West Nowra Urban Release Area - Wastewater project

Shoalhaven Water is building new wastewater infrastructure to support future housing in the West Nowra Urban Release Area.

A hand using a spirit level and ruler to measure the depth of an excavated site, surrounded by grass and trees, for the West Nowra Urban Release Area - Wastewater Project.

About the project

Shoalhaven Water is delivering new wastewater infrastructure to support future residential development in West Nowra. The project will ensure reliable servicing for the growing community and support long-term urban growth.

Project stages

Options assessment - Completed

Status: Completed (February 2025)

A detailed hydraulic assessment was completed to guide future design and identify preferred pipeline alignments. It considered:

  • property concerns
  • constructability
  • community and social impacts
  • geotechnical conditions
  • environmental and heritage issues
  • operational reliability and risk

Detailed design - In progress

Status: In progress
 Expected completion: October 2025

Design work is being delivered in packages of works. It includes:

  • construction of a new sewer pump station at Mundamia
  • upgrades to the existing sewer rising main in Mundamia
  • new sewer rising mains along Yalwal Road
  • a new sewer gravity main connecting Yalwal Road to the existing pump station at St Anns Street, Nowra

Review of Environmental Factors (REF) - Scheduled

Status: Public exhibition scheduled for August 2025

The REF will assess potential environmental impacts and outline mitigation measures. It will be available for public comment before final approvals.

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Contact Details

Calvin Ferrier
1300 293 111
council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au

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