Local Matters: Issue 230, 17 April 2023

ISSUE 230, 17 APRIL 2023

2023 ULYSSES CLUB NATIONAL

The Ulysses Club National Rally is coming to Lismore from

Wilson Street

Terania Street

NATIONAL RALLY

from 1 to 7 May 2023.

Over 1000 bikers from all over Australia and beyond will converge in Lismore to share their passion for motorcycles and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded individuals.

The event will take place over six action-packed days, with a variety of activities and events planned to keep everyone entertained. The Lismore Showgrounds and Oakes Oval have been specially prepared to accommodate the large number of visitors expected, and they will be the primary venues for the rally.

One of the most exciting highlights of the event will be the Grand Parade of bikes, which will take place on Saturday, 6 May at 9am. This is a fantastic opportunity to see a stunning display of motorcycles, with participants proudly showing off their bikes. The parade will wind its way through the streets of Lismore, with crowds lining the route to cheer on the riders and enjoy the spectacle.

The parade will start at the airport in South Lismore and finish on Magellan Street next to Oakes Oval. The full route can be found below:

Start

Krauss Ave

Three Chain Road

USING KITCHEN CADDIES & LINERS FOR FOOD SCRAPS

Did you know that about 23% of what goes in our landfill bins in urban and village areas is organic material, mostly food?

We want that material in your organics bin so it can be recycled into compost! The best way to get these food scraps from your home to your wheelie bin is by using a kitchen caddy.

While you can buy a purpose-made kitchen caddy, you can also reuse or recycle an existing container like a:

• Glass coffee jar

• Ice cream, yoghurt or feta container

• Old Tupperware container

• Stainless steel cooking pot

Labels on liners can be confusing!

If using a liner, please only use ones that are labelled as compostable under the Australian Standard AS 4736 with this seedling logo. Manufacturers often use the terms ‘degradable’ or ‘biodegradable’, but the fact is these are NOT compostable and CANNOT be placed in your green organics bin.

You can purchase kitchen caddies for $8 and a roll of Compost-a-Pak bin liners for $6.50 (both at cost price) from our Corporate Centre in Goonellabah or the Revolve Shop at Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre.

WHAT’S ON AT THE LIBRARY

GraviTrax: Tuesday, 18 April, 10am at Lismore Pop-up Library

Sand Art: Tuesday, 18 April, 3pm at Lismore Pop-up Library

Storytime: Tuesday, 18 April, 10.30am at Goonellabah Library

Storytime: Wednesday, 19 April, 10.30am at Lismore Pop-up Library

Upcycled Magnets: Wednesday, 19 April, 2.30pm at Lismore Pop-up Library

Children’s Yoga: Thursday, 20 April, 10am at Goonellabah Library

Crafty Cup Buddies: Thursday, 20 April, 11am at the Mobile Library stop in Nimbin

Byte Wise by Questacon

There are only two weeks left to experience the exciting Questacon Byte Wise exhibition at the Lismore Pop-Up Library and Goonellabah Library. Don't miss out on this interactive and educational showcase, which ends on Friday, 28 April.

With 24 revolving exhibitions from the National Science and Technology Centre, Byte Wise offers a range of hands-on challenges drawn from mathematics and computer science. While the exhibits are targeted at students aged between 10 and 15 years, visitors of all ages can enjoy this unique and engaging exhibition.

Collect a Questacon Passport from the library and complete all 24 ByteWise Questacon activities located in Lismore, Goonellabah, Lennox Head, and Tweed Head Libraries. Mark each activity off in your passport and submit the completed passport to library staff by 5pm on 28 April to enter the Gravitrax STEM starter kit draw. The winner will be drawn randomly and notified on 1 May.

Byte Wise is the perfect school holiday activity, providing fun and educational entertainment for the whole family. If you are checking out the exhibition at the Lismore Pop-Up library, why not take a leisurely stroll around the CBD and see what else you can discover?

More details can be found on the Library website at www.rtrl.nsw.gov.au.

‘OUR PLACE, OUR SPECIES’ DOCUMENTARY LAUNCH AT LISMORE QUAD

Free event. Friday, 21 April at 5pm.

The Quad invites you to share in the debut and exclusive outdoor screening of the documentary, Our Place, Our Species, an inspiring and beautiful visual journey into the world of native plants and their caretakers in the Bundjalung region.

The screening of this documentary will be paired with musical performances as well as dances by the indigenous dance group Nini Nahri Gari. An Elders space will be provided.

Lismore Quad has partnered with Hart Services to provide a free, wheelchair accessible shuttle bus service from Goonellabah and Gundarimba to The Quad. For pick up from your home address or if you require wheelchair accessible transport, you will need to book by Wednesday, 19 April. To book call Hart Services on 6628 0127.

Food will also be available at the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy the outdoor screening comfortably. For more details go to www.lismorequad.org.au.

Photo: Kate Holmes

DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS ISSUED

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT

In accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Act and Clause 124 of the EP&A Regulation, notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted consent.

APPLICATION DETAILS

DA20/310 11G/117 Upper Tuntable Falls Road, Nimbin: Use of the existing building as a residential building.

DA20/312 8D/117 Upper Tuntable Falls Road, Nimbin: Use of the existing building as a residential building.

DA20/325 10N/117 Upper Tuntable Falls Road, Nimbin: Use of the existing building as a residential building.

DA20/340 11N/117 Upper Tuntable Falls Road, Nimbin: Use of the existing building as a residential building.

DA20/425 7N/117 Upper Tuntable Falls Road, Nimbin: Use of the existing building as a residential building.

DA21/290-02 142 Molesworth Street, Lismore Section 4.55(2)

Application to Modify Consent to: 1) upgrade the stairwells from wood to concrete and walls from fibro/plaster board to brick; 2) upgrade flooring on the second floor from original hardwood to concrete; and 3) change the glass divider between the downstairs office and carpark to a bessa block/ brick wall

DA21/323-03 7 Magnus Court, Goonellabah Section 4.55(1A) modification to Development Consent 5.2021.323.1 by way of removing a window in the granny flat laundry; add a 1m wide boardwalk leading to the deck on the granny flat to connect the steps to the deck and a handrail; extend balcony to full width of the granny flat; removing a window of bedroom 3 in the main house; and rebated door.

DA21/524 7 Krauss Avenue, South Lismore To undertake the construction of 26 self-storage units.

DA21/561-02 5 Pinecrest Drive, Goonellabah Section 4.55(1A)

modification to the location of the inground swimming pool and to change from a concrete pool to a fibreglass pool.

DA22/284 28 and 1/28 Cook Street, South Lismore To undertake the construction of 100 self-storage units, bulk earthworks, stormwater management and associated infrastructure works as a staged

from a concrete pool to a fibreglass pool.

DA22/284 28 and 1/28 Cook Street, South Lismore To undertake the construction of 100 self-storage units, bulk earthworks, stormwater management and associated infrastructure works as a staged development consisting of 3 stages.

DA22/317 275 Arthur Road, Corndale and 319 Arthur Road, Dorroughby To undertake a boundary adjustment subdivision between two (2) rural lots.

DA22/342 3/38 Carrington Street, Lismore To undertake the change of use of the premises from a Pilates Studio to a Colonic Hydrotherapy Clinic

DA23/10 76 Nielson Street, East Lismore Construction of Storage Shed

DA23/11 7 Pimelea Court, Caniaba Shed

DA23/16 8 Gardenia Crescent, Caniaba Dwelling alteration (convert existing attached garage to a games room including the removal of garage door, insert 2 x windows, brick veneer panel and wet bar)

DA23/24 45 Pound Street, Lismore Proposed construction of a detached workroom, expanded dwelling module and the removal of 14 trees.

DA23/26 286 Keen Street, Girards Hill Inground swimming pool and retaining walls.

DA23/27 43 Whispering Valley Drive, Richmond Hill Alterations and additions to existing dwelling.

DA23/28 3 Blue Wren Place, Goonellabah Inground swimming pool.

DA23/29 92 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill Retaining wall.

DA23/30 43 May Street, Dunoon Dwelling

DA23/32 27 Music Street, East Lismore Dwelling additions and alterations.

DA23/34 301 Alphadale Road, Lindendale As built alterations and additions to existing shed.

DA23/37 1/12 Lucia Crescent, Howards Grass Construction of a shed and removal of one tree.

DA23/39 44 Baldock Drive, Mcleans Ridges Inground swimming pool.

DA23/41 11 Parkes Street, Girards Hill Removal of one (1) Bunya Pine tree in a heritage conservation area.

DA23/42 12 Spurfield Road, McLeans Ridges Dwelling addition (covered patio)

Details of applications and consents, together with conditions attached, may be inspected at Council’s Corporate Centre during business hours or via DA Tracking at www.lismore.nsw.gov.au.

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Street, South Lismore To undertake the construction of 100 self-storage units, bulk earthworks, stormwater management and associated infrastructure works as a staged development consisting of 3 stages.

COUNCIL DECIDES

DA22/317 275 Arthur Road, Corndale and 319 Arthur Road, Dorroughby To undertake a boundary adjustment subdivision between two (2) rural lots.

At the Ordinary April meeting on Tuesday, 11 April Councillors resolved to:

DA22/342 3/38 Carrington Street, Lismore To undertake the change of use of the premises from a Pilates Studio to a Colonic Hydrotherapy Clinic

• Classify 20 Hillside Drive, Nimbin as Operational Land.

DA23/10 76 Nielson Street, East Lismore Construction of Storage Shed

• Place on public exhibition a revised Councillors Expenses & Facilities Policy.

DA23/11 7 Pimelea Court, Caniaba Shed

DA23/16 8 Gardenia Crescent, Caniaba Dwelling alteration (convert existing attached garage to a games room including the removal of garage door, insert 2 x windows, brick veneer panel and wet bar)

• Adopt the Council Related Development Application Conflict of Interest Policy.

DA23/24 45 Pound Street, Lismore Proposed construction of a detached workroom, expanded dwelling module and the removal of 14 trees.

• Support the Planning Proposal to amend the Lismore Local Environmental Plan 2012 to include optional clause 5.22 - special flood considerations.

DA23/26 286 Keen Street, Girards Hill Inground swimming pool and retaining walls.

• Receive the March 2023 investment report.

DA23/27 43 Whispering Valley Drive, Richmond Hill Alterations and additions to existing dwelling.

• Adopt the 2023/24 draft Budget and Fees & Charges for Richmond Tweed Regional Library.

DA23/28 3 Blue Wren Place, Goonellabah Inground swimming pool.

• Classify 44 Newhaven Drive, Goonellabah as Operational land.

DA23/29 92 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill Retaining wall.

DA23/30 43 May Street, Dunoon Dwelling

DA23/32 27 Music Street, East Lismore Dwelling additions and alterations.

• Endorse the recommendation for construction of a new sewage treatment plant at the existing site at East Lismore and raising flood affected assets at the South Lismore sewage treatment plant above flood level.

DA23/34 301 Alphadale Road, Lindendale As built alterations and additions to existing shed.

• Endorse the land acquisition for road widening purposes of 33 Arthur Road, Corndale.

DA23/37 1/12 Lucia Crescent, Howards Grass Construction of a shed and removal of one tree.

• Note the lease of office space in Lismore Central for the Richmond Tweed Regional Library’s children’s program.

DA23/39 44 Baldock Drive, Mcleans Ridges Inground swimming pool.

DA23/41 11 Parkes Street, Girards Hill Removal of one (1) Bunya Pine tree in a heritage conservation area.

• Discontinue the Social Justice and Crime Prevention Committee.

• Receive the Pecuniary Interest Returns report and acknowledge the tabled Pecuniary Interest Returns.

DA23/42 12 Spurfield Road, McLeans Ridges Dwelling addition (covered patio)

• Revoke the Support Service and Functions to Mayor and Councillors Policy.

• Move the June Ordinary Council meeting to 20 June 2023.

Details of applications and consents, together with conditions attached, may be inspected at Council’s Corporate Centre during business hours or via DA Tracking at www.lismore.nsw.gov.au.

• Rescind the decision of Item 12.4 Reduction in number of councillors from the 14 March 2023 meeting.

• Immediately revoke Council's Health Promotion Policy.

councillors from the 14 March 2023 meeting.

• Immediately revoke Council's Health Promotion Policy.

• Provide additional funding of $10,000 from the 2022/23 Incentive for Events budget to the Nimbin Aquarius Festival.

CHANGES TO FACILITATE AGRITOURISM

• Delegate authority to the General Manager to award a sole source contract to GHD Pty Ltd.

• Accept the tender from Convic Pty Ltd for Lismore Urban Sports Precinct (Skatepark) Design & Construction.

At the February council meeting, Council agreed to support changes to the Lismore Local Environmental Plan (LEP) that aim to facilitate agritourism.

• Accept the Tender from Civil Contractors (Aust) No. 1 trading as Winslow, for Airport Run Up Bay and Plane Parking Area.

The proposed changes aim to increase flexibility for tourism activities in rural areas, while also making sure that current agricultural uses and the overall environment are not negatively impacted.

The proposed changes aim to increase the number of bedrooms allowed for farm stay accommodation, allow rural tourism development from a classified road with consent, address amenity concerns, ensure the small scale of farm experience premises, and eliminate inconsistencies between the LEP and State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes).

The planning proposal only affects land where farm stay accommodation is permissible with consent and land zoned RU1.

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE

To help guide agritourism use, Council has also created a Rural and Nature-Based Tourism Development Control Plan (DCP).

SECTION 38B OF ROADS ACT 1993

Notice is given that Lismore City Council proposes to close part of E.J. OLLEY Road which dissects property known as 1224 Cawongla Road, LARNOOK (being Lot 52 DP1268568).

Upon closure of the road, Council intends to sell the land to the adjoining landowner.

The proposed changes to the LEP and the Rural and Nature-Based Tourism DCP are on exhibition until 15 May on Council’s Your Say website, yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au.

Any person can make submission to the Property Officer by 16 May 2023.

Please send submissions either by e-mail to council@lismore.nsw.gov.au or by post to PO Box 23A, Lismore NSW 2480 with correspondence marked ‘Proposed Road Closure – CDR22/1046’.

Submissions can be made via Council’s Your Say page or addressed to the General Manager, Lismore City Council, PO Box 23A, Lismore, or emailed to council@lismore.nsw.gov.au

Under the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, such submissions may be referred to third parties for consideration. Once the submission period is concluded, Council will consider all submissions and decide on road closure suitability.

CHANGES TO FACILITATE AGRITOURISM

At the February council meeting, Council agreed to support changes to the Lismore Local Environmental Plan (LEP) that aim to facilitate agritourism.

The proposed changes aim to increase flexibility for tourism activities in rural areas, while also making sure that current agricultural uses and the overall environment are not negatively impacted.

The proposed changes aim to increase the number of bedrooms allowed for farm stay accommodation, allow rural tourism development from a classified road with consent, address amenity concerns, ensure the small scale of farm experience premises, and eliminate inconsistencies between the LEP and State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes).

The planning proposal only affects land where farm stay accommodation is permissible with consent and land zoned RU1.

To help guide agritourism use, Council has also created a Rural and Nature-Based Tourism Development Control Plan (DCP).

The proposed changes to the LEP and the Rural and Nature-Based Tourism DCP are on exhibition until 15 May on Council’s Your Say website, yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au.

Submissions can be made via Council’s Your Say page or addressed to the General Manager, Lismore City Council, PO Box 23A, Lismore, or emailed to council@lismore.nsw.gov.au

INDUSTRY BRIEFING FOR ROAD AND BRIDGES FLOOD-RESTORATION WORKS

Local businesses and experienced organisations are invited to attend an industry briefing and networking session hosted by Lismore City Council.

The briefing is part of the selection process to appoint a Managing Contractor to deliver floodrestoration works on our roads and bridges following the significant damage caused by the February 2022 natural disaster.

ISSUE 230, 17 APRIL 2023

The Industry Briefing at 10am on Monday, 15 May, is a milestone in Lismore’s recovery. After extensive emergency road works, the next crucial stage of the rebuild requires detailed design, specialist contractors, and project management expertise to deliver an unprecedented volume of work.

The briefing provides an opportunity for local suppliers to form relationships with some of the industry’s most experienced companies. While attendance is not mandatory to submit a tender, it is encouraged, as important information will be shared about the project before the tender is advertised. Following the briefing, attendees will enjoy light refreshments and networking opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for local suppliers to connect with potential clients and participate in a project that could have significant benefits for their business.

The event will take place on Monday, 15 May, at 10am at Southern Cross University, Lismore.

Registration is required to attend the event and can be completed through Eventbrite at https://LCCindustrybriefing.eventbrite.com.au.

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