50th NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival After two postponements, due to COVID-19, Council is excited to announce The NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout will be hosted in the Shoalhaven.
Balance and Stretch Come and Try Class Find Your Feet is an originally designed class that specifically caters for the over 50’s.
Community Grants Clinic Come along to the Community Grants Program - Grant Clinic where you will have time to chat one-on-one with our Community Capacity Builders about your grant application and answer any questions you might have about Council's Community Grants Program.
Community Tree Planting - The Grotto Join our Bushcare Team for a community tree planting event at The Grotto (North Nowra).
Community Voices The Community Voices program aims to give community members a voice and an opportunity to have their voices heard.
Creative Journaling & Afternon Tea Join us making a unique creative journal that can be used to write, draw, paint or record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration.
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults - Berry Older adults of the Shoalhaven are invited to join this session to learn about the Red Cross Rediplan, an all-hazards emergency preparedness tool.
Nowra CBD Façade Improvement Closing date 30 June 2022, 05:00 PM Value 50% of the total cost of works (labour and materials) to a maximum dollar value of $5,000 (excl. GST) per property The Nowra CBD Façade Improvement Program is part of the overall Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy. Status: Open
Kangaroo Valley Recovery Events Grant Closing date 17 June 2022, 11:59 PM Value $50,000 total available As part of the recovery efforts following the March 2022 Floods which restricted access to the Village of Kangaroo Valley, Shoalhaven City Council in partnerships with the NSW Government have allocated $50,000 to support events that occur in Kangaroo Valley before June 20, 2023. The closing date will vary based on volume of applications; the grant will remain open until funds are exhausted. Status: Open
Shoalhaven Local Heritage Assistance Fund 2022-2023 Closing date 15 June 2022, 05:00 PM Value Up to $5,000 Council continues its commitment to local heritage by supporting grants offered by Heritage NSW. Status: Open
Warden Head Lighthouse Master Plan The need to advance the improvement efforts of the Warden Head Lighthouse is a grassroots, community-led project driven by the Ulladulla Lighthouse Group. Project type: , Community
Shoalhaven Disability Inclusion Action Plan Review Shoalhaven City Council is reviewing the Shoalhaven Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). Project type: , Major projects, Community, Community participation, Current consultation
Hyams Beach Master Plan - Stage 1 Works Completion Date 30 November 2022 Shoalhaven City Council has been working with the Hyams Beach Villagers Association, Community Consultative Body (HBVA CCB) and other community and business representatives on options to improve the impacts of high traffic and visitor numbers to Hyams Beach during peak times. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Business, Strategy, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Community Strategic Plan Review Council invites you to comment on the Draft Community Strategic Plan - Shoalhaven 2032. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Business, Strategy, Planning & Development, Community participation, Current consultation
SCaRP - Artie Smith Oval Development Shoalhaven City Council has secured $8 million to upgrade Artie Smith Oval in Bomaderry thanks to Stage 1 of the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments. The upgrade is part of Shoalhaven Community and Recreation Precinct (SCaRP) project in Bomaderry. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Draft Fireworks Policy Shoalhaven City Council is reviewing its Fireworks Policy and invites you to have your say on guidance for fireworks displays across the local government area. Project type: , Community, Strategy, Community participation, Current consultation
Myola Boat Ramp Improvements Shoalhaven City Council is considering a repair/upgrade of the boat ramp at Catherine Street in Myola. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Facilities, Community participation, Current consultation
Bay and Basin Leisure Centre Redevelopment - Vincentia In 2021, Council resolved to develop detail design plans for the redevelopment of the Bay and Basin Leisure centre to include a learn to swim pool, extensions to the gym and the addition of community rooms. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities
Community Donations Policy Review Council is reviewing its Community Donations Policy to achieve greater accountability, transparency and accessibility to funds for projects and events which align with the strategic direction and goals for the Shoalhaven. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Bushfire Recovery Shoalhaven A lot has happened over the past year, and we know it has not been easy, particularly with COVID-19 pausing some community connection recovery activities. Recovery takes time and is different for everyone. We are all affected by disasters in our own personal way. Council's Recovery is here to support our community. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Business, Community participation
Cudmirrah - The Springs Road Shared User Path Bridge Shoalhaven City Council has received funding under the Australian Government’s Road Safety Program to construct a 2.5m wide shared user path bridge over the Swan Lake Inlet at Cudmirrah. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Planning & Development
Boat Ramp Master Plan – Crookhaven Heads Shoalhaven City Council is in the process of developing a concept masterplan which will provide guidance and certainty for the long-term use of the regional boating facility by the recreational boating community. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Facilities, Community participation, Current consultation
Community-led Resilience Planning Shoalhaven City Council is inviting community members to join a working group facilitated by experts from Griffith University to develop a Community-led Resilience Plan for the Shoalhaven. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Planning & Development, Community participation, Current consultation
Outdoor Exercise Equipment – Titania Park, Greenwell Point Shoalhaven City Council will be installing outdoor exercise equipment to Titania Park, Greenwell Point in early 2022. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Boongaree Dog Fenced Off-Leash Area Council will be gathering community feedback to develop the concept and detail design for the dog Fenced Off-Leash Area (FOLA) with input from the local community as part of the Access Areas for Dogs Policy review on the design of FOLAs. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Revitalisation of Vincentia Village Shopping Mall Precinct Completion Date 28 April 2023 The revitalisation of the Vincentia Village shopping mall precinct aims to increase tourist visitation and community engagement, as well as support the local and regional economy through the creation of jobs. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Business, Community participation
Boongaree Reconciliation Garden The Boongaree Reconciliation Garden is Stage 4 of Boongaree (previously Berry District Park) in Berry. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds
Live and Local Shoalhaven Live and Local Shoalhaven - City of Gigs - is designed to put live music on the map by investing in our region’s musicians, connecting them with venues and audiences. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Business, Community participation, Current consultation
Boat Ramp Improvements - Wharf Road, Shoalhaven Heads Completion Date 26 August 2022 Shoalhaven City Council is considering a repair/upgrade of the boat ramp at Wharf Road in Shoalhaven Heads. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Planning & Development
Streets as Shared Spaces - Creativity Connections Completion Date 30 April 2022 Three public art installations celebrating local creativity, community, and social spaces to draw people together and open new opportunities for community gathering. Projects include a Bomaderry-Nowra art walk, an exciting forecourt at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, and a community sculpture at Ulladulla. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Flood Recovery Shoalhaven Recovery takes time and is different for everyone. We are all affected by disasters in our own personal way. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Business
Bay and Basin Skate Park In response to population growth in the Bay and Basin area, Council is developing the Bayand Basin Leisure Centre and surrounding sporting precinct to create a ‘Community and Sporting’ Hub. Project type: , Community, Parks & playgrounds
Boongaree (Previously Berry District Park) The Boongaree area (previously Berry District Park) provides a unique opportunity to reinvigorate the northern edge of the township of Berry following the introduction of the Berry bypass road. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds
Lake Conjola Boat Launching Ramp Funding has been provided by the NSW Boating Now Program to support the construction of the first stage of a new two-lane Boat Launching Ramp and pontoon at Havilland Street, Conjola Park. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds
Nowra Riverfront Entertainment and Leisure Precinct The Nowra Riverfront Precinct provides a significant opportunity to shape the future of Nowra and strengthen its role as the civic, community, tourism and recreational hub for the Shoalhaven region. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Planning & Development
Shared User Path - Culburra Beach Shoalhaven City Council has commenced the planning process for the proposed ‘Southern’ Culburra Shared User Path (SUP) network in Culburra Beach. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds
Recovery Into Resilience Project (RRP) Shoalhaven City Council has initiated the Recovery Into Resilience Project (RRP) following the devastating impacts of the 2019/20 bushfire season. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Kioloa/Bawley Point - Recreation Hub/Skatepark Proposal The Kioloa/Bawley Point Community Association (KBPCA) is developing a proposal for a recreation hub/skatepark. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds
Berry Showground Plan of Management and Masterplan Shoalhaven City Council is preparing a new Plan of Management and Masterplan for Berry Showground and would like your opinions, ideas and input. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Open Coast and Jervis Bay Coastal Management Program This page provides information for the Open Coast and Jervis Bay Coastal Management Programs (CMPs). Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment
Shoalhaven Playground Replacements Shoalhaven City Council has a playground renewal program to upgrade and replace playgrounds in the Shoalhaven area. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Upgrades Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre is scheduled to undergo upgrades in early 2022 to improve the highly valued venue and maintain its reputation as the premier performing arts facility on the South Coast. Works will include improvements to the venue’s lighting, public art, landscaping, and an expansion of the fire sprinkler system. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities
Shoalhaven Community and Recreational Precinct (SCaRP) Shoalhaven Community and Recreational Precinct's vision is to deliver an integrated community and recreational precinct that meets the needs of the region and operates on a commercially viable and sustainable basis seven days a week. Project type: , Major projects, Community
SCaRP - Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre (SISC) The Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre (SISC), within SCaRP, extension design is based on Community consultation conducted through both survey and in-person consultation throughout August 2021. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities
SCaRP – Northern Section – Bomaderry Sporting Complex In line with Council Minute 21.512, redeveloping the Bomaderry Sporting Complex - northern section of the Shoalhaven Community and Recreation Precinct (SCaRP) project will enhance the current facilities for the region and align with the Master Plan for the SCaRP Precinct. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds
Shoalhaven Community Wellbeing Project The development of the Shoalhaven Community Wellbeing Plan will guide Shoalhaven City Council in the pursuit of community wellbeing, as well as providing a framework to evaluate the effectiveness of our investments, programs and assets. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Community Champions - Sanctuary Point The Community Champions project is about council supporting Sanctuary Point community members to work together to build the community they want to live in. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Keeping Cats Safe at Home Shoalhaven City Council and nine other local councils have partnered with RSPCA NSW on the Keeping Cats Safe at Home project set to be delivered over the next four years. Project type: , Community
Community Connection Card This is a Shoalhaven City Council initiative to support our residents in staying connected during difficult times. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Community participation
Basin View Reserve (Boat Ramp) - Playground Replacement Boat Ramp Reserve playground is located on Basin View Parade, Basin View. Project type: , Community, Parks & playgrounds
FORTIS House The Shoalhaven community are invited to provide input in the development of a bushfire-resilient house design as part of a community led project being run by Bushfire Building Council of Australia (BBCA), NRMA Insurance and Shoalhaven City Council. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment
Sussex Inlet - Ellmoos Reserve Sussex Inlet - Playground Replacement Ellmoos Reserve playground is located on Jacobs Drive, Sussex Inlet. Project type: , Community, Parks & playgrounds
John Berry Reserve, Bomaderry - Playground Replacement Shoalhaven City Council has a playground renewal program to upgrade and replace playgrounds in the Shoalhaven area. Project type: , Community, Parks & playgrounds
Culburra Beach - Community Managed Swimming Pool Shoalhaven City Council’s Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP) identifies that Council’s pools are highly valued and well used. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities
The Bob Proudfoot Pavilion - Francis Ryan Reserve The Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan identifies the future development of Francis Ryan Reserve to encourage the use of the site as a recreation park. Project type: , Community, Planning & Development, Parks & playgrounds
Milton Ulladulla Croquet Club Facility Shoalhaven City Council is undertaking works to construct a new croquet facility at the Ulladulla Sports Park. The Milton Ulladulla Croquet Club who currently operate out of Milton Showground will move to the new facility once completed. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities, Community participation
Sanctuary Point Skate Park Sanctuary Point Skate Park is the recipient of three grants. Community Safety Grant, Community Building Partnerships and Stronger Country Communities Fund. These grants will provide the Skate Park with much needed upgrades. Project type: , Community, Parks & playgrounds
Marriott Park Upgrades - Nowra CBD Shoalhaven City Council has created a draft Master Plan for Marriott Park in the Nowra CBD(External link).The Master Plan involved undertaking investigation and design work to upgrade the layout and configuration of Marriott Park to best suit the needs of the community. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation
Community Champions - Bomaderry The Community Champions project is about council supporting Bomaderry community members to work together to build the community they want to live in. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Planning & Development, Community participation
South Nowra, East Nowra and Worrigee Aquatic Centre Shoalhaven City Council is undertaking investigations into an aquatic facility, and other types of recreation infrastructure, in the area of East Nowra, South Nowra and Worrigee. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Planning & Development, Facilities
Ulladulla Sports Park Master Plan Council is developing a new Master Plan for the Ulladulla Sports Park. This plan will outline the general approach to the planning and implementation of streetscape and landscaping improvements at the Ulladulla Sports Park. Whilst the Master Plan is a Council document, it is community-driven. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Myola Active Transport Improvements Completion Date 30 June 2020 Council has commenced design and development on active transport improvements at the southern end of Myola where a ferry access links Round the Bay Walk from Huskisson to Callala Bay. Project type: , Community
Review of Access Areas for Dogs Policy Completion Date 25 December 2020 Council is undertaking a comprehensive review of Council’s Access Areas for Dogs Policy and Guidelines. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Plan of Management Review In 2018, new legislation came into effect on the management of Crown Lands. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Ulladulla Skate Park to be a Regional Facility Shoalhaven City Council plans to develop the existing Ulladulla Skate Park to be a regional facility. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Sanctuary Point Library Shoalhaven City Council have committed funding towards the Development Application ready design of a new District Library for the Bay and Basin area in Sanctuary Point. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Nowra Showground Enhancements - Horse and Cattle Precinct Completion Date 30 November 2020 The Nowra Showground Enhancements project consists of upgrading the facilities at the Nowra Showground, Horse and Cattle Precinct to support a number of growing agricultural events that will have the ability to attract visitors from NSW and interstate. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities
Safer Roads Program Funding Received Council has received federal funding targeting road safety. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Strategy
Upgrades at Plantation Point Reserve, Vincentia Shoalhaven City Council has received funding under the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities Fund for upgrades to the playground, amenities and beach access at Plantation Point Reserve, Vincentia. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds
Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure Project Shoalhaven City Council is pleased to announce funding for seven sustainable tourism projects to improve infrastructure around some of the City’s most popular tourist destinations. Earlier this year, Council successfully obtained grant funding of $5.3 Million under the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Infrastructure Grant. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation
St Vincent Street Ulladulla Pedestrian Safety Improvements Transport for New South Wales and Shoalhaven City Council have been working on pedestrian safety improvements along St Vincent Street and at the intersection of South Street Ulladulla following the tragic accident which took place in June 2020. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Planning & Development, Community participation