The Northern Rivers Conservatorium (NRC) was back on its feet only five months after the 2022 flood with fully refurbished and flood resilient teaching and admin spaces.
Now they are further enhancing the conservatorium to facilitate future resilience of both the infrastructure and the organisation with a $4.8 million grant through Create NSW’s Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Package and Creative Capital funding programs.
The major works will include: installation of a goods lift; new roof and solar panels; recovery and upgrade to car park and grounds; reclamation of ground floor spaces; upgrade and refurbishment of the Concert Room; and the upgrade to fire system.
‘NRC is the proud custodian of one of the oldest community buildings in the centre of Lismore and the single largest provider of quality music education in the Northern Rivers. These works will ensure students have an environment that is both attractive and optimal for their journey in music,’ said Christopher Leach PSM, Chair of the NRC.
The Conservatorium will remain operational throughout, and will work with the team from Bennett Constructions to keep the music playing while the ‘reclamation and resilience’ works to their beautiful heritage building and grounds are completed.
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