Reconstruction Begins: Lismore’s Damaged Structures Demolished for

New Facilities

A life of death and shadows eventually freed

Title: The Orphan and the Albatross

Author: John Camillo

Price $22.95

Publisher: Shawline

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By Samantha Elley

Tommy has had a hard life already in his short years.

He is an orphan who escapes the fre of London by managing to board a cargo ship. His luck continues on its negative course when the ship is plundered by pirates who capture him and take him to their hidden base in the midst of a jungle.

When Short Shanks, the wild and crazy pirate, visits the lair, Tommy hides on his ship but is found by the

In a signifcant development for Lismore’s recovery, demolition work has started on eight buildings that were critically damaged during the 2022 food disaster. This marks a pivotal step in the city’s efforts to rebuild and revitalize affected areas.

Brett Lee, the Council’s program manager, highlighted the necessity of these demolitions for public safety and the future reactivation of the sites. “These buildings have long served the community, but the extensive damage from the February 2022 natural disaster means it’s time to clear the way for new developments,” he stated.

Demolition activities kicked off last week with the takedown of the old Essential Energy building located at the corner of Ballina Road and Conway Street. The next structures slated for removal include the old Scout Hall on Wilson Street and the Humbley Oval Hockey Club Kiosk.

Plans are also set for the demolition of the toilet block and pumphouse at Lismore Lake, to be replaced by a new modular toilet to serve the lake park patrons. Furthermore, the weatherboard building at Sam Trimble Oval is due to be replaced with a new facility that includes an accessible toilet with timed locks, a large shade shelter, lockable storage, and utility access. The existing brick amenities block at this location will also undergo upgrades.

At Neilson Park in East Lismore, the canteen or old cricket shed will be razed to make room for a new modular toilet/changeroom. Similarly, the amenities block at Wade Park and McKenzie Park in North Lismore are scheduled for demolition to pave the way for the installation of modern modular toilets. These developments are part of a broader initiative to not only enhance the infrastructure but also to ensure Lismore’s resilience and readiness for future challenges. The community looks forward to the completion of these projects, which promise improved amenities and a revitalized urban environment.