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Steve Spencer ing of the wall of the current dam saying the raising of the Clarrie Hall pire’s decision and they are crying foul. ment, whenever it is confronted with would be adopted. Dam wall was the best option. ‘How much does another review a piece of legislation that it does not Th e NSW government’s move to res- ‘Th e prospect of re-examining the ‘If they are using the same evidence like this cost? It is money wasted. It’s a agree with, will seek to have it over- urrect the review of the controversial decision cannot be construed as gov- in the new review it will show that Byr- political vendetta against the conserva- turned.’ Byrrill Creek dam project has been ernment support. Th e re-opening of rill Creek has a high ecological value,’ tion movement in the Tweed and the Although not in his electorate, hailed as a victory by some Tweed the review is not a victory.’ he said. people of Byrrill Creek. Tweed MP Geoff Provest welcomed Shire councillors but described as a Cr Longland likened the Byrrill ‘Some councillors didn’t like the um- ‘It is unfortunate the state govern- continued on page 2 ‘waste of money’ by disappointed en- Creek proposal to the controversial vironmentalists. Traveston Crossing dam north of A decision late last year by the Brisbane, which despite gaining state Tweed celebrates former NSW Labor government to government approval ended up being reject the project outright has been sunk by the federal government’s Envi- overturned by the new primary in- ronmental Protection and Biodiversity NAIDOC Week dustries and water minister Katrina Conservation Act. Hodgkinson following a visit to her ‘It will waste a lot of time and money offi ce by Tweed mayor Kevin Skinner and will be delaying the inevitable,’ he and former mayor Cr Warren Polglase. said Cr Polglase was behind the move ‘I think the object of re-opening the last year to switch council’s support review is to buy some time. But even if from raising the existing Clarrie Hall the NSW government eventually ap- Dam wall to the environmentally con- proves it the federal government will tentious option of supporting a new knock it on the head.’ dam in the Byrrill Creek valley. Th e Save Byrrill Creek spokesperson council owns land in the valley which Joanna Gardner said the review had it earmarked for a dam decades ago. already ‘been done in depth’, but the ‘Th is is a win for the council. Before outcome had not suited councillors this we were cut off at the knees,’ said Polglase and Skinner. Cr Polglase, following his recent meet- She said Byrrill Creek residents and ing with the minister. environmentalists had held a meeting on Monday night to discuss strategies ‘Political decision’ to combat the latest push to build the ‘It was a blatant political decision [by dam. the former state Labor government] to ‘If they want to re-run this whole get the Green vote in the Tweed just process again the majority of the resi- before the state election.’ dents here will voice their concerns Cr Polglase said it was ‘lucky to fi nd loud and clear once again,’ Ms Gardner Bundjalung Kunjiel Dancers, Luther Cora, Aaron Henderson and Stephen Appo at NAIDOC celebrations on Tuesday. a new minister with a fresh attitude’. said. ‘If you want growth in the Tweed ‘If the council concentrated on im- Kate McIntosh who specialise in storytelling through ples, said NAIDOC Week was a great Shire you have to have water,’ he said. plementing water savings they would music, and female Indigenous duo the opportunity for Indigenous Austral- But the decision has been greeted not need a new dam. It is not like dams Cultural celebrations marking NAI- Stiff Gins were among those to per- ians to share their history and cultural with less enthusiasm by deputy mayor are the only answer. Th ere is stormwa- DOC Week have kicked off across the form at the event. values. Barry Longland, who predicted the ter harvesting and grey water. Half of Tweed and Gold Coast. Th e event included a workshop on He said the occasion was also a project would have ‘so many hoops to the water used goes through the toilet Th e annual event honours the histo- singing songs in Indigenous language, time to refl ect on contemporary issues jump through’. or out in the garden. ry, culture and achievments of Aborig- with the Gold Coast campus library which continue to impact on Indig- ‘I don’t think it will ever happen,’ ‘Every shire surrounding us has inal and Torres Strait Islander people. also unveiling an art exhibition fea- enous Australians. he said. implemented water saving measures Southern Cross University’s Gold turing work from the Kallalu gallery ‘It’s a good time to highlight and ‘It will be something of a hot potato except the Tweed Shire.’ Coast campus marked the occasion in Coolangatta as part of the celebra- reflect on particular important is- for the NSW government. I’ve been Caldera Environment Centre this week with live music and cultural tions. Professor Adrian Miller, head sues that are going on around the na- opposed to the Byrrill Creek option spokesman Sam Dawson said he was performances. of Southern Cross University’s Gnibi tion, such as the Northern Territory from the beginning. I hoped the rais- not concerned by the resurrection, Local Indigenous band GuriGuru, College of Indigenous Australian Peo- continued on page 2 THE GOOD GUYS TWEED HEADS SOUTH factory seconds & new stock at up to 50% off! heaps of fridges U washers U dishwashers U ovens U cooktops on sale
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Ratepayers face hefty erosion bill TIRED OF LIVING WITH ALLERGIES? Steve Spencer the NSW government’s Natu- ‘We have got to spend more suff ered two separate ‘erosion ral Disaster Relief Fund. [on sand replenishment], but events’, and a permanent solu- NATURAL ALLERGY THERAPY Ratepayers should brace them- Th e erosion was said to be where we get the money from tion was being looked at but it Discover why this non invasive procedure is quickly selves for a multi-million-dol- the worst to hit the area since is the problem. could cost $6 million. becoming Australia’s leading allergy alternative. lar bill to repair erosion dam- the 1974 cyclone. ‘However much it costs it He said that work should last will be worth it. A lot of people for several years, and subse- 5 REASONS TO CALL age that continues to plague Failure of walls the Kingscliff foreshore. make a living out of tourism quent works would cost much t4/&&;*/( Th e council is seeking to fi nd Recently a combination of along there. We have to protect less – between $100,000 and state or federal government spring high tides and large those jobs. $200,000. t$0/(&45*0/ funding to double the $3 mil- swells led to partial failure of ‘But we have to draw a line t4,*/3"4) lion it has already allocated for the sandbag walls constructed somewhere. We will not be Providing temporary a sand-bypass repair solution. in front of the Cudgen Head- doing anything north of the protection for assets t%*(&45*7&4:.150.4 Rachael Reed BNat Saving the foreshore be- land Surf Club and Kingscliff [Kingscliff North] caravan -JWF#MPPE4DSFFOJOH tween the two council-owned Beach Holiday Park. park.’ ‘We will dredge the sand t&9)"645*0/ /BUVSBM"MMFSHZ5IFSBQZ caravan parks is a top prior- A major sand nourishment Councillors were told in an from Cudgen Creek [down- Advanced Naturopathics Byron Bay ity for the Tweed council, says program, pumping an esti- engineering report: ‘Th e origi- stream of the bridge]. We are mayor Kevin Skinner. mated 300,000 cubic metres nal works were constructed in doing what we can to provide (02) 5614 8331 ‘We are committed on behalf of sand, is now planned for the an attempt to minimise costs temporary protection for the Free Allergy Info: www.advancednat.com.au of ratepayers to protecting the long-term protection of the and a more robust design is assets behind the beach.’ area,’ he said. foreshore. required for the repairs due He said sand naturally moves Also in danger is the popu- Cr Warren Polglase also sup- to the length of time that the north along the coastline, but THE DUTCH ON THE TWEED a deep hole offshore, caused “The Dutch on the Tweed” is a teenager in 1951 and resident in the lar Kingscliff Bowls Club and ports the multi-million-dollar foreshore is likely to be subject research project investigating the Tweed Shire since 2004. His cultural hectares of parkland. anti-erosion program, saying to erosion and length of time by last year’s storms, had been contribution of Dutch Australian background, tertiary education and anticipated for recovery of the swallowing up the migrating people to the civic life of the Tweed research experience make him well The council was forced to small businesses and employ- Valley community. qualifi ed to conduct this investigation. hire a dredge and pump 8,000 ment were threatened as well beach. sand. The project is a sociological study of the Participation in the project is cubic metres of sand costing as the foreshore. ‘Further works are required Executive manager of the experiences, activities and perceptions voluntary and the privacy of all of Dutch Australians who were born in participants will be protected. All $600,000 onto the beach in ‘Council has a big invest- to reduce erosion impacts on Tweed Coast Holiday Parks, the Netherlands and arrived in Australia contact between researcher and February following major ero- ment in those caravan parks. Cudgen Headland Surf Club Richard Adams, said about 100 as children during the mass migration participant is strictly confi dential. metres of metal fencing had period after World War Two. The collection of information and sion late last year that threat- Th ey generate funds that are and Kingscliff Beach Holiday The study is being conducted through publication of results is subject to ened the NSW Surf Lifesaving used along all the foreshores Park and the Kingscliff North been erected along the eroded Curtin University in Western Australia the express, written consent of the foreshore at Kingscliff Beach under the supervision of Dr Nonja participant. This consent may be Championships – but that sand in the shire for maintenance Holiday Park.’ Peters, a well-known authority on withdrawn at any time. has already washed away. and children’s playgrounds,’ he Council engineer David Holiday Park to keep residents the Dutch connection with Australia, All Dutch Australian residents of the coordinating author of The Dutch Tweed Shire who meet the criteria That sand was paid for by said. Oxenham said the area had away from the area. Down Under, 1606-2006 , and a Dutch indicated above are kindly invited to ‘As the erosion has moved Australian herself. participate in the research project by northwards, an erosion scarp The researcher is also himself a Dutch contacting the researcher, Whales are on their way back has developed in front of the Australian, arriving in Australia as a Martien Jansen in de Wal, M. Ed. Kingscliff Holiday Park. We’re A research project conducted through Curtin University WA erecting the fence to ensure the Martin (Martien) Jansen in de Wal BA, BEd, MEd, DipEdTech, GradDipLib, CTEFLA safety of our patrons in case PO Box 709 Banora Point NSW 2486 someone was not aware of the 07 5599 7193 or 0404 135 001 erosion face,’ said Mr Adams. [email protected]
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