Lismore City Library – Complete
Three years on from the devastating February 2022 floods, Lismore City Library has now reopened to the public in a soft opening phase.
Its relaunch is a milestone moment for our regional community, restoring a key focal point of learning, knowledge sharing and communication.
Additional repairs, including the installation of a new lift, continue.
| Funding |
Proudly funded by the NSW Government |
| Status |
Complete |
| Timeframe |
May 2024 - February 2025 |
| Disaster |
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Read more about the library's restoration here.
December 2024
Excitingly, several finishing touches are underway at the library this month. Level 1 furniture is in ready with shelving and signage in place. Meanwhile, on level 2 the flooring is in proceeding on schedule for the project.
November 2024
Work on Level 2 is progressing at full speed along with new cabinetry installed and flooring laid. The render and white set removal on Level 2 is also complete and furniture is arriving and being installed.
As featured in the photos below, the spaces are taking shape with features such as the reading tree anticipated to be a favourite amongst future readers.
August 2024
The Lismore Library has seen considerable advancements in August, with the erection of scaffolding along Magellan Street marking a significant phase of the project. Interior and exterior painting has been successfully completed, enhancing the aesthetic of the building.
Concurrently, essential services such as plumbing and electrical mains are being fitted and fire safety improvements are progressing well towards completion. The library's entrance roofing and arch bar replacement works are actively underway, contributing to the overall structural enhancements of the facility.
July 2024
Significant progress was made on the Lismore Library over the past month.
Construction activities included the installation of wall sheeting in wet areas and progress in electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and other rough-ins.
Floor tiles were removed and new timber flooring began installation, with the laying of battens and ply towards month's end.
Window repairs and internal painting commenced and air conditioning units were installed on the roof.
Installation of timber floors and painting are currently underway. Progress is also being made on various service trades.
May 2024
Rendering to the walls is underway and the white setting to the ground floor was completed. The fire rating to the ground floor beams is also in progress.
New work on the ground floor toilets and services rough-ins has commenced. Ground floor tile removal was also underway.
Towards the end of the month, the air conditioning fit-out, cleaning of the external back brick wall and window painting were all well underway.
