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Project Updates - November 2023
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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
Service rough ins, ceiling lining and floor preparation for vinyl covering have commenced. Handrail posts were installed and the main frame to the second level also in place.
Doors were installed, tiling underway and balustrades arrived late November. By the end of November, 90% of the plastering had been completed. Laying of the vinyl flooring and internal painting is now well underway.
Caniaba Street Reserve Soccer Clubhouse (South Lismore Celtics)
Mood board and 90% plans have been approved by stakeholders. Container moved onsite for storage ahead of works commencing in January.
Crozier and Oakes Oval Amenities (Dawson Street and Magellan Street Toilets)
Restoration and handover has been completed for all amenities blocks. Works on the ticket booth at Oakes will now progress.
Elaine Blanch Tennis Courts (Lismore Tennis Courts)
Restoration completed, with final inspection scheduled for Wednesday 29 November. Celebration of the key handover and completion of works is scheduled for December 14.
Laurie Allan Centre
Immediate restoration works including deep cleaning, lighting and hot water were completed. Handover to Far North Coast Canoe has been finalised. Additional longer term works are still being scoped and reviewed.
Lismore Airport Terminal
Site establishment was completed early November. Mechanical and electrical preliminary make safe had commenced. Hydraulics investigation was conducted and a clean out and rough in was completed. Procurement for mechanical, electrical and hydraulics was completed.
Towards the end of November, mechanical pipework rough ins had commenced, and the electrical and data security rough ins had commenced.
Lismore Basketball Association
Meeting held with stakeholders to discuss site set up ahead of January 2024 start to replace the flooring.
Lismore City Hall
Storage containers onsite in preparation for early works to commence in December.
Lismore CWA Building
Scope of works increased, to incorporate additional roofing requirements. Works scheduled to commence in January. Estimated completion date is March 2024.
Lismore Lake Buildings
Meeting held with stakeholders to discuss scope of works.
Lismore Library
Estimated start February 2024. Slight schedule changes to accommodate Lismore Regional Gallery, The Quad and Lismore Library being completed concurrently.
Lismore Memorial Baths
The Pools were filled and filter system activated. With power restored, tiling, painting and cleaning including the cleaning of the 50m pool commenced.
Installation of the mod wood slat seating in the Grandstand and landscaping also commenced. Preparing for a December 2023 opening.
Lismore Municipal Building
Estimated start February 2024.
Lismore Regional Gallery
During November, site was established. Temporary power had been installed and isolation of the solar panels carried out. Early strip out and make safe was completed, by the end of the month the ceiling in Level 1 was stripped out and removed. Design was completed with procurement of trades well underway.
Mortimer Oval Amenities
Restoration and handover complete on the Container Building. User groups have been notified, ready to prepare for next season.
Site establishment was completed for the Brick Building. Demolition complete and rendering well underway. Plumbing including roofing works commenced at the end of November.
Marie Mackney Netball Courts (Lismore Netball)
Flooring, painting (internal and external) and electrical fit off were all completed in November.
Towards the end of November, the stainless-steel benches and roller doors were installed and all fit offs by service trades (electrical, plumbing and security) were well underway. Final inspection has been completed, awaiting handover with user group.
Radio Controlled Car Building - Nesbitt Park
Completed, finalising handover to user group.
Richards Oval Soccer Clubhouse (Workers FC)
Meeting held with stakeholders to discuss 90% design and colour options. Mood board and 90% plans have been approved by stakeholders. Container moved onsite for storage ahead of works commencing in January.
Riverview Park
Works have begun with site establishment complete, and the redundant shower block demolished.
The Quad
To be completed in conjunction with the Lismore Regional Gallery. Scheduled to start in March 2024. Scope of works broadly include drainage, shade and landscape improvements.
Visitor Information Centre building
Temporary toilets were installed for public use, as works commenced and site setup finalised. Contract procurement, planning with subcontractors and stakeholder conversations also continued. New mechanical upgrades were underway and glazing upgrades in production.
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Project Updates - September 2023
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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.
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Project Updates - August 2023
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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
Crozier/Oakes Oval: The site fencing from Dawson Street to Magellan Street blocks is up. Showcasing that works are commencing with managing contractor Bennett Constructions.
Dawson Street Toilet Block: The roof structure has commenced. The temporary toilet blocks have been delivered and ready for use, near the Dawson Street block.
Elaine Blanch Tennis Courts Clubhouse: Demolition works were completed in the Tennis Club including slab and internal wall removal. Demolition is underway on the training wall. Preliminary works for drainage have been completed, with exploratory dig and camera survey of the sewer lines to ensure the new drainage is configured correctly.
Lismore Memorial Baths: Another step forward for the Lismore Memorial Baths, as the old solar heating tubes were removed from the facilities roof.A crane delicately removed these damaged tubes, making way for the upcoming roof replacement set to take place over the coming weeks.
Lismore Basketball Association: Onsite meeting with stakeholders to discuss choice of flooring, and future works.
Marie Mackney Netball Clubhouse: Preliminary works for drainage works. Exploratory dig and camera survey of the sewer lines to make sure we are connecting the new drainage correctly. Drainage to the Ground Floor wet areas has been completed awaiting council inspection. The Level 1 ply flooring is being removed and progressively being replaced with Scyon flooring. And structural repairs to the framing are underway.
Mortimer Oval Container Building: Roof post footings have been poured, and scaffolding has been erected to commence the roof structure.
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Lismore Memorial Baths - July 2023
Share Lismore Memorial Baths - July 2023 on Facebook Share Lismore Memorial Baths - July 2023 on Twitter Share Lismore Memorial Baths - July 2023 on Linkedin Email Lismore Memorial Baths - July 2023 linkPlanning is underway to restore the Memorial Baths ready for Summer. While there are still challenges to reach this goal, early dewatering of the pool to enable hydraulic investigations has commenced. In addition, orders for long lead time mechanical equipment have been placed.
Draining the pool of water is a complex operation that if not done correctly could lead to the pool lifting out of position. Our team spent considerable effort in the planning phase to ensure this didn’t happen, including rolling out a number of contingency plans.Council’s Water and Wastewater team successfully repaired the downstream sewer connection to allow draining to occur. As water levels fell, Bennett Constructions was able to clean the sides of the pool.
Swimplex Aquatics have been contracted to partner with Bennett Constructions to complete the works.
The fences surrounding the site will also be receiving a creative and colourful update, displaying artworks from 10 local artists as part of The Creative Fencing Project. To read more on this project, take a look at Lismore Regional Gallery's post.
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Buildings and Facilities Update - November 2022
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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.
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Buildings and Facilities Update - October 2022
Share Buildings and Facilities Update - October 2022 on Facebook Share Buildings and Facilities Update - October 2022 on Twitter Share Buildings and Facilities Update - October 2022 on Linkedin Email Buildings and Facilities Update - October 2022 linkEmergency works on Council’s flood affected buildings has largely focused on removal of flood affected materials, decontamination and structural drying for all buildings to obtain validation certificates.
What’s structural drying and why is it so important?
Structural drying is the process undertaken after the removal of flood damaged porous building materials. Allowing the underlying structural building materials to dry out with the assistance of dehumidifiers, fans and sometimes gas heated blowers. This reduces the moisture levels present in the building to an acceptable level.
After this process has occurred validation assessments are done to assess the moisture levels within the building, as well as the presence of bacteria and other foreign spores to ensure the building is ready for remediation works. Ensuring mould and other bacteria do not regrow.
All of Council’s buildings have to go through this testing and receive post-remediation verification reports for the buildings moisture, microbial and hazardous material presence.
Council has been receiving these post-remediation verification reports across its built assets, including large buildings such as Lismore City Hall, Lismore Airport Terminal, Lismore Municipal Building, Lismore Library, Lismore Regional Gallery, Lismore Transit Centre and Visitor Information Centre. Some verification certificates have been received others are still awaiting the results of samples sent for testing.
October Feature Project Update - Lismore Transit Centre
The Lismore Transit Centre’s restoration works following the February natural disaster are almost complete!
On Monday 17/10/22 the Recovery Centre and Assistance Point including Service NSW, John Lyng Group, Council and Legal Aid moved into the Transit Centre. Whilst some restorative works remain, the vast majority have been complete.
Public Toilets and Showers are available at the Transit Centre (Please note this is only during the Recovery Centre operational hours).
Below are photos inside some of Council's major buildings, comparing the condition after the February 2022 natural disaster to now.
Lismore City Hall - Fountain Room
Lismore Library
Lismore Municipal Building
Lismore Regional Gallery
Lismore Airport Terminal
Lismore Memorial Baths
February 2022 and July 2022
