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Call for Local Nimbin Artists: Colour and Creativity needed for Nimbin Toilet BlockAre you a Nimbin artist with a passion for colour and creativity? Lismore City Council is excited to invite you to help transform the newly constructed Nimbin Toilet Block at Peace Park. We are looking for a local artists or a collaboration of artists to design and deliver stunning murals that will inspire and connect with our community.<hr>About the ProjectThanks to funding support from the Department of Regional NSW, Lismore City Council is completing works on the $400,000 public toilet block at Peace Park in Nimbin. The toilet block is expected to be open to the public from April 7th. This much-anticipated facility was designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of users, and features an accessible toilet/changeroom with cold shower, and single toilet cubicle to service the skate park, playground, Nimbin Rainbow Walking Track and surrounding areas, as well as an accessible toilet/changeroom with cold shower to service Nimbin Pool users. Accessible amenities at Nimbin Peace Park had long been called for by the Nimbin community due to its central location near the local pool, children&rsquo;s playground, basketball courts and recreation area. <hr>Scope of Expression Of Interest <div class="fr-img-space-wrap"><img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-australia/ef675c2e6da72ad00f5c5160c9523a3a21d73207/original/1740631788/c3482914f84a04a1da5ba4e3d111f4e2_Nimbin%20Toilet%20Block.png?1740631788">*Concept image only</div> <ul><li>Mural Design Create a vibrant mural for the outside walls of the toilet block. This artwork will greet visitors and users of the amenities, adding some welcoming colours to tie in with the surrounding facilities.</li></ul><div class="fr-img-space-wrap">Artists are encouraged to consider a design that celebrates the natural greenery of the surrounds, and the recreational facilities the Nimbin Pool, Rainbow Walk and adjacent playground and skatepark.The toilet block is constructed with Besser blocks, and will receive an initial seal coat. The whole surface is approximately 50sqm, being approximately 8 metres wide at the front and back, 2.7 metres wide on the sides and 2.4metres high. However per the concept image, there is no expectation for the whole building to be painted. Further information including exact specifications can be provided to applicants on request.*The toilet block is scheduled to open during the first week of April. Artists are expected to be available between 4 April 2025 - 18 April 2025 to complete the art work.</div><hr><h3>Application Process </h3>Stage 1: Submit Your Expression of Interest We want to hear your ideas! Submit your Expression of Interest online with the following:<ul><li>Previous Work: 3 examples of your past projects (images or videos).</li><li>Vision and Ideas: Share your vision for the murals and how it aligns with the surrounding area.</li><li>Budget: Provide an indicative budget, including a 20% contingency. Please note, the project team have based initial estimates on ~$100 per square metre, and have a limited budget for this artwork. Final budget available for this artwork will be determined by close of EOI.</li></ul>Stage 2: Shortlist &amp; Development If your concept is shortlisted, you&rsquo;ll receive support from the project team to further develop your ideas into detailed designs, technical plans, and cost estimates.Stage 3: Final Selection One artist or collaborative group will be chosen to complete their designs and bring the artworks to life at the agreed-upon costs.<hr>Please complete the EOI form to submit your ideas by 4:30pm on Wednesday 2 April, 2025.

Artist EOI for Nimbin Toilet Block

<img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-australia/748367c42f7c260da9145f8705e2129f380ec075/original/1709261410/e7d664463a62eda7e04eda6014d040b3_356997703_645133200993923_2207962660927290381_n.jpg?1709261410" style="width: 796px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> &#39;At its heart, reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.&#39; - Reconciliation Australia <hr>Lismore City Council is commencing the process of developing the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan for 2024 - 2026.A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a document that organisations develop to outline the actions and initiatives that Council will take to contribute to reconciliation in Australia.The RAP framework is prearranged by <a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation-action-plans/">Reconciliation Australia</a> and includes the following pillars:<ul><li>Relationships</li><li>Respect</li><li>Opportunities</li><li>Governance</li></ul>The Innovate RAP is an opportunity for Council to demonstrate its commitment to meaningful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, continuing to foster and build respect for heritage, cultures and knowledge.View our RAP 2022 - 2024 <a href="https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/92117/widgets/430307/documents/280456" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<a href="https://www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/5.-council/6.-about-council/documents/2012-2022/rap-2022_landscape.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-australia/64175bdb43e0839f0e793acc901a648e3cab0118/original/1709121808/292713a0f27fa941d07814dd2f991249_RAP_2022_-_2024_cover.PNG?1709121808" style="width: 406px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"></a><hr>Community and Stakeholder EngagementTell us your ideas for how we can better relationships, promote culture and foster wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our community.Your feedback will be used to shape what the &#39;Focus Areas&#39; are and Council&#39;s deliverables in the RAP for 2024-2026.Our key methods for gathering this feedback are:<ul><li>online engagement through Your Say, including a short survey</li><li>attendance at community events</li><li>meetings with key stakeholders</li></ul>Opportunities to participate in this engagement will be shared with our community through:<ul><li>face to face conversations at community events</li><li>included in direct email to Your Say subscribers</li><li>advertising via social media</li><li>flyers at local libraries and Lismore City Council Corporate Centre</li></ul> Want to be involved further? Please submit your interest through the short <a href="https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/reconciliation-action-plan-2024-2026-3?tool=survey_tool&tool_id=help-inform-the-rap-2024-2026#tool_tab">survey</a>. Council will consider all submissions for next steps which may include working groups and ongoing updates with stakeholders.

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The Local Government Act 1993 (s252) requires the adoption of a Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy within 12 months of the commencement of a new council term. At its Ordinary Meeting on 10 May 2022 Council resolved to place on exhibition the Councillors Expenses &amp; Facilities Policy for public comment.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION - Councillors Expenses & Facilities Policy

Changes to Business and Industrial Zones The Department of Planning and Environment is currently exhibiting the translation of existing Business and Industrial zones into the new Employment zones.  The exhibition is being held on the department&rsquo;s Planning Portal for 6 weeks from 1 June 2022 to 12 July 2022. This is the implementation stage of a reform that replaces Business and Industrial zones with Employment zones within individual local environmental plans across NSW. Implementation follows the introduction the Employment zones within the Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Order 2006 in December 2021.The department has worked closely with each council to ensure LEPs are amended, consistent with the intent of the reform, while also ensuring the land-use planning outcomes are locally appropriate. After the exhibition the department will be working with councils to finalise implementation ahead of the new zones coming into force on 1 December 2022.To view the detail of the exhibition and make a submission please visit the department&rsquo;s <a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.planning.nsw.gov.au%2Femployment-zones-reform&data=05%7C01%7Cgreg.yopp%40lismore.nsw.gov.au%7Ca099650eb16f48fe8e4e08da3d33d452%7C9e1d0d3d4d484e299d8391929d2fc10f%7C1%7C0%7C637889590049822584%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Fnq4dbRo66e%2BVRZUlO2SHFy8Sm8mj8%2FxFmpHJwys0dM%3D&reserved=0">Employment Zones Reform</a> webpage for general information on the reform process.If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Planning and Environment on 1300 420 596 or by email at <a href="mailto:employment.zones@planning.nsw.gov.au" target="_blank">employment.zones@planning.nsw.gov.au</a>

Public Exhibition Notice - Employment Zone Reforms

Lismore City Council as Crown Land Manager of Dorroughby Glenview Hall propose to issue a five (5) year licence over the Crown Reserve situated at 2144 Dunoon Road, Dorroughby (Lot 1 DP 121367) to Dorroughby Glenview Community Centre.<img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-australia/46100518adf87324e6b9912012f9f28280b7cd40/original/1653623466/587638ce595fd8e9682c1852831a28b8_Dorroughby_GLenview_Hall_Proposed_Licensed_Area.png?1653623466" style="width: 510px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil">The proposed licence agreement will enable the licensee to use the land for Public Hall Management.Submissions close on Friday, 24 June 2022For more information contact Property Services on (02) 6625 0500

PUBLIC NOTICE - Proposed licence over Crown Community Land under Section 47A Local Government Act 1993

Lismore City Council are in the process of acquiring real property at 15 Industry Drive, East Lismore (being Lot 9 in DP230347) from Property NSW with the intention of leasing the property for use by the Lismore Men and Community Shed. Pursuant to Sections 31 and 34 of the Local Government Act 1993,Council hereby gives public notice of its intention to classify the subject land as &lsquo;operational&rsquo;.<img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-australia/3bb557d62a5722d6cac8b992fe8437cb1b9f770d/original/1652685032/c24e6511803294181fb6c639b5ce5c1f_15_Industry_Drive.PNG?1652685032" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Council invites submissions on the proposed land classification.

PUBLIC NOTICE - Proposed Classification of Public Land at 15 Industry Drive, East Lismore

Applications are sought for appointment as Board members of the above mentioned Statutory Land Manager of Reserve No. 51730 at North Codrington notified on 22-Aug-1916 for Refuge In Time Of Flood. The term of appointment will be for a period not exceeding 5 years. term of appointment will expire on 16-Nov-2027Successful applicants will be responsible for the care, control and management of the reserve(s) in a voluntary capacity. Application for membership can be made via <a href="https://www.portal.nsw.gov.au/" target="_blank">https://portal.crownland.nsw.gov.au</a>All applications are required to be lodged by 11-Jul-2022. For further information: - Contact Joseph (Joe) Endean on 02 6642 9204 or visit: <a href="https://reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au/" target="_blank">https://reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au</a>

BOARD MEMBERS – APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT 
North Codrington Flood Refuge Reserve Land Manager 

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We acknowledge the traditional Custodians of the Land on which we work and live - the Widjabal/Wiabal people of the Bundjalung Nation. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Lismore Council is exhibiting a new draft Contributions Plan that, in accordance with Section 7.11 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, sets out the requirements for the payment of monetary contributions from new developments that increase the demand for public amenities and services.It covers all land within the Lismore LGA other than the North Lismore Plateau which is covered under its own contributions plan. The draft plan considers development and population projections to 2041 and has identified a range of infrastructure projects in the following categories:<ul><li>Community Facilities</li><li>Public Domain Facilities</li><li>Open Space and Recreation</li><li>Walking and Cycling</li><li>Traffic Management</li><li>Stormwater Management</li></ul><hr> Submissions can be sent via:<ul><li>Online: Online submission form below</li><li>Email: council@lismore.nsw.gov.au</li><li>Mail: Lismore City Council, C/O General Manager, PO Box 23A LISMORE NSW 2480 </li></ul>All submissions, will become publicly available documents and will be made available on Council&rsquo;s website, in accordance with the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. Contact details including phone and email addresses will be redacted in these reports. Submissions close at 5pm on 26 April 2024.