Lismore City Council is continuing to deliver practical measures to improve safety, access and activation across the CBD, with a focus on lighting, public space improvements, strategic parking planning and increased community use of key facilities. Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg said Council is 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 across the CBD throughout 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 multiple CBD roundabouts. “These upgrades are about increasing visibility, supporting community safety and providing important tools to respond to incidents when they occur,” Mayor Krieg said. Lighting improvements include re-energised wayfinding lighting at major roundabouts, upgraded street lighting in Keen Street and Shearman Drive, and improved lighting at the Lismore Skatepark. Further works are underway, including additional 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 to be developed later in 2026. Mayor Krieg said recent questions regarding accessible parking in Zadoc Street highlighted the importance of 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 broader community and the Disability Inclusion Advisory Group to help identify appropriate locations for accessible parking. Separately, parking improvements near the Lismore Skatepark are progressing, with accessible parking options currently under review by the Local Traffic Internal Working Group. A draft parking plan for Uralba Street has been prepared, with the need for a more formalised car park identified following completion of the skatepark. Subject to endorsement and funding, this work will move forward to better support safe and accessible use of the facility. | 
