Tweed Link A Tweed Shire Council publication
(02) 6670 2400 or 1300 292 872 | Issue 1038 | 23 January 2018 | ISSN 1327–8630
Chaffey takes on ambassador role
Official Australia Day ceremonies in Tweed Shire will take on a slightly familiar feel this year as several of last year’s award recipients are set to play prominent roles. Following a recent change in Council policy regarding Australia Day ambassadors, last year’s Tweed Shire Citizen of the Year Bill Chaffey will take on the duties of the Ambassador role as the start of a new Tweed tradition. As well, last year’s Volunteer of the Year Mark Humphries will be Master of Ceremonies for the event to be held at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre from 11am on Friday. Mr Chaffey, a five-time World Champion wheelchair triathlete, patron of the Tweed Shire Access and Tweed Shire Australia Day Ambassador for 2018 Bill Chaffey took gold at the 2017 Devonport Inclusion Awards and a 22-year NSW Triathlon Oceania Championships in March last year. Police veteran, said he was very much looking forward to the day. are many people out there who go well over and above what is “To be the Ambassador for these awards and the citizenship required who are deserving of recognition.” ceremony is a very special honour,” Mr Chaffey said. Tweed Shire Council Director Corporate Services Liz Collyer said “Australia Day is a day when we all come together to celebrate the move to involve award winners in ceremonies the following what we have and what we have achieved together over the past year is the start of a new Tweed Shire tradition. 12 months. “While we had previously recognised these community members “There are many people in this area who are doing fantastic and at the actual awards ceremony itself, there was not an ongoing role wonderful things and out of all those people to have been selected for the award recipients,” Ms Collyer said. as Citizen of the Year for what I had done was very special.” “This has been a focus for us at Council, to explore opportunities The awards will be presented to Mr Chaffey’s successor as to feature these community members throughout the year. Citizen of the Year, as well as winners in the categories of Arts “Another new tradition that has been introduced is the inclusion and Culture Achievement, Community Event of the Year, Sporting of current award recipients as members of the selection panel, Achievement, Volunteer of the Year and Young Achiever in along with Councillors, for this year’s awards. Community Service. “Keeping our Australia Day award recipients engaged in other There will be an official Citizenship Ceremony, welcoming more community events and activities throughout the year is a great way than 40 new citizens to the shire. to promote the strong community spirit that is very much part of Mr Humphries, who was honoured last year for his volunteer the Tweed community character.” work with the Northern NSW Local Health District, Kingscliff A number of community events will be taking place, including a Chamber of Commerce and Salt Surf Life Saving Club, said he was free community breakfast, awards and traditional cricket challenge in looking forward to the day. Tumbulgum. “I’m very excited and privileged to be part of it,” The Kingscliff Lions Club will host a community breakfast and Mr Humphries said. a family activity day at Burringbar Sports Club, which will feature “I was totally surprised to be named a winner last year as this is games and a giant waterslide. obviously never something you do for acknowledgement. For information on these events, visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ “This is a community that thrives on participation and there whatson
Kingscliff foreshore project enters the final stages An opening date for the new Kingscliff foreshore park is set to be announced soon with the project running months ahead of schedule. Access through the park to the new beachfront stairs was opened before to Christmas, providing tempting glimpses of the extensive $22 million redevelopment. And while the turf has been laid and most of the infrastructure is in place there is still a significant amount of important but less visible work to be completed before Council can safely open all aspects of the park. Council’s Director Community and Natural Resources Tracey Stinson said Council was not yet able to give a date for when final approvals may be granted but it would be well ahead of the original mid-2018 projections. “A lot of the remaining work is electrical to ensure all amenities including barbecues and lighting are safe and fully operational,” Ms Stinson said. “I understand people are champing at the bit to start using the park but keep in mind the project as a whole is running about three months ahead of schedule. “We should be in a position by February to announce an opening date.” The project got underway in March 2017 with the start of construction on a permanent seawall to protect the area from erosion. In addition to the new foreshore park, which will greatly improve access to the beach from Marine Parade, the project also has seen the redesign and upgrade of the Kingscliff Beach Holiday Park.
A view of the new Kingscliff foreshore park.
President of the Kingscliff Chamber of Commerce Mark Humphries said they were pleased to hear work was still ahead of schedule after the holiday break. “Council has done an excellent job of keeping local businesses informed at every stage of the process,” Mr Humphries said. “There is obviously a lot of excitement among businesses and the community in general about the park’s opening. “We look forward to the announcement of an opening date in the coming weeks.”
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In brief ... Go potty for Harry at Murwillumbah library
Calling all Witches and Wizards! It’s the annual event you can’t miss! Ever wondered which way the sorting hat would send you? Whichever way you suspect, Gryffindor or Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin, all are welcome at Murwillumbah Library’s Harry Potter Book Night. Join us for magical competitions, games, fun and laughter. Dress up as your favourite Harry Potter character or creature or wear your wizard robes. Thursday 1 February 4pm – 5.30pm. Ages 8 and over. Bookings are essential, phone Murwillumbah Library on (02) 6670 2427.
Information session on North Byron Parklands
Those living in the south of the Shire may be interested in an information session being conducted by the NSW Department of Planning & Environment on a development application and separate modification request for the North Byron Parkland Cultural Events Site. The session will be Mullumbimby Farmers Market, 51 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby on Friday 2 February from 7am-11am. To view the application, visit www.majorprojects.planning.nsw. gov.au/page/on-exhibition
Plastic bag use survey Do you have something to say about the use of plastic shopping bags? Do you want your voice to be heard when it comes to shaping future campaigns to reduce their use? Step one is to take part in the online survey being conducted by North East Waste to get an accurate picture of their local use. More than five billion plastic bags are handed out at the checkout every year in Australia and every state except NSW is committed to banning single use bags by 2018. North East Waste, which brings together seven area councils including Tweed, has big plans to reduce plastic bag use and their impact on the environment. They have launched two separate surveys: one for community members and one for business owners, which will inform their efforts. All survey respondents will go in a draw to win a Live with Less Plastic pack, which includes reusable bags, a Keep Cup and other goodies. You can find the surveys at: • Community members – www.surveymonkey.com/r/plastic_ bag_survey • Business owners – www.surveymonkey.com/r/business_ plastic_bag
Flood study gets funding Tweed Shire Council has welcomed $273,333 in Commonwealth and NSW government grant funding to improve its understanding and management of flood risk. Council has received funding for three projects from the Floodplain Grants Scheme, jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State through the National Partnership Agreement on National Disaster Resilience. “Our Council and our communities were caught unawares by the pace of the last flood in March 2017 so this funding, which will help us improve our flood intelligence and warnings systems, is most welcome,” Manager Roads and Stormwater Danny Rose said. The biggest project funded is a $150,000 flood study of the South Murwillumbah business district and residential area. This study will be similar to the one undertaken in the Central Murwillumbah area late last year. It will be undertaken by external consultants and will examine flooding and the hydraulic characteristics of the South Murwillumbah/Condong floodway, including the effectiveness of the current levee system. The findings of the study will then inform development controls in the region and provide a floodplain risk strategy, including potential property modification measures such as land acquisitions and structural works to maintain or improve the efficiency of the floodway. Then, $77,333 has been provided to install two more rain gauges and a series of stream gauges to improve flood warnings in the Burringbar, Mooball and Crabbes Creek area. There currently are two gauges in the area. Finally, $46,000 has been provided to incorporate the Tumbulgum gauge into the Bureau of Meteorology flood warning network. This will improve predictions of flood height in the mid catchment by including influences from the tide and Rous River and will improve flood warnings and real-time evacuation planning. For more information on preparing for storms and floods, see Council’s It’s Storm Season liftout at www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ StormSeason
Have your say on having your say How do you like to have a conversation with Council – online, through social media, face-to-face at our counters or at a dedicated meeting, through our engagement website or by ringing us up? The draft Community Engagement Strategy, building on our existing Strategy, is a guiding framework that sets out a whole-of-Council commitment to community engagement. It outlines why we engage, how we engage (including the How do you like to have a conversation with Council? Have your say on having your say at type of techniques we use) and yoursaytweed.com.au when we engage – providing clarity around the types of engagement activity the community can • are provided explanations about Council’s decisions. expect for the different types of projects. We are now seeking feedback from the community – tell us your The strategy aims to ensure that residents, business and preferences on how to have your say. community organisations: Take the quick poll on yoursaytweed.com.au or leave a • are informed on issues and decisions facing Council that comment in the guest book, which will be considered in the could significantly affect their future submissions we receive. Printed copies of the strategy are • are given opportunities to have their say, in a way and at a available at local libraries. time that suits them Submissions close on 2 February 2018 and can be made by • can be certain their views and advice have been genuinely email to tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au or by mail to the General Manager, considered before Council decisions are made Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah, NSW 2484.
Replace your old shower and get a refund from Council
Saving more than 15,000 litres of water per year and up to $100 in water and electricity costs is as easy as installing water-saving showers, basin and sink spouts, mixers, aerators and flow controllers or regulators. Council provides homeowners a 50 per cent rebate on the purchase and installation of approved water saving products such as showers and tapware. If you upgrade your outdated showers and tapware with water efficient products, Council will refund 50 per cent of the total purchase and installation costs for eligible products to a maximum of $100. For further information on the rebate program, including terms and conditions and the application form, please visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ WaterRebate or call Council on (02) 6670 2400.
Donation could save lives Council’s General Manager, Troy Green (centre) inspects the Tweed District Rescue Squad’s new ‘jaws of life’ and stateof-the art rescue vehicle, with volunteer Jamie Stoddart (left) and TDRS secretary, Drew Carr. Council presented the squad with this year’s annual donation from Council of $32,255. The TDRS are the primary responders for road crash rescue, marine rescue, vertical rescue and many types of specialist rescue encountered by emergency service personnel in the Tweed. The new vehicle was purchased and fitted out with the assistance of Solo Resource Recovery, Leather FX, Whelen and Frizelle Sunshine Automotive.
Weir watchers wanted Members of the community interested in assisting Council to identify a solution to protect Bray Park Weir from tidal inundation have one more week to nominate to join Council’s Project Reference Group (PRG). Nominations for the group close next Wednesday, 31 January. Final membership of the group will be decided by Council at its February or March meeting. The first meeting of the group is expected to be around mid March. Council is asking for eight members of the community, representing larger stakeholder groups of landowners, critical water users and water carters, to nominate to join the group to help identify issues to be addressed and to identify and assess possible solutions to the problem. Two councillors will work with the group, along with Council officers and independent expert consultants yet to be engaged. Members of the group will be expected to communicate with their wider stakeholder group bringing their interests and ideas to the table, and report group discussions back to them. Council has not identified the options it has to mitigate the risks of overtopping, rather leaving this work for the Project Reference Group. It is expected that at the end of its work, the Group will make a recommendation to Council on its preferred way forward for consideration by Council. Anyone interested in nominating for the Group is asked to register their interest in participating in the PRG on the Bray Park Weir Tidal Protection Project page at yoursaytweed.com.au, where they’ll also find the group’s Terms of Reference and a Nomination Form. This year, predicted tides indicate there will be at least 12 occasions when there is a risk of the weir being overtopped during high tides. Council has put interim measures in place to mitigate these immediate risks in the form of a concrete block wall, which it can place on the weir wall quickly to temporarily raise the water level of the weir and downstream flow to hold back the upstream tide.
Department of Planning and Environment
Exhibition of Modification Request Cudgen Lakes Sand Quarry Application No Location Proponent Council Area Approval Authority
MP 05_0103B MOD 2 Located off Crescent Street, Cudgen, approximately 2.5 kilometres west of Kingscliff Gales-Kingscliff Pty Ltd Tweed Shire Minister for Planning under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Description of proposed modification The proposed modification involves: • Consolidating the northern and southern extraction areas following the realignment of Altona Drive; • Reducing the overall disturbance footprint of the quarry by approximately 5 hectares; • Increasing the total extractable resource by 2.2 million cubic metres; • Extending the quarry life from 2029 to 2047; • Reconfiguring the long-term use and layout of the processing area; • Increasing the slope of the final lake batters; and • Administrative amendments to the Project Approval. Exhibition Details The Modification Request and accompanying documents may be viewed electronically at the Department of Planning and Environment at 320 Pitt Street, Sydney or on the Department’s website (www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/page/on-exhibition/). You may also view an electronic copy at a NSW Service Centre located near you (www.service.nsw.gov.au/service-centre/service-nsw) and a hard copy may be inspected at the location(s) listed below from Wednesday 24 January 2018 until Thursday 8 February 2018 during the ordinary office or opening hours of the agency concerned: • Tweed Shire Council: 10-14 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah; and • Nature Conservation Council: Level 14, 338 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW. At the time of publishing this advertisement, the Minister for Planning has not directed that a public hearing should be held. Have your say Anyone can make a written submission about the Modification Request during the exhibition period from Wednesday 24 January 2018 until Thursday 8 February 2018. Your submission must reach the Department by Thursday 8 February 2018. Before making your submission, please read our Privacy Statement at www.planning.nsw.gov.au/privacy or telephone the number below for a copy. The Department will publish your submission on its website in accordance with our Privacy Statement. To make a submission, use the online form if possible. This is available at www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/page/on-exhibition/ If you cannot lodge online, you can write to the address below. If you want the Department to delete your personal information before publication, please make this clear at the top of your letter. You need to include: • Your name and address, at the top of the letter only; • The name of the application and the application number; • A statement on whether you support or object to the proposal; • The reasons why you support or object to the proposal; and • A declaration of any reportable political donations made in the previous two years. To find out what is reportable, and for a disclosure form, go to www.planning.nsw.gov.au/DonationsandGiftDisclosure or telephone the number below for a copy. Note the disclosure requirements apply however a submission is made.
For more information: 1300 305 695 Planning Services, Department of Planning and Environment, GPO Box 39 SYDNEY NSW 2001 (Your submission should be marked, Attention: Director – Resource Assessments)
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Temporary concrete blocks placed part-way across the wall of the weir raise the water level of the downstream flow to hold back a run of high tides at the beginning of the year.
Ups and downs of waste Results for the first six months of operations under the new 3 bin system for household waste show it is having a significant impact. The new system was introduced on July 1 to urban houses and duplexes across Tweed Shire with the goal of reducing the amount of organic material ending up in landfill. During the first six months of operation, there was 6542 tonnes of material collected in red lid bins, compared with 9620 tonnes for the same period in 2016, a reduction of 3078 tonnes or 32 per cent. Organic waste in the green lid bin has increased from 2723 tonnes to 6166 tonnes, an increase of 3443 tonnes or 126 per cent. Yellow bin recycling figures also have improved from 5668 tonnes to 6017 tonnes, an increase of 349 tonnes or six per cent. Tweed Shire Council Waste Operations Officer Wes Knight said the figures show Tweed residents are making the right decisions when disposing of waste in their homes. “These findings show more than 3000 tonnes of organic waste which would have ended up in landfill has instead been diverted to become an important, environmentally friendly asset,” Mr Knight said. “The credit for this goes to people who have shown they care about the environment and their community by changing their habits and getting their families to do the same.” Mr Knight said the rise in yellow lid bin recycling figures was something of a surprise but may reflect a greater level of awareness of what goes in each bin. “Soft bag-like plastics are still a bit of an issue and these should be going into the red lid bin,” he said. “It will be interesting to see what happens to the yellow bin figures in the future as people take advantage of the new NSW container deposit scheme; use their green lid bin to dispose of paper or cardboard; or upsize to a larger red lid bin.” The figures also show a significant drop in bulky waste collection, from 1488 tonnes to just 323 tonnes, in the first six months after Council introduced an on-call collection service. “The service simply wasn’t very busy in the first four months or so of operation,” Mr Knight said. “Gradually things have picked up however and it is now operating at full capacity.”
On exhibition – have your say Proposed Charges for Organics 140L Bin and Asbestos Testing Kit 2017/18 Notice is given that it is proposed to amend the following fees and charges: At the Council meeting of Wednesday 13 December 2017, Council resolved to place the following proposed charges for the 140 litre organics bin of $75 and asbestos testing kit of $45 per 2017/18 annum on public exhibition for 28 days. These charges will be on public exhibition with submission being invited until Monday 19 February 2018. For further information, visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/OnExhibition. Submissions can be made to ‘On exhibition’ items by email (tsc@tweed. nsw.gov.au) or mail – General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah, NSW 2484.
Public information event
Road wrap
Road closures – Tweed Coast Enduro
Flood Road Repair Works schedule (site and weather conditions permitting) Contractor
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Brown Bros
22 January 2018
Locality
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Upper Crystal Creek
Porters
Upper Crystal Creek
Pottsville – Saturday 10 February 2018 Race starts: 6.30am – last competitor finishes 3pm. Swim course: Mooball Creek (closed 6.30am to 9am). Cycle Course: Tweed Coast Road/ Wooyung Road (closed 6am to 12pm). Run course: Phillip Street/Overall Drive (closed 9am to 3pm, local resident access only via Anne Street). Please visit www.tweedenduro.com.au or contact Kevin on 1300 28 29 49.
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Development Application Determinations
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Notification of Development Application Determinations for the purposes of Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 (as amended).
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Booka
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Application details
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Bilambil to Dulguigan Road
Urliup
Numinbah Road to Upper Crystal Creek
Upper Crystal Creek
Approved
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Contractor
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Skeen Constructions
22 January 2018
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South Murwillumbah
Tweed Valley Way
DA17/0890 – Dwelling alterations and additions and carport Lot 961 DP 201135, No. 41 Marana Street, Bilambil Heights CDC17/0164 – Prefabricated secondary dwelling Lot 84 DP 830352, No. 12 Tallowood Avenue, Bogangar DA17/0851 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and in-ground swimming pool Lot 33 Section 10DP 30043, No. 31 Hastings Road, Bogangar DA17/0902 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling Lot 204 DP 241367, No. 13 Kurrajong Avenue, Bogangar DA17/0785 – Use of first floor deck addition Lot 1 SP 73419, Unit 1/No. 5 Dianella Drive, Casuarina DA17/0857 – In-ground concrete swimming pool Lot 119 DP 1201995, No. 26 Callistemon Avenue, Casuarina DA17/0875 – Dwelling with attached garage and in-ground swimming pool Lot 4 DP 1231670, No. 10 Sea Eagle Court, Casuarina DA17/0777 – Three storey dwelling, attached garage, gatehouse, pavilion, front fence and in-ground swimming pool Lot 174 DP 1232273, No. 76 Cylinders Drive, Kingscliff DA17/0830 – Shed and attached awning Lot 1 SP 19988, Unit 1/No. 18 Terrace Street, Kingscliff DA17/0860 – Two storey dwelling with attached garage Lot 12 DP 1145386, No. 57 Cylinders Drive, Kingscliff DA17/0779 – Workshop/studio addition to existing dwelling Lot 12 DP 21815, No. 6 Charles Street, Murwillumbah DA17/0862 – Demolish existing toilet block on Brisbane Street side of Knox Park Lot 2LP 1220632, Brisbane Street, Murwillumbah DA17/0863 – Demolish existing toilet block on Nullum Street side of Knox Park Lot 2LP 1220632, Brisbane Street, Murwillumbah DA17/0872 – Dwelling Lot 25 DP 1133087, No. 25 Oakbank Terrace, Murwillumbah DA17/0844 – Patio roof Lot 312 DP 1048762, No. 33 Korora Parkway, Pottsville DA17/0850 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and in-ground swimming pool Lot 915 DP 1101845, No. 10 Newcastle Drive, Pottsville DA17/0899 – In-ground concrete swimming pool Lot 23 DP 815069, No. 107 Adcocks Road, Stokers Siding DA17/0709 – Dwelling and swimming pool Lot 3 DP 1138338, No. 450 Terranora Road, Terranora DA17/0821 – Use of existing garage and construction of in-ground swimming pool, deck, carport, work shed and patio roof. Lot 66 DP 787412, No. 18 Glenbrae Drive, Terranora DA17/0874 – Two storey dwelling with attached garage Lot 121DP 1233026, No. 2 Feathertop Street, Terranora DA17/0881 – Carport within front building line Lot 285 DP 860577, No. 36 Horseshoe Road, Terranora DA17/0786 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling Lot 159 DP 246854, No. 50 The Quarterdeck, Tweed Heads DA17/0843 – Staged alterations and additions to existing dwelling Lot 67 DP 259616, No. 32 Blundell Boulevard, Tweed Heads South DA17/0847 – Dwelling Lot 29DP 1236392, No. 7 Cockatoo Place, Tweed Heads South DA17/0849 – Dwelling with attached garage Lot 30DP 1236392, No. 9 Cockatoo Place, Tweed Heads South DA17/0855 – Dwelling with attached garage and in-ground swimming pool Lot 11DP 1236392, No. 19 Lorikeet Drive, Tweed Heads South DA17/0871 – Dwelling with attached garage Lot 27DP 1236392, No. 3 Cockatoo Place, Tweed Heads South DA17/0891 – In-ground swimming pool Lot 34DP 1236392, No. 25 Robin Circuit, Tweed Heads South DA17/0905 – Dwelling Lot 54DP 1236392, No. 51 Robin Circuit, Tweed Heads South DA17/0841 – Demolition of existing pergola and deck and alterations and additions to existing dwelling Lot 128 DP 30960, No. 5 Jacaranda Avenue, Tweed Heads West
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Closed roads Murwillumbah – drainage upgrade Nullum Street, between Condong and Hartigan streets; Roadworks Tumbulgum Road, between Sunnyside Lane and Old Ferry Road. Resealing works, expect delays – Various locations on Spring Valley, Bilambil, Urliup, McCalisters, Terranora, Dulguigan, Limpinwood, Everinghams, Tumbulgum roads. Expect short delays Brays Creek – drainage and pavement works on hold but road open and safe for traffic. Cudgen – sub-division works may cause delays on Crescent Street between Tweed Coast Road and Cudgen Road. There are two separate subdivisions with road works and trucks accessing the sites (reduced speed limits in place). Kynnumboon – road reconstruction works at Tomewin Road near the intersection with Queensland Road. Culvert reconstruction Blackwoods Road (traffic diversion over temporary bridge under give-way conditions). South Murwillumbah – revetment works Tweed Valley Way. Terranora – sub-division works may cause delays on Henry Lawson Drive, between Coach Road and the Tennis Courts. Rock revetment, fish habitat and waver energy deflector construction on River Road (at the end of Old Ferry Road). Water main and stormwater drainage construction and road reconstruction on Terranora Road. Tweed Heads – Footpath construction Dry Dock Road.
Request for offer RFO2018002: Major Flood Repair Work – Landslip Repairs Bundle 6 Offers close: Wednesday 4pm (DST) 14 February 2018.
In response to your requests – Council will be holding an additional public information event to answer your questions about the recently exhibited draft Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan. During the months of November and December 2017, 13 public and industry information sessions were held at locations around the Tweed to enable land owners to learn about and ask questions surrounding the Council’s draft Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan (draft Plan). In response to a small number of community members letter dropping pamphlets to their wider community and raising their concern about the purpose and potential implications of the draft Plan, an additional information event has been organised for: • Wednesday 7 February 2018 – Banora Point Community Centre, corner Leisure Drive and Woodlands Drive Banora Point, 5 – 6.30pm. The information event is open to all members of the public.
Offers must be lodged as specified in the offer documentation. Request For Offer documentation is available at no charge from Council’s website at www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/tenders. Hard copy documentation is available and costs will be in accordance with Council’s advertised photocopying fees. All Offers will be opened at closing time and will be considered by Council in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and the NSW Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. The lowest or any offer is not necessarily accepted and canvassing of Councillors or staff will disqualify. For further information please contact Vince Pirrottina (02) 6670 2109.
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Under State legislation since 1974 there have been specified requirements for avoiding ‘harm’ to specific Aboriginal cultural heritage. This obligation, largely on land owners, is a punishable offence when certain requirements are not met and the Council’s draft Plan endeavours to make it easier to understand and follow a process for achieving compliance. The need for compliance may typically arise with new development requiring approval or consent, but is also more widely applicable to land use activities or works generally irrespective of their size or scale.
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The draft Plan applies Shire-wide and consists of a mapping and management framework. It is consistent with the NSW State legislation and guidelines. Submissions on the draft ACHMP will be accepted up to the close of business on Friday 16 February 2018.
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For further information or to RSVP to the information session, please contact the Strategic Planning & Urban Design Unit of Council on (02) 6670 2503.
Engineer – Construction Engineer – Planning & Systems (Contract) Environmental Education Officer Project Manager Contracts Project Officer – Human Resources (Contract) Lead Cleaner For more information and to apply: • Visit Council’s website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/careers • Contact Human Resources on (02) 6670 2495 • All positions close at 12 noon (NSW time) • Late applications not permitted.
The above development determinations are available for public inspection free of charge at the Planning and Regulation Division, Murwillumbah Civic Centre, during ordinary office hours or viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/datracking
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