Tweed LinkCONNECT | (02) 6670 2400 or 1300 292 872 | ISSUE 1017 | 1 AUGUST 2017 | ISSN 1327–8630

Council insights a hit in Local Government WeekTweed residents have jumped at the chance to go ‘behind the scenes’ at Council by signing up in big numbers for events during Local Government Week from July 31 to August 6.

This year’s theme is Discovery, Diversity, Democracy.Tours were booked

out to see the Kingscliff Foreshore Revitalisation project, as well as events run by the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre and the Tweed Regional Museum.

More than 40 people took the chance to find out a range of information about the Clarrie Hall Dam raising

project, while the ‘Day in our Shoes’ program, to sample Council careers, was fully booked.

There are still a few places on offer for events late in the week, get in quick to book via www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/LGWK or call (02) 6670 2453.

Thursday 3 August Depot Discovery – Buchanan Street Murwillumbah, Starting at 2pm

(45-minute guided walking tour).Come and see how Council’s Buchanan Street Depot works: the trades and

skills of the workforce and the impact of the March floods.Saturday 5 AugustCome and try Deep Water Running8.30am – 9.30am, Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre, Murwillumbah.Experience the low-impact, body shaping benefits of deep water running.Sunday 6 AugustGuided Heritage Walk of Murwillumbah Town Centre1pm – 2pm, Tweed Regional Museum, Murwillumbah.Join the Murwillumbah Historical Society on a guided tour of Murwillumbah

and listen to some fascinating stories of the past.

Dirty flood water drained as pool reseal beginsThe gradual process of emptying the 50m pool at Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) Murwillumbah was completed late last week, in preparation for resealing sections of the pool floor.

Water was drained slowly over a few days, to assist with cleaning, before contractors reline a centre strip of the pool floor later this week.

The pool will then be refilled with fresh water, ready for reopening in September when TRAC switches to its summer operating hours.

The 50-metre pool has been closed to the public since the March floods, which carried a large amount of sediment into the pool and damaged the filters.

TRAC Murwillumbah’s indoor pools will all remain open to the public throughout the maintenance work on the 50-metre pool.

For updates about the maintenance work and further details of TRAC opening times and activities, visit http://trac.tweed.nsw.gov.au

Final curtain call for the Tweed Flood AppealThe Tweed Mayoral Flood Appeal has wrapped up with a generous final donation from the Murwillumbah Theatre Company from its opening night performance of David Williamson’s Travelling North.

Murwillumbah Theatre Co. President Dianne Robinson (left) and Travelling North Director Penny Irving presented a $1300 cheque to the Tweed Flood Appeal.

“Community theatre is isn't just about acting,” Dianne Robinson said.“It's about life skills, self-confidence, public speaking and gaining technical

skills that can launch so many different careers.”Council thanks all the individuals, organisations, businesses, clubs and

schools from across Australia who together raised more than $350,000 for the Mayoral Flood Appeal.

The second round of assistance is currently being distributed.For more on the appeal visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/MayorAppealFundFor information on Murwillumbah Theatre Company:

www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au

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Biochar conferenceSome of Australasia’s leading experts on sustainable farming will gather in Murwillumbah next week, when the Tweed hosts the Australia New Zealand 2017 Biochar Conference for the first time.

Improvements in local farming, including initiatives of Council’s Sustainable Agriculture Program, will gain national attention when Murwillumbah's Civic and Cultural Centre Auditorium hosts the conference on 10–11 August. Outdoor demonstrations and workshops will then be held at the Murwillumbah Show Grounds on 12 August.

While much of the conference will look at improving farming and food production by using biochar – a high-quality charcoal produced by burning organic material using minimal oxygen – the discussions on biochar’s potential will extend much further.

Speakers will include researchers on the use of biochars in manufacturing – in combination with technology such as 3D printers – including home construction.

Council is a gold sponsor of this year’s conference, which will bring together scientific experts, policy makers and primary producers to discuss the commercial and environmental benefits of biochar use in agriculture.

For more information about the conference and to register visit https://anzbc.org.au/

Differing health reports for each end of riverOpposite ends of the Tweed River are at opposite ends of the river health spectrum, according to two recent water quality studies.

“Down towards the river mouth, the lower estuary is a healthy and well-functioning ecosystem and gets an ‘A’ for water quality compliance,” Council’s Waterways Program Leader, Tom Alletson, said.

“In contrast, the Rous River and creeks feeding the broadwaters have poorer water quality.”

Council commissioned the two water quality assessments as background studies for a new Tweed River Estuary Management Program.

Both examined compliance with aquatic ecosystem protection targets for the Tweed River and Terranora-Cobaki Broadwaters between 2012 and 2016.

“Water samples were collected monthly at approximately 30 sites, from the river mouth to Murwillumbah, up the Rous River to Kynnumboon, and from Boyd’s Bay up into the broadwaters,” Mr Alletson said.

“Water in the lower estuary is highly influenced by the ocean during daily tides, whereas the upper reaches of the estuary are more influenced by the quality of runoff from developed land.

“Unfortunately degradation of small streams in our upper catchment has a detrimental impact on water quality downstream.”

He said additional evaluations of the Tweed Estuary ecosystem would

include assessments of seagrass and river side vegetation.“This will complement last year’s survey of community values and uses

of the river. Together, they will ensure a broad range of management actions can be devised and implemented through the new river management plan,” Mr Alletson said.

The Water Quality Assessment includes strategies to improve water quality in the Tweed River estuary over time, and increase public awareness of the issues.

Actions to be considered for inclusion in the management plan include:• Working with floodplain land owners to improve the quality of water in

agricultural drains• Reducing the discharge of nutrients from the Murwillumbah

Wastewater Treatment Plant into the Rous River• Community education about high-risk times for swimming because of

water quality• Restricting stock access to river banks throughout the whole Tweed

River catchment• Revegetation of river banks, particularly in the Rous River

To read the full reports or for further information, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/tweed-river-estuary

Collectors’ treat for mad film buffs at museumTweed Regional Museum’s Collectors Cabinet has been a stage for some fabulous private collections – and now that stage is filled with some Mad Props.

Museum Director Judy Kean said Mad Props, featuring HL Bear’s rare collection of movie props, continued the fascinating displays in the Collectors Cabinet and “is the perfect match for the Museum’s current Tweed on Film exhibition”.

“We’re delighted that HL Bear, a Native American artist and Tweed resident, has agreed to share his extraordinary collection with us. His work has featured in motion pictures, music videos, print media, fashion shows and fashion shoots,” Ms Kean said.

Inspired by his contacts in the film industry, HL has amassed an eclectic collection of replica movie props and has a special place in his heart for the Indiana Jones films.

The collection includes two actual props from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The lapel pin worn by villain Walter Donovan, and the folding vintage goggles worn by Dr Elsa Schneider. Both pieces are included in the Collector’s Cabinet.

The exhibition also features replicas produced by prop makers whose work featured in the Indiana Jones films. A leather jacket made by Peter

Botwright, costume designer for Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, is almost indistinguishable from the one in the film. An iconic brown felt fedora was created by the company who made several hats worn by Harrison Ford. A kangaroo hide whip was handmade by the late David Morgan, who made whips for the Indiana Jones movies, as well as Mask of Zorro and Batman Returns.

“As well as being an avid collector, HL Bear is also an extraordinary artist and craftsman in his own right,” Ms Kean said.

“He uses techniques and materials that reflect his Native American heritage to create museum-quality authentic Native American artefacts using traditional materials. We’re delighted to have a number of these props on display as well.

“Three extraordinary items – a Bear Society Warrior Shield, Warrior’s Lance and Blackfoot Warrior’s Bear Society knife – featured in the exhibition were all made by HL for the 1993 film Official Denial, starring Parker Stevenson, Dirk Benedict and Erin Gray.”

Mad Props is on display alongside Tweed on Film until 25 November at Tweed Regional Museum, Murwillumbah. For more information about both exhibitions and associated programs, visit museum.tweed.nsw.gov.au, email trm@tweed.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6670 2493.

Reusable Boomerang Bags are now available at IGA Tweed Valley in Murwillumbah, thanks to the efforts of volunteer sewers and not-for-profit group Let’s Waste Less. The recent launch of the bags was timed to coincide with Plastic Free July. Boomerang Bags is a nationwide initiative to reduce plastic bag use by engaging local communities to sew ‘Boomerang Bags’ using recycled materials. These bags are available for shoppers who forget their own bags to borrow and bring back. At the launch were Council’s Waste Education Officer Tarra Martel (left) and Let’s Waste Less co-founder Andia Cally (right). Shoppers David and Jenny Kidd thought the bags were a great idea.

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Protecting the Tweed’s iconic giantsPaddock trees are an iconic part of the Australian landscape and bring many environmental and economic benefits.

Tweed residents are being invited to share what they love about their favourite paddock tree, as part of a Tweed Shire Council project with landholders to restore koala habitat.

Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/PaddockTrees and upload a photograph to the Storyboard of your favourite paddock tree on your property, along with a short description about why it means so much to you.

Council Project Officer Kim Stephan said studies had shown economic and environmental benefits from paddock trees and small patches of native trees in rural landscapes, including:

• Shelter for stock. Wind, heat and cold cause stress which can limit weight gains in cattle and impede dairy milk production.

• Habitat for many animals such as birds and koalas which use large, old trees for resting, feeding, protection from predators and stepping stones to larger patches of bush.

• Tree hollows, including dead trees, are used for resting and nesting by gliders and birds such as owls and glossy black cockatoos.

• Significantly reducing numbers of pest insects. These insects are eaten by birds, sugar gliders, lizards and bats that live in paddock trees.

Council is working with landholders to restore koala habitat through weed control and tree planting. Weeds such as camphor laurel, lantana, and devils fig are controlled to allow natural regeneration of native plants.

As part of the koala recovery program, Council is encouraging property owners to look after these old trees and plant koala trees where possible. Tree plantings range from single-tree plantings to clump and acreage plantings. Koalas have been seen feeding from these trees less than a year after planting. To be part of the program or to find out more, contact Council on (02) 6670 2419.

All contributions to the Paddock Trees Storyboard go into a random draw to win one of two copies of the book The Fragile Edge – a natural history of the Tweed Coast. Submit your photographs on yoursaytweed.com.au/PaddockTrees, email kstephan@tweed.nsw.gov.au or post them to Paddock Trees, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484.

Working together to protect threatened fauna at Fingal – a project updateLearn about a successful fox trapping program, to assist Fingal Head’s beach nesting birds, when ecologist David Charley presents a free evening talk on Thursday 10 August.

Fingal residents and other community members are invited to attend the talk, being held at Fingal Head Public School from 5 to 6.30pm.

Mr Charley, from Wildsearch Environmental Services, will talk about the Working Together to Protect Threatened Fauna at Fingal program and how it

is assisting beach-nesting birds such as Pied Oystercatchers, Beach Stone-curlews and Bush Stone-curlews.

These threatened birds are getting ready to breed and foxes are a major nest predator – taking eggs, chicks and even adults during the breeding season.

Light refreshments will be provided. Council’s Project Officer Tanya Fountain on (02) 6670 2587 or email tfountain@tweed.nsw.gov.au

Free drop-off for gas bottles at your local CRCGas bottles cannot go in your domestic wheelie bin (contrary to the ‘A to Z Bin Guide’ checklist in Council’s 3 Bin System feature in last Wednesday’s Tweed Daily News Community Edition).

But gas bottles can be dropped off for free at the user-friendly Community Recycling Centre (CRC).

Paints, oils, batteries and other problem wastes can all be disposed of for free at the CRC (maximum container of 20L each), located at Council’s Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre, Leddays Road, Stotts Creek. Open Monday–

Friday 7am to 3.45pm, weekends and public holidays 9am to 3.45pm.Tweed CRC accepts the following problem wastes for free:

• water-based and oil-based paints• used motor oils and other oils• household and car batteries • gas bottles and fire extinguishers • conventional tube and compact fluorescent bulbs

Apologies for our error in last Wednesday’s feature and any inconvenience this might have caused. We can assure you the other DOs and DON’Ts are correct and a great checklist to help us divert Less to Landfill. For more information about the residential bin services, the CRC, the On-Call Household Clean-up or other waste services, visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/Waste

GENERAL WASTE Broken crockery

Bubble wrap

CDs/DVD’s

Ceramics eg plates

Cigarette butts

Cling wrap

Coffee cups

Coffee pods

Fabric

Foam meat trays

Food wrappers

Glassware

Hoses

Laminated paper

Plastic bags

Pyrex

Soft plastic packaging

(even if it has a recycling symbol)

Soiled clothing

String/twine/rope/wire

Textiles

Toothbrush Treated timber Waxed cardboard Xrays

PET & SANITARY WASTE Bird cage lining Cat/dog waste – tightly wrapped

in at least one plastic bag Hygiene products Kitty litter Nappies – tightly wrapped in

at least one plastic bag Rabbit or guinea pig hutch bedding Wipes

HOUSE ITEMS Doonas Gas bottles Glass Light bulbs Mirrors Pillows

NO Batteries

Building materials

Car / auto parts

Concrete

Fire extinguishers

Fluorescent light globes

and tubes

Food and garden waste

(place in organics bin if you have

this service)

Hazardous (asbestos,

chemicals, paint)

Medical waste

Motor oil

Oil or paint

Recyclables

Smoke detectors

Sharps

See‘Additional Recycling Options’ online

A TO Z LANDFILL GUIDEITEMS THAT CANNOT BE REUSED, RECYCLED OR COMPOSTED.

TIGHTLY WRAP PET WASTE AND HYGIENE ITEMS IN AT LEAST ONE PLASTIC BAG

Toothpaste tube

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Father’s Day Memorial Service

Tweed Valley Cemetery, Eviron Road, Eviron

Friday 1 September 2017, 11am

A shared moment for fathers to rememberor to remember a treasured father

For details phone (02) 6670 2435 or visitwww.tweed.nsw.gov.au/Cemeteries

Free barbecue provided

A combined memorial service by the Murwillumbah Churches Together and Tweed Valley Cemeteries

ABORIGINAL HERITAGE ASSESSMENT

Navin Officer Heritage Consultants Pty Ltd been commissioned by Tweed Shire Council to conduct a cultural heritage assessment of the Clarrie Hall Dam Raising project.

The investigation is required to assess the potential impact of the proposed development of these lands on Aboriginal cultural heritage values.

As required by the Department of Environment and Climate Change and Water’s Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation requirements for proponents 2010, we invite Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the cultural significance of objects and places in the investigation area, and who have an interest in this project, to register an interest in a process of community consultation.

The purpose of this consultation is to assist the proponent and government authorities in the preparation and assessment of legislative requirements, permits and approvals.

Please forward expressions of interest to:

The Secretary Navin Officer Heritage Consultants Pty Ltd 4/71 Leichhardt Street Kingston ACT 2604

The closing date for this registration of interest is, 10 August 2017.

PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION OF LAND

In pursuance of section 34 of the Local Government Act, 1993, Council proposes to classify Lot 2 DP261582 at Doon Doon as Operational Land.

A period of twenty eight days from the date of this notice is allowed for any person to lodge a written submission to the proposed classification. General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah 2484.

IMPOUNDING OF LIVESTOCK NOTICE TO OWNERS

Please take notice that (1) chestnut Gelding approx. 15 hands with brand on right shoulder, 9 over 3, and on left shoulder, a reverse R with other branding was impounded from Murwillumbah High School, on 26 July 2017 by Tweed Shire Council. If not previously released, the animal will be sold at auction at the Murwillumbah Saleyards on 14 August 2017.

ROAD WRAP

Flood repairs: This week work continues on Byrrill Creek, Limpinwood, Kyogle (south of Uki) and Stokers (between Bakers and Smith Creek roads) roads.Temporary traffic lights: Clothiers Creek Road, Tweed Valley Way (Blacks Drain) for flood repair works. Fraser Drive, between Vintage Lakes Drive and Acacia Street, Banora Point (sub-development work).Road closures: Major upgrade of Tumbulgum Road, between Sunnyside Lane and Old Ferry Road, Murwillumbah (6-month closure). Commercial Road, Murwillumbah, Boat Ramp Facility – north and middle access to the boat ramp will be closed. South access will remain open. 1–4 hour road closures for asphalt rejuvenation works at Bilambil Heights on Buenavista Drive, Bolwarra Place, Malau Terrace and Walmsleys Road. Patching Kyogle Road at Boulder Close, Byangum.Stop/slow flagmen, expect long delays: Road rehabilitation (removing old pavement and re-applying seal and asphalt) Keith Compton Drive, Tweed Heads, Kirkwood Road (east), South Tweed Heads.Stop/slow flagmen, expect delays: Kerb and gutter repairs/replacement Scenic Drive, Bilambil Heights; Mayal Street, Murwillumbah. Stormwater drainage, kerb and gutter and new pavement Hillcrest Avenue, between James Road and Ridgeway Street, Tweed Heads. Road upgrade Queensland Road at Cane Road intersection; patching Kyogle Road near Mount Burrell. Culvert reconstruction Palmvale Road, Palmvale. Revetment works Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah. Limited delays roadworks associated with sub-developments on Fraser Drive, between Parkes Lane and Glen Ayr Drive, Banora Point. Limited delays on Henry Lawson Drive, between Coach Road and the Tennis Courts, due to road reconstruction associated with subdivision works. Construction site footpath closure Wharf Street, Tweed Heads. Spring Valley Rd, stormwater culvert construction.

ON EXHIBITION

Draft Telecommunications Infrastructure on Council Land Policy

At the Council meeting of 20 July 2017, Council resolved to place the following draft plan on exhibition for 28 days, with submissions being accepted until 30 August 2017.

Council will accept submissions from the public for 42 days, closing on 13 September 2017.

This policy has been developed to ensure that Council encourages the development of telecommunications facilities on Council controlled land as outlined in Council’s Community Strategic Plan Objective 3.1.8 – “Promote improved telecommunications and broadband access”.

The draft plan can be viewed on Council’s website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ onexhibition or at Council offices at Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads.

Submissions can be made in writing to: The General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484 or by email to tsc@tweed. nsw.gov.au by the above date.

VACANCIES

Flood Restoration Engineer – Contract

For more information and to apply:

• Visit Council’s website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/careers• Contact Human Resources on (02) 6670 2495• All positions close at 12 noon (NSW time)• Late applications not permitted.

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Planning Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday, 3 August 2017

The Planning Committee Meeting Agenda for Thursday 3 August 2017 is available on Council’s website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/CouncilMeetings. The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers at the Murwillumbah Cultural and Civic Centre on Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah commencing at 5.30pm. A Community Access Session on the items on the Planning Committee Agenda is to be held at 4.30pm prior to the Planning Committee Meeting.

The Agenda for the meeting, which may also include any late or supplementary reports, will be updated prior to the date of the meeting. The meetings are open to the public.

Confidential items are considered in closed session, which excludes media and public.

Minutes of these meetings will be available as soon as practical following the meetings and are unconfirmed until they are formally adopted at the next Council meeting.

Reports for considerationReports from the Director Planning and Regulation1 Development Application DA17/0237 for a Change of Use of an

Existing Shed to a Depot at Lot 4 DP 1074375 No. 18 Robinsons Road, Piggabeen

2 Development Application DA17/0128 for Alterations and Refurbishment of Existing Imperial Hotel at Lot 2 DP 596914 No. 115 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah

3 Development Application DA17/0084 for a Seniors Living (33 Aged Care Residential Rooms and 36 Independent Living Units) at Lots 2 & 3 NPP 271020 No. 128-130 Leisure Drive, Banora Point

4 Kingscliff Locality Plan Draft Plan Comparison 5 Micro Brewery at No. 592 Cudgen Road, Cudgen – Designated

Development 6 Pocket Herb Noise Assessment – Lot 3 DP 1191598 No. 67 Howards

Road, Burringbar 7 Kings Forest Project Application Modification (Council Reference

DA11/0565.03 Department’s Reference MP08/0194 MOD 4) which Seeks Approval for a Revised Koala Plan of Management for Kings Forest Development No. 86 Melaleuca Road, Kings Forest

8 Variations to Development Standards under State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 – Development Standards

Council Meeting Agenda – Thursday, 3 August 2017The Council Meeting Agenda for Thursday 3 August 2017 is available on Council’s website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/CouncilMeetings. The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers at the Murwillumbah Cultural and Civic Centre on Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah commencing at 5.30pm.

The Agenda for the meeting, which may also include any late or supplementary reports, will be updated prior to the date of the meeting. The meetings are open to the public.

It should be noted that confidential items are considered in closed session, which excludes media and public.

Minutes of these meeting will be available as soon as practical following the meetings and are unconfirmed until they are formally adopted at the next Council meeting.

Confirmation of Planning Committee Minutes1 Adoption of the Recommendations of the Planning Committee Meeting

held Thursday 3 August 2017

ON EXHIBITION

EXHIBITION OF DRAFT COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP POLICY VERSION 1.1

Council is updating its policy that guides how Council provides sponsorship assistance to local community groups and organisations that improve the environment, health, well-being and connectedness of Tweed Shire residents.

A draft of the policy is on public exhibition and the Tweed community is invited to comment by 11 September 2017, following a decision of Council on 20 July to exhibit the draft.

For further information, visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/onexhibition

Printed copies of the draft policy can be viewed at Council's Customer Service Offices in Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads.

More information is also available by contacting Council’s Project Officer – Capacity Building, Shannon Rees, on (02) 6670 2591.

Submissions can be made in writing to: General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484 or by email to tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au by 11 September 2017.

ON EXHIBITION

Draft Compliance Policy

At the Council meeting 15 June 2017, Council resolved to place the following draft policy on exhibition for 28 days, with submissions being accepted until 30 August 2017. Council will accept submissions from the public for 42 days, closing on 13 September 2017.

This policy outlines the enforcement options available to Council and the factors that will be taken into account when staff determine what enforcement action is appropriate in the given circumstances. This policy is intended to make compliance activities more transparent and facilitate greater consistency.

The draft plan can be viewed on Council’s website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/onexhibition or at Council offices at Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads.

Submissions can be made in writing to: The General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484 or by email to tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au by the above date.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Tweed Theatre Company Inc. – AUSTRALIA DAY 4 to 26 August. Friday and Saturday 7.30pm. Matinees Saturday 5, 19, 26 and Sunday 20 at 2pm. Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club, Soorley Street, South Tweed Heads. Tables of eight. Tickets available online www.tweedtheatre.com.au, by phone 1800 674 414, at Tweed and Murwillumbah Information Centres or at the door.

Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market – Every Wednesday 7–11am. All-weather shopping at the Murwillumbah Showground. Know your farmer, know your food. Support your local farmers.

Pottsville Beach Markets – Always the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Next market 6 August.

Banora Point & District Residents Association meets Monday 7 August, 7pm at the Banora Point Community Centre.

Kingscliff Ratepayers and Progress Association meets Monday 7 August at 6pm downstairs at Kingscliff Public School.

Chinderah Residents Association meets Tuesday 8 August, 7.30pm at Cudgen Leagues Club.

Cudgen Progress Association meets Tuesday 8 August, 7.30pm at Cudgen Public School.

Fingal Head Community Association meets Wednesday 9 August, 7pm at Fingal Head Public School MPU.

Antiques & Collectables Exhibition & Trading Fair – Murwillumbah Civic Centre, Saturday 5 August 8.30am to 3pm. Proceeds to Tweed Palliative Support. Phone 0439 779 577.

ADVERTISING IN THE TWEED LINKThe Tweed Link is a cost-effective way to get your message delivered directly to 40,000 households and subscribers with more than 80 per cent readership. Council does not take advertising from commercial businesses or individuals.For advertising in the Tweed Link please visit Council’s website, www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/TweedLink call (02) 6670 2400 or email tweedlink@tweed.nsw.gov.au

The Tweed Link is published by Tweed Shire Council. It is available in full colour and e-subscriptions online at www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/TweedLink. Contact the Tweed Link: Editor Tweed Link, PO Box 816 Murwillumbah NSW 2484 or tweedlink@tweed.nsw.gov.au. Customer Service: Council’s offices are located at Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre, Tumbulgum Road Murwillumbah and Tweed Civic and Cultural Centre, Brett Street Tweed Heads. Offices open from 8.30am – 4.15pm, telephones available until 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Closed public holidays. Phone (02) 6670 2400 or 1300 292 872. Email tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au. For Council information at your fingertips visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au or download Council’s smartphone application from Apple App Store or Google Play. After hours emergency calls for Council services only contact 1800 818 326.

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Readers who are unsure of when their meter is read can look up their water week at: www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/MeterReading 5

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DETERMINATIONS

Notification of Development Application Determinations for the purposes of Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 (as amended).

APPLICATION DETAILS

APPROVED – Deferred Commencement

DA17/0094 – Alterations and additions to recreation facility for surfing education and training centre Lot 10 DP 1201448, No. 9 Barclay Drive Casuarina

APPROVED

DA17/0274 – Kingscliff community hall upgrade Lot 2 DP 1122062, No. 81 Marine Parade Kingscliff

DA17/0356 – Two storey dwelling with attached garage and retaining walls Lot 5 NPP 286115, Unit 5/No. 32–34 Martinelli Avenue Banora Point

DA17/0359 – Carport within front building line Lot 87 DP 819520, No. 2 Golf View Court Banora Point

DA17/0434 – Dwelling with attached garage and retaining walls Lot 579 DP 755740, No. 12 Elsie Street Banora Point

DA17/0317 – Detached studio Lot 1 DP 252715, No. 244 Farrants Road Farrants Hill

DA17/0360 – Two storey dwelling with attached garage Lot 18 DP 1214044, No. 41 Drift Court Kingscliff

DA17/0390 – Front fence 1.6 metres high Lot 36 DP 235189, No. 7 Viking Street Kingscliff

DA17/0395 – Inground swimming pool Lot 22 DP 1214044, No. 33 Drift Court Kingscliff

DA17/0397 – Staged alterations and additions of kitchen area, guest bedroom, pool bar, spa, and carport Lot 26 DP 1066506, No. 2 North Point Avenue Kingscliff

DA17/0364 – Dwelling with attached garage and retaining wall Lot 505 DP 1222426, No. 80 Rous River Way Murwillumbah

DA17/0361 – In-ground swimming pool Lot 1527 DP 1207462, No. 5 Sawtell Circuit Pottsville

DA17/0388 – Two storey dwelling with attached garage Lot 587 DP 1076975, No. 62 Marsupial Drive Pottsville

CDC17/0089 – Demolition of existing dwelling Lot 12 DP 1102118, Pumpenbil Road Pumpenbil

DA17/0331 – Demolition of existing dwelling, dwelling with attached garage, inground swimming pool and carport within front setback Lot 125 DP 246488, No. 82 Companion Way Tweed Heads

DA17/0349 – Decommissioning of existing dwelling, new dwelling and shed Lot 22 DP 755694, No. 91 Larkins Road Tyalgum

The above development determinations are available for public inspection free of charge at the Planning and Regulation Division, Murwillumbah Civic Centre, during ordinary office hours or viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/datracking

NOTICE OF ROAD USE

Murwillumbah Cycle Club – Notice of road use for Tyalgum Cup bicycle race. Saturday 12 August, noon – 5pm.

The following roads will be in use: Coolmon Street; Tyalgum Road; Kyogle Road; Park Avenue; North Arm Road; Nerang-Murwillumbah Road; Zara Road; Limpinwood Road.

Road users may experience short delays with groups of cyclists who are identified with numbers. Support cars will also be identifiable with flashing lights and signage to alert all traffic.

All major intersections will be controlled by authorised traffic control personal as per Council and NSW Police permits.

Your patience and respect to these groups is appreciated.

For more information please visit www.murbahcycleclub.org.au or email tyalgumcup@gmail.com

REQUEST FOR OFFER

RFO2017085 Supply and delivery of Ready-Mixed Concrete for Tweed Shire Council and Kyogle Council.

New information required

Tweed Shire Council and Kyogle Council are seeking to engage the services of one or more Provider(s) to supply and deliver ready – mixed concrete for use in construction and maintenance projects.

Offers close: Wednesday 4pm 23 August 2017.

Offers must be lodged as specified in the offer documentation.

Request For Offer documentation is available at no charge from www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/tenders or http://www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/default/home.asp

Hard copy documents are also available from the Tweed Shire Councils Customer Contact Centre and Kyogle Councils Administration Centre, however fees may apply.

All Offers will be opened at closing time and will be considered by Council in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and the NSW Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. The lowest or any offer is not necessarily accepted and canvassing of Councillors or staff will disqualify.

For further information please contact Dan Boyle, Acting Project Manager, Contracts (02) 6670 2400.

RFO2017101 Provision of Cleaning and Security Services to the South Tweed Heads and Banora Point Community Centres.

Offers close: Wednesday 4pm 16 August 2017.

Tweed Shire Council is seeking to appoint a Service Contractor(s) to perform the cleaning and security duties at the South Tweed Heads and Banora Point Community Centres. The Contract will be let as a whole contract or in Separable Portions. Bidders can price one or all or any combination of the Separable Portions.

Offers must be lodged as specified in the offer documentation.

Request For Offer documentation is available at no charge from Council's website at www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/tenders.

Hard copy documentation is available and costs will be in accordance with Council's advertised photocopying fees.

All Offers will be opened at closing time and will be considered by Council in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and the NSW Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. The lowest or any offer is not necessarily accepted and canvassing of Councillors or staff will disqualify.

For further information please contact Joanne Watters on (02) 6670 2400.