Media Release

3 November 2009


Community reminded - Facilitated Panel Discussion on draft CZMP on this Friday

The community is reminded that the Facilitated Panel Discussion on the draft Byron Shire Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) is being held this Friday, 6 November.

To be held from 4pm at Council Chambers in Station Street, Mullumbimby, representatives from key organisations and previous committee members have been invited to speak on the draft CZMP.

Council’s director of planning Ray Darney said community members and interested parties are encouraged to attend the evening to hear presentations on coastal management under the impacts of climate change, coastal planning and an overview of the draft CZMP.

He said presenters on the night include coastal experts Professor Bruce Thom and Professor Rodger Tomlinson.

“Speakers have also been invited from BEACON, Dunecare, Belongil Progress Association, Byron United and previous committee members from South Golden Beach/New Brighton, Brunswick Heads and Suffolk Park areas.”

Facilitated Panel Discussion    Friday 6 November

                                                         4.00 pm until 8.00 pm

                                                         Byron Shire Council Chambers

                                                         Station Street, Mullumbimby

The draft Byron Shire Coastal Zone Management Plan is currently on exhibition until Tuesday 22 December 2009.

Copies of the draft CZMP and accompanying information are available for viewing at community access points around the Shire including the Federal Store, Bangalow Post Office, SummerlandCreditUnionOceanShores, Suffolk Park Holiday Park Shire Libraries, and Council’s Administration Centre, Station Street Mullumbimby, between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm. 

Community information stands on the draft CZMP will be available during November at various coastal locations. Further information regarding the community information stands will be advertised nearer to the confirmed dates.

A copy of the draft CZMP and supporting information is also available on Council’s website - www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition .

Submissions may be lodged online at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition and submission forms are also available from community access points.

Written submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, PO Box 219, MULLUMBIMBY NSW 2482, clearly marked “Submission – Draft Byron Shire Coastal Zone Management Plan”.

 

Media Contact:                    Donna Johnston         

                                               Media Communications Officer

                                               Byron Shire Council

                                               Ph: 02 6626 7320

Byron Shire is located at Australia's eastern-most point with a population of almost 29,000. It is a thriving community where residents and visitors live, work and play in a sustainable environment and where Council strives to deliver the highest standard of local government services and infrastructure.