Lismore MP Janelle Saffin has welcomed the NSW Government’s $110-million investment in the 2025-26 NSW Budget to revitalise and rebuild our public spaces.

Ms Saffin said projects included $12.4 million to upgrade fire trails on Crown land and adjoining land to provide safe access for firefighters to battle bushfires and protect local communities.

“These fire trails were neglected for a decade under the previous government, and now we can start some repair and restoration work to support our firies and give better protection from future bushfires,” Ms Saffin said.

“Crown Lands undertakes statewide helicopter inspections to keep the network in good shape.

“The Minns Government has identified a number of critical works required across Crown Lands and public spaces, which will be funded by a Budget allocation totalling $110 million.”

Two other projects which could potentially benefit parts of the Lismore Electorate include:

• $7.1 million to maintain community buildings and other public infrastructure on Crown Land, from public halls and sports facilities to walking trails and bridges.
• $6 million to remediate Crown Land that has been contaminated, such as former cattle dip sites, mines and industrial sites, to protect the environment, and restore land for use. Funding will also help control invasive species such as feral foxes and rabbits and noxious and invasive weeds to keep land health and functional.