river and heritage project area · 2 meetings
Richmond River
Mentions
- Proposed milestone naming connected with 2028 bicentenary celebrations.
- Dredging advocacy and river mouth management
- Community organisations may be able to seek funding for public events connected with the 2028 celebrations.
- Affects stability and safety concerns for nearby residents and riverfront users in West Ballina.
- Important for river users, businesses and residents affected by navigation and bar conditions.
- The recognition highlights local community support for residents living with dementia and their carers.
Decisions
Richmond River bicentenary naming
History groups are interested in naming the Richmond River milestone as part of 2028 bicentenary celebrations. The Festival and Event Funding Program for 2027/28 may be available to community groups organising related events.
Community organisations may be able to seek funding for public events connected with the 2028 celebrations.
Riverbank edge repairs at Daydream Avenue to proceed in two stages
Maintenance teams will undertake the riverbank edge repairs in two stages following the West Ballina Residents Association update on riverbank subsidence.
Affects stability and safety concerns for nearby residents and riverfront users in West Ballina.
Council to continue lobbying for dredging of the Richmond River
Council confirmed it has lobbied for Richmond River dredging for many years and will continue to do so, while noting dredging is managed by Transport for NSW.
Important for river users, businesses and residents affected by navigation and bar conditions.
Topics
Dementia-friendly community
The Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance was named the Northern Rivers Volunteer Team for 2026. The item concerned maintaining a dementia-friendly community.
The recognition highlights local community support for residents living with dementia and their carers.