I understand the owners of floodplain land wanting to fill and develop for money, and who work secretly with Byron Council (who are very good at secret discussions) to achieve this.
However, Ms Bandini’s claim that it’s not flood water, only storm water, that enters her farm is unbelievable and a moot point.
Any water, regardless of description, in excess amounts with inadequate egress will lead to damage to surrounding property, existing homes, and lives.
Hon. Bill Shorten’s inquiry into Natural Disasters 2011 stated that trying to distinguish between storm water and flood water is antiquated and archaic and should be eliminated from discussions.
Including Ms Bandini’s land in the residential strategy would not be the only way to fund flood/drainage problems, as she claims. These are emotional scare tactics.
Mr Stenning claims there will be a buffer zone between the Ann Street homes and the development. What sort of buffer will stop flood water? Any water? Lismore levees?
Any future development in Mullumbimby should cease until drainage from east Saltwater Creek, New City Rd trunk drain, Kings Creek, and south Brunswick River plus all town drains and sewerage are updated.
There should be a moratorium on all development until the 2022 flood data can be included in decision making. 2022 proved that all too violently.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
