The NSW Government is providing more space for the Lismore Showground by repurposing land acquired through the Resilient Homes Program.
Five flood-affected properties next to the showground in North Lismore will be removed in the coming weeks with the sites becoming available for additional parking and event capacity.
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is finalising lease arrangements with the Lismore Show Society to allow vacant Resilient Homes Program buyback land to be used immediately.
The move provides practical uses for flood-prone land that can no longer be used for housing, ensuring it continues to support community events and Lismore’s long-term recovery.
For more information on the Resilient Homes Program go to nsw.gov.au/resilienthomesprogram
Minister for Recovery and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said:
“Lismore Showground is a vital hub for the Northern Rivers, hosting major events that bring our community together.
“By removing these flood-affected properties and repurposing nearby buyback land, we are creating more functional space for the showground to grow.
“This is a practical way to ensure land that can no longer be used for housing still plays a positive role in Lismore’s future.”
NSW Reconstruction Authority CEO Kate Fitzgerald said:
“The Resilient Homes Program has helped move hundreds of households out of harm’s way, and we are now focused on how the land left behind can best support communities.”
“Working with the Lismore Showground to unlock additional parking is a simple but practical example of how these sites can be repurposed to support local events and economic activity. We will continue to work with Lismore Council to ensure the practical future use of land.”
President of the North Coast National A & I Society, John Gibson said:
“Today I had the pleasure of hosting the Premier of NSW, Chris Minns and Janelle Saffin, our local MP at the Showground.
“It was great that they not only got to see the Showground but were also able to meet with almost 70 of our stakeholders representing over 35 community groups who use the Showground.
“This latest initiative with the Recovery Authorities properties has been driven from the outset by Janelle Saffin.
“Janelle has come to our Grounds so often and she is no stranger to the NCN and the issues that we face.
“This land goes a long way towards solving our car parking issues and I thank Janelle Saffin for her efforts.”
MEET AND GREET: North Coast National A&I Society special projects consultant Mark Bailey had the job of introducing NSW Premier Chris Minns to community members when Mr Minns visited the Lismore Showground on Friday, 13 March.
