The CRG will provide crucial community input to the South Murwillumbah master plan.
Community members are invited to provide their unique insights and input for the future of South Murwillumbah, with expressions of interest now open to join a new Community Reference Group (CRG) for the South Murwillumbah master plan (SMMP).
Establishing the CRG is the first stage of a broader community consultation program, which begins in September 2026. Further information about consultation opportunities will be available in the coming weeks.
Tweed Shire Council, in partnership with the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA), is developing a resilience-focused master plan for the South Murwillumbah buyback precinct. This precinct includes land voluntarily purchased through the Resilient Homes Program (RHP) following the 2022 floods, along with surrounding land in South Murwillumbah.
The project will deliver 2 master plans – one for the broader South Murwillumbah locality and another focused on the Railway Station Precinct. Together, the SMMP will guide future opportunities for land acquired through the RHP, and help guide safe, sustainable land use that supports the long-term revitalisation of South Murwillumbah.
To ensure community perspectives are at the heart of the planning process, Council is seeking 10 to 15 community members to participate in the CRG and provide feedback throughout the project.
Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry said the Community Reference Group would help ensure the future of South Murwillumbah is guided through local knowledge and experience.
"This is a unique opportunity for community members to help shape the future of South Murwillumbah and contribute ideas for a more resilient, connected and vibrant precinct," Cr Cherry said.
"We encourage anyone with an interest in the area's future to put their hand up and get involved."
NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said community input would be vital to planning the precinct's future.
"The people of Murwillumbah have lived through the impacts of the 2022 floods and understand this area better than anyone," Minister Saffin said.
"The Community Reference Group will provide an important opportunity for local voices to help guide how this land can be used safely and sustainably for future generations."
The CRG will operate in an advisory capacity, providing local knowledge and feedback throughout the project.
Members will:
