After a collaborative design process between the community and Ballina Shire Council (BSC) in late 2024, the Draft Streetscape Master Plan for Newrybar is now available for comment
The Master Plan seeks to improve Newrybars streetscape and public spaces.
During the design process the community identified their vision for Newrybar as a ‘welcoming, vibrant village that celebrates character, community, and creativity,’ says BSC press release.
The Draft Master Plan outlines five key place values that reflect what the community loves about Newrybar:
- Authentic village charm
- Memorable artisanal experiences
- Home grown produce and flavours
- Honouring the Big Scrub and connection to Country
- Fostering a connected community.
‘A key proposal is to make traffic on the Old Pacific Highway between Brooklet Road and Hinterland Way one way, which would create space for safer pedestrian movement, improved parking, more shade trees, and better public seating,’ said Ballina Council’s Landscape Architect Ms Sheryn Da-Re.
‘Council invites the community to view the Draft Master Plan, including diagrams and a list of the proposed improvements, so they can share their feedback.’
Public workshop
A community workshop is being held on Monday, 19 May at Newrybar Community Hall from 6pm – 7.30pm to ensure the community has the opportunity to provide their views on the suggested plan.
If you can’t make the meeting or would like more information on the plan you can complete an online feedback form on the Your Say page here: Visit yoursayballina.com.au/newrybar-streetscape-master-plan.
No funding or grants have been secured at this stage for implementation of any works. However once completed, the master plan will enable Council to seek funding to make the community’s aspirations a reality.
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