Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct

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We are currently working through some unexpected site issues which are causing delays to the final design and commencement of main construction works. We will provide an update once these issues have been resolved and will still present the final design following these investigations and prior to construction commencing.

Council has been successful in receiving funding to build the Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct (also known as the Lismore Urban Sports Precinct), which includes a major skatepark and youth precinct. A concept plan was developed in conjunction with key stakeholders and will be further fine-tuned as part of the project.

This design was discussed at the recent community workshops, and will undergo changes. Updated concept design will replace this image shortly once finalised.

Community Consultation

Would you like to have your say on the precinct?

REGISTER YOUR DETAILS to be involved in the ongoing engagement activities. Community engagement updates are shared in the 'Project Updates' tab below.

Lismore City Council would like to ensure the precinct is a safe and inviting space for all users to enjoy, and we would love your feedback.

Want to share in the conversation?

Check out the Feedback on Concept Plan ideas board below and add your comments.

HER SAY on Lismore Youth Precinct

This survey has concluded at 10am on Thursday 30th November, in line with the additional grant funding application submission deadline. Thank you to all who provided a response, 48 submissions were received to support the application to secure additional funding for lighting, safety and hang out spaces. Feedback will be used also for future master planning.

Thanks to those who have already provided feedback to date. Check out the evaluation in Project Updates. We'd love to hear from you again, and keep you on board as the project progresses.

What is the Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct?

Also known as the Lismore Urban Sports Precinct, it will be a brand new space built in the Lismore CBD including a competition level skatepark, for recreational activities, a hang out space and events. There will be plenty of new technologies included and infrastructure to support youth.

Where will the Youth Precinct be located?

The 2300sqm park will be built next to Oakes Oval between Dawson and Uralba Streets in the CBD linking the CBD block to Lismore Shopping Square.

What will the Precinct look like?

The Precinct will include:

  • a skatepark
  • youth play experiences
  • sports climbing feature
  • seating
  • shade
  • sports lighting
  • capacity to run events for the whole community

The Concept Plan is on display, and will undergo further community consultation to develop a finalised concept plan for construction to commence in 2024.

What is the funding source?

This project is funded by the NSW Government - Round 2 of the Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund, which recognises the critical role local sport infrastructure plays in keeping communities healthy, active and connected.

Community consultation to secure funding for this project has been ongoing since December 2021.

Why do we need this precinct?

The Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct will provide essential community infrastructure to support community wellbeing and help our city return to a thriving metropolis. Providing Lismore with an amenity to facilitate economic recovery opportunities, event-attraction capabilities, and serve as a meeting point to bring together and uplift the community.

Consultation is ongoing with a number of Youth based organisations, including Richmond District Police, Office for Regional Youth, PCYC and many more. All of which have identified a need for a space and activities for the youth of Lismore and surrounds.

Youth, Indigenous, Accessibility and Community organisations have all been invited to participate in the ongoing community engagement to inform how to best design the space for the community needs.

We are currently working through some unexpected site issues which are causing delays to the final design and commencement of main construction works. We will provide an update once these issues have been resolved and will still present the final design following these investigations and prior to construction commencing.

Council has been successful in receiving funding to build the Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct (also known as the Lismore Urban Sports Precinct), which includes a major skatepark and youth precinct. A concept plan was developed in conjunction with key stakeholders and will be further fine-tuned as part of the project.

This design was discussed at the recent community workshops, and will undergo changes. Updated concept design will replace this image shortly once finalised.

Community Consultation

Would you like to have your say on the precinct?

REGISTER YOUR DETAILS to be involved in the ongoing engagement activities. Community engagement updates are shared in the 'Project Updates' tab below.

Lismore City Council would like to ensure the precinct is a safe and inviting space for all users to enjoy, and we would love your feedback.

Want to share in the conversation?

Check out the Feedback on Concept Plan ideas board below and add your comments.

HER SAY on Lismore Youth Precinct

This survey has concluded at 10am on Thursday 30th November, in line with the additional grant funding application submission deadline. Thank you to all who provided a response, 48 submissions were received to support the application to secure additional funding for lighting, safety and hang out spaces. Feedback will be used also for future master planning.

Thanks to those who have already provided feedback to date. Check out the evaluation in Project Updates. We'd love to hear from you again, and keep you on board as the project progresses.

What is the Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct?

Also known as the Lismore Urban Sports Precinct, it will be a brand new space built in the Lismore CBD including a competition level skatepark, for recreational activities, a hang out space and events. There will be plenty of new technologies included and infrastructure to support youth.

Where will the Youth Precinct be located?

The 2300sqm park will be built next to Oakes Oval between Dawson and Uralba Streets in the CBD linking the CBD block to Lismore Shopping Square.

What will the Precinct look like?

The Precinct will include:

  • a skatepark
  • youth play experiences
  • sports climbing feature
  • seating
  • shade
  • sports lighting
  • capacity to run events for the whole community

The Concept Plan is on display, and will undergo further community consultation to develop a finalised concept plan for construction to commence in 2024.

What is the funding source?

This project is funded by the NSW Government - Round 2 of the Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund, which recognises the critical role local sport infrastructure plays in keeping communities healthy, active and connected.

Community consultation to secure funding for this project has been ongoing since December 2021.

Why do we need this precinct?

The Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct will provide essential community infrastructure to support community wellbeing and help our city return to a thriving metropolis. Providing Lismore with an amenity to facilitate economic recovery opportunities, event-attraction capabilities, and serve as a meeting point to bring together and uplift the community.

Consultation is ongoing with a number of Youth based organisations, including Richmond District Police, Office for Regional Youth, PCYC and many more. All of which have identified a need for a space and activities for the youth of Lismore and surrounds.

Youth, Indigenous, Accessibility and Community organisations have all been invited to participate in the ongoing community engagement to inform how to best design the space for the community needs.

  • Design Workshop Participation

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    Thanks to all the attendees from our recent design workshops.

    Over 30 people participated in 2 sessions held at the Lismore PCYC on 13 September.

    The first session saw attendees from varying local organisations and community members who gave perspective on the precinct as whole. Raising potential risks, providing community advocacy and informing potential future use. This precinct will be a venue to promote an active and healthy community, the feedback received will be used to inform future actions.

    The second workshop was attended mostly by members from the local skate community, providing technical details on the skatepark. Feedback focused on the design of the skatepark, and what the skate community of Lismore would like included. Adjustments will be made to the skatepark design, before consulting with this group again for finalised plans. Art was also a large part of the discussion, with some creative ideas now being considered for final plans.

    Ahead of the workshops, there was an outpour of comments on the social media posts and spike in visitor numbers to the project Your Say page. Thank you to our community for interacting and staying informed on this project.

    The latest concept design will be uploaded to this page shortly, following feedback being collated and incorporated to desired changes.

  • Community Engagement Evaluation - Development of Concept Plan for Funding Application

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    Thank you to all who shared their feedback via surveys, ideas board, conversations, social media comments and written submissions to Council.

    This feedback was used to inform the Concept Plan to secure funding for the Lismore Urban Sports Precinct. Funding for this project was granted in December 2022, through the NSW Government's Round 2 of the Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund.

    The Concept Plan is on display. Development of the final Concept Plan will take place through community consultation from July 2023 - September 2023. If you would like to be involved in this consultation, please register your details and let us know how you would like to be involved.

Page last updated: 30 Jan 2024, 09:58 AM