Toilets: They are not the most glamorous of topics, but they are a vital piece of infrastructure that our community needs.

Last Friday, Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin, Mayor Steve Krieg and Sue Edmonds from Friends of the Nimbin Pool for the official first sod turning of the $400,000 toilet block to be built at Peace Park, Nimbin.

This project is part of Lismore City Council’s broader effort to maintain and improve public amenities. 23 public toilet upgrades are planned across the LGA and are currently underway.

The Peace Park toilet block has been on discussed for a number of years, so is a much-anticipated facility that has been designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of users.

The new toilet block will feature:

• An accessible toilet/change room with shower and single toilet cubicle to service the skate park, playground, Nimbin Rainbow Walking Track and surrounding areas.
• An accessible toilet/changeroom with shower to service Nimbin Pool users.

The facility will be built with resilience and practicality in mind, ensuring it can be easily cleaned and maintained, even after potential flooding or damage.

Site fencing is set up to ensure the public can still access and safely use Nimbin Pool during construction, which is expected to be finalised in March.

The existing shade sail in the construction area will be relocated to the other end of the pool, to provide further shade for users.

Adjoining footpaths, access to drinking water and mural artworks are being considered and will be determined as construction is finalised.

The project is funded by the Department of Regional NSW. Council say it will ensure access to clean and comfortable public amenities at local parks and rest stops for our residents and visitors alike.