Related Projects

Live Projects

  • Bray Park Weir Tidal Protection Project

    Alert for deployment of barrier to protect weir

    There is a continuing risk that Bray Park Weir, which supplies raw water for the Tweed Shire, may be overtopped by tidal...

Archived Projects

  • Knox Park Master Plan

    Council is planning a redevelopment of Knox Park in Murwillumbah, to better establish the park as a social hub for the district.

    Planning and designs for the first stage of...

  • Rural Villages Strategy

    The Rural Villages Strategy has been prepared by the Strategic Planning and Urban Design Unit to provide a vision for the rural settlements of the Tweed Shire and to establish...

  • Kingscliff Central Park Concept Plans

    Tweed Shire Council is planning a new Kingscliff Central Park. Designed to provide a vibrant public open space linking the beach with the town's central business district, Council is keen...

  • Financial Assistance for Recycled Water Schemes

    Currently, between five and 8.9 per cent of recycled water produced at Council's wastewater treatment plants is used. This is considerably lower than Council's longer term target of 15 per...

  • Environmental Sustainability Strategy

    Tweed Shire Council has a strong emphasis and a proud history of managing its operations in a way that is environmentally proactive.

    The environmental impact of Council's activities and operations...

  • Tom Beatson Outlook (Razorback)

    What are your memories of Tom Beaston Outlook - commonly known as Razorback - and what does it mean to you?

    The Outlook and walkway were last month closed to...

  • Residential bulk waste collection

    Council is reviewing how it provides bulk waste disposal services for Tweed households.

    The service currently operates as a scheduled biannual kerbside collection and Council is inviting community feedback on...

  • Wilson Park - Banora Point East

    Council is finalising the design for a new playground at Wilson Park, in Banora Point East, after the original facility was removed during the Pacific Highway upgrade completed in 2012.

    ...

  • Kingscliff Coast Guard training building

    Thank you to everyone who provided their ideas about future uses of the former Kingscliff Coast Guard building at Cudgen Creek.

    Council is investigating options for the training building, at...

  • Playground review

    For redirection

  • Bin services for multi-unit housing

    Council is reviewing all residentially rated properties in Tweed Shire to ensure the correct waste charges are applied to each property, and that each has equal opportunity to access the...

  • Kingscliff - Dreamtime Beach Coastal Zone Management Plan

    Kingscliff Beach has been subject to substantial erosion in recent years, prompting Council to prepare a Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for Kingscliff - Dreamtime Beach.

    The plan will provide...

  • Delivery Program and Community Strategic Plan

    Key Council planning documents adopted

    The key planning documents that will guide the operations and activities of Council in coming years have recently been adopted and were published on July...

  • Council's Compliance Policy

    One of the main functions of Council is protecting and sustaining community life and the environment through its role as a regulator for a large range of legal duties and...

  • Tweed Coast Rabbits

    We want to know what you think about rabbits. In particular, what do you think about the rabbit population in the central Tweed Coast?

    Council has recently conducted a survey...

  • Have your say about Kingscliff's future

    The Kingscliff locality has the most rapid population growth in the Tweed and strategic planning is needed to manage future development.

    The purpose of the Kingscliff Locality Plan (KLP) and...

  • Fingal Head building heights review


    Draft Tweed Development Control Plan 2009 (DCP) Section A1 Amendment now on Exhibition


    A Draft Amendment to the Tweed Development Control Plan (DCP) 2008 Section A1 Residential and Tourist...

  • Draft Homelessness Policy

    Tweed Shire Council was one of the first local governments in New South Wales to introduce a Homelessness Policy in October 2015, demonstrating its commitment to such a significant social...

  • Developer Servicing Plans for Water Supply and Sewerage

    About

    Water Supply and Wastewater Developer Charges are applied to any development that creates new or increased demands on Tweed Shire Council water supply and wastewater systems.

    Council's draft Development...

  • Community Engagement Network

    The Community Engagement Network (CEN) provides an important and growing link between Council and the Tweed community.

    About

    The Community Engagement Network is a group of enthusiastic staff from across...

  • Draft Community Engagement Strategy

    The Community Engagement Strategy was adopted unanimously on 2 August.

    The Draft Community Engagement Strategy was On Exhibition from 4 December 2017 – 9 February 2018. During this period there...

  • Kingscliff Foreshore Revitalisation


    The Kingscliff Foreshore Revitalisation, a three-stage $21.8 million project being undertaken by Council to protect and enhance facilities along the Kingscliff CBD coastline, is almost complete with the park set

    ...

  • Les Burger Fields youth space upgrade

    The youth recreation space at Cabarita Beach’s Les Burger Field will be upgraded and expanded during 2017.

    Concept plans for the expansion have been produced and are on display for...

  • Sustainable Agriculture Strategy

    Agriculture is one of the main land uses in the Tweed Shire.

    However, a range of social, economic and environmental pressures - including an ageing farming population, changing land uses...

  • Tweed Coast Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management

    The Tweed Coast koala population has declined by approximately 50 per cent in the last decade and without action there is a very real risk that koalas could disappear from...

  • Tackling Mozzies Together

    Hate mozzies buzzing around your home? Become a citizen scientist and learn about their breeding habitat and how to remove it while gathering important data in your backyard, courtyard or...

  • Tweed River Estuary Coastal Management Program

    Council is preparing a new management plan for the Tweed River Estuary.

    The Tweed River Estuary Coastal Management Program will provide recommendations for the future management of this...

  • Tweed Shire Youth Council

    The Tweed Shire Youth Council is a student leadership and civic program to involve young people in local government decision making, to build a resilient youth population and provide opportunities...

  • What's the Cultural Picture?

    Tweed Shire Council is preparing a shire-wide Cultural Plan.

    The Cultural Plan provides a framework to guide Council’s engagement with cultural activities across the shire over the next four years.

    ...

  • Access and Inclusion 2018

    In 2014 the NSW government passed legislation that says local councils must make Disability Inclusion Action Plans. In Tweed Shire we call this our Access and Inclusion Plan.

    The reason...

  • Draft Scenic Landscape Strategy - Public Exhibition

    What happens next?

    The submissions and feedback received will be considered for incorporation into a revised draft and reported to Council, for approval to adopt. Community members who provided feedback...

  • Have your say about Council's Procurement Policy

    On 17 April 2019 Council resolved to place the draft Procurement Policy V1.8 on public exhibition.

    The draft Procurement Policy V1.8 is an update to the existing Procurement Policy V1.7...

  • Installation of new Outdoor Exercise Equipment

    Council will be installing new outdoor fitness equipment in several parks across the Tweed Shire between November 2019 and April 2020.

    Background

    Council assessed potential sites for new outdoor fitness...

  • Open Space Strategy and Implementation Plan

    Consultation has concluded

    The Open Space Strategy 2019-2029 and Implementation Plan was adopted by Council on Thursday 15 August 2019.

    The Strategy sets the vision for the future of open...

  • Flood Markers Survey

    Council is updating its historic flood marker signs in flood-affected villages throughout the shire.

    The main reason we erect these signs is to raise awareness of the flood risk and...

  • Draft - Illegal Dumping Strategy 2019-2021

    On 21 February, 2019 Council endorsed the public exhibition of Draft Illegal Dumping Strategy 2019-2021.

    We are seeking input from the community in preparation to have the draft strategy finalised...

  • Draft Customer Experience Standards and Unreasonable Customer Conduct Policies

    This project is now complete, and Council adopted the updated policies at the Council meeting on 21 March 2019. The links to the adopted Policies can be found in the...

  • Have your say about Council's Delivery Program and Operational Plan

    Tweed Shire Council is exhibiting the following documents:

    • Draft Delivery Program 2017/2021
    • Draft Operational Plan 2019/2020
    • Draft Resourcing Strategy - Supporting the Community Strategic Plan 2017/2027
    • Draft Revenue Policy and...

  • Let's Chat

    Thank you to the 104 people that shared their...

  • New landing fee for Murwillumbah Airfield

    Council proposes to introduce a $12 (ex GST) per landing fee at the Murwillumbah Bob Whittle Airfield.

    Exemptions: This fee will not be applicable to nominated aircraft associated with Airfield...

  • Proposed licence to Pottsville & District Men's Shed Inc

    Tweed Shire Council has amended its notice of intention to grant a licence to Pottsville & District Men’s Shed Inc. for the purpose of Men’s Shed activities. This amendment intends...

  • Protecting our paddock trees

    Paddock trees are big, old, majestic native trees that often stand alone like sentinels from another time. They graciously provide shelter for stock, nectar for honeybees, hollows for nesting, and...

  • 2016-2017 Consultation - Scenic Landscape Strategy


    Council is producing a Scenic Landscape Strategy to identify and protect the Tweed's highly valued and important landscapes.

    Tweed Shire's landscapes tell a rich and complex story of the region's...

  • Changes to developing on land at risk of flood

    The Tweed community is invited to have their say about a draft amendment to the Tweed Shire Development Control Plan (DCP) 2008 Section A3 – Development of Flood Liable Land...

  • Cemeteries Community Conversations

    Cemetery Community Conversations have now concluded

    Council recently held two workshop-style Community Conversations in Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads for members of the community to have their say on, “what does...

  • Community Engagement and Participation


    The Tweed community are being encouraged to have their say about Council’s Draft Community Engagement and Participation Plan which is currently on exhibition. The Plan sets out a whole-of-council commitment...

  • Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code Planning Proposal

    On Public Exhibition from 6 August to 3 September, 2019

    Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code and Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2014 Amendment No.26

    The NSW Government is introducing new...

  • Neighbour Day 2019

    Neighbour Day is Australia’s annual celebration of community, encouraging people to connect with those who live in their neighbourhood.

    Whether through a cuppa, a picnic in the park, or a...

  • South Murwillumbah Floodplain Risk Management Study and Draft Plan

    In recognition of the significant flood risks associated with South Murwillumbah and surrounds, Council, with the assistance of specialist consultants, has prepared a local Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan...

  • Draft Water Supply and Wastewater Asset Management Plans

    Tweed Shire Council is exhibiting the following documents:

    • Draft Water Supply Asset Management Plan
    • Draft Wastewater Asset Management Plan

    These Plans have been updated from previously adopted plans and cover...

  • South Murwillumbah Flood Levee Repair

    ABOUT

    South Murwillumbah was hit hard by floods in March 2017 in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Debbie. At the time, the area was described by Mayor Cr Katie Milne...

  • Design of elevated SPS switchboard platforms

    Background

    Council is seeking community feedback on the design of three elevated sewer pump stations to be erected in flood-prone areas of the shire.

    The existing electrical sewer pump station...

  • Draft Rural Land Strategy


    Defined by the caldera of Mount Warning/Wollumbin, rural Tweed and the Tweed valley provides postcard scenery, a landscape diverse in natural features, which supports a complex mix of landuses.

    This...

  • Industry Central Land Swap


    Expression of interest (EOI) was open from 26 November 2018 to 25 January 2019. We are currently reviewing and processing submissions.

    Tweed Shire Council has settled on 14.02 hectares of...

  • Draft Enterprise Risk Management Policy

    You are invited to provide feedback on Council's draft Enterprise Risk Management Policy.

    Policy Background

    There is always some uncertainty associated with the decisions and actions Council takes to...

  • Proposal to permit medical centre use at Salt Village

    You are invited to review and provide a submission on a Planning Proposal that seeks to allow a medical centre as an additional permitted use with consent at Salt Village...

  • Be Our Best Resident Survey



    Tweed Shire Council has been ranked as an above average performer after receiving the results of the 2019 ‘Be Our Best’ Resident Survey.

    The statistically representative survey - conducted by...

  • Proposal to establish an alcohol-free zone - Tweed Heads

    You are invited to provide feedback regarding the proposal to establish an alcohol-free zone at Wharf Street, between Bay Street and Kennedy Drive; River Terrace and Terranora Terrace, Tweed Heads.

    ...

  • Draft Placemaking and Public Art Policy


    Overview of the draft Placemaking and Public Art Policy

    A draft Placemaking and Public Art Policy has been developed. The draft policy provides an integrated approach to placemaking and public...

  • Proposed grant of lease over community land - Bogangar

    You are invited to provide feedback regarding the proposal to grant a lease over community land, Bogangar.

    The proposal

    Council proposes to lease part of the Les Burger Sports Centre...

  • Murwillumbah Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

    You are invited to learn more about the planned expansion of the Murwillumbah Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) as we work to meet the needs of our growing community.

    Council is...

  • Proposal to rezone Palms Village, Tweed Heads

    You are invited to review and provide a submission on a Planning Proposal that seeks to rezone land adjoining the Palms Village Caravan Park in Tweed Heads to facilitate:

    • integration...

  • Water Bottling Facilities

    The Planning Proposal to Remove Enabling Clause 7.15 from the Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2014 for Water Bottling Facilities in the RU2 Zone was placed on public exhibition from 20...

  • Tweed Heads Civic & Cultural Centre upgrade project

    Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Centre opening event

    An exciting opening event is being planned for the community to celebrate the completion of the $1.2 million Tweed Heads Civic and...

  • Proposed amendments to the Business Investment Policy

    The Tweed community are being encouraged to have their say about the proposed changes to Council’s Business Investment Policy which is currently on exhibition.

    The Policy supports businesses by offering...

  • Draft Tweed Voluntary House Raising Scheme


    Exhibition

    The Tweed contains many flood prone houses that are subject to over-floor flooding in minor and moderate flood events. The economic and social burden of flooding on the community...

  • Master Plan for Black Rocks Sports Field


    The Tweed community are invited to have their say about Council's draft Black Rocks Sports Field Master Plan, and the supporting documents, which are currently on exhibition.

    The purpose of...

  • Community Development Strategy 2020–2027

    Overview of the final Community Development Strategy 2020 – 2027

    Council received a total of 20 formal submissions during the public exhibition period for the Community Development Strategy. A number...

  • Rural Land Strategy- Exhibited November 2017 to February 2018

    Rural land in the Tweed serves a range of functions and values including farming, environmental protection, tourism, rural industries and rural housing. In recent decades, continual pressure to change land...

  • Future of the Tweed - Local Strategic Planning Statement

    Local residents and visitors to the Tweed are invited to have their say on the Tweed Local Strategic Planning Statement ‘the Statement’ which sets out the 20 year vision for...