Community input needed on future use of food village land

Tweed Shire Council Seeks Community Feedback on Future of Kingscliff Land for Housing and Community Use

Tweed Shire Council is inviting residents to share their input on potential future uses for the Council-owned site at 99 Elrond Drive, Kingscliff. Currently leased to the NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA) until December 2025, the site has served as temporary housing for around 55 residents displaced by the 2022 foods. The property, zoned for community use, was initially provided to NSW RA under emergency orders, and temporary housing infrastructure was established to support affected residents.

Now, as the lease extension approaches its December 2025 expiration, Council is consulting with the community to explore options for the site’s future. Tweed Shire

Mayor Chris Cherry sees the land’s return as an and other opportunity to address the Tweed’s urgent housing needs.

“We’ve heard from our community about the growing housing crisis, with local businesses, including the new Tweed Valley Hospital, reporting challenges in attracting essential workers due to high housing costs,” Cr Cherry said. “Property prices in Tweed have been rising at four times the rate of income over the past decade, with the Shire having the third-highest homeless population in NSW. Addressing this housing shortage is more critical than ever.”

The existing infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and communal areas, makes the site a viable option for several communityoriented purposes.

Council has proposed the following options for consideration:

1. Return the site to parkland for recreational community use.

2. Develop affordable