Clyde Campbell Solar Carpark
This project is now complete.
Lismore City Council recently accepted a tender for the design and construction of a $650,000 ‘Solar Carpark’ in the Council-owned Clyde Campbell carpark. The infrastructure includes the installation an architectural ‘butterfly-shaped’ awning, clad with photo-voltaic solar panels and covering 40 carparks. It also includes the installation of two Electric Vehicle (EV) fast chargers, with the potential for additional EV chargers to be installed in the future.
The sustainable design and shape of the roof is inspired by the native Richmond Birdwing Butterfly. The Birdwing Butterfly vine – the butterfly’s food source – will grow on the shade structure from hanging planter boxes.
How is this project being funded?
The Solar Carpark is 100% funded by a Federal Government Grant. Council received $1 million under the ‘Drought Communities Program’ in 2021 and has dedicated $650,000 of that funding to this Project. The program has supported 52 NSW councils to complete infrastructure and other drought-relief projects.
What will the benefit be?
The key purpose of this infrastructure, and the alignment with the ‘Drought Communities’ grant, is to demonstrate leadership in addressing the climate related causes of drought and other natural disasters through sustainable technologies. The solar carpark will harness renewable energy to provide charging stations for EV users and much needed shade for CBD users and their vehicles. Excess solar energy will be fed back into the electricity grid.
What about future flooding events?
The potential for flooding at the site was a major consideration of the design. All electronic/electrical components are positioned above the 1% AEP flood level of 12.45 AHD (the level specific to this location) or are removable (the EV charger). The solar roof of the structure includes an extra 500mm of ‘freeboard’ so the lowest solar panels sit at approx. 12.95 AHD. Furthermore, the structure itself has been engineered to withstand these flood depths and velocities, including an allowance for debris build up.
How will parking be affected?
Carparking will be maintained, with the structure installed over the existing configuration. Two of the 40 car parking spaces will be reserved for electric vehicles only.
To ensure safety and efficiency during construction, parking in the area shown in the attached map will be temporarily disrupted (fenced off). The project team will work in with local business as best as possible to ensure deliveries, bin pick ups etc. can continue whilst the temporary changes are in place.
This project is now complete.
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Clyde Campbell Solar Car Park is open
Share Clyde Campbell Solar Car Park is open on Facebook Share Clyde Campbell Solar Car Park is open on Twitter Share Clyde Campbell Solar Car Park is open on Linkedin Email Clyde Campbell Solar Car Park is open linkThe solar carpark is now open. The finishing touches were made and all fencing removed.
The Electric Vehicle charger will be available from the afternoon of Friday 23 December onwards for charging vehicles.
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Accessible Parking Update
Share Accessible Parking Update on Facebook Share Accessible Parking Update on Twitter Share Accessible Parking Update on Linkedin Email Accessible Parking Update linkCommunity feedback in conjunction with Council's Access and Inclusion Advisory Group consultations, has led to a review of the Accessible Parking spaces for the Clyde Campbell Solar Carpark.
This is a positive outcome for our greater community, to ensure shaded parking spaces are available for all.
If you would like to Have Your Say on this project, please utilise the Q&A function of this page, email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au or write in to PO Box 23A, Lismore NSW 2480.
4.1 Request for Accessible Parking Zones - Clyde Campbell Carpark, Lismore
Request has been received for the installation of two (2) accessible parking spaces, in addition to two (2) dedicated EV charging carparking spaces in Clyde Campbell Car Park, Lismore.
There are two (2) existing accessible parking spaces on the southern side of the car park.
The matter was raised with Councils Project Delivery Manager who is overseeing construction installation for sun shading works in the car park.
There is also a request for the inclusion of two EV charging car parking spaces in the same location.
RECOMMENDED that Council support the request for the installation of two (2) accessible and two (2) dedicated EV charging car parks, within the Clyde Campbell Solar Carpark.
Voting for: Councillor Jeri Hall, Caleisse Dunston, Snr Const Rod Ferris and Harry Gregg.
Voting against: Nil.
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Monday, 5 September 2022
Share Monday, 5 September 2022 on Facebook Share Monday, 5 September 2022 on Twitter Share Monday, 5 September 2022 on Linkedin Email Monday, 5 September 2022 linkWith the steel structure now erected, all foundations and underground infrastructure also installed; the Clyde Campbell Solar Carpark is beginning to make it's mark in our community.
Throughout August, 90% of the asphalt works have also been completed, including flood damaged area.
The solar panels have arrived at site ready for installation, with the project remaining on schedule to be completed for late October.
Council have also been consulting with Advisory Groups to ensure our community interests are considered for this project, including provision for additional accessible parking spaces and public art. Updates will be posted to this page as these works progress.
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