Tag: ballina shire council
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COMMUNITY TO DETERMINE NUMBER AND LOCATION OF SHARK NETS
The number and location of shark nets trialled on the Northern Rivers remains up in the air and will largely depend on what the community has to say. The Department of Primary Industries says residents have until Sunday to voice their opinions and already some communities have said they’re not interested.
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BYRON COUNCIL SAYS IT DOESN’T SUPPORT SHARK NETS
Byron Shire Council has voted not to support the trial of shark nets on its beaches, instead opting for non-lethal mitigation measures. It comes on the same day Ballina Shire Council voted to publicly support nets on as many as six of its beaches.
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BALLINA COUNCIL BACKS EXPANDED NET TRIAL
Ballina Shire Council has publicly backed the Baird Government’s trial of shark nets off local beaches. The decision was reached during a tense meeting this morning.
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BALLINA MARINA MASTERPLAN ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
Ballina is one step closer to reclaiming its historic title as a maritime hub. Council has today adopted a new marina masterplan, in the hope of boosting tourism and the local economy.
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CALLS FOR MORE FIRIES AND POLICE IN BALLINA SHIRE
There are calls for extra emergency service workers in Ballina. Two of the shire’s new councillors will be putting forward motions at Thursday’s meeting, requesting extra fire fighters and police officers.
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SKENNARS HEAD INTERSECTION SET FOR UPGRADE
A two lane roundabout will be built at Skenners Head, to replace the existing intersection that joins the Coast Road and Skennars Head Road. Jointly funded by the state government and Ballina Shire Council – the project aims to improve safety and traffic flow. It’s one of several similar upgrades, soon to be carried out at…
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BIKE PLAN FEEDBACK SOUGHT
A network of bike paths could one day connect towns, transport hubs and shopping centres throughout the Ballina shire. That’s according to Ballina Shire Council’s 10 year draft bike plan, currently on exhibition. The document also details planned safety initiatives and the construction of additional cycle-friendly amenities including bike racks. To have your say, visit council’s…
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SHELLY BEACH CAFE PLANS STALL AGAIN
Plans to replace the rundown ‘Shelly’s on the Beach’ cafe with a waterfront restaurant, have once again stalled. Current landowner ‘Fishheads at Byron’ – which bought the site in 2011 has told Ballina Shire Council without financial assistance, the project isn’t viable. It’s now asking council to partially fund the project and negotiate a revised rental…
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LAKE AINSWORTH ROAD LIVENS UP BALLINA MAYORAL RACE
A Ballina Mayoral candidate is proposing to keep Lake Ainsworth’s eastern road open. Councillor Keith Williams wants the state government to fund road upgrades, while council works to improve the lake’s health.
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BALLINA COUNCIL APPROVES BORAL PLANT CHANGES
The heated battle between construction giant Boral and Alstonville residents has taken another turn. Ballina Shire Council has approved changes to material supply arrangements, angering those who live nearby.