Cumbalum ramps: $40m-$50m estimate dates to 2020, with no delivery date recorded Ballina Shire Council says it will keep pressing for south-facing M1 ramps, while the minutes record that the NSW Government does not regard the interchange as a priority. Council: Ballina Shire Council Meeting: 10 Nov 2026 Recorded status: noted BRIEF Cumbalum residents face continued uncertainty over proposed south-facing M1 ramps after Ballina Shire Council said it would keep advocating for the interchange. The supplied minutes record a Transport for NSW estimate of $40 million to $50 million prepared in 2020 and state that the NSW Government does not regard the interchange as a priority. No construction funding or delivery date was recorded. KEY FACTS - Caroline Klose said Transport for NSW prepared cost estimates of about $40 million to $50 million for south-facing ramps in 2020. - The minutes record that the NSW Government does not see the interchange as a priority. - The minutes state that Ballina Shire Council will continue advocating for the ramps. - The Cumbalum Residents Association planned to ask members to vote on establishing a parliamentary e-petition, with a proposed campaign also including media activity and lobbying. - The A Ward Committee noted the information; the minutes do not record approval of construction funding or a delivery date. ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD - The source records ongoing Council advocacy alongside a stated NSW Government view that the interchange is not a priority. - The cost figure is from 2020, and the supplied record does not provide a newer estimate, funding commitment or delivery date. - The proposed member vote concerns establishing an e-petition; the supplied record does not give its outcome. QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING - Has Transport for NSW updated the 2020 cost estimate for the south-facing ramps? - What assessment or funding would be required for the interchange to become a NSW Government priority? - What form will Council's continuing advocacy take, and is any funding allocated to it? RECORDED NEXT STEPS - The Cumbalum Residents Association said members would be asked at its next meeting to vote on establishing a parliamentary e-petition; the supplied record does not establish whether it proceeded. - The minutes state that Council will continue advocating for south-facing ramps. - Residents were encouraged to continue writing to ministers. SOURCE PASSAGES The Cumbalum Residents Association said members would be asked at its next meeting to vote on establishing a parliamentary e-petition to raise the interchange upgrade's priority. The proposed campaign would include media activity and lobbying candidates for the following year's state election. "The information contained in the agenda was noted. 8.8 Business With Notice - Cumbalum Residents Association (CRA) - M1 Cumbalum Interchange for Ballina - Request for Campaign Assistance from Council At the next CRA meeting, members will be asked to vote on establishing a parliamentary e-petition to raise the priority for the interchange upgrade. This will include a media campaign for Ballina and surrounding districts together with lobbying candidates for the state election next year. The CRA would be grateful if Council can assist in this campaign to gain maximum benefit for our community and all residents in Ballina Shire." (8.8 Business With Notice) Susan Inglis asked about the south-facing ramp, and Caroline Klose said Transport for NSW prepared cost estimates of about $40 million to $50 million for south-facing ramps in 2020. "At the meeting Susan Inglis enquired about the status of the south facing ramp. Caroline Klose explained that cost estimates for south facing ramps were done in 2020 by Transport for NSW and in the order of $40-$50 million." (8.8 Business With Notice) The minutes record that the NSW Government does not see the interchange as a priority, that Council will continue advocating for ramps, and that Cr Loone encouraged residents to continue writing to ministers. "NSW Government has stated that they do not see the interchange as a priority. Council will continue to advocate for ramps. Cr Loone encouraged residents to continue to write to ministers as well." (8.8 Business With Notice) The information contained in the agenda was noted. "The information contained in the agenda was noted. MINUTES OF THE A WARD COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 40 CHERRY STREET, BALLINA, ON 10/11/26 AT 4:00 PM Ballina Shire Council A Ward Committee Minutes 10/11/26 Page 5 of 7 9." 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