Ms Pavey said the development of a Master Plan will help guide the future development and recreational use of the Kalang River foreshore adjoining Atherton Drive.

“It’s important locals have their say on how they’d like to see the foreshore managed and developed.

“This section of Crown land within the Bellinger Heads State Park is a valuable public recreational asset and has important heritage and conservation values,” Ms Pavey said.

Important issues to consider include redevelopment options to enhance public recreational opportunities, the future of the boathouses, vehicular access and the protection of environmental assets.

The second community consultation session on the Master Plan will be held on: Sunday, May 14 from 9am to 11am at Morgo Street Reserve (opposite the Ocean View Hotel). 

The public can also have their say online by visiting Bellingen Shire Council’s engagement webpage at Create.

The Atherton Drive Foreshore Masterplan project is being coordinated by DoI – Lands with funding secured through the 2016-17 round of the Public Reserves Management Fund Program.