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3 April 2024

Repairs to multi-level carpark one step closer  

Damage from vehicle fire continues to cause headache for community and Council 

Male Albert's Lyrebird in breeding display

The multi-level carpark adjacent to the Council offices at Murwillumbah has been closed since December 2023 following a vehicle fire. 

Mayor of Tweed Chris Cherry

The multi-level carpark adjacent to the Council offices at Murwillumbah has been closed since December 2023 following a vehicle fire which caused extensive damage to the structure. 

While the bottom level of the carpark reopened in February, providing some relief to businesses and the community, the rest of the structure remains closed while cleaning, interim repairs and assessments have been ongoing.  

Council recently received a report from structural consultants on the extent of the damage, however, input from the original builders of the carpark and additional testing by materials engineering specialists about the extent of the works is also required before progressing to the next stage.  

Council’s insurance provider also needs to give approval before any work can start.  

Additional testing and approvals are expected to take two to three months with repairs expected to start soon after.  

The bottom level of the carpark will remain open, however, it is unknown at this stage if another closure will be required during the construction phase. 

Cost estimates have not been determined however they are expected to be significant.  

Alternative public car parking is available at Knox Park and in the carpark outside Sunnyside Mall, as well as the two public car parks between Proudfoots Lane and Wollumbin Street.  

Council understands the challenges and inconvenience limited access to the carpark has caused and appreciates the patience and understanding from the community while these investigations and repairs are completed. 

Further updates will be provided as soon as possible. To keep up to date on the latest announcements about the carpark, follow Council on social media at tweed.nsw.gov.au/social-media or keep an eye on Council’s weekly newspaper, Tweed Link at tweed.nsw.gov.au/tweed-link for further updates.  

Two Albert's Lyrebirds caught on camera at Mt Nullum

Location of the vehicle fire on level 2 of the carpark with the damage to the concrete visible and steel beams providing reinforcement to the structure.  

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Photo 1: Multi-level carpark

Caption: The multi-level carpark adjacent to the Council offices at Murwillumbah has been closed since December 2023 following a vehicle fire. 

Photo 2: Location of fire

Caption: Location of the vehicle fire on level 2 of the carpark with the damage to the concrete visible and steel beams providing reinforcement to the structure.  

Photo 3: Inset

Caption: The burnt vehicle that caused the damage to the multi-level carpark at Murwillumbah in December 2023.  

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Tweed Shire Council wishes to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country, in particular the Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans, as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries. Council also acknowledges and respects the Tweed Aboriginal community’s right to speak for its Country and to care for its traditional Country in accordance with its lore, customs and traditions.
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