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Nimbin Rainbow Walk
October 2024 Update
Nimbin Rainbow Walk is coming along beautifully, despite recent rain which has caused a slight delay. The wet weather means we’re expecting a setback of about a week to allow the area to dry out before work continues.
On a positive note, the installation of the bridges is well underway, with galvanised steel girders and balustrades already in place. Over the next two weeks, we anticipate completing the northern bridges, with flooring, timber rails and post in-lays all set to be installed shortly.
We’re also excited to share that the concreting of the path and stairs at the southern entry is nearly complete, with just a small 20-metre section left. Once this is finished, the contractor will move on to complete the third and fourth bridges.
Several key landscaping decisions have been made, including the addition of a charming low rural-style fence for the northern entries, a large recycled timber pergola and new wayfinding signage to guide visitors along the walk.
In terms of environmental progress, our bush regeneration team has removed most of the weeds in the northern area, clearing the way for upcoming planting. A dedicated Landcare Group has also been established for the site, though the first meeting and planting day has been delayed due to last week’s rain.
Background Information
Nimbin Rainbow Walk is a project that aims to construct a concrete and boardwalk track over 750m long for the active community of Nimbin and its visiting tourists.
The project includes: concrete pathways, lighting, interpretive signage, way-finding signage, artwork, small bridges erected over the nearby creek system, park furniture and native plantings.
The total budget of $2.5m is fully funded under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Package, which is co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments.
Community input
Council has consulted with property owners and key community members including some of those on the Nimbin Advisory Group. The thoughts and aspirations of what this walking track would look like and how it may best serve the community of Nimbin, and provide for a wonderful tourist attraction to those visiting the township of Nimbin have been incorporated into the concept design.
About the Concept Design
The majority of the walk will be on private property where pedestrians will have a right of footway.
The track will be maintained by Lismore City Council.
Interpretation signage will be discussed in the coming months, but may centre around the Nimbin locality, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and/or the Aquarius Festival held in 1973.
The track will provide for a preferred route for pedestrians from Alternative Way to and from the CBD.
A future artwork project to involve local artists
Make additional improvements to the creek line flora with weed control and native plantings.
Nimbin Rainbow Walk
October 2024 Update
Nimbin Rainbow Walk is coming along beautifully, despite recent rain which has caused a slight delay. The wet weather means we’re expecting a setback of about a week to allow the area to dry out before work continues.
On a positive note, the installation of the bridges is well underway, with galvanised steel girders and balustrades already in place. Over the next two weeks, we anticipate completing the northern bridges, with flooring, timber rails and post in-lays all set to be installed shortly.
We’re also excited to share that the concreting of the path and stairs at the southern entry is nearly complete, with just a small 20-metre section left. Once this is finished, the contractor will move on to complete the third and fourth bridges.
Several key landscaping decisions have been made, including the addition of a charming low rural-style fence for the northern entries, a large recycled timber pergola and new wayfinding signage to guide visitors along the walk.
In terms of environmental progress, our bush regeneration team has removed most of the weeds in the northern area, clearing the way for upcoming planting. A dedicated Landcare Group has also been established for the site, though the first meeting and planting day has been delayed due to last week’s rain.
Background Information
Nimbin Rainbow Walk is a project that aims to construct a concrete and boardwalk track over 750m long for the active community of Nimbin and its visiting tourists.
The project includes: concrete pathways, lighting, interpretive signage, way-finding signage, artwork, small bridges erected over the nearby creek system, park furniture and native plantings.
The total budget of $2.5m is fully funded under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Package, which is co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments.
Community input
Council has consulted with property owners and key community members including some of those on the Nimbin Advisory Group. The thoughts and aspirations of what this walking track would look like and how it may best serve the community of Nimbin, and provide for a wonderful tourist attraction to those visiting the township of Nimbin have been incorporated into the concept design.
About the Concept Design
The majority of the walk will be on private property where pedestrians will have a right of footway.
The track will be maintained by Lismore City Council.
Interpretation signage will be discussed in the coming months, but may centre around the Nimbin locality, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and/or the Aquarius Festival held in 1973.
The track will provide for a preferred route for pedestrians from Alternative Way to and from the CBD.
A future artwork project to involve local artists
Make additional improvements to the creek line flora with weed control and native plantings.
CLOSED: Consultation for this project has now concluded. As this project progresses, we will continue to update this page.
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