FHCA

Fingal Head Community Association

Fingal Head Road Safety Concerns

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For Fingal Head we believe the way forward to achieve safety is as follows:

  1. Create a shared zone precinct throughout the village from the old boat harbour forward. Also, any other affected areas such as Lagoon Road as well as around Wommin Lake. As noted above, we suggest that these areas have reduced speed to 30km/h.
  2. In the same areas, placement of yellow lines for no parking on ALL corners and the roadway across from the new boat ramp and the boat ramp side of the road. This will allow clear vision at the corners and eliminate the impedance caused by boat trailers on the road.
  3. Enforcement of the above conditions by all the involved agencies.

To achieve behavioural change, active enforcement of regulations and the ongoing visible presence of authorities is the appropriate mechanism. Speeding on Fingal Road, let alone any road in Fingal Head and incorrect parking on corners is a police enforcement role. Incorrect use of the old boat harbour, inappropriate camping, inappropriate use of the off/on-leash dog areas is a TSC ranger enforcement role. Checking boat licences, dealing with incorrect speeds that swamp the small sailing vessels and endanger those exiting the harbour entrance and drinking on the water is a marine enforcement role. Checking fishing licences and catches is a fisheries enforcement role. Everyone working together to achieve the desired safety outcome will result in the desired outcome for the area.

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Fingal Head Community Planning Team

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The Fingal Head Community Planning Team (FHCPT) has been established to support the Fingal Head Community in preserving, protecting, and improving Fingal Head.

FHCPT will be made up of local volunteers and include the involvement of all groups within the community including:

  • Residents of the Fingal Head community
  • Fingal Head Community Association (FHCA)
  • Fingal Head Coastcare
  • Rovers Surf Club
  • Primary School and P&C
  • Sailing Club
  • Local businesses, etc.

The role of the FHCPT is to:

  • Develop, maintain and update a 20-year Community Plan;
  • Identify and scope out projects aligned with the plan;
  • Liaise with the Tweed Shire Council (TSC);
  • Communicate with Fingal Head Community about project progress and community plan updates;
  • Seek funding as required,
  • Facilitate, and potentially coordinate, the execution of projects

The FHCA has formally established the FHCPT as a subcommittee of FHCA to allow the FHCPT to operate in a legally compliant and responsible manner, for the short-term at least.

Fingal Head Community Plan

The FHCP, (also known as a Local Community Plan or Neighbourhood Plan), is a planning document that reflects the unique characteristics, challenges, and opportunities of the Fingal Head community over the next 20 years with specific emphasis on actions to enhance the quality of life, social well- being, and physical environment of the neighbourhood. It may cover areas such as local infrastructure, community services, land use, heritage preservation, environmental initiatives, and economic development specific to that community.

The FHCP is an evolving document that is initiated, managed and maintained by the Fingal Head Community Planning Team (FHCPT), a subcommittee of the Fingal Head Community Association (FHCA). The document should always reflect the current views, characteristics, challenges and opportunities affecting the Fingal Head community.

The TSC must approve the Fingal Head Community Plan prior to its adoption within the council.

Vision and Community Values

During 2019, the community in conjunction with the Tweed Shire Council collaborated and commenced the Fingal Head Locality Plan. The consultation process included the determination of a preferred vision (Option 4) for our community.

As part of the current process, the community will be consulted to ensure that the 2019 Vision and Community Values remain the preferred statements.

FHCPT Mission

The FHCPT will work with the Fingal Head community (including stakeholders), all levels of government agencies and private sector parties to deliver / (to facilitate the development of) short and long term projects to better protect, preserve and improve Fingal Head.

FHCPT Structure

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