporary facilities established, before demolition will proceed. - June 2024

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.
Buildings and Facilities Update - September 2022

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It's been a busy month as restoration works continue across Council’s buildings, parks and facilities. Below you will find updates on the progress being made at Council’s Buildings, as well as some quick updates on Parks and Public toilets that required restorative works.
Albert Park Baseball - Strip out and clean of clubhouse and amenities has been completed. Electricity due to be reconnected during September.
Arthur Park Archery Club - Assessment report has been completed, with scope of works currently under review.
Gundurimba Building – Carpentry work is underway to restore this building. Heritage Consultants were engaged prior to the commencement of restoration works.
Brunswick Street Depot – Electrical restoration works to be completed throughout September.
Caniaba Street Reserve - Soccer Clubhouse – Awaiting final assessment report from hygienist before restoration works commence.
Cedar Log Shed - Scope of works is currently being assessed for this building.
Central Tourist Park – Construction of new office building to replace existing flood damaged building commenced. Minor concreting works complete.
City Hall - First floor strip out of flood damaged building materials and electrical components is underway. Followed by cleaning and assessment for scope of works. Grand piano is currently undergoing mould remediation and storage with local specialised contractor.
Croquet Club – Electrical restoration works have commenced. Heritage Consultants have been engaged to contribute to the scope of works required to this building.
CWA Building - Decontamination contractor (to prevent mould) will commence mid-September. Heritage Consultants have been engaged to contribute to the scope of works required to this building.
ELGAS - ELGAS Station still operational. Offices and stores buildings are being replaced, with design for new buildings determined in collaboration with the tenant. Fencing has been repaired and/or replaced.
Gordon Pavilion (Oakes Oval) – Oakes/Crozier Sports Hub upgrades are progressing. Gordon Pavilion cleaning and decontamination works have been finalised. The grounds of Oakes/Crozier Oval are open.
Laurie Allen Centre - Building is currently closed to the public. Removal of flood damaged building material and electrical components has been completed. Building requires specialist structural assessment before commencing restoration works.
Lismore Basketball Association - Design works are currently underway in collaboration with Lismore Basketball Association for replacement of flooring.
Lismore Airport Terminal – BOM weather station has been restored. Aeronautical instrumentation replacement is progressing. Specialist contractor has removed flood damaged airport security screening equipment. Restoration works on terminal to progress once Scope of Works required is finalised.
Lismore Cattle Sale Yards – Structural assessment has been completed. Final design of office building being reviewed in collaboration with tenants.
Lismore Lake Buildings - Restoration works have commenced with the removal of flood damaged structures.
Lismore Library – Structural drying is currently underway. Components to repair elevator have been ordered. Heritage Consultants have been engaged to contribute to the scope of works required to this building.
Lismore Memorial Baths – Clean and decontamination works have been finalised. Heritage Consultants have been engaged to contribute to the scope of works required to this facility and assessment of the pool’s pumps for restoration, replacement or elevating for future flood proofing is being considered to form part of the works required at this facility.
Lismore Park Elaine Blanche Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts) – Tennis courts are open. Clubhouse is awaiting final validation of moisture levels before restoration works can commence. Temporary toilets are available at this facility for users.
Lismore Pipe Band Building – Flood damage assessment has been completed. Clean and decontamination contractors to be engaged for this building.
Lismore Preschool – Lismore Preschool is completing restoration works directly. Please refer to their social media for further updates.
Lismore Regional Gallery -. Final detailed clean is underway, with reporting for validation of building to be done once complete. Scope of works required for the building restoration is being developed.
Lismore SES Headquarters - Open and operational.
Lismore Transit Centre – Restoration of the roof structure has been completed, with solar hot water system to be installed shortly. Full restoration works are currently underway for replacement of kitchen, public toilets, and amenities including disabled toilets and showers.
Marie Mackney Netball Clubhouse (Lismore Netball Courts) - Specialist subcontractor has been engaged to assist with removal of hazardous building materials from this building. Temporary toilets are available at this facility for users.
Mortimer Oval New Building - Validation sampling of building complete with report forthcoming. The design of a new roof structure is being finalised.
Mortimer Oval Old Building – Building currently structurally drying. Restoration works to follow.
Municipal Building, Old Council Chambers – Heritage Consultants have been engaged to contribute to the scope of works required to this building. Clean and decontamination works for prevention of mould is ongoing.
Old Helicopter Building - Electrical, data and fire system contractors have commenced restoration works.
Radio Controlled Car Building - Nesbitt Park - Works to remove flood damaged building materials and cleaning is underway. Replacement of RC Tracks boundary fencing is progressing with procurement process started.
Riverview Park Clubhouse and Canteen – Restoration of the boundary fencing of Riverview Park underway. Clubhouse and Canteen are completing drying before validation can be obtained.
Richards Oval - Workers Soccer Clubhouse – Removal of flood damaged building and electoral components complete. Structural drying underway to be followed by validation report.
Terania Building – Restoration works for electrical and plumbing have commenced, with electricity being reconnected. ACE Community Colleges are re-locating from the Terania building on Magellan St to Suite 4, Level 1 29 Molesworth Street from October 2022. Please follow their social media for further updates on exact opening dates.
Visitor Information Centre - Closed to public until restoration works are complete, structural drying has been completed. Toilets are operational and open to the public. May require intermittent closure to complete necessary works, temporary services will be available.
Buildings and Facilities Update - August 2022

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There are a number of Flood Restoration works being completed. Please see below updates on some of the projects shared for this month. Council asks members of the community to exercise caution around any of these sites and abide by temporary exclusion fences/barriers.
Updates on specific projects can be found by selecting 'Projects By Name' as found on the right side of the main article (Desktop) or scrolling to the bottom of the article page (Mobile).
If there is a project you would like particular updates on, please utilise the Q+A function of the main article.
Terania Building - Structural drying to be completed, followed by restoration works.
Albert Park Baseball - Strip out and clean of Clubhouse and Amenities commenced mid-July, expected to take two weeks. Pathway cleaning, plus removal of flood damaged storage sheds has been completed. The fencing has been removed and stored for re-use.
Arthur Park Archery Club - Scope of works to be determined, pending Assessment Report.
Gundurimba Building - Cleaning and structural drying completed. Painting has commenced, carpentry work expected to commence mid-August.
Brunswick Street Depot - Workshop and Fabrication shop are operational. Temporary offices are in place until restoration works are completed.
Caniaba Street Reserve - Soccer Clubhouse - Strip out, removal of flood damaged building material and electrical components, plus cleaning and structural drying have been completed. Restoration works to following pending validation report.
Cedar Log Shed - Scope of works is currently being assessed.
Central Tourist Park - Essential services have been restored. Restoration works of specific buildings are ongoing.
City Hall - Removal of flood damaged building material and electrical components completed on the Ground Floor. Clean, decontamination (to prevent mould) and structural drying has commenced. First Floor strip out has commenced.
Croquet Club - Building assessed. Building restoration works to commence pending current contractor procurement.
CWA Building - Decontamination (to prevent mould) expected to commence mid September, with restoration works to follow. Temporary structural bracing has been installed.
ELGAS - ELGAS Station still operational. Removal of flood damaged building material and electrical components of the office and parts store have been completed. Restoration works are currently being scoped.
Gordon Pavilion (Oakes Oval) - Facility upgrades have recommenced. Cleaning has been completed and restoration works are underway. The grounds of Oakes/Crozier Oval are open.
Laurie Allen Centre - Building is currently closed to the public. Removal of flood damaged building material and electrical components has been completed. Building requires specialist structural assessment before commencing restoration works.
Lismore Basketball Association - Design works are currently underway for replacement of flooring.
Lismore Airport Terminal - Structural drying of the building has been completed, restoration works to follow.
Lismore Cattle Sale Yards - Initial assessment completed on sale yards, further structural assessment required on octagonal sales ring and office. Restoration works to follow on finalisation of structural assessment.
Lismore Lake Buildings - Removal of flood damaged building material and electrical components on the pump shed will begin in August. Restoration works to follow.
Lismore Library - Following paint strip out, a final detailed clean will be completed by end of August. Once completed, structural drying will take place over a four week period.
Lismore Memorial Baths - Removal of flood damaged building material and electrical components, plus cleaning of office buildings completed and change rooms are ongoing. Pool has been de-sludged, pool surrounds and equipment approaching completion. New security fence has been erected, with further restoration works to follow.
Elaine Blanch Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts) - Cleaning of the courts is completed. Clubhouse undergoing structural drying, before commencing restoration works.
Lismore Pipe Band Building - Damage assessment and repair scoping underway.
Lismore Preschool - Damage assessment and repair scoping underway.
Lismore Regional Gallery - Strip out, removal of flood damaged building material and electrical components is complete. A final detail and clean is underway. Up to 4 weeks structural drying required prior to restoration commencing.
Lismore SES Headquarters - Open and operational. Minor restoration works and final cleaning to be completed.
Lismore Transit Centre - Structural drying scheduled to be completed in August. Restoration works to follow to repair building for public use.
Marie Mackney Netball Clubhouse (Lismore Netball Courts) - Removal of flood damaged building material and electrical components is ongoing. Specialist subcontractor has been engaged to assist with these works.
Mortimer Oval New Building - Strip out of damaged flooring and detailed cleaning complete. Validation report and roof design underway.
Mortimer Oval Old Building - Removal of flood damaged building material nearing completion. Restoration works to commence.
Municipal Building, Old Council Chambers - Building closed to public, museum staff removing and cleaning artefacts with the assistance of the Contractor onsite. Ground Floor flood damaged material removal commenced by specialist subcontractor. Clean and decontamination (to prevent mould) of First Floor to be completed by September.
Old Helicopter Building - Structural drying complete, with restoration to follow pending validation reporting. Electrical, data and fire system contractors have been engaged to commence restoration works.
Radio Controlled Car Building - Nesbitt Park - Works to remove building materials and cleaning is underway.
Riverview Park Clubhouse and Canteen - Initial cleaning has been completed. Structural drying is now underway.
Richards Oval - Workers Soccer Clubhouse - Strip out, removal of flood damaged building material underway pending specialist contractor.
Visitor Information Centre - Closed to public until restoration works are complete, structural drying has been completed. Toilets are operational and open to the public. May require intermittent closure to complete necessary works, temporary services will be available.

Project Updates - April 2024

Project Updates - March 2024

Project Updates - February 2024

Buildings and Facilities Update - November 2022

Buildings and Facilities Update - September 2022

Buildings and Facilities Update - August 2022