The $6.8 million multi-purpose centre would be built at Emmanuel Anglican College, and the project includes a strength and conditioning centre, stage, catering space and more.
The new $6.7m road will provide a new entrance to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and will be linked with Boeing Avenue. The Federal Government contributed $3 million to the project.
Based on passenger numbers, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is among one of the top 10 regional airports in Australia. The average annual growth rate is over 7 per cent per annum.
The newly formed Northern Rivers Joint Organisation created a cohesive plan for the region that includes protecting biodiverse national environments, improving community wellbeing and more.
The Ballina Shire Council has identified their top priorities for the future which include greater access to public transport, more social housing and increased employment opportunities.
By 2030, the Northern Rivers region is on track for 9 per cent population growth to 275,000. The fastest growing areas of Northern Rivers are Tweed, Byron and Ballina.
The Ballina and Byron Bay regions have just experienced their best month in 30 years with job growth, population growth and the Hemsworth factor that have led to buyer confidence.
