Project Update - 21 July 2023

Council wishes to advise that the footpath and pedestrian crossing works at Magellan and Keen Streets are coming to an end. There are still some jobs to be carried out before this section of the project is completed. However, they have been scheduled with the aim of minimising disruption to businesses and pedestrians.

The work has taken place under the CBD Footpath Replacement Project, which aims to further revitalise the Lismore CBD, benefiting the local economy and community.

What works are remaining?

1. Line marking
2. Remaining furniture to be installed
3. Tactile installation and review
4. Removing old bollards in Keen Street centre car parks (temporary measures will be in place)
5. Asphalt shape correction on Keen Street*
6. Loading zone changes for Magellan Street*
7. Installation of wheel stops and new stainless steel bollards
8. Signage
9. Ongoing landscaping and maintenance.

What are the traffic and pedestrian adjustments?

*Asphalt shape correction for Keen Street is booked for Sunday 30 July, with work starting at midday and continuing until completion (pending fine weather). During this time there will be lane closures for both sides of Keen Street and some car parks will be closed off. This work is to correct the road depressions and shape deformities caused by the trees in the gardens, resulting in an uneven asphalt surface. The car park wheel stops, bollard installation and line marking cannot be completed until the corrections are done.

*Loading zone changes, line marking and signage for Magellan Street are highlighted below. The line marking and pedestrian crossing painting will be started on Sunday 23 July - night works (pending fine weather).

While these works are being carried out, please adhere to safety fencing for pedestrian thoroughfare, obey traffic control instructions, commute through the site at low speed and drive carefully.

Who should I contact with questions/ concerns?

We apologise for disruptions you may experience while these works are carried out. We appreciate your cooperation and your feedback.

If you have any concerns, please phone Council’s Coordinator Roads Maintenance, Rod Thistleton on (02) 6625 0500 or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Keen & Magellan Streets – Pedestrian Crossing’.