Despite Lismore City Council’s new budget postponing projects like the creation of an athletic performance centre and developing Lismore Lake area for recreational use, the new Lismore Sport and Recreation Draft Plan is ready for community feedback. It's time to have your say on it.

Council’s Sport and Recreation project officer James Voght said the draft plan was developed after extensive community consultation and looks to “cement Lismore’s position as a regional sports hub to drive economic growth and increase sport and recreational opportunities for local families to improve well-being and quality of life”.

The draft plan has six priorities:

• Deliver Lismore Parklands,

• Increase physical activity/participation by developing a walking and cycling strategy,

• Continue to develop Lismore as a Sports Hub,

• Support the Rail Trail development,

• Develop an Open Space strategy, and

• Ensure existing and new facilities are sustainable.

“This is an opportunity for residents to have their say about the future of our city and villages," James said. "We encourage everyone who is interested to make as submission before May 29.”

The Plan is on public exhibition for community comment until May 29 and submissions must be received by close of business that day.

Submissions can be made online or emailed to council@lismore.nsw.gov.au, or sent to the General Manager, Lismore City Council, PO Box 23A, Lismore, NSW 2480.

It can be viewed online via Lismore City Council’s community engagement hub Your Say Lismore at https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/

Hard copies cannot be viewed as Council’s office is currently closed due to Covid-19.