Tag: Lismore Council
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DOWELL LOOKING FORWARD TO BREAK AFTER COUNCIL
Long time Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell is looking forward to a long-overdue break. After almost a decade in the chair, she’s stepping down to spend more time with family and friends.
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BUSINESS CHAMBER QUIZZES LISMORE MAYORAL CANDIDATES
Mayoral hopefuls squared off in Lismore overnight – outlining their policies to the town’s Chamber of Commerce. Some candidates said the council should see through existing plans and projects – others were adamant it’s time for a fresh approach.
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PLUMBERS TEST REFURBISHED LIONS FOUNTAIN
Water has once again flown through Lismore’s iconic Lions fountain, albeit briefly. Plumbers only spent around 30 minutes testing recent refurbishments, before turning the supply off again. The fountain will switched back on permanently later this year. (VISION ONLY)
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RAIL ACTIVISTS SEEK HELP FROM COUNCIL CANDIDATES
It’s been a 12 year fight and there are now fresh calls for the Casino to Murwillumbah line to be re-opened. The Northern Rivers Rail Action group hopes new faces coming to councils across the region will help take their case to the state government.
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COUNCIL APPROVES SOLAR FARM TENDERS
Construction will soon start on two solar farms, to be situated on top of Lismore Council owned structures. One will float on the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant’s evaporation pond, while the other roof-mounted system will power the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre. The council recently awarded tenders for both farms, which should be producing power…
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COUNCILLORS TRIPLE MEETINGS TO COMPLETE PROJECTS
Lismore Councillors will hold extra meetings this month to fast-track the completion of several major projects. Council’s hoping to have its affairs in order, come September’s council election.
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GALLERY GETS J.R.P.P APPROVAL
Visual arts lovers are in for a treat, with Lismore’s regional gallery finally approved. The Joint Regional Planning Panel signed off on detailed designs this afternoon. Costing close to $6-million, it’ll replace the existing dilapidated gallery on Molesworth Street once built. Construction is expected to commence within months. (VISION ONLY)
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COUNCIL UNVEILS ‘COMMUNITY PRIDE’ TRAILER
Trimming trees, mowing lawns and tending gardens takes a multitude of tools. That’s why Lismore Council’s launched its first ‘community pride’ trailer. Available on loan to community land care groups at no charge, it’s full of gardening equipment and tools. “By supporting community groups that are out there doing beautification jobs and working bees in the…
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REPORT RECOMMENDS LAKE POOL’S CLOSURE
Lismore Council remains at loggerheads over the future of the town’s run-down lake pool. A report into its future, to be tabled at next Tuesday’s council meeting, will recommend it remains closed. Prepared by council staff, the report found restoring and re-opening the pool isn’t financially viable. Despite this, Councillor Greg Bennett has indicated he will…
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL OFFICIALS INSPECT ALBERT PARK
American Baseball officials believe Lismore’s Albert Park could one day host a major league side. While proposed upgrades need to be completed, they say the park has plenty of potential.