The Sandhills Wetland is in the heart of Byron Bay, behind Lawson Street and Massinger Street.
The area was heavily sandmined in the 1930’s which destroyed the original wetland.
We are restoring the Sandhills Wetland to:
Improve the biodiversity on the site.
Improve the water quality at Clarkes Beach.
Create a welcoming space for our community to connect and enjoy.
Find out more about the features of the wetlands, the Environmental Impact Statement and when construction will start.
Features of the Sandhills Wetlands
The proposed design includes approximately 1.8 hectares of wetland. This will include:
Three interconnected wetlands, including open water zones that can manage stormwater and improve water quality.
A network of shared paths, providing access through, and around, the wetlands.
Seating along the paths.
The design will allow us to:
Create nature-based recreation and cultural education activities.
Encourage community use of the space.
Improve access between key sites in Byron Bay and discourage anti-social behaviour in the space.
Stormwater and flood management
Once established, the proposed stormwater management system is expected to improve the water quality at:
Clarkes Beach
Belongil Creek
Cumbebin Swamp.
It will also help manage stormwater and flooding in the town centre by adding significant flood storage.
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