Upgrades improve safety and accessibility issues across Lismore CBD

PEDESTRIAN safety and accessibility in Lismore’s CBD have been significantly improved following the installation of new bollards and tactile ground surface indicators along key streets.

Almost 300 stainless steel bollards have been installed along Molesworth and Woodlark streets, replacing original bollards that were damaged or destroyed during the 2022 floods and subsequent clean-up works.

The new bollards restore protection for pedestrians and road users while also giving the CBD a more cohesive and modern appearance.

Defective tactile ground surface indicators at crossings have also been replaced, addressing a long-standing safety and accessibility issue within the community.

The raised textured indicators alert people with visual impairments to crossings and changes in surface level, improving confidence and ease of movement through the CBD.

“Every day our CBD looks a little brighter,” mayor Steve Krieg said.

“These bollards and tactile indicators are small changes that make a big difference – safer streets, easier crossings and more confidence for everyone.”

The project was delivered through a collaboration between council crews and contractor Forge Solutions.

The works follow a series of council-funded improvements across the Lismore CBD throughout 2025, including the repair of trip hazards, lighting upgrades, refreshed gardens, new bins and footpath seating, and replacement fencing around roundabouts.

The projects are included in the Flood Restoration Portfolio, which has seen more than 120 works completed with a focus on road and bridge repairs.

The council won a Local Government Procurement award for its work last year, which included larger repairs on Nimbin and Blue Knob roads, and the restoration of Lismore City Library, Lismore Regional Gallery and Quad, Lismore Municipal Building and Lismore Airport Terminal. Sports facilities at the Albert Park baseball complex, Lismore Basketball Stadium, Lismore Workers FC clubhouse and Marie Mackney Netball Courts have also been repaired.

The works are funded by the state and federal governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.