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Ballina Wastewater Treatment Plant
Mentions
- Site of the approved solar PV and upgraded panels project.
- Residents and landowners can review and comment on proposed development controls affecting the Ballina Heights southern precinct.
- The strategy sets the direction for local homelessness services and support for people sleeping rough.
- These projects affect flood resilience, roads, public facilities, wastewater operations and council-service safety.
- The decision supports security infrastructure at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and uses airport reserve funds.
- The strategy affects onsite wastewater management, while the solar project may improve the treatment plant’s energy infrastructure.
Decisions
Ballina Heights Southern Precinct planning controls exhibited
Council endorsed public exhibition of the draft structure plan, landscaping amendments and additional Development Control Plan controls for at least 28 days.
Residents and landowners can review and comment on proposed development controls affecting the Ballina Heights southern precinct.
Homelessness Strategy adopted for exhibition
Council adopted the Ballina Shire Homelessness Strategy, invited public submissions and directed discussions with Mary’s Place and Orange Sky about infrastructure and in-kind support.
The strategy sets the direction for local homelessness services and support for people sleeping rough.
Major infrastructure contracts approved
Contracts were awarded for the Wardell Boardwalk and Foreshore Upgrade ($685,350 excluding GST), Ballina Wastewater Treatment Plant solar PV system ($897,294), Tamarind Drive and Marom Creek Road landslip works ($844,923.51), Ross Lane flood resilience works ($3,191,291) and fire protection services.
These projects affect flood resilience, roads, public facilities, wastewater operations and council-service safety.
Airport security equipment approved
Council awarded Smiths Detection (Australia) Pty Limited the checked baggage screening X-ray system contract for $670,580 excluding GST, with expenditure above budget to come from the Airport Reserve.
The decision supports security infrastructure at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and uses airport reserve funds.
Wastewater strategy and solar investment approved
Council adopted the amended Onsite Wastewater Management Strategy and Guidelines and approved the wastewater treatment plant solar PV and upgraded panels contract.
The strategy affects onsite wastewater management, while the solar project may improve the treatment plant’s energy infrastructure.
Topics
Economic development and visitor economy
Council approved public exhibition of the draft Ballina Shire Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy 2026–2031 and supported further representations about council land north of Airport Boulevard.
Businesses, tourism operators, developers and residents will have an opportunity to comment on the strategy.