The death and injury of swans and other birdlife at Lake Kimberley in Banora Point led to significant community concern and Tweed Shire Council (TSC) is now considering a floating platform for roosting birds at Lake Kimberley.
The deaths or injuries of swans due to predators, dogs, or human interference have led to calls for a safe sanctuary or artificial island for swans and native birds.
Based on both online and in-person community consultation by TSC staff they say that ‘feedback revealed strong community concern for wildlife protection, e-bike safety and maintenance of the lake and its surroundings’.
Council staff investigations into the range of options for a floating platform in Lake Kimberley ranged from $700,000 to around $12,000 and they have recommended the construction and installation of a waterbird floating island will cost in the vicinity of $25,000 if councillors decide to go ahead with the project.
While there is significant community support for the floating platforms some nearby residents have also raised concerns about the possibility of strong odour as a result of the concentration of birds on the floating platform ‘which may attract complaints from the community,’ say staff.
If the floating platform goes ahead it is recommended for a review in 12-months.
Rate increase?
A rate increase, the future use of land at Wardrop VAlley, events sponsorship and a contentious development at Bakers Road, Dunbibble report on here are also under discussion at this afternoon’s meeting.
Public access starts in the chamber at 3pm today at Murwillumbah’s Tweed Council Chamber at Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre, 10-14 Tumbulgum Road – this is not available on livestream. The council meeting starts following public access and is available via livestream at https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/council/councillors-meetings/council-meetings.
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