town/suburb · 7 meetings
Ballina
Mentions
- Included the North Creek Road widening proposal, lease of 64 Crane Street and chamber-related decisions.
- Location of properties included in confidential debt recovery sale action and council administration.
- Location for multiple decisions including stormwater recovery and finance matters.
- Meeting location and area affected by the transport matters.
- Planning, facility upgrades, public art, road sale, community land and public forum decisions affected sites in Ballina.
- Council area and meeting location.
Decisions
Planning proposal for council-owned land and reclassification changes
Council endorsed Planning Proposal BSCPP 26/002 for Gateway determination to integrate council-owned land into Ballina LEP 2012, with public exhibition and further council consideration after consultation.
May affect future use, zoning and classification of council land in the shire.
Statutory minimum rent confirmed for liquor-licensed organisations
Council resolved that statutory minimum rent applies for organisations with on-premises liquor licences, while noting Ballina Hockey Club is charged 50% market value rent due to its contribution to replacing the synthetic turf surface.
Impacts some clubs and community tenants by confirming rent settings and special arrangements.
Approved operational land classification for North Creek site
Council approved Lot 8 DP1313438 at North Creek, Ballina as operational land with immediate effect.
Changes the legal status of the land and may affect how it can be used or managed.
Quarterly delivery plan review and new investigations funded
Council noted the quarterly review and added actions including investigating a dance/activity area in Ballina, considering Fawcett Park, updating Ward Committee membership rules to allow multiple memberships, including an NBN connection at Lennox Park in the CCTV project scope, and allocating $20,000 in 2026/27 from the Community Infrastructure Reserve for detailed investigation of the Cumbalum Circle Project.
This may influence future community facilities, committee participation, park technology upgrades and planning for local infrastructure projects.
Strategic urban growth areas retained in planning statement
Council retained North Kinvara (CURA B), CURA C and West Lennox Palms as strategic urban growth areas in the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement. For North Kinvara and CURA C, future urban proposals must demonstrate that essential services can be provided economically and practically before gateway determination.
This affects long-term housing growth planning in key expansion areas and adds service-delivery tests before planning proposals can progress.
Childcare and community facility upgrade approved at 10 Hayman Street
Council granted development consent for alterations and additions to the Bunjum Aboriginal Child and Family Centre at 10 Hayman Street, Ballina, including an extended driveway, new crossover, and bus drop-off/pick-up area, subject to conditions.
This supports improvements to a local childcare and community facility and may change local site access and traffic movements.
Public art fabrication contract awarded for Ballina Bridges Duplication
Council accepted a tender from Main Arm Makers for public art fabrication associated with the Ballina Bridges Duplication project for $397,550 excluding GST.
This will shape the look of a major local infrastructure project and involves significant project spending.
Confidential road sale price position confirmed for 6 Waverley Place
After a confidential session, Council confirmed it would not accept a lower price than the already resolved $50,000 excluding GST for the closed road sale at 6 Waverley Place, Ballina.
This finalises Council’s position in a local land sale matter affecting the adjoining property area.
CCTV network upgrade scope confirmed
Council confirmed the scope of the Ballina Community Safety Infrastructure Upgrade - CCTV Network in line with Matryx Pty Ltd recommendations so implementation can proceed within Federal Government grant conditions and timelines.
Supports public safety infrastructure and keeps the grant-funded upgrade on schedule.
26 Endeavour Close to remain available for lease interest rather than immediate sale
Council approved a $60,000 ex GST exit payment to Unit Committee TS Lismore Inc after lease termination at 26 Endeavour Close, Ballina, funded from the Property Development Reserve, and resolved to call for expressions of interest to lease the site on an as-is or purpose-built basis. Council will also assist with interim boat storage for Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club Inc at Cawarra Park or another location, subject to the leasing outcome.
Affects future use of the site, support for a relocating community organisation, and interim arrangements for local boat storage.
89-91 Tamar Street to be retained and leased
A proposal to sell 89-91 Tamar Street, Ballina was defeated. Council instead adopted the retain-and-lease option, subject to further reporting to Council.
Keeps the property in council control for now and may affect future tenancy or service use in central Ballina.
Topics
Land acquisition for North Creek Road widening
Council noted the proposed acquisition of land to widen North Creek Road between Tamarind Drive and Southern Cross Drive, Ballina, and noted related developer contributions cash flows.
May affect road capacity, access and future construction impacts in Ballina.
Ballina Bar safety and access motion
Council acknowledged the Ballina Bar tragedy and resolved to write to State Government ministers about the deteriorating emergency access road, bar condition and public safety concerns, seeking support for immediate and longer-term works.
Important for coastal safety, emergency access and infrastructure around the bar and break wall.
Cherry Street bus route access
An outstanding resolution noted that bus companies will be given a timeframe to apply to TfNSW for a variation to use Cherry Street instead of Bentinck and Fox Streets, because current infrastructure is on the wrong side of the street and lacks kerb access for wheelchairs.
Could improve accessible bus routing and affect local bus operations in central Ballina.
Community land lease actions progressed under Council seal
Council authorised lease-related documents for community land, including Kentwell Community Centre in Ballina and a variation to a sublease for the Old Tintenbar Council Chambers in Alstonville, subject to required public notification and potential further reporting if objections are received.
This affects use of community facilities and tenancy arrangements at local public sites.
Property strategy for council-owned sites
Council debated sale versus lease options for 26 Endeavour Close and 89-91 Tamar Street, with final decisions favouring leasing pathways and further reporting rather than immediate sale in Ballina.
May influence local land use, availability of community or commercial space, and council asset management.
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