Tag: Lismore City Council
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RAINBOW CROSSING DEFACED WITH BIBLE PASSAGE
It’s only weeks old but already, Lismore’s rainbow crossing has been defaced with a Bible passage. The message wasn’t seen for long though – it’s since been covered up.
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NEW $25 MILLION LISMORE SEWAGE PLANT UNDERWAY
Construction has begun on the new $25 million South Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant. The deputy mayor turned the first sod on the site today, marking the start of the 14-month project. “I’ve been in council for eight years and this is the biggest project we’ve started, 25 million dollars” The redevelopment will see the 80-year-old…
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MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES MAKE A SPLASH WITH SWIMMING PROGRAM
It was graduation day for a group of migrants and refugees who have been making waves with a learn-to-swim program in Goonellabah. The program aims to give participants vital swimming skills, helping them to make the most of their new home.
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DRONES THE WAY OF THE FUTURE FOR LISMORE COUNCIL
Lismore City Council says it’s investing in the latest technology, purchasing a drone to help it carry out difficult inspections. The new Phantom 4 will be used to check water and waste water mains, and eventually, infrastructure and major works.
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NEW LISMORE COUNCIL DEPUTY MAYOR ELECTED
Lismore Council has a new Deputy Mayor. Councillor Gianpiero Battista was last night elected to the position. He beat fellow councillor Greg Bennett 9 votes to 2. “Very excited, it’s been a long time coming, I’ve been on council for eight years so I’m really ready to go now.” Isaac Smith, was also officially sworn…
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LISMORE RATES TO INCREASE
Lismore residents can expect to fork out around $45 more in council rates next financial year, after the the independent pricing and regulatory tribunal approved a 3.6% increase. The rise is expected to generate an additional $500,000 above the rate peg for 2016-2017, which will fund council’s Biodiversity Management Strategy. Meanwhile, Clarence Valley Council has…
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NORTH COAST COUNCILS NEED HALF-A-BILLION TO FIX ROADS
Getting North Coast roads up to scratch will cost almost half-a-billion dollars, according to an NRMA report released today. It examines the backlog of works from local councils, Lismore one of the worst in the state.
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LISMORE CITY COUNCIL’S PRIORITIES FOR 2016
It might only be the second day of 2016, but Lismore City Council already has big plans for this year. Infrastructure projects and starting construction on the new Regional Gallery are at the top of the to-do list.
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LIONS FOUNTAIN TO REMAIN STANDING ALONGSIDE NEW ARTWORK
After plans to demolish it prompted public backlash, Lismore’s Lions Fountain will remain standing. Council’s voted to save the structure, delighting residents.
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LIONS FOUNTAIN APPEARS LIKELY TO STAY
It now seems likely Lismore’s historic Lions Fountain will remain standing, following community protests. While a final decision is yet to be made, a compromise appears to have been reached between council and the local Lions club. A vote on its future is set to be held on Tuesday. The deal would see the fountain…