The Lismore Return and Earn bulk site will be closed from 17–22 November for the installation of an additional new processing machine. During this time, you can return containers at the Return and Earn machines at Southern Cross University or Goonellabah Woolworths.
There will be an interruption to Council's electronic services while maintenance work is carried out. Affected systems include Customer and Open Access Requests, Payments, and DA Tracker.For urgent and/or hazardous situations where public safety may be at risk phone Council on 02 6625 0500. Life threatening situations call 000.We apologise for any inconvenience.
Lismore City Council has made some changes to how building certification is delivered, with these services now provided by accredited private certifiers. Council will continue to handle Building Information Certificates and external plumbing inspections. Read more on these changes here.
SafeWork NSW has recalled an imported coloured sand product contaminated with asbestos. The current advice is to return any products to the place of purchase for a full refund; no receipt is needed. Retailers will manage the safe disposal of these products. Do not place this product in kerbside bins or take it to the Lismore Recycling and Recovery Centre, as disposal fees apply.
Published on 20 November 2025
Lismore City Council is getting the job done in its efforts to rebuild and repair following the 2022 natural disasters, reaching a milstone of 120 projects completed under its Flood Restoration Portfolio – with many more in the final stages.
Recent competed projects include:
With essential flood pump upgrades underway and major landslip repairs ongoing in the hills around Nimbin, expect to see even more progress over the next 12 months.
“These achievements wouldn’t be possible without the support and encouragement of our community and government partners,” Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg said.
“Together, we’re delivering projects that protect homes, connect communities and strengthen our city – with benefits that will be felt for years to come.”
These works are jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
For more information on ongoing projects and updates, visit:www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/Business/Flood-Restoration-Portfolio