Lismore Health Precinct project wins award

LISMORE City Council was last night named winner of a NSW Local Government Excellence Award for its innovative Lismore Health Precinct project.

LISMORE City Council was last night named winner of a NSW Local Government Excellence Award in the 'Partnerships for Growth' category for its innovative Lismore Health Precinct project.

Historically, there had not been strong partnerships between the health sector and local government in Lismore, but over the last three years, Council has pioneered the Lismore Health Precinct project.

Lismore City Council General Manager Gary Murphy and Executive Director Sustainable Development Brent McAlister at the awards presentation last night. Photo Contributed. Picture: Contributed

Council's Executive Director Sustainable Development Brent McAlister said he was thrilled that the Lismore Health Precinct project had been recognised and applauded the project partners for their hard work and foresight.

"Local leaders have never worked together in this manner before," he said.

"To come together to solve complex issues that could not be done alone is an excellent whole-of-community sustainability outcome.

"The success of these projects builds trust and confidence, and opens doors for future projects.

"We have already seen that this innovative approach is delivering health and employment outcomes and the award is a wonderful testament that this partnership approach is a model in best practice."

Following the win in Sydney last night, Council is now in the running for the national Local Government Award, which will be announced in Darwin next week.