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MORE HELP FOR YOUNG GRAFTON FAMILIES
Clarence Nationals MP joined with Community OOSH Services Director David Bourke and some of the local school children already utilising OOSH services in Grafton to welcome the funding announcement
The challenge of balancing family and work responsibilities is set to become a little less daunting for some parents around Grafton thanks to a new Nationals in NSW Government boost for a local Before and After School Care (BASC) provider,” Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis has announced.
“Community OOSH Services is a terrific local small business supporting young families and the Government is helping out with a $60,000 grant which will allow them to buy a refurbished minibus and hire a driver,” Mr Gulaptis said.
“This will mainly be used to build on transport services already provided to and from a number of local primary schools and will see outlying schools such as Ulmarra and Coutts Crossing included.
Community OOSH Services Director David Bourke welcomed the grant saying it would help the company realise its mission statement, “In a world gone mad with rules and regulations, we help kids be kids.”
“We are thrilled to be able to extend our before and after school care services to include some
of the smaller, more remote schools who do not currently have access to OOSH services,” Mr Bourke said. Minister for Education and Early Learning, The Nationals’ Sarah Mitchell congratulated the service on the success of their application. “These grants are part of a $235 million funding commitment made by the NSW Government in March 2019 that is supporting projects, initiatives and activities that seek to develop sustainability and innovation in Before and After School Care services across the state,” Ms Mitchell said.
Report reveals ongoing pressures on NSW healthcare system
The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) has today released its latest Healthcare Quarterly report, showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during April to June 2022.
BHI Acting Chief Executive Hilary Rowell said patients typically waited longer for hospital and ambulance services during the quarter, as activity remained at historically high levels across most parts of the system.
“NSW healthcare services continued to experience pressures in April to June, with sustained COVID-19 case numbers and the arrival of the winter flu season,” said Ms Rowell.
Ambulance
There were 375,215 triple zero (000) calls for an ambulance and 333,927 responses, up 21.1% and 7.8%, respectively, compared with the same quarter in 2019.
Ms Rowell said: “Demand for ambulance responses remained high, particularly for patients requiring an emergency (P1) response, and patients waited longer for an ambulance than in any quarter since BHI began reporting in 2010.”
Half of the 175,892 responses to emergency patients took more than 16.3 minutes – the longest since 2010. Additionally, the response time for half of the 12,134 highest priority (P1A) cases was more than 9.1 minutes.
Emergency department
There were 793,987 emergency department (ED) attendances, up 5.2% compared with April to June 2019, but short of the record high in April to June 2021.
Around six in 10 patients (62.8%) were seen on time, the lowest of any quarter since BHI began reporting in 2010.
The number of patients who left without, or before completing treatment (76,117) was up 67.6% when compared with 2019 and the highest on record. This includes patients who were triaged but left the ED before treatment began, and patients who began treatment but left before it was completed.
Ms Rowell said: “Our additional analysis shows that one in five patients who leave without, or before completing treatment, tend to re-present to an ED within three days.”
Of those patients who arrived at an ED by ambulance, 72.5% had their care transferred to ED staff within 30 minutes.
Elective surgery
There were 53,712 elective surgeries performed in April to June 2022.
Ms Rowell said: “Fewer elective surgeries were performed than the historically high numbers a year earlier, but activity was up 41.1% (15,649) compared with January to March 2022, when non-urgent surgery was suspended for a period of time.”
Waiting times for nonurgent surgery continued to increase – half of those patients waited longer than 339 days before receiving their surgery.
There were 98,625 patients on the waiting list at the end of June, down 2.3% (2,286) from the end of March. At the end of the quarter, 18,748 patients had waited longer for elective surgery than clinically recommended, the highest any quarter since BHI began reporting in 2010.
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Confidence to be by Nigel Dawe
“I have refuged in day-dreams,” once said Miles Franklin, “but one must have more than these on which to expend emotion: there must be some object of passion, personal or public. Mine is the beauty of the universe” Grandiose some might say, but no less impressive, albeit essential that Australia’s first celebrated female literary figure would have to motivate herself in such a way.
Miles Franklin grew up and lived in a house with the unrelenting criticisms of her parents, who, if anything, went out of their way to not support or encourage her to pursue her literary dreams. That she realised her talents and is celebrated in the annual awarding of Australia’s most prestigious literary award is testament to her tenacity and the powers of her own self-belief.
In life, achievement is one thing, but achieving ultimate success or realisation of self, despite the odds or opposition – if not firmly planted doubts of others, is an attainment that somehow transcends even penultimate victory itself.
The Swiss-American psychiatrist, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, once reflected, “People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” And, such light from within, is arguably most generated or drawn from the inextinguishable sources of confidence, and its more potent sibling – self-belief.
The origin of the word ‘confidence’ stems from the old Latin ‘confido’, which means ‘to believe or confide in with trust’. It makes sense that without confidence, to be anything with any remote competence in life is greatly inhibited. Whilst it is no silver bullet for all occasions – just reflect on those afflicted with being over-confident; confidence does provide the essential ingredient for doing whatever it is we do, as best as we possibly can.
The fine line between a healthy confidence and its more offensive and grotesque virtual opposite – superiority, was once captured by the American author Stewart Stafford, “Confidence is when you believe in yourself and your abilities, arrogance is when you think you are better than others and act accordingly.” Like most things in life that are significant: true confidence is brought about through the balance created by being natural, unfeigned and devoid of any craving for attention or elevation.
At times we are doubted and put down by those we look up to for support and direction. But whether someone sees, suspects or even believes in your potential is irrelevant. When it comes to maintaining the confidence required to nurture whatever qualities you possess, it is up to each of us to not lose sight of what we uniquely offer and deeply feel within ourselves.
My favourite writer, the sage-like Indian icon, Rabindranath Tagore once said, “The spirit of fight belongs to the genius of life.” In a way, Tagore is saying always toil for what you believe; but most importantly – revel with unwavering confidence in the glorious struggle, that is the pursuit of all that you are capable of attaining.
‘408 - ALL OUT’ in 80 minutes by Lismore CWA Day Branch
And not a cricket bat in sight!! After a mammoth ‘team effort’ sifting, kneading, cutting and other tricky moves involved in scone baking, Members of Lismore CWA Day Branch produced 408 freshly baked scones for their fundraiser at Bunnings on Sept. 7th. The scones were packed and swiftly transported to Bunnings whilst still warm, and were for sale to lucky shoppers. As well as scones, there was home-made jam, cakes & a great array of beautiful Craft. Branch President Aliison Kelly reported the demand for the freshly baked scones was fantastic ... and believes Members may have toconsider making, perhaps 700 next time!!? Aliison warmly thanked the Lismore Snr. Citizens Social Club, Lismore City Council, and of course, the wonderful Staff from Bunnings Lismore. To fnd out more about joining the CWA Lismore Day Branch, meeting new friends and being involved in fundraising events for women and children in our Community, call Aliison on 0428 216 079
Members on the stand at Bunnings - (left to right) Narelle Stevens, Vickie Boyle, Helen Dargin, President Aliison Kelly, Janesse Parker & Jane Staunton
Membership Promotion at Switch Gym
The last two years have changed many people’s routines and priorities. If visiting the gym is something that has slipped off your radar, the upcoming Switch Gym promotion at GSAC might be the motivation needed to refocus on your health and fitness.
The Switch Gym at GSAC will be offering 25% off all gym memberships from 19 September to 31 October.
Kris Van Bibber, Gym and Fitness Coordinator at GSAC said the new season brings with it new opportunity to change your life.
“There are many health benefits to regular exercise and physical activity. With the upcoming promotion, there has never been a better time to join the gym and get involved,” he said.
If you or a friend would like to discuss membership options, please call the friendly team at GSAC on 6625 5370 or go to https:// gsac.net.au/.
Applications open for the annual Mayoral Fund
Community groups, schools and not-forprofits are encouraged to apply for a slice of the Byron Shire’s Mayoral Fund which is open until Friday 7 October 2022. See Council’s website for application details.
“This year, I have the great pleasure of dividing up a total of $3900 allocated to the Mayoral Fund to go towards projects that will benefit a wide range of interests within our community,” Byron Shire Mayor Michael Lyon.
“The grants end up being small amounts of money but sometimes this funding is the difference between a project or service happening at all.
“In the past we’ve helped fund new hardwood seating for schools in need, we’ve provided sponsorship, school awards, environment programs such as tree planting, advertising for not-for-profit events and community programs for groups including seniors and youth,” Mayor Lyon said.
“I’d love to hear from as many as community groups and not-forprofits as possible after the year we’ve had. I’m sure there are many programs in need of a bit of financial assistance – I encourage everyone to apply,” he said.
Last year’s Mayoral Fund recipients included: • Ocean Shores Art Expo - $300 • Brunswick Valley Landcare Inc - $800 • Mullumbimby Community Gardens - $750 • Explore Byron Bay - Guided Aboriginal Tours - $500 • Lions Club of Brunswick/ Mullumbimby - $250 • Byron Bay Public School - $100 • Bangalow Public School - $100 • Main Arm Upper Public School - $500 • St John’s Primary - $100 • Brunswick Heads Public School - $500
Further information and the application form for the Mayoral Fund is on Council’s website.
Byron Shire Flood Recovery Update
This will be the final Flood Recovery Update in this form.
Roads Update
As we move further into the recovery phase the focus for roadwork has moved from short-term repairs to medium to long-term work.
Information and updates about roadwork at places such as Federal, Huonbrook and Main Arm are on our website and this will be updated monthly.
Report your road damage and potholes
It is important that you tell us about the potholes and damage to your roads. Every time we post something on social media about the roads that we fixed; people tell us about the roads we have not fixed.
We know there are many roads in a poor state, and we are doing our best with what we have.
The best way to notify us of potholes, or road damage, is via the Report It tab on our website.
Flood Recovery Hub
The Flood Recovery Centre that was managed by Resilience NSW has closed. A Recovery Hub, organised by Council and the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre (MDNC), is now operating at the ‘cottage’ at the MDNC in Dalley Street.
Suncorp and Legal Aid are at the hub on Mondays and Service NSW on Wednesdays.
Note: it will be closed on Monday 19 September.
The Recovery Hub is open from 9am – 4pm.
Safe Haven in Mullumbimby
The Safe Haven community support and wellbeing hub at Mullumbimby is open.
Clinicians and support workers are at the hub, seven days a week, to provide immediate care and help to people who need mental health support because of the floods.
It is a free service, and no appointment is necessary. Just drop in. • Free • Open seven days a week • 12pm – 6pm • Behind the CWA Hall in Tincogan St, Mullumbimby
For more information go to Safe Haven North Coast | Free mental health support (safehavennc.org.au)
Insurance Council of Australia coming to Northern Rivers
The Insurance Council of Australia will be in the Northern Rivers from Monday 19 September to work for in-person meetings with customers affected by this year’s floods and severe weather.
It is an opportunity for customers to discuss the progress of their claim, and to work through any sticking points or issues they may be experiencing with their insurer.
In addition to the in-person meetings, virtual meetings will be held between 9am and 4pm from Monday 12 to Friday 16 September.
Customers can book a time that suits them to talk through their claim with the ICA (Insurance Council of Australia) or their insurer by phone or video.
The in-person meetings will be held from midday to 8pm on: • Monday 19 September at Ex-Services Club, Mullumbimby • Tuesday 20 September at RSM Club, Casino • Wednesday 21 September at Ballina RSL Club, Ballina • Thursday 22 September at Lismore Workers Club, Lismore
Appointments are essential for both the in-person and virtual meetings.
To book - Schedule Appointment with Insurance Council of Australia (squarespacescheduling. com)
At-Home Caravan Program
People living in Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores, New Brighton, and South Golden Beach whose residence was damaged in the floods, may be eligible for the At-Home Caravan Program.
People can apply by calling the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre on 0499 864 218 between 9am to 4pm (Monday to Friday).
Applicants need to provide: • Driver’s licence or Government photo ID • Photo of site for caravan placement • Photo of property entrance • Proof of property ownership (rates notice) or property owner’s permission
THE search is on to fnd the most inspirational women in New South Wales, with nominations now open for the 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffn said the annual awards recognise remarkable women from diverse backgrounds across our Electorate of Lismore and the state.
“These awards are an opportunity to honour the women and girls who are making a real difference to our local communities, particularly those who have stepped up into leadership roles during our food recovery,” Ms Saffn said.
Nominations are open for the following six categories: • Woman of Excellence • Aboriginal Woman of the Year • Community Hero of the Year • Young Woman of the Year • Regional Woman of the Year • One to Watch
The One to Watch category is in its third year.
This award recognises girls aged seven to 17, who have supported others through acts of courage, strength, determination and kindness.
The winners will be announced at the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony on 9 March 2023 as part of NSW Women’s Week.
To nominate an extraordinary woman or girl in your community, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/ women-nsw/awards-andevents/nsw-women-ofyear-awards
Nominations close Friday, 30 September.
“Leemo has views on just about anything”
‘MUM JANE’ didn’t read the INSTRUCTIONS
‘Leemo Cat’ back. I’m helping ‘Mum Jane’ plan for her family reunion. She has a box of photos on our table pondering which ones to take? I said I’d pick for her. AAARRRGH .. .I came across one of Mum when she was little ... maybe about 11. CRIKEY! Deep breath. ‘Mum, what are those spots all over your face? They look liRe dabs ofurr:rrm, pale brown poo.’ She was exceedingly miffed by my question, and told me they were FRECKLES. Oh whoopee dooo? I now had to proceed with caution & calmly asked what Freckles are and why they were all over her face? (Her countenance was ‘Plain Jane’ enough without the added insult of ugly spots.) ‘Well, Leems, freckles are little clusters of pigment cells on the skin and may appear on some young people before puberty, BUT they fade with age. Gottit?’ Hmmm .. NUP! I shall seek more answers. ‘Mum, why didn’t you ‘get rid’ of them? I can’t believe you went out in public.’ Oopsie, she’s cranky now. Uh Uh!! ‘Leems, I DID TRY to remove them using a special recipe. ½ lb. of clear ox galls: ½ dr. each of camphor & burned alum: 1 dr. borax, 2 oz rock salt and rock candy. This was all to be put in together, and shaken several times daily for 3 weeks until the gall became transparent. It then had to be strained via a fltering paper and applied to ‘freckles’ during the day, and washed off at night.’ ‘Oooh, did it work Mum?’ NUP . .it would appear Mum’s family didn’t have a spare OX wandering around, hence ending that plan. ‘Well, did you try again Mum?’ She kinda looked sheepish? ‘Leems, I got 2/- EVERY week for doing chores. I squirreled it away in a hankie ‘til I had enough to buy some KINTHO Freckle Cream. I went to a shop with lots of brown bottles and powders in boxes & stuff, and asked for KINTHO Cream. I paid all my money over, clutched the precious jar tightly and hid it, trying to work out WHEN I could use it? Easy peasy. I told Mum I was going for a walk in the cane felds one day. Off I went, opened the jar and put ALL the cream on my face & waited for my freckles to fall off. ‘Mum, did you catch them? How many?’ ‘Well, Leems, what happened was AWFUL. My face was burning & itching badly. I got scared so I lay down, with my face in a muddy puddle, waiting for the pain to go away. I ran home (like Herb EJliott but ‘probly faster) crying.’ ‘Ooooh Mum, what happened THEN?’ ‘Needless to say Leems, I was in huge strife. My pocket money was stopped. Dad shouted at the man in the Pharmacy for selling it to me, my face skin all fell off, and the BEASTLY UGLY FRECKLES were still there.’ (I promise truly I did not laugh at her, I was just cat sneezing!?) Gosh, I hope she had learned something after that ordeal! Like reading ‘Instructions for Use’ onjars? Well, I have to go and earn my pocket money for a ‘FUR PERM’. Hugs from Leemo Cat.
NATIONS ARE DRAWN FOR THE LISMORE JOEYS MINI WORLD CUP
Lismore City Council Mayor Steve Krieg joined event organisers today to take part in the 2022 Joeys Mini World Cup’s Nations Draw.
The Nation Draw is what sets the Joey’s Mini World Cup tournament apart from regular regional football tournaments and gives the tournament its name.
The draw selects the countries that each team will represent throughout the tournament. Teams are then supplied a playing strip based on the strip their selected country wears in the World Cup.
Mayor Krieg said the Nation Draw really sets the Joeys Mini World Cup apart from your ordinary football tournament.
“Giving the kids a Country to represent, to research and to learn about is a great initiative. I am sure many of the players will have long lasting connections with the Countries that they represent throughout this event,” he said.
Lismore City Council, in partnership with the NSW Government through Destination NSW, secured Lismore as the events’ host city for 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Minister for Regional Youth and Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin said he is delighted for such an important event to call Lismore home.
“The NSW Government is proud to support the Joeys Mini World Cup, which is an important pipeline for the development of Australia’s future professional and senior footballers. I am delighted it will be hosted in a football-loving community like Lismore for the next three years.” Mr Franklin said.
“I commend the event organisers in light of recent challenges in the region and thank all stakeholders for their commitment to this event to make sure kids are back playing a high level of competitive football.
“The Joeys Mini World Cup will draw thousands of competitors, supporters and offcials, which will also provide a fantastic boost to the visitor economy of the Northern Rivers region.”
Mayor Krieg took part in the under 16 division draw and the teams are as follows:
• Richmond Rovers –
Australia • Inverell – Brazil • Northern Rivers
Football Academy 1 – Holland • Northern Rivers
Football Academy 2 – Germany • Toowoomba
Grammar – France • Joeys FC United –
England
The full teams list will be available on the Joeys FC website and Facebook page tomorrow.
More than 2000 youth from across New South Wales and Queensland will take part in the event. Games will commence on Monday, 26 September with fnals being played at Oakes Oval on Saturday, 1 October.
17 roads to get a reseal across Mullumbimby
Byron Shire Council is resealing 17 roads in Mullumbimby in coming weeks, thanks to more than $997,000 funding secured through the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads program, and a $300,000 investment from Council.
Fixing Local Roads is a $500 million NSW Government program available to eligible local government bodies to apply for funding to complete maintenance works of the local road network. 275 projects are now completed in NSW with a further 224 in the planning and construction phases.
Roads included in the Mullumbimby program of works include:
Prince Street, New City Road, Ann Street, Queen Street, James Street, Morrison Ave, Crown Street, Mill Street, Gordon Street, McGoughans Lane, Brunswick Terrace, River Terrace, Byron Street, Cedar Street, Casuarina Street, Poinciana Street and Dinjerra Place.
The works are scheduled for completion by end of December 2022, subject to weather.
“We are keen to get this work done in Mullumbimby, post-foods, and it will be followed by upgrades of a further three streets including Manns Road, Pine Ave and King Street thanks to funding secured through the NSW Government’s $25 million Election Commitment Grant,” Council’s Acting Director Infrastructure Services, Malcolm Robertson said.
“Just like we did in Brunswick Heads, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores, the intention is to improve the entire road network in Mullumbimby with quality resealing that’s made to last,” Mr Robertson said.
“The works will make a huge difference to those who drive around Mullumbimby regularly,” he said.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the program has already funded almost 500 Fixing Local Roads projects across 95 regional councils.
“This program is reducing the maintenance burden on local councils which are responsible for maintaining well over 85 per cent of the state’s 180,000-kilometre road network,” Mr Farraway said.
“Big infrastructure projects might create a lot of headlines but these are small projects that make a big difference in people’s everyday lives.
“Round Four of the program is currently open with applications closing 9 September.”
Council crews will move around the roads listed and traffc management will be in place. There will be some traffc impacts and delays as our crews complete the works. Residents will be notifed by letter when the works are coming to their street, but are being given extra notice so people are aware of our programming.
Further funding is available to councils under Round Four of the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads Program. Councils have until 9 September 2022 to apply for these funds.
Modern Beloved by Rosi Griffin on display from 23 September LOOK AHEAD FOR THE WEEK
LENNOX HEAD
EXHIBITION ENCOURAGES PRESERVATION OF MID-CENTURY GOLD COAST ARCHITECTURE
Modern Beloved, a new exhibition by artist Rosi Griffin which explores the Gold Coast’s architectural history, will open at the Tweed Regional Gallery on Friday 23 September.
The body of work documents the suburban development of the 1950s and ‘60s – the mid-century modern buildings dotted along the Gold Coast. The artist’s aim is to celebrate our architectural heritage and cultivate an appreciation of our history.
The exhibition includes a range of watercolour paintings of existing homes – some are well known icons and others are hidden along the Coast.
All are filled with character, colour and architectural interest, featuring generous, large windows, lush gardens, and views to and from the landscape or the ocean – set against a backdrop of vivid blue sky.
“We are experiencing a revival and renewed appreciation of our mid-century history, yet
Rosi Griffn, Albatross 2021, watercolour on paper, 76 x 56cm. Image courtesy the artist.
most of these buildings are under-represented on heritage registers, still vulnerable and at risk of disappearing; old enough to be unstylish but not old enough to be worth preserving,” Griffin said.
Griffin also zooms in on the Besser Block walls, to their individual geometric patterns. These formal designs are further explored and re-interpreted in painting and materials including fluorescent and mirrored Perspex.
The individual modern geometric designs have been reinvigorated and injected with new meaning.
“Rosi’s bright and colourful works distinctly evoke the heat of the Queensland sun and reflect the rise of Surfers Paradise in the post-war era,” Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM said.
“The exhibition is bound to encourage a greater appreciation of these unassuming mid-century beauties.”
Modern Beloved is on display at Tweed Regional Gallery from Friday 23 September until Sunday 27 November 2022.
Public Programs:
Meet the Artist | Sunday 25 September | 2 pm – 3 pm | Free
Join Rosi Griffin for insights into her practice and the exhibition Modern Beloved. Stay afterwards for an informal chat and light refreshments in the Gallery Foyer.
Booking recommended: rgriffin. eventbrite.com.au.
ART PLAY School Holiday Program
Wednesday 28 & Friday 30 Sep, Wednesday 5 & Friday 7 Oct | 11 am – 1 pm | Free
Join our facilitators in the Gallery Foyer for a free drop-in activity inspired by Modern Beloved.
Road Reconstruction – Stage 4 (central hub north to Byron St) • Road reconstruction (central hub north to Byron St) will continue with removal of kerbs, dig out and backfill of roadbase. • Excavation for new stormwater (adjacent to the Catholic church, Slick and Beachfront Apartments).
Road Reconstruction – Stage 3 (central hub south to the new pedestrian crossing) • Crews will commence preparing the road for laying of asphalt (central hub south to the new pedestrian crossing). Asphalt works will occur Monday 12 September. Finishing works on various concrete areas will occur.
Paving work in Rayner Lane to start 10 September • Expect concrete saw cutting, machinery and minor construction noise. A cutting station designed to reduce noise will be used where practical.
Footpath works – Ballina St (Lennox Gelato to Nixon Bulk Foods) • Staged concreting from Lennox Gelato to Nixon Bulk Foods from Wednesday 14 September. Council will be in contact with impacted businesses.
Property access • Every effort will be made to maintain business and resident access although, at times, access may be altered or unavailable for short periods. Council’s crews will communicate directly with impacted businesses and property owners.
BALLINA STREET TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
From Monday 12 September to Saturday 24 September, Ballina Street will temporarily close to all through traffic (directly in front of Ross Park). Vehicles will still be able to access Ballina Street but will need to u-turn at Ross Park to exit Ballina Street.
This temporary road closure will improve site access and enable Council to significantly accelerate works in the central hub of Lennox Village.
Activities will focus on footpath paving works, road reconstruction and road paving in the central hub. Once complete, these works will improve the aesthetic and safety of the village hub.
What to expect during the road closure: • The closure will commence on Monday 12 September and continue for two weeks, depending on weather conditions. • Ballina Street will be closed in front of Ross Park to any vehicle traffic. This will mean: o Ballina Street will temporarily become a no-through road o Vehicles will need to U-turn in Ballina Street to exit the area o Ballina Street will be closed to large vehicles
o Through traffic will need to use Park Lane to access Byron Bay Road or Byron Street o Rayner Lane at the intersection with Ballina Street will remain closed • Council will work with businesses and private waste removal companies to ensure collection continues. • The Bus Stop will be temporarily relocated from the northern to the southern end of Ballina Street. • Traffic control will be in place 24-hours a day during the closure
FUTURE PROJECT STAGING
Following recent consultation with Lennox village business operators, Council will complete stage 3 (central hub) and stage 4 (northern Ballina Street) simultaneously over the next four months.
Stage 4 along the northern section of Ballina Street commenced 1 September 2022 and will be completed at the same time as Stage 3 (central hub), which is currently underway. The target completion date for both Stage 3 and 4 is December 2022.
Completing the two stages simultaneously will temporarily reduce car parking in Ballina Street. The risk of wet weather and site conditions could delay works in some areas.
This was the preferred option of the majority of business operators and will decrease the overall duration of the project and enable the road reconstruction to be
completed by Christmas 2022.
TOILETS
Construction of the new toilet within Ross Park is continuing. The existing Lennox Park toilet remains open and is within a short walk of the park. With construction continuing on the Lennox Village Vision, please follow the direction of traffic control and be mindful of construction zones.
SHOP LOCAL!
Whether you need groceries, a good book, a special gift, a relaxing massage, or a hot spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the main street of Lennox has it all. Please remember to shop local to support your Lennox retailers.
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