Ballina Shire Council has developed a Draft Streetscape Master Plan for Newrybar to improve its public spaces, balancing community aspirations identified during a collaborative design process in late 2024.

The community identified their vision for Newrybar as a welcoming, vibrant village that celebrates character, community, and creativity.

The Draft Master Plan outlines five key place values that reflect what the community loves about Newrybar:

• Authentic village charm
• Memorable artisanal experiences
• Home-grown produce and flavours
• Honouring the Big Scrub and connection to Country
• Fostering a connected community.

“A key proposal is to make traffic on the Old Pacific Highway between Brooklet Road and Hinterland Way one way, which would create space for safer pedestrian movement, improved parking, more shade trees, and better public seating,” said Council’s Landscape Architect, Ms Sheryn Da-Re.

“Council invites the community to view the Draft Master Plan, including diagrams and a list of the proposed improvements, so they can share their feedback.”

Feedback can be provided in multiple ways:

• Complete an online feedback form on the Your Say page.
• Attend Council’s community workshop from 6pm – 7.30pm, Monday 19 May 2025 at Newrybar Community Hall.

Visit yoursayballina.com.au/newrybar-streetscape-master-plan for more information.

Submissions close Wednesday, 21 May 2025.

No funding or grants have been secured at this stage for the implementation of any works. However, once completed, the master plan will enable Council to seek the funding required to make the community’s aspirations a reality.