Lismore City Council
Nimbin placed on immediate Level 3 Water Restrictions
Friday, 04 March
This is necessary to ensure a water supply to the village.
The following restrictions apply:
Gardens
- Watering cans & buckets permitted
- Hand-held hoses permitted for up to 10 min every second day, before 9am or after 4pm (odds & evens)
- Other irrigation systems banned
- Watering of new turf permitted for up to 30 minutes on the day laid, then 15 minutes every second day, before 9am or after 4pm (odd & evens).
- Watering of established lawns banned
Pools & recreation
- Topping up of pools/spas permitted ONLY if done to prevent structural damage. Must be done before 9 am or after 4 pm with a hand-held hose with an on/off nozzle. Emptying and refilling banned.
- Filling of new pools/spas permitted ONLY if done to prevent structural damage AND if Council has given approval.
- Recreation usage of water (e.g., play pools, water toys, slides, etc.) banned
Animal care
- Provision of drinking water permitted
- Wash pets with bucket before 9 am or after 4 pm. Use of hose banned.
- Operation/top up of fountains/ponds/water features/etc. permitted ONLY to maintain fish life.
- Installation and filling of new fountains/ponds/etc. banned
Washing
- Washing of driveways, rooves, walls, windows, etc. permitted ONLY if done for health and safety reasons by a registered cleaning business
- Car washing permitted IF done with an efficient high pressure, low flow rate cleaner with trigger control for less than 5 min either before 9 am or after 4 pm (subject to odds & evens)
- Washing of boats, boat motors and trailers used in salt water permitted for 5 min at a time
News Updates
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Statement by Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
As has been reported by the media, John Walker has withdrawn his application to stay on as the General Manager of Lismore City Council past his current contract date.
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Boil Water Alert lifted for Nimbin Village
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
The Boil Water Alert for the village of Nimbin has been lifted, effective immediately.
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HART Services to provide free transport to Christmas festivities
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
HART Services are teaming up with Lismore City Council this holiday season to provide free transport to Santa’s Wonderland and Shopbaby Carols in the Heart.
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Fourth ageing wooden bridge replaced, six to go
Friday, 25 November 2022
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway and Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg today opened the new Sexton Bridge at Monaltrie which was replaced to improve safety for motorists and the community.
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Delight in all things Lismore this Christmas
Wednesday, 23 November 2022
Christmas is coming and Lismore City Council invites you to eat,, shop and be merry, and to delight in all things Lismore!
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Council expresses support for State's flood-affected communities
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg expressed the Council’s support for the residents in the state’s central west who are now facing major flooding events.
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Come share the Christmas spirit at Shopbaby Carols in the Heart
Thursday, 17 November 2022
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Mobile Library Recognised for Innovative Service
Thursday, 10 November 2022
The Richmond Tweed Regional Library's Mobile Library Service has won the prestigious NSW Public Libraries Association Innovation in Outreach Award for its work in the aftermath of the February natural disaster.
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MoU to build affordable housing in Lismore
Friday, 04 November 2022
Lismore City Council will enter a memorandum of understanding with Landcom and the NSW Department of Communities and Justice to build more affordable housing on Council-owned land in Lismore.
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Australia Day 2023 Award nominations now open
Thursday, 03 November 2022
Nominations for Lismore City Council's 2023 Australia Day Awards are now open.
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Concrete bridge replaces flood-damaged culvert
Monday, 31 October 2022
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg and Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier Gurmesh Singh today opened the new Keerrong Road Bridge at Keerrong which was installed to replace a flood damaged culvert which was completely washed away during the March 2022 flood event.
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Parking regulations to be reintroduced at Lismore Base Hospital precinct
Friday, 14 October 2022
All day paid parking along Hunter and Dalziel Streets and time-limited parking along Weaver Street, McKenzie Street and Laurel Avenue will be re-introduced from Monday, 7 November.
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Nimbin on Level 3 Water Restrictions
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
To ensure the supply of water to Nimbin is not compromised, Council has placed the village on Level 3 water restrictions effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. Council will also begin trucking in water.
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Have your say on Growth and Housing strategies
Tuesday, 27 September 2022
Lismore City Council is seeking community feedback on two draft plans that will guide both the location and type of housing to support growth and recovery in the coming decades, and also to ensure suitable flood-free employment land is available for economic growth.
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Upcoming road closure for Cawongla Road
Wednesday, 14 September 2022
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Nations are drawn for the Lismore Joeys Mini World Cup
Wednesday, 07 September 2022
Lismore City Council Mayor Steve Krieg joined event organisers today to take part in the 2022 Joeys Mini World Cup's Nations Draw.
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Applications open for Round Two of Flood Appeal grants
Thursday, 01 September 2022
Lismore City Council's Flood Appeal Committee has opened the second and final round of Flood Appeal Grants for residents who lost their homes and belongings due to the February natural disaster.
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Computer giveaway for flood-affected local businesses
Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Lismore City Council has more than 70 free refurbished laptops, tablets and desktop computers to give away to flood-affected local businesses.
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Reconciliation Action Plan 2022/2024 launched to promote reconciliation
Thursday, 25 August 2022
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg today launched Council new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at the 2022 NAIDOC Day celebrations on Thursday, 25 August.
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Mobile Library back on the road
Monday, 15 August 2022
The Mobile Library is back on the road, providing our local communities with access to books and library services.
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Council to distribute first round of Flood Appeal grants
Friday, 12 August 2022
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg today announced that 1,558 residents will receive a grant of $650 from the Lismore Flood Appeal.
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Lismore to host Ulysses Club AGM in 2023
Friday, 05 August 2022
Lismore Mayor Steve Kreig said Lismore will host the 39th annual Ulysses Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May next year.
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Third ageing wooden bridge replaced, seven to go
Wednesday, 27 July 2022
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg today opened the new Tucki Creek Bridge at Tucki Tucki which was replaced due to safety issues.
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Grant to enhance Nimbin for residents, businesses and tourists
Friday, 15 July 2022
Nimbin will be a better place to live, work and visit, with community spaces to be revitalised as part of the NSW Government's streets as Shared Spaces funding provided to Lismore City Council.
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New webpage keeps you up to date on road repairs
Friday, 15 July 2022
Lismore City Council now has a dedicated webpage to keep the community up to date on the extensive road and bridge work repairs following the 28 February natural disaster.
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Lismore to host Joeys Mini World Cup for three years
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
More than 2000 people from across NSW and Queensland will converge on Lismore in September to take part in one of the nation's largest regional football tournaments - The Joeys Mini World Cup.
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Lismore Cemetery Friends to honour loved ones
Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Lismore City Council has launched the “Friends of the Lismore Memorial Gardens, Crematorium and Cemeteries” Program following requests from family and friends to volunteer work at Council’s cemetery sites.
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Council to undergo an organisational restructure
Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Lismore City Council will undergo a restructure to better align the organisation with the needs of the city and community, General Manager John Walker announced today
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Japanese visit to show support, grow relationship
Friday, 24 June 2022
A Japanese delegation led by the Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Shingo Yamagami, visited Lismore City Council Chambers today to meet Mayor Steve Krieg to strengthen our sister city relationship with Yamato Takada.
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Japanese dignitaries visit to show support and grow relationship
Friday, 24 June 2022
A Japanese delegation led by the Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Shingo Yamagami, visited Lismore City Council Chambers today to meet Mayor Steve Krieg to strengthen our sister city relationship with Yamato Takada.
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Let's Get Our Scrap Together organic waste campaign
Friday, 24 June 2022
The organic compost produced at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre was used yesterday to showcase the launch of an exciting region-wide organics recycling campaign.
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The Channon Market brings the hills to Lismore's CBD
Thursday, 09 June 2022
One of Australia’s oldest art and craft markets, The Channon Craft Market, will venture out of the hills and into Our Place: Lismore Pop-Up Precinct on Sunday,,12 June.
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Rate relief for flood affected residents, businesses and farms
Friday, 03 June 2022
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Visit the market this weekend and discover what other businesses are open
Friday, 03 June 2022
With fine weather predicted this weekend, Lismore City Council is encouraging the community to come into the CBD this Sunday to wander once again through the Car Boot market and explore the businesses have reopened throughout the city.
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2022 Cory James Memorial Scholarship awarded
Wednesday, 01 June 2022
This National Reconciliation Week we are sharing stories of indigenous history, culture and achievement. As part of recognising and celebrating achievement within Council, this morning Council awarded the Cory James Memorial Scholarship for Indigenous staff.
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Council releases 2022 Flood Response report
Wednesday, 01 June 2022
Lismore City Council has released a report examining the impact of the 28 February natural disaster and March flood, and Council's initial response to restore basic services.
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Applications open for Lismore Flood Appeal Grants
Monday, 30 May 2022
Residents in the Lismore Government Area who were impacted by flood waters during the 28 February natural disaster can now apply for a grant from the Lismore Flood Appeal.
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Markets return to the Heart of Lismore's CBD
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
In exciting news for Lismore and surrounding districts, its two largest markets are coming to Lismore's CBD to help reactivate our local economy and sense of community.
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Have your say on Council's 2022/23 Draft Operational Plan
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Lismore City Council’s Draft 2022-2023 Operational Plan provides the community with a clear and transparent snapshot of Council’s financial situation. It ensures the delivery of services our community needs while recovering from this year’s natural disaster events.
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Keen Street pedestrian and wheelchair-friendly footpath upgrade
Monday, 16 May 2022
The Keen Street footpath upgrade is expected to start in the coming weeks which will help revitalise the Lismore CBD. The upgrade will initially focus on the inner block between Woodlark and Magellan streets, with the finish being a lightly exposed aggregate concrete.
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What you need to know for the One From The Heart Concert
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
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New CBD Work Zones parking for tradespeople
Wednesday, 04 May 2022
Lismore City Council will introduce new Work Zones for tradespeople working in the CBD for the next six months to help with the City's reconstruction and recovery.
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Eat the Street Festival 2022 cancelled due to flood damage
Tuesday, 03 May 2022
It is with regret that Lismore's iconic Eat the Street Festival, scheduled for later this month, has been cancelled due to the extensive flood-damage to much of the CBD's infrastructure and many CBD businesses.
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Starting the discussion: How to build back better
Monday, 02 May 2022
Today Lismore City Council released a discussion paper that presents some broad brushstrokes for how Lismore can build back better. Some of the options identified include:
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Lismore Flood Fund granted ATO tax deductibility
Friday, 29 April 2022
The Lismore Flood Fund has reached another milestone with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) granting the fund tax deductibility status.
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One from the Heart: A free concert for the people of the Lismore Region
Wednesday, 27 April 2022
To celebrate the resilience and lift the spirits of the Lismore Community, Lismore City Council, Chugg Entertainment and Helium will stage a free concert – ONE FROM THE HEART.
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New coordination body to lead flood rebuilding effort
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
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Lismore Flood Fund passes $1 million mark
Wednesday, 13 April 2022
The Lismore Flood Fund has now raised more than a million dollars from donations received from across Australia and overseas. Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg thanked everyone who had donated to help get flood survivors back on their feet.
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Boiling Water Alert for Nimbin rural water line
Friday, 08 April 2022
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River and waterways update - do not use
Friday, 25 March 2022
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Council to decide on rate relief at Ordinary April meeting
Friday, 25 March 2022
Lismore City Council understands the devastating physical, emotional and financial impact the flood disaster has had on members for our community.
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Understand the flood impact on our business community
Thursday, 24 March 2022
The catastrophic storm and flood event of March 2022 has had a devastating impact on the Lismore community and businesses across our entire Local Government Area.
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Temporary Waste Staging Facility at John Crowther carpark
Saturday, 19 March 2022
A temporary waste storage facility will be set up in the John Crowther carpark off Dawson Street to speed up the removal of flood waste.
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Temporary GSAC Evacuation Centre closes today
Friday, 11 March 2022
The Emergency Operational Centre has agreed to consolidate the GSAC Evacuation Centre into the larger Southern Cross University Evacuation Centre from today, Friday, 11 March 2022
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Nimbin placed on immediate Level 3 Water Restrictions
Friday, 04 March 2022
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Lismore waste services and recovery update
Wednesday, 02 March 2022
This update will provide you with the latest information on both kerbside collections and plans for cleaning up flood damaged residential and business properties both urban, rural, and the Lismore CBD.
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Stay away from flood affected areas
Wednesday, 02 March 2022
It is crucial for your own safety and others that no one enters a flood affected area.
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Lismore, Nimbin Water and Sewage services flood affected
Monday, 28 February 2022
Residents of Lismore and Nimbin are asked to conserve water and reduce their use of sewage systems.
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Statement on flood by Mayor Steve Krieg
Monday, 28 February 2022
Lismore will face one of its most difficult periods in its history over the next few days. I want to encourage you to prioritise your safety, and the safety and well-being of your families during this time.
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New shade structure to cover popular water park
Thursday, 24 February 2022
Community members at Heritage Park will soon enjoy the benefits of a new shade structure that will cover the popular water park section. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced a $167,000 Federal Government grant to install a large shade structure that will complement the water park and make Heritage Park even more of a fun and family friendly space for our community.
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$500,000 Emergency Pothole Repair program announced
Thursday, 24 February 2022
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg today announced an extra $500,000 of funding for emergency pothole repairs on some of our worst roads.
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Lismore Airport upgrade cleared for take-off
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
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'Change agent' appointed as Council's General Manager
Wednesday, 09 February 2022
Mayor Steve Krieg said John Walker has been appointed as interim General Manager for up to 12 months, during which time a recruitment process will be undertaken to permanently fill the position.
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Australia Day Award winners announced
Thursday, 27 January 2022
Di Lymbury was named Lismore Citizen of the Year for your tireless work helping those who are living with Parkison's Disease at Lismore City Council's Australia Day Awards Ceremony.
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Waste vouchers help to lighten the load
Monday, 24 January 2022
Lismore City Council has increased the number of free waste vouchers available to residents for January and February to help the community dispose of extra waste generated over the summer holiday period.
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Nominees announced for Lismore's Australia Day Awards
Thursday, 20 January 2022
Lismore City Council has announced some of the nominees for this year's Australia Day Awards, with the winners to be announced at the Australia Day and New Citizenship Ceremony on Wednesday, 26 January at Lismore City Hall.
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2022 Australia Day Ambassadors announced
Thursday, 13 January 2022
Olympian couple Kaarle McCulloch and Kevin Chavez are Lismore's 2022 Australia Day Ambassadors.
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Council's operating hours over Christmas/New Year
Thursday, 23 December 2021
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Dumping over Christmas will attract hefty fines
Wednesday, 22 December 2021
Lismore City Council is reminding the community of hefty fines for anyone caught dumping at local charity stores over the Christmas break. Council’s Environmental Compliance Officer Stuart Thomson said fines of $4000 apply for any person found guilty of illegal dumping of waste and that Council would not hesitate to prosecute any person suspected dumping waste.
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Get ready to boogie with The Buckleys at Shopbaby's Carols in the Heart
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Local three-piece sibling band The Buckleys will bring the Christmas spirit to this year's Shopbaby's Carols in the Heart and will perform their 'Studio 54' inspired take on the Christmas classic Boogie Woogie Santa Claus.
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'Tis the season to be kind to Council Rangers
Thursday, 16 December 2021
From keeping our streets safe and accessible to rehoming lost dogs and removing abandoned vehicles, Lismore City Council's Rangers do so much to look after our community.
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Lismore's population set to grow by 14% by 2041
Wednesday, 08 December 2021
The population of the Lismore Local Government Area is forecast to grow by 13.57 percent to 51,023 over the next two decades, according to research commissioned by Lismore City Council.
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Santa has arrived at his Lismore wonderland residence
Wednesday, 08 December 2021
Santa Claus and his helpers have arrived at his magical Santa’s Wonderland at the Lismore Regional Gallery.
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Have Your Say on a new skatepark for Lismore
Wednesday, 08 December 2021
Lismore City Council is calling on local skaters to provide insight into the design of a potentially new skatepark in the Lismore CBD.
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Pathway link connects residents to walking and cycling loop
Tuesday, 07 December 2021
Residents on the western side of the Bruxner Highway in Goonellabah now have a completed shared pathway linking them from the Kadina overpass to James Road.
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Goonellabah Industrial Estate project begins
Monday, 06 December 2021
NSW Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin and Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan joined Lismore City Council today to turn the first sod on the Lismore Employment Lands Project which will expand the Goonellabah Industrial Precinct.
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Bin audit to reveal residents recycling habits
Wednesday, 01 December 2021
Starting this week Lismore City Council will be lifting residential bin lids in an effort to educate our community and reduce contamination.
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New scholarship and work shirt pay tribute to Cory James
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Lismore City Council Acting General Manager Peter Jeuken today unveiled Council’s new Indigenous work shirt in memory of Cory James and announced Malcolm Saunderson as the inaugural recipient of the Cory James Memorial Scholarship.
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Council scholarship in memory of Cory James
Monday, 09 November 2020
Lismore City Council has established an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Scholarship Program in memory of the late Cory James, a young Indigenous Council employee who passed away last year.
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Return and Earn bulk collection centre reopens
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
The Return and Earn bulk collection centre at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre in Wyrallah Road has reopened today, 29 April, with new COVID-19 safety measures in place.
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Sister City to light up Lantern Parade during historic visit
Friday, 15 June 2018
Visitors from Lismore’s Sister City Yamato Takada, Japan will walk in the Lismore Lantern Parade next week for the first time in history. The delegates are here to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Lismore and Yamato Takada, which began in 1963 and was the first ever Sister City relationship between Australia and Japan.
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