Lands Strategy say

TWEED SHIRE residents are being encouraged to have their say on the Draft Resilient Lands Strategy, which has been extended to Friday, July 14.

The Draft Strategy, released on June 2 this year, outlines the work undertaken to date and next steps to identify a sustainable pipeline of land and housing to support the relocation of residents impacted by the 2022 floods.

It identifies 22 sites across the seven Northern Rivers Local Government Areas, 15 of which are identified for immediate investigation under the $100 million Resilient Land Program. The 15 sites in the Draft Strategy have the potential to support up to an estimated 7,800 dwellings, to be confirmed on a site-bysite basis as technical and due diligence investigations progress. Forty submissions have already been made and the consultation period has now been extended to Friday, July 14.

The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) developed the Draft Strategy as part of the $100 million Resilient Land Program.

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said she wanted to encourage residents to provide their say.

sages, bread and drinks. Tweed Bait are donating the ice.

Trampoline business Springloaded Banora Point have very kindly opened their doors to anyone supporting the challenge.

The event will have live music, TikTok celebrities the Reese Brothers and face painting.

Tweed Shire Councillor James Owen is eager to help and will be up for getting dunked.

“We’re putting out the call for local and national, or international celebrities to take up the dunking challenge and help in the fight against MND through fundraising,” Jill said.

“We expect this to be a great day of community spirit and camaraderie.

“If you could help us in any way we would be eternally grateful.”

To find out more, or to get involved in the event, please phone Jeanette on 0401 070 555.

“This program can help our community over the long term. I encourage people to have their say and share ideas or solutions about how to relieve housing problems being faced in the Northern Rivers,” she said.

To review the NRRC’s Draft Resilient Lands Strategy and make a submission, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/northern-rivers-reconstruction-corporation/resilient-homes-fund/ resilient-land-program/resilient-lands-strategy