NEW PONTOON FOR CORCORAN PARK IN GRAFTON

Watercraft and boating enthusiasts are enjoying the benefts of a new pontoon recently constructed at Corcoran Park following a boost of funds from the NSW Government’s Boating Now Program.

(3 March 2023) that a Minns Labor Government will continue the existing $280-million regional pothole program.

“This is a good baseline from which local councils can be confdent they are being supported, particularly after last year’s fooding severely impacted what were already badly potholed roads,” Ms Saffn says.

“We will be providing an additional investment of $390 million over the next two years, bringing the total investment in road repair under the new Emergency Road Repair Fund to $670 million.”

Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the project, which involved the construction of a pontoon at the northern end of Corcoran Park, would ensure all water users had safer and quicker access to the river.

“The new $238,081 project was made possible through the NSW Government’s Boating Now Program, in partnership with Clarence Valley Council,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“The project maximises the usage of the Clarence River for a broad range of different aquatic activities as well as school groups who utilise the park for fshing.

“Importantly, this project has delivered improved accessibility for people with mobility issues by building connecting pathways to enable much safer and improved access to the water’s edge and the pontoon.

“Corcoran Park is extensively used by disability and aged care providers who take their clients to the river for fshing and relaxation, this new structure and connecting pathways has really opened up this area for all to enjoy.

“This is a great addition to the park which is a favourite for locals and tourists who use the reserve for family gatherings due to the supporting infrastructure of shade shelters, barbeques, picnic settings and seating options.”

Clarence Valley Council Mayor Ian Tiley said the facility was another valuable recreational feature for the local community.

“Many aquatic user groups are based at Corcoran Park and this waterfront public asset will encourage greater use of the mighty Clarence River for outdoor recreation activities including swimming, fshing, boating, yachts, sail boats, kayaks, canoes and dragon boats,” Mayor Tiley said.

“This structure will be well utilised by these groups and has the potential to increase their participation numbers. The new structure will also increase effciency, allowing more people access to the river, quickly and safely.

“I would like to thank the NSW Government for its funding and assistance with this project.”

The project was constructed by Superior Jetties with the assistance of local contractors including McNamara Cooksley & Associates and Dougherty Constructions.

The Boating Now Program, now in its fourth round, has invested in about 330 projects since it began in 2014, providing funding to improve maritime infrastructure and facilities across NSW.

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Have Your Say On Current Heritage Colour Schemes For The Byron Shire

Have your say on current heritage colour schemes for the Byron Shire Council is asking for community feedback on the current suite of colours and colour schemes that apply to painting (or repainting) and maintaining heritage buildings and Heritage Conservation Areas in the Byron Shire.

You can view the Current Heritage Colour Chart along with a report from Council’s Heritage Advisor on the Your Say page on Council’s website. The deadline for feedback is 30 March 2023.

“The Byron Shire Development Control Plan has guidance on heritage colours which is in line with the more traditional paint colours used pre-1950s – colours that are consistent with old photographs and records,” Council’s Director Sustainable Environment and Economy Shannon Burt said.

“Our current heritage colours for exterior walls, for example, include a huge range of natural earth tones, mineral and stone colours that would be found in nature. They have names like ‘straw’, ‘oatmeal, ‘deep stone’ and ‘sugar cane’ and are aligned with heritage values and colour palettes from across NSW and Australia.

“The reason we have rules around heritage colours is to help us protect valuable heritage items and historic streetscapes in the Byron Shire, that are consistent and sympathetic to other heritage buildings across our region,” Ms Burt said.

“Last year Council

Jagun Delivers Community Projects

resolved to review the restrictions applying to houses particularly in general heritage conservation areas. This was in response to the issues raised by the community about the purple house in Mullumbimby. “Council is now proposing some changes to the wording in the DCP with a view to liberalising the range of colours available and we are seeking feedback on those changes, as well as general feedback on our Current Heritage Colour Chart,” she said. All feedback submitted will be reported back to Council for consideration. See Council’s Your Say page for more information and to provide feedback. For more information contact Council’s Media and Communications Team on 6626 7243.

Jagun Aged and Community Care has received $95,000 through the NSW Government’s Community and Place funding program, said Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh.

“I congratulate the team at Jagun on the important work they are doing in our community and I’m particularly pleased this grant will help them deliver some of their priority projects,” Mr Singh said.

“Their Jagun Yilldaan (Homeland Sacred Pathway) project includes the construction of an 80sqm shed to enable undercover events, group sessions, training sessions, meetings and cultural services for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

“When the shed is not being used for these purposes, it will be used to provide undercover car parking during bad weather.

“The project also includes the purchase of two motor vehicles to support client service delivery.

“I’m delighted Jagun Aged and Community Care can now get on with these important improvements at their Moonee facility.”

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Franklin said the Community and Place funding program is delivering benefts to local Aboriginal communities.

“This is a terrifc and unique program that will put important funding in the hands of Aboriginal groups who best know how to bring about improvements and opportunities for their community,” Mr Franklin said.

“The Liberal and Nationals Government knows that by investing in local community initiatives we will signifcantly increase the likelihood of NSW achieving our targets under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.”

For more information on the Community and Place grant program, visit the Aboriginal Affairs NSW website.