Current Community Consultations

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, Community participation, Current consultation

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

Jerberra & Nebraska Estates - Proposed Residual E2 Policy

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking feedback from landowners on a proposed policy that would allow Council to purchase ‘residual’ land zoned E2 Environmental Conservation (E2 land) in Jerberra Estate and Nebraska Estate (if the Nebraska Estate Planning Proposal is finalised).

Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Current consultation

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, Community participation, Current consultation

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, 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, Community participation, Current consultation

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

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

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

Tourist and Visitor Accommodation and Clause 2.8

Council has received representations from the community regarding Clause 2.8 (Temporary use of land) of Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 and the tourist and visitor accommodation controls within both the LEP and Shoalhaven Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014.

Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, Community participation

Shoalhaven Community and Recreational Precinct

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, Facilities, Community participation

Flying-foxes in the Shoalhaven

Shoalhaven City Council is working closely with local and national experts to determine a flying-fox management approach that balances the conservation of these important native animals and the amenity of residents, businesses and visitors.

Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Community participation

Youth Advisory Committee - Application for Membership Open

The Youth Advisory Committee is an inclusive space that allows individuals from diverse and varied backgrounds to work together to drive change for the young people of Shoalhaven and have an impact on how they live, work and play in our community.

Project type: , Major projects, Community, Community participation

Community Development Grant Program Review

The Community Development Grant Program has recently been revised with the aim of providing a grant program which will best suit the needs of the community, encouraging and building capacity within local community groups and organisations to deliver a range of community development-based events and projects within the Shoalhaven.

Project type: , Major projects, Community, Community participation

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, Community participation, Current consultation

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

New Croquet Club Facility for Milton Ulladulla

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

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

Shoalhaven Growth Management Strategy 2019-2041

Council has updated its Growth Management Strategy. This strategic land-use document was originally completed in 2014 and guides the future growth of Shoalhaven.

Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, Community participation

Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

Completion Date 30 June 2022

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to maximising the recovery of resources in an ever-changing industry.

Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Facilities, Community participation

L’Étape Australia by Tour de France 2021

L’Étape Australia by Tour de France replicates a mountainous stage of the Tour de France. It is not an easy ride, but it is a ride you will be able and proud to complete if you train for it.

Project type: , Community participation

Revitalisation of Vincentia Village Shopping Mall Precinct

The revitalisation of the Vincentia Village shopping mall precinct is intended to increase tourist visitation and community engagement, as well as support the local and regional economy through the creation of jobs.

The project is funded through the Federal Government's Building Better Regions Round 3 Infrastructure program and Shoalhaven City Council.

Project type: , Major projects, Community participation

Dogs in the Public Domain - Investigations, Trials and Projects

The Access Areas for Dogs Policy is Council’s guiding document in relation to dogs in the public domain, it provides conduct guidelines and defines off-leash, on-leash and prohibited dogs areas for land and assets within the ownership, management, care and control of Council.

Project type: , Major projects, Community participation

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, Community participation, Current consultation

Coastal Management Programs

Stretching over 165kms, the coast is one of the Shoalhaven’s greatest assets.

Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, Community participation

Impressions of 2020 - A School Art Project

Completion Date 06 June 2021

We want our local kids to tell their story! Shoalhaven Arts Board and Shoalhaven City Council are encouraging our local kids to create an artistic response to 2020 and submit it for our digital art project.

Project type: , Major projects, Community, Community participation

Planning for Growth in Nowra-Bomaderry

The Nowra Bomaderry Structure Plan (NBSP) 2006 identified several new living areas to be released in the Nowra-Bomaderry area over a 25 year period.

Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, Community participation

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, 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, Community participation, Current consultation