Flood Restoration - Buildings, Parks and Facilities

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Project Updates - March 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)(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

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

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.
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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.

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