Lismore Basketball Stadium reopens following extensive flood repairs

Lismore Council has advised that the Lismore Basketball Stadium is the latest disaster-repaired building handed back to the community following the recent handover of the CWA building in Spinks Park.

The repair work was funded under Federal and State governments’ Natural Disaster Relief Assistance Program, and the State Government’s Office of Sport Grants Sport Priority Needs Program and Essential Community Sports Asset Program.

Council also noted that the repair of the stadium by managing contractor for building repairs, Bennett Constructions, was complex.

The first stage of the job was to cut an entry point in the brick wall of the stadium to gain access for demolition. Padded walls of the stadium were then removed and stored for later use. Asbestos was also removed at this time.

Next, subgrade earthworks were undertaken to the stadium floor and the screw piles installed. The Waffle pod system (structural flooring) was also installed, as were the steel cages and the slab reinforcement.

With the concrete slab laid, padded walls were built, sheeted and ready for pad installation. The moisture barrier was applied to the slab and waterstop installed around the perimeter of the building. A new Basketball hardwood timber floor from Kyogle was laid, out for acclimatisation.

The flooring was laid, finally sanded, sealed and lined, and the new grandstand and score bench installed. Externally, the damaged driveway and footpath were repaired.

For all those interested in taking up basketball, call the Lismore Basketball Association on 0410 777 572 or contact via social media, Lismore Basketball Association 

Image. Cheryl Amor from Lismore Basketball Association, Jay Gibson representing the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan, Local State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin and Mayor Steve Krieg with a group of young basketball players.Credit: Lismore Council