Central West flood-resilient business forums
Businesses which have experienced, or are at risk of, over-floor flooding are invited to attend evening forums where flood-resilience experts will present simple and practical ways to restore business premises quickly after a flood and improve flood resilience. The presentation will include practical tips and advice about building materials to help you start trading as soon as possible after a flood.
Molong
- Cabonne Community Centre
Bank Street, Molong
Monday, 12 May 2025
6pm-8pm
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Book a Resilient Homes Program pop-up session
‘By appointment’ sessions can be booked with our Customer Engagement Team.
Phone: 1800 844 085 or email: resilienthomesprogram@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au
Central West community pop-ups
Call our Customer Engagement Team on 1800 844 085 to book a session time at your convenience.
The Eugowra office is open for drop-in visits on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am-4pm. From 8 April to 24 April, it will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only. Location: 45 Broad Street, Eugowra.
Northern Rivers community pop-ups
Lismore
Appointments available: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4pm
Location: 120 Dalley Street, Lismore
Murwillumbah
Community members can visit our Murwillumbah pop-ups weekly on a Thursday:
- April 24
- May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
- June 5, 12, 19 and 26
Drop-in centre: 9am to 12pm
Appointments available: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Murwillumbah Community Centre, Nullum Street, Knox Park, Murwillumbah
Mullumbimby
Community members can visit our Mullumbimby pop-ups fortnightly on a Tuesday:
- April 29
- May 13 and 27
- June 10 and 24
Drop-in centre: 9am to 12pm
Appointments available: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Byron Shire Council offices, 70 – 90 Station Street, Mullumbimby
Woodburn
Community members can visit our Woodburn pop-ups fortnightly on:
- April 23
- May 28
- June 11 and 25
Appointment only: 1pm to 5pm
Location: 123 River Street, Woodburn
Clarence Valley
Community members can visit our Clarence Valley pop-ups on a Wednesday:
- May 7
- June 4
Appointments available: 9:30am to 4pm
Location: The New School of Arts, 56A Skinner Street, South Grafton
Resilient Homes Expos and Information pop-up
Lismore
Date: Wednesday 21 May (Ballina Council also supporting)
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Location: Invercauld House, 163 Invercauld Road, Goonellabah
Tweed
Date: Tuesday 6 May
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Location: Tweed Shire Council Auditorium, Civic and Cultural Centre, 10-14 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah
Clarence Valley
Date: Monday 26 May
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Location: Maclean Bowling Club Auditorium, 1a McLachlan Street, Maclean
Richmond Valley - Information pop-up
Date: Wednesday 14 May
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Location: Woodburn Community Centre, 123 River Street, Woodburn
Resilient design and RHP Resilient Measures specialists will be available to answer your questions.
Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the NSW Reconstruction Authority's (RA) Resilient Homes Expos have been rescheduled to May.
The Resilient Homes Expos are designed to help registered Resilient Homes Program homeowners looking to make their homes more flood resilient, and community members seeking to relocate a buyback home to a new location.
The Expos will provide information about the Resilient Homes Program grant process, development approval processes, and how successful resilient building and relocation projects can be delivered.
Homeowners and business representatives can visit information stands and speak with representatives from councils, RA, SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, and various industry associations and businesses interested in resilient building services.
Breakout sessions on resilient measures, development approval processes, and relocation will also be on offer throughout the expo. There will be opportunities on the day to book 15-minute one-on-one appointments with a Council Officer or a Resilient Homes Program team member.
Space will be available for business displays at each venue, so please indicate your interest early. We will get back to you to confirm availability at the Expos.
Information Sessions
The following sessions will be repeated throughout the event, allowing homeowners and building industry representatives to choose activities that best suit their needs.
Session 1: Planning Resilient Measures work – Feasibility assessment and Development Approval process
- Covering key considerations: Is home raising, retrofitting, or rebuilding suitable for your home, establishing a budget and tips for preparing a development application.
Session 2: Applying for a Resilient Measures Grant
- Covering essential information on grant application assessment and progressing.
Session 3: The relocation journey and key stages (only at Tweed and Lismore Expos)
- Covering tips for preparing your home for relocation, seeking specialist advice, and when and why you need a Site Access Agreement.
*Homeowners and **building industry businesses can also talk directly to discuss potential work.
*Notice for homeowners: NSW Reconstruction Authority does not vet or endorse the businesses that are offering services for flood resilient works or relocations. We encourage homeowners to make your own assessment of whether a business can meet your needs. This could include conducting searches at Service NSW to be satisfied a business is appropriately licensed and qualified to operate in NSW.
**Notice for businesses: There is no guarantee that your attendance will lead to work. Homeowners invited to attend these events will have either expressed an interest in relocating a flood damaged home to a new location or be eligible for grant funds for Resilient Measures. Resilient measures could include home raising, retrofitting existing homes with resilient design and materials or rebuilding, with assistance from the Resilient Homes Program.
Civil construction skillset training
To increase the availability of trained workers in the civil construction industry, the NSW Reconstruction Authority, in partnership with NSW Training Services and Fusion Training Solutions, will deliver a free Introduction to Civil Construction skillset training program.
This free 5-day program will run in Lismore from 26 to 30 May 2025.
The training will include 3 units of competency, including on-site training and assessment, designed to prepare students for a role in the civil construction industry. After successfully completing this training program, students will be connected with potential employers looking for new recruits.
During the course students will complete the following:
- Carry out basic leveling – RIICCM208E
- Operate small plant and equipment – RIISAM204E
- Support plant operations – RIICCM206E
Spaces are limited and eligibility criteria applies.
Don’t delay – register your interest with Fusion Training Solutions as a potential student registrations close 9 May 2025.
A wait list will be established if demand exceeds places.
For employers in civil construction
We are interested in seeking real outcomes for the industry and connecting participants to potential employers. If you are interested building your workforce, please complete the Introduction to civil training expression of interest and we will provide details around how we will connect you with successful participants.
For more information email futurebuildnr@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au
Contact
For information about upcoming community and industry events email info@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au