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Alstonville
Mentions
- Community and historical area represented at the meeting
- Location of a property included in confidential debt recovery sale action.
- Part of the ward/community area referenced in several items.
- Footpath funding was reallocated; aquatic centre and tennis centre car park projects were also discussed.
- LSPS amendments include employment land review and possible crime prevention initiatives; Wollongbar-Alstonville Rugby Club lease also noted.
- Location of traffic issues, Crawford House works, and community matters raised at the meeting.
Decisions
Tidy Towns plaque reinstatement deferred
Council deferred a decision on reinstating the Tidy Towns plaques in Alstonville while further financial options are investigated. The issue is to be examined during the remainder of 2026, with no dedicated funding allocated.
The plaque project remains unfunded and residents should not expect immediate reinstatement.
Accessible parking request referred for future discussion
The request for accessible parking bays in Main Street, Alstonville was placed on the business-with-notice agenda for discussion at a subsequent C Ward meeting; no installation decision was recorded.
The parking concern has been formally raised but has not yet produced a commitment to add bays.
Quilt to be taken up by Ballina and District Historical Society
The Ballina and District Historical Society agreed to accept the quilt previously displayed at the Alstonville Cultural Centre, with discussions ongoing about how it will be displayed.
A local cultural item will be preserved and potentially re-displayed for the community.
Alstonville footpath funding reallocated
Council approved transferring $112,000 allocated to South Street, Alstonville in 2027/28 to footpath works on Tanamera Drive, Alstonville ($56,000) and Whipps Avenue, Alstonville ($56,000).
This changes which Alstonville footpath projects are prioritised for funding.
Car park upgrade priorities confirmed
Council confirmed priorities and possible funding sources for sealed car park upgrades, including Pop Denison Car Park in Ballina, Alstonville Tennis Centre/Lumley Park/Park Avenue, and listed Regatta Avenue, Keith Hall Boat Ramp, Chickiba Drive Sports Fields and Bicentennial Park for future capital works inventory with no current funding source.
This indicates which car parking upgrades may proceed first and which sites remain unfunded.
Further work approved on community infrastructure projects
Council requested a report on allocating forecast Community Dividends for 2027/28 to 2029/30 that includes the Cumbalum Community Circle to shovel-ready stage, and approved $10,000 from the Property Development Reserve to investigate a Recovery Centre/Hydrotherapy Pool at the Alstonville and Ballina Aquatic Centres. A separate motion to fund roof replacement for the Ballina Players Shed was recorded as absent and did not proceed.
This may shape future spending on major community projects and aquatic health facilities.
Local Strategic Planning Statement adopted
Council adopted the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 and addendum, with amendments including more employment land investigation, changes affecting Alstonville, Newrybar and rural planning actions, and a further report in April 2026 on North Kinvara, Cumbalum and West Lennox Palms.
This sets long-term land use and growth planning across the shire and may affect future housing, employment land, village planning and rural protections.
CCTV contract awarded with more sites to be reviewed
Council awarded the CCTV infrastructure supply and installation contract to Dash Group Australia for $493,946.85 excluding GST, and requested a further report after liaison with NSW Police on extra priority sites including Lennox Head, Shaws Bay, Burns Point Ferry Road, Alstonville and Wollongbar.
This funds CCTV rollout now and may lead to expanded surveillance and crime prevention measures in additional locations.
Traffic safety follow-up for Bugden Lane
Council advised it is investigating line marking changes on Main Street near the service station to discourage u-turns and create a clearer left turn into Bugden Lane. Council has also reported the issue to NSW Police for additional patrols, and the 'No Right Turn' sign will be relocated for better visibility.
Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety.
Local Strategic Planning Statement adopted with amendments
Council adopted the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 and Russellton Estate Expansion Area addendum, with changes covering Alstonville employment land mapping, Newrybar wording, a Ballina Hospital precinct plan, rural land use principles, consolidation of rural land use policy, removal of three SUGAs for further examination, and an action to identify additional employment land options.
This shapes long-term land use, housing, employment land, village character, and rural planning across the shire.
Alstonville Strategic Plan review scheduled
Council will include a review of the Alstonville Strategic Plan in the 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and Operational Plan, identified for 2027/28.
Alstonville residents may see future planning review and consultation on local growth and land use settings.
Topics
Alstonville Tidy Towns plaque reinstatement
Further investigation into reinstating the Tidy Towns plaques in Alstonville has been deferred to the 2026/27 financial year and will continue during the remainder of 2026. The prior estimate was $9,000, with no specific funding currently allocated.
The plaques will not be restored immediately and any future work depends on identifying funding options.
Disabled parking bays in Main Street, Alstonville
A community member’s request, brought forward by the Alstonville Wollongbar Chamber of Commerce, raised the lack of accessible parking bays in Main Street, Alstonville. The matter is to be discussed at a future C Ward meeting.
People with disability may face difficulty accessing shops and services in the town centre.