Albert Park rebuild marks milestone in Lismore’s recovery

Published on 05 May 2023

Lismore’s Albert Park is ready to host its first national sporting event following the rebuild of the popular baseball and softball complex that suffered extensive damage in the February 2022 natural disaster.

Lismore City Council’s Chief Operating Officer Brendan Logan said Council’s Managing Contractor for the repair of flood-damaged buildings and fields, Bennett Constructions, had put in a great effort to complete the works in time to host the School Sport Australia National Baseball Championships.

“This is the first Council facility to be restored since the natural disaster and is a small but important milestone in the recovery of Lismore, where sport is a large component of our social fabric,” he said.

“Like a lot of things in Lismore, Albert Park suffered major damage, including to its clubhouse, canteen, netting and four playing fields.

“With this rebuild effort by Bennett, Albert Park once again meets international standard and is ready to welcome players from around the country.”

From this Sunday, Albert Park will host the School Sport Australia National Baseball Championships, with more than 350 people coming to Lismore, including 160 players, 30 officials. Eight teams from the ACT, NSW, QLD, South Australia and Victoria will play off during the week-long event that ends on 13 May.

The championship is estimated to generate $350,000 for the economy, supporting local businesses and jobs.