Tag: ballina shire council
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BITUMEN PLANT CANCER CLAIMS LABELLED BASELESS
There’s fears Alstonville’s bitumen plant could be poisoning plateau residents. A local cancer researcher says emissions could cause a cancer cluster – a claim operator Boral has labelled ‘baseless.’
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BEACH CAFE ON COUNCIL AGENDA
In it’s heyday, the Shelly Beach Cafe was THE place for a cup of coffee by the sea. But after years of neglect, it’s not only an eyesore but a safety concern. Now Ballina Shire Council is hoping to return it to its former glory.
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AIRPORT FUTURE DIVIDES COUNCILLORS
The question of who should be responsible for Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport’s long-term operation, has divided councillors. While most want to get the airport ‘investment ready’, one insists it should remain in community hands.
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STOKES CERTIFIES BALLINA COASTAL PLAN
Ballina Shire Council’s coastal zone management plan has received the State Government’s tick of approval – Planning Minister Rob Stokes certifying the document. The plan outlines how council will manage and repair coastal erosion and upgrade seawall defences at Lennox Head in the future. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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RESCUE TOWER CONSTRUCTION NEARS COMPLETION
Construction of Ballina’s new Marine Rescue Tower is almost complete. Council expects scaffolding around the structure to come down, and the public to get their first glimpse, within weeks.
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COUNCIL TO FUND GRANDSTAND REPAIRS
Ballina Shire Council has agreed to foot the bill for emergency repairs to the Merv Graham stand at Kingsford Smith Park. $30,000 dollars will be spent replacing deteriorating timber benches and rusty supports, as well as parts of the roof. The ground is home to the Ballina Seagulls rugby league club and hosts several popular events…
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BALLINA BLUEPRINT UNVEILED BY COUNCIL
Ballina Shire Council has released its 20-year strategic plan for the regional centre. Called ‘Ballina 2035’, the document outlines how the town should develop both economically and environmentally, while maintaining a good quality of life for residents. Mayor David Wright says the plan provides council with a framework to build on the best Ballina has to…
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SEAGULLS ASK COUNCIL TO FUND KINGSFORD SMITH REPAIRS
Despite being home to the region’s reigning NRRRL premiers, Ballina’s Kingsford Smith park is slowly rusting away. The club is now seeking funds from council, to replace the rapidly deteriorating grandstand.
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ANGELS BEACH DRIVE WORKS PROGRESSING
Work to upgrade East Ballina’s notorious Angels Beach Drive is progressing. The road’s eastern end will be reopened tomorrow, with curve correction work now complete. Tuesday will then see the western end closed between Links Avenue and Bangalow Road, as further work begins there. Ballina Shire Council is advising motorists to use the coast road and…
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SKATEPARK BACKERS VOW TO FIGHT ON
Construction of Wollongbar’s highly controversial Plateau Drive skate park will proceed, with Ballina Shire Council voting in favour of the project. Long-time backers of the park say they won’t rest until it’s open.