The Transit Centre bathrooms will reopen this week, after extensive repairs and refurbishment were required following repeated incidents of vandalism.
Lismore City Council Director of Water, Waste and Open Spaces Matt Potter said the reopening would restore an important public amenity for people using the Transit Centre and surrounding CBD.
‘We know the closure of the bathrooms has been frustrating for people using the Transit Centre, and this closure has placed pressure on surrounding businesses,’ Mr Potter said. ‘Council has invested significantly in repairing the facilities, and we want to keep them open and available to the community.’
The bathrooms will be open daily from 6am to 7pm, with onsite security operating during peak periods from 6am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm.
Extensive damage
Lismore City Council says across the 2025/26 and 2026/27 financial years to date, the Transit Centre has incurred $34,000 in maintenance, repair and operational costs, including $19,300 in costs directly attributable to vandalism.
‘If you see antisocial behaviour or vandalism at the Transit Centre, we ask you to report it to NSW Police. Reporting incidents when they occur helps police respond to issues and identify where further action is needed.’
The reopening will be supported by a range of measures to improve visibility and deter antisocial behaviour, including Alcohol-Free Zone signage, additional lighting operating throughout the night, increased Council Ranger patrols and onsite security during peak transit periods.
Council says it will continue working closely with NSW Police to monitor the area and respond to incidents. The repair works included graffiti removal, repainting, resurfacing of floors, roof cleaning, electrical and lighting upgrades and a comprehensive clean of the surrounding outdoor areas.
Lismore Council says it’s also continuing work on the future activation of the Transit Centre, including a current tender process for a potential building tenant. Social media commentators have noted that when the Environment Centre was in attendance, there was much less vandalism and antisocial behaviour in the area.
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