Tag: Lismore Council
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LISMORE COUNCIL APPROVES APARTMENT COMPLEX
Work will soon begin on a $13-million apartment complex in Lismore. Council has approved the sale of almost three-thousand square metres of Harold Fredericks Carpark, to make way for the three storey development. The Quest apartment complex will include 41 serviced apartments, a gym and a 53 car spaces. (VISION ONLY)
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LISMORE COUNCIL VOTES TO KEEP PAID HOSPITAL PARKING
Lismore Base Hospital staff called on council to reduce the cost of on street parking in surrounding streets, during last night’s meeting. Two motions to do so, however, were both voted down Several councillors argued rates for on street and carpark spaces must remain the same, otherwise nobody will use the recently completed multi-storey carpark.…
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JOYCE, HOGAN, PROMISE OAKES RESTORATION
The Nationals have once again pulled out the political big guns, in a bid to retain the marginal seat of Page at the upcoming election. And for voters this election sweetener had a distinctive sporting flavour.
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SUPERSTORE PLANNED FOR SOUTH LISMORE
South Lismore is quickly becoming a development hotspot, with several major projects earmarked for the area. Among ideas on the drawing board, a proposed home and leisure centre next to the airport.
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CONSTRUCTION OF LISMORE CBD TOILET BLOCK BEGINS
Finding a bathroom in Lismore’s CBD has long been a challenge, with public toilets few and far between. Now, after years of lobbying from business owners, Lismore Council is working to address the shortage.
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FLOATING SOLAR PLANT GREENLIT BY COUNCIL
Solar panels will soon sit atop the South Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant, after council approved the construction of a floating solar array. The structure, to be initially funded by investors, will power the entire site when complete.
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LISMORE COUNCIL TO PUSH FOR ‘GAS EXCLUSION ZONE’
Lismore Council will now write to the state government, requesting the area be made a gas exclusion zone – similar to parts of the Hunter. The motion, approved seven votes to three at last night’s council meeting, was moved by Deputy Mayor Simon Clough. He fears under the current draft north coast regional plan, the state…
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LIONS HAND OVER FUNDS FOR FOUNTAIN REPAIR
Lismore City Lions Club is looking forward to seeing the town’s iconic Lions fountain restored to its former glory, after members handed council almost $70,000 towards its refurbishment. The handover follows the club’s successful campaign to save the ageing structure from demolition. It’ll now be restored, with artwork outlining the history of the organisation, added nearby.…
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HOSPITAL STAFF PROTEST PARKING FEES
Fork out $70 dollars a fortnight, or park kilometres away and walk. That’s the choice Lismore Base Hospital staff say they’ll face, when revised parking measures come into effect late next month. Disgruntled, many took to the streets today, calling for a fair go.
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GALLERY GREEN-LIT AS FUNDRAISING CONTINUES
Supporters of Lismore’s soon-to-be-built regional gallery have vowed to continue raising money for the project. While it’s now fully funded, thanks to a half-a-million dollar donation from the Margaret Olley Arts Trust, they’re still hoping to collect more donations. Extra funds will be given back to Lismore Council, to reduce the project’s burden on its budget.…