The Northern Rivers Rail Trail is being constructed in stages across four Local Government Areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Byron Shire we are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Moving forward with planning and approvals for the rail trail from Mullumbimby to Crabbes Creek, and the old Byron Bay station through Bangalow to Booyong.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Exploring funding opportunities to reactivate the Byron Shire rail corridor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Planning and approvals to implement the rail trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The decision to move forward with planning and approvals to implement the rail trail came at the 24 August 2023 meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Council also resolved to seek a lease over as much of the corridor as possible to help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ensure the corridor remains in public hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Enable investigation of options for diverse housing within the corridor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Enable the activation of unused space, infrastructure and buildings for community use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Allow council to receive income for trail maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Allow environmental rehabilitation, including wildlife corridors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Other options for public transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Council reiterates ongoing support for multi-use of the rail corridor between Byron Bay and Mullumbimby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n