19 November 2025, 5:59 AM

A major Ballina housing development is sitting with Ballina Shire Council following the lodgement of a 300-home, 250-site lot at Kinvara, which sits between the Pacific Highway and the northern end of the Ballina Nature reserve and west of Lennox Head.

The Kinvara area of the Ballina Shire has been earmarked for urban development since 2006, and the area is already zoned for residential and urban use, and for a range of environmental and community outcomes.
Consistent with a previously released masterplan, Stage 1 will deliver:
Covering approximately 69 hectares, Stage 1 represents a multi-million-dollar investment and a two-to-three-year construction program.
“This is an important and exciting step forward for long-held ambitions for Kinvara,” said Brad Paddon, Managing Director at APD Projects, managers on behalf of the developers Mondous Property and Casey Capital.
“Our vision is to create a vibrant, sustainable community that respects the local environment and provides long-term benefits for residents and the wider Ballina region.”
The DA is supported by a comprehensive suite of technical studies and reports, including assessments of urban design, biodiversity, cultural heritage, flood impact, traffic engineering, geotechnical conditions, air quality, noise and vibration, and bushfire risk.
Community members are encouraged to review the application and provide feedback during the public exhibition period.APD is also hosting drop-in sessions at Lennox Head and a public webinar.
“Community input is vital in shaping a development that reflects local priorities and values, and we encourage everyone to take a closer look at the plans now on display at the Council website,” said Brad Paddon.
For more information and updates, visit https://saltwoodkinvara.com.au.