Lismore City Council is celebrating a big win at the Local Government Procurement Awards, picking up ‘Procurement Project of the Year’ for its Flood Restoration Portfolio, a dedicated Lismore City Council initiative working to rebuild, restore and strengthen community assets and infrastructure following the 2022 disasters. 

Presented during an awards dinner at Doltone House in Sydney, the accolade highlights excellence in procurement practice, with submissions evaluated on their financial, social and environmental impacts, as well as their potential for long-term benefit. 

“This award is a proud moment for Lismore City Council,” says Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg. “It’s a testament to the resilience and determination of our community and Council staff. Every project completed is a step forward for our community and our future.” 

Charlotte Foy, Executive Director – Flood Restoration Portfolio, says “This recognition reflects the extraordinary effort, innovation and adaptability of our team.” 

“The restoration of Lismore following the 2022 disasters is the most complex procurement challenge Council has ever undertaken,” adds Foy. “This win reaffirms that our approach to disaster recovery is not only effective but also leading the way. Learnings from our portfolio could be applied to other disaster recovery projects across Australia.”  

Lismore City Council extends heartfelt thanks to government at all levels – local, state, and federal – for their unwavering support.  

To date, 115 projects have been completed by the Flood Restoration Portfolio, including Lismore City Library, Lismore Regional Gallery and the landslip remediation of Woodlawn Road, with more than 180 now in development and construction.  

For more information, visit https://www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/Building-and-planning/Flood-Restoration-Portfolio.