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Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg, General Manager Eber Butron and Director Water Waste and Open Spaces Matt Potter at the newly opened Rotunda. Photo supplied.

The historic Spinks Park Rotunda has reopened to the community following restoration works, giving residents and visitors another opportunity to enjoy one of Lismore’s most significant riverside public spaces.

Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg said the rotunda was closed in February 2026 following concerns about public safety, antisocial behaviour and the condition of the site, and he was delighted to see the historic facility reopened for the community to enjoy.

‘For generations, the rotunda has provided a venue for community bands, performances and public gatherings and remains an important part of Lismore’s history and community identity.’

Located beside the Wilsons River and close to Lismore’s CBD, Spinks Park is home to the Lismore Croquet Club, the CWA and the Lismore City Bowling and Recreation Club.

‘Council is currently working on a reactivation plan for the area and I encourage residents and visitors to come down, have a picnic, enjoy the gardens and the river and make use of this wonderful public space,’ he said.

Council has undertaken cleaning, installed new signage, increased Ranger patrols and improved overhead lighting, with the rotunda now illuminated each night. Repainting works will be undertaken over the coming weeks.

Officially opened by Mayor R J Spinks

Built in 1914, the rotunda was officially opened by Mayor R J Spinks in May that year, with The Northern Star reporting that more than 2,000 people attended the opening.

‘We want to restore the rotunda and Spinks Park to their former role as a welcoming and well-used community space,’ said Mayor Krieg.

‘The rotunda was once available to hire for events and was a popular setting for formal and wedding photography. We’re working to make this possible once again.’



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