$1.09 million to repair foreshore

By SAMANTHA ELLEY

The orange protective tape has been an eyesore on the Richmond River waterfront at Ballina since the floods in early 2022.

With an investment from the NSW Liberal and Nationals government, significant funding will be used to repair the key crown land damaged in the two floods experienced last year.

Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson was in Ballina last week to announce the state government would be providing $1,090,000 to help repair key pieces of community land.

“This funding for Ballina Shire Council will be used to repair crown land embankments on the Richmond River, in Regatta Park near Ballina Memorial Swimming Pool and in Kingsford Smith Crown Reserve near Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club,” he said.

Ballina mayor Sharon Cadwallader was very pleased with the announcement.

“The damage had