Restoration works on various flood effected sites have continued in January with Council’s existing contractors finalising Emergency and Immediate Restoration Works on sites wherever works were in progress prior to Christmas. Council is currently in the transition phase between Emergency and Immediate Restoration Works and Community Recreation & Cultural Asset Works. Public Works Advisory provided an extension to 31/1/23 to finalise any Emergency or Immediate Restoration works that were in progress on assets eligible under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

As previously posted, Council at its ordinary meeting on 13th December resolved to appoint a managing contractor to undertake the Community Recreation & Cultural Asset works of Council’s buildings which means there is now a transition occurring between Council’s existing contractors and the new managing contractor to understand the scope complete thus far at buildings and the remaining work required to restore the buildings, parks, or facilities to their pre-disaster condition. This collaboration is ongoing as Council, Managing Contractor, and existing contractor work through each site to ensure a thorough understanding of each asset prior to finalisation of the handover.

Emergency or Immediate Restoration Works Finalised in January Included:

Harold Fredrick’s Car Park Solar Lights – Replacement lights were installed at the Harold Fredrick’s Car Park restoring lighting for public safety.

Lighting restored in Harold Frederick's Car Park

Wade Park, Riverside Park, Nesbitt Park – Flood affected shade sails in these parks have been installed over January.

Wade Park Shade Sail

Riverside Park Shade Sail

Nesbitt Park Shade Sail

Riverview Park – Flood affected shade sail has been ordered for replacement. Unfortunately, this sail was more damaged than others requiring replacement of the centre pole.

Clyde Campbell Carpark (Mary G’s) – This area of the car park was significantly damaged due to the velocity of flood water in the February/March 2022 flood. In January repairs were undertaken and a new asphalt surface complete. Line marking yet to be completed.

Key Milestone: At Council’s ordinary meeting on 13th December Councillors resolved to appoint a managing contractor to undertake Community Recreation & Cultural Asset works of Council’s buildings. This is an important step in the restoration process with the intention of the managing contractor to undertake all works required for restoration across Council’s various buildings. The contractors invited to tender for these construction works were on the NSW Government prequalification scheme for General Construction works between $1 million and $9 million.

Council will work with the managing contractor in January and February to verify the scope for each of Council’s buildings and ensure approved CRCA funding is adequate to cover the cost of restoration works at each site.

Council’s restoration works on its buildings, parks and facilities will begin to cease as we approach Christmas holiday period with many of the engaged contractors taking a well-deserved break over the Christmas period.

Throughout December restoration works have continued on sites, including:

Albert Park Baseball – Top dressing of the baseball fields to return them to pre-disaster condition has been underway in December and restoration of the clubhouse and amenities has started.

Brunswick St Depot – Council’s depot has been operational from temporary offices at Brunswick St since the floods earlier this year. Permanent restoration works are underway on the offices at Brunswick St, with some areas of the depot now complete and staff returning to business as usual.

Clyde Campbell Carpark – Removal of the damaged surface behind Mary G’s has begun prior to Christmas.

Clyde Campbell Carpark Toilets – The toilets remain closed to the public whilst restoration works are being complete in conjunction with the Solar Carpark project. Temporary toilets remain available onsite.

Harold Fredricks Carpark – Replacement solar lights for this carpark arrived in early December and electrical contractor is engaged to complete installation prior to the Christmas break.

Lismore SES Headquarters – Replacement of the floor coverings at the SES headquarters has been complete.

Wade Park, Nesbitt Park & W-Tresise Railway Park - Restoration of the soft fall bark areas underneath playground equipment has been complete over the last few weeks. The aggregate and drainage underneath the soft fall have also been returned to Pre-Disaster condition allowing correct drainage of the soft fall areas.

The basketball hoop at Wade Park has also been returned straight after flood debris and poor ground conditions created a lean.

Wade Park Basketball Hoop

Wade Park playground

W-Tresise Railway Park Swing Set

Nesbitt Park playground

Public BBQ’s - Restoration of the Public BBQ’s available at Nesbitt Park, Wade Park, Heritage Park, Albert Park and Riverside Park are underway. Required parts arrived last week and electricians are beginning to install this week. Wade Park and Nesbitt Park have been started, following this Heritage Park will be complete, Albert Park and then Riverside Park. All BBQ’s are intended to be repaired prior to the Christmas Break.

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.

Clyde Campbell Carpark Public Toilet – Restoration works are continuing in conjunction with Solar Car Park project.

Dawson Street Public Toilet – Restoration for the roof structure went out to tender in October. Evaluation of submissions being completed. Scope of works developed, and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset works approval.

Remaining public toilets – Minor works remain on other public toilets and will be closed intermittently as required, or contractors may be present onsite completing minor works.

The following Public Toilets are open to the public:

Heritage Park – Electrical restoration throughout the park is ongoing as required parts become available. Strip out and clean of Heritage park train station office and other buildings is underway.

Nesbitt Park – Softfall bark replacement is ongoing, replacement netting surround cricket wickets has been procured. Mountain bike track re-surfacing complete.

Spinks Park & Riverside Park - Quotations received for the restoration of lighting along the levee wall and throughout Riverside Park. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset works approval.

The Quad Precinct – Quotations received for the restoration of the Quad precincts lighting, electrical and data. Scope of works developed and estimation of costs submitted to Public Works Advisory for Community Recreation & Cultural Asset works approval.

Clyde Campbell Carpark Toilet – Restoration works on the brick wall and roof structure are underway, with contractors selected for remaining restoration works.

Dawson Street Public Toilet - Open to the public, however roof repairs are still required at this location and will be repaired pending appointment of contractor. (Port-a-Loo’s also located here for rain events.

Remaining public toilets – Minor works remain on other public toilets and will be closed intermittently as required, or contractors may be present onsite completing minor works.

The following Public Toilets are open to the public:

Emergency 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.

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