The public are invited to a meeting tonight to discuss the future of the old Mullumbimby Hospital Site.
Mullumbimby Residents Association (MRA) say, ‘After 10 years vacant, the old Mullumbimby Hospital Site is at a crucial turning point. This is Byron Shire’s biggest opportunity for affordable housing – and we need you to help shape its future’.
The meeting will be held tonight, Monday, 23 February from 6–8pm at the Mullumbimby ex-Services auditorium, Dalley Street.
MRA say, ‘In November 2025, Council voted unanimously to offer this 4.4-hectare flood-free site to the NSW Government for public, social, affordable & Aboriginal housing – keeping it in public hands, not selling to private developers’.
‘But we’re not done yet! With the Development Control Plan (DCP) heading to public exhibition soon, it’s time to get informed and make our voices heard.
‘What we’ll cover:
‘History of the site & community vision
‘Key elements of the Development Control Plan
‘How to submit effective feedback
‘Council’s timeline & next steps
‘Your questions & ideas
‘Everyone welcome! Whether you’re new to this issue or have been following along, your perspective matters.
‘Sign the petition: Keep it Public! – https://mullumhospitalsite.good.do/keepitpu…/keepitpublic/
More info: https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/…/Mullumbimby-Hospital…
Hosted by: Mullumbimby Residents Association, Mullumbimby Hospital Action Group, House You & Byron Greens
Questions? Contacts:
Elia Hauge 0403 658 890
Caroline Bass 0411 778 113
Dale Emerson 0412 836 553
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