Voice of Byron

Most Effective Solutions to Bay Erosion Ignored

Post published:April 27, 2016

Proposed NSW Government changes in coastal management signalled its intention to allow individual landowners the right to apply to protect their properties from erosion. But these proposed changes fail to address the medium-term (~40 years) problem, whilst promoting ad hoc coastal protection measures.

Medium-term engineering solutions, including beach nourishment to defend some residential areas, should not be ruled out. Parts of the present coastline may well need to be abandoned as they become impractical and too expensive to protect, but this time has not yet arrived.

Rising sea levels and increased coastal populations will place continuing pressure on beaches, and an integrated approach to managing the coastal zone is called for. Byron Bay was classified as a beach ‘erosion hotspot’ by the Australian Government in 2009.

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Council to Invest $60,000 in Bay Residents’ Ideas

Post published:February 2, 2016

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Placemaking Seed Fund: Council’s Investment in Byron Ideas

Byron Shire Council has embarked on a significant and groundbreaking project over the past 12 months in the development of the Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan (BBTCM). The BBTCM celebrates Byron Bay’s unique vibe, eclectic culture and natural character through a bold vision and layering of strategies that frame the centre’s future over the coming 20 years.

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Mayor Simon Richardson. Photo: Eve Jeffrey

MAYOR SEEKS IDEAS FOR NEW BYRON SHIRE APP

Post published:January 13, 2016

Byron Shire Mayor Simon Richardson has used Facebook to seek input for a new Byron Shire smartphone app.

He invites Shire residents to suggest what they’d like to see in the proposed app.

Possible options might include the ability to pay rates, GPS location of taxis and buses and practical services like pothole identification and notification to Council.

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