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26 October 2009
Facilitated panel discussion - Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan
A facilitated panel discussion on Byron Shire Council’s draft Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) will take place on Friday 6 November from 4pm.
To be held at Council Chambers in Mullumbimby, representatives from key organisations and previous committee members have been invited to speak on the draft CZMP.
The evening will feature presentations from community representatives, technical experts and will be run by an independent facilitator.
Council’s director of planning Ray Darney said presentations will include topical issues such as coastal management under the impacts of climate change, an overview of the draft CZMP and speakers from BEACON, Dunecare, Belongil Progress Association and Byron United.
“We will also be inviting previous committee members from Brunswick Heads, South Golden Beach/New Brighton and SuffolkPark areas to present on the evening.”
The draft Byron Shire Coastal Zone Management Plan is currently on exhibition for a period of 60 days from last Thursday 22 October until Tuesday 22 December 2009.
Copies of the draft CZMP and accompanying information are available for viewing at community access points around the Shire including the Federal Store, Bangalow Post Office, Summerland Credit Union Ocean Shores, Suffolk Park Holiday Park Shire Libraries, and Council’s Administration Centre, Station Street Mullumbimby, between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm.
Community information stands on the draft CZMP will be available during November at various coastal locations. Further information regarding the community information stands will be advertised nearer to the confirmed dates.
A copy of the draft CZMP and supporting information is also available on Council’s website - www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition .
Submissions may be lodged online at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition and submission forms are also available from community access points.
Written submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, PO Box 219, MULLUMBIMBY NSW 2482, clearly marked “Submission – Draft Byron Shire Coastal Zone Management Plan”.
Facilitated Panel Discussion Friday 6 November
4.00 pm until 8.00 pm
Byron Shire Council Chambers
Station Street, Mullumbimby
Media Contact: Donna Johnston
Media Communications Officer
Byron Shire Council
Ph: 02 6626 7320
Byron Shire is located at Australia's eastern-most point with a population of almost 29,000. It is a thriving community where residents and visitors live, work and play in a sustainable environment and where Council strives to deliver the highest standard of local government services and infrastructure.
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