Byron Shire Council 2017-18 Budget “Firmly Focused on Infrastructure”

Percentage break down of where the 2017/18 budget does not include the $20 million Byron Bay town centre bypass.

BYRON SHIRE’S 2017-18 operational and capital works budget remains firmly focused on fixing roads and infrastructure.  Out of the total budget, $54 million will be spent on capital works and roads programs; this includes the Byron Bay town centre bypass at an estimated cost of $20 million.

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REVEALED: Byron Scheme that ‘Wrecked Lives’ World-wide

Nyoli Scobie, of Byron Bay, said she felt ashamed about being a pawn in a scheme which received millions of dollars from “everyday people.” Photo: Marc Stapelberg.

Story by Hamish Broome

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FIVE YEARS ago Byron Bay woman Nyoli Scobie was living the kind of jetsetting luxury life most people dream about, but unbeknown to her, it was too good to be true.

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