What’s your vision for the future of Burringbar Street?

Over the next few months, Council will be out talking to the Mullumbimby business community and wider community, about a ‘concept design’ for Burringbar Street – the priority project of the Our Mullumbimby Masterplan.

“The purpose of developing a concept design is so that we have a shared vision for Mullumbimby’s main street – one that is shaped by what the community wants,” Council’s Place Planning Coordinator, Andrew FitzGibbon said.

“Council can then use that high level design to see what simple permanent changes can be made in the short-term, while also looking for funding for more significant changes if they are identified,” he said.

The concept design will consider ways to make Burringbar Street a more accessible, safe, inclusive, vibrant, and enjoyable place to be – a main street fit for the colourful, diverse, and active community and businesses of Mullumbimby.

The concept design will consider ways to make Burringbar Street a more accessible, safe, inclusive, vibrant, and enjoyable place to be

“We’re circling back to the business and community groups as well as the wider community now to check-in on whether the values articulated in the masterplan from 2019 still stand – especially after the disaster events we’ve experienced in recent years,” Mr FitzGibbon said.

“In 2021, we had the talking street trial project which allowed us to experiment with ways to make temporary improvements in Burringbar Street to see what worked and what didn’t, and importantly, what the community valued and supported.

“We learnt a lot through that process but we will also need further input from businesses and the community to make sure the concept design is on the right track.”

A survey is available on Council’s website and Council staff will also have an information stand on Burringbar Street on Thursday 28 September out the front of the old Bridglands. Drop by any time between 2pm and 4.30pm.

After Council has heard from the community, a draft Concept Design will go on exhibition for further community feedback.

You can also register your interest to stay informed about the project or reach out directly to Andrew FitzGibbon via Council’s website.

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