Sandhills Wetlands restoration update Published on 26 July 2024 Arakwal representatives and environmental consultants are joining contractors and Council staff at the Sandhills Wetlands as work gets underway on stage one of the wetlands restoration.Christopher Soulsby, Manager Major Projects, said people will notice heavy machinery onsite as construction starts on one of the most significant environmental projects undertaken by Council. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Work starting on the Bangalow Flood Study Published on 25 July 2024 Council has engaged a consultant to start work on the Bangalow Flood Study, which will investigate how and where floods impact the town and nearby areas.Bangalow, while not as flood prone as some other parts of the Byron Shire, is flanked by Byron Creek, which is flood-prone during significant rain events. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Removal of invasive aquatic weed at Waterlily Park Published on 24 July 2024 An aquatic weed harvester is on the lake at Waterlily Park at Ocean Shores this week, removing the invasive Salvinia molesta and parrot’s feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) weeds.The Salvinia, which spreads very quickly, had formed a thick mat over the surface of the lake, and the parrot’s feather was also well established. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Federal Drive open to traffic again Published on 22 July 2024 After being closed for more than two years Federal Drive reopened to traffic on Friday 19 July.The road was badly damaged during the floods and weather event in March 2022, with a landslip making the road unsafe for traffic. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Lights on for Bangalow Sports Fields Published on 19 July 2024 New lights have been installed at Bangalow Sports Fields, after several months of delays due to wet weather. Tagged as: , Media Releases
A win as amenities blocks restored at Mullumbimby Recreation Grounds Published on 19 July 2024 The amenities blocks at the Mullumbimby Recreation Grounds have now been restored, after they were damaged in the floods in 2022. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Eating, sharing knowledge and ideas…Farmers’ Feast a great success Published on 15 July 2024 Byron Shire Council’s Farmers’ Feast, held in collaboration with the Tweed Richmond Organic Producers Organisation in early July was a coming together of taste buds and ideas.The event was designed to showcase the best of the region’s produce while bringing together organic and regenerative farmers and land managers to share information, stories, and conversation. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Belongil Creek and Tallow Creek open Published on 10 July 2024 Belongil Creek and Tallow Creek are both open and flowing into the ocean.With last week’s wet weather Tallow Creek opened naturally while Council mechanically opened the mouth of Belongil Creek. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Electronic flood warning signs and cameras installed in Byron Shire Published on 09 July 2024 Three sets of automated flood warning signs and cameras have been installed on Main Arm Road, Left Bank Road and Myocum Road.The signs have solar-powered flashing lights that are activated when water levels reach a trigger point. Tagged as: , Media Releases