Shoalhaven City Council is reminding Shoalhaven Heads residents there is one week left to have your say on the future of the Shoalhaven Heads Tennis Court Facility. The tennis court has been out of play since 2019 and Council are seeking creative ideas on the future of the space through a survey that has been made available in hard copy in the community and online since 15 May. Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley is encouraging residents to bring their great ideas forward in a sur...

Shoalhaven City Council is inviting the community to come along and celebrate World Environment Day on Wednesday, 5 June at the Shoalhaven Environmental Expo. The Expo program is overflowing with talks, information, art, innovations, local initiatives and practical ideas on cost-effective ways you can reduce your ecological footprint and reduce waste. Highlights of the day include Special guests: Craig Reucassel (ABC TV War on Waste) will make two presentations at 12om and 2 pm, Stephen...

Shoalhaven City Council is pleased to advise that the reconstruction of the old timber bridge over Crookhaven River along Culburra Road Pyree will commence under a design and construct contract.  The contractor is Kenpass Pty Ltd an experienced bridge builder who has completed other works across the Local Government Area. For many years the old timber bridge has had load limitations and on-going maintenance issues. The construction cost is $806,000 with a total project cost of over ...

Shoalhaven City Council is pleased to announce the opportunity for appropriately qualified and skilled film production companies to submit quotations for the Shoalhaven Walking on Country Video Promotion.   This exciting project aims to capture the Spirit of Country through the eyes of Aboriginal community members of the Shoalhaven. The video promotion will raise awareness of Aboriginal people’s spiritual connection to Country; their affinity with the cultural landscapes in the Sho...

Shoalhaven City Council welcomes the funding pledge from NSW Liberals and Nationals for $960 Million towards Princes Highway upgrades pledged on Wednesday, 6 March. Shoalhaven City Council General Manager Russ Pigg said the funding if delivered will improve the travel time and safety for motorists using the highway south of the Jervis Bay intersection.   “The Princes Highway is a vital corridor for residents and visitors to the Shoalhaven and any investment from State or Federal...

Shoalhaven City Council is pleased to announce that next CBD Mural artwork will commence today on Bridge Road Nowra. The murals are being funded by the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Committee and have been made possible with the help of the owners of the buildings involved and also Verb Syndicate. Andres Von Chrzanowskis’s (a.k.a. CASE or CASE Maclaim) will be in Nowra from Friday, 22 February to Friday, 1 March  working on his creation as part of the CBD Revitali...

Harmony Day is held on the 21 March and is a day that allows all Australians to celebrate our diverse multiculturalism. Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values. Since 1999, more than 70,000 Harmony Day events have been held in childcare centres, schools, community groups, churches, businesses and federal, state and local government agencies across Australia. &nb...

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley and Shoalhaven Business Chamber President Jemma Tribe stand united in their call for action and answers on the future of Nowra Bridge. In December 2019 the two community leaders attended a roundtable meeting held with RMS and local members at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre and are now calling for feedback from RMS, Member for South Coast, Member for Kiama and Minister for Roads, Premier for NSW and the Shadow Cabinet. Shoalhaven City Counci...

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley is encouraging residents to participate in a free fitness challenge in Ulladulla. Ulladulla has been selected as one of five regions in rural New South Wales to compete in the Healthy Town Challenge and organisers are asking any residents interested in improving their fitness and health to sign up for the contest. The competition starts now until September and offers participants aged 16 years and over a free health coaching service with NSW Gov...

Shoalhaven City Council successfully prosecuted a Wollumboola resident with criminal charges in Nowra Court on Tuesday, 13 February 2019. Mr Phillip Vella was issued with a Penalty Infringement Notice following his failure to comply with an order within a Pollution Prevention Notice issued by Council in February 2018 pursuant to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.  Mr Vella elected to challenge the Penalty Infringement Notice which was heard before her Honour Magist...