Lismore City Council is continuing work to improve safety, accessibility and activation across the CBD through a program of lighting upgrades, public space improvements, parking planning and increased use of community facilities.
Mayor Steve Krieg said Council was taking a coordinated approach to creating safer, more welcoming and better-connected public spaces.
“We know the community wants to see practical action that improves how people experience the CBD every day,” he said.
“This work is about making public spaces safer, easier to access and more active, while supporting long-term planning and better use of community facilities.”
Council has continued investing in targeted CCTV and lighting upgrades throughout the CBD during the 2025–26 financial year.
New and upgraded external cameras have been installed at City Hall, the Municipal Building, Lismore Memorial Baths, the Lismore Skatepark and several CBD roundabouts.
“These upgrades are about increasing visibility, supporting community safety and providing important tools to respond to incidents when they occur,” Krieg said.
Lighting works have included the reactivation of wayfinding lighting at major roundabouts, upgraded street lighting in Keen Street and Shearman Drive, and improved lighting at the Lismore Skatepark.
Additional projects are under way, including new wayfinding lighting at key intersections, LED uplighting along Woodlark Street, and lighting upgrades on Robert White Bridge and Fawcett Bridge.
Council is also progressing a coordinated approach to parking and accessibility, with a comprehensive CBD Parking Strategy scheduled for development later in 2026.
Krieg said recent community discussion about accessible parking in Zadoc Street highlighted the need for a planned, city-wide approach.
“We understand how important accessible parking is, particularly around key destinations like the Court precinct,” he said.
“At this stage, no changes are being made within the CBD core until the broader Parking Strategy is completed, ensuring access, safety and demand are considered across the entire CBD.”
Council will consult with the community and the Disability Inclusion Advisory Group to help identify suitable locations for accessible parking.
Separately, parking improvements near the Lismore Skatepark are progressing, with accessible parking options currently being reviewed by the Local Traffic Internal Working Group.
A draft parking plan for Uralba Street has been prepared after the completion of the skatepark identified the need for a more formalised parking area.
Subject to endorsement and funding, the project will proceed to support safer and more accessible use of the facility.
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