Lismore City Council is seeking community feedback on two draft plans that will guide both the location and type of housing to support growth and recovery in the coming decades, and also to ensure suitable flood-free employment land is available for economic growth.

The Draft Growth and Realignment Strategy sets out potential growth areas across Lismore for residential, commercial and industrial land, as well as recommending a long-term planned retreat from the most high-risk flood affected areas.

The Draft Affordable and Diverse Housing Strategy identifies key housing data for Lismore and suggests measures that Council can undertake to stimulate additional affordable and medium-density housing projects. 

Council is seeking ideas and feedback from the community to ensure Council is doing everything it can to facilitate the delivery of more affordable and diverse housing and ensure future growth areas are in line with community expectations.

Lismore City Council General Manager John Walker said there was significant community engagement with the Discussion Paper that Council put out in May, with around 330 submissions received that have informed the development of these draft strategies.

“There is a diverse range of views about how and where we plan and build for Lismore’s future, but the desire for more affordable and diverse housing came through loud and clear,” he said.

“We have now gone to the next stage in developing two key strategic planning documents that will guide both ‘where’ and ‘what’ in terms of future developments.”

Council staff will now check back in with the residents and other stakeholders to make sure our long-term planning is in keeping with community sentiment.

Drop in to speak to staff regarding the draft strategies at the following events:

• Wednesday, 28 September between 3 and 5pm at the Nimbin Farmers Markets
• Thursday, 29 September and Thursday, October 6, between 3 and 5pm at the Lismore Produce Markets (With additional dates at the Lismore Produce Market if requested).
• Thursday 20 October to Saturday, 22 October at the North Coast National Show.

Or, book a place and come along to one of the following meetings:

• Wednesday, 5 October, 5pm at the Caniaba Cricket Club, Caniaba
• Thursday, 6 October, 5pm at the Clunes Hall, Clunes
• Monday, 10 October, 5pm at Invercauld House, Goonellabah 

To find out more, make a booking or provide your feedback online, visit https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/ before October 24.