Mayoral Relief Fund Mayor Amanda Findley, opened the Mayoral Relief Fund, on 4 December 2019, in response to the Shoalhaven bushfires. The good will of the community has been amazing and donations are still being received. Project type: , Major projects, Current consultation
Bushfire Recovery Shoalhaven This page aims to support our community through the recovery phase of the impacts from the recent bushfires. Project type: , Major projects, Current consultation
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
Access Areas for Dogs Policy Completion Date 25 December 2020 The Access Areas for Dogs Policy was originally adopted by Council in 2005 after a significant increase in use of the public domain, particularly parks and foreshore areas (beaches, lakes and the like) for off-leash dog activity. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation, Current consultation
Hyams Beach - Short and Long Term Options Completion Date 30 June 2020 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, Community participation, Current consultation
Hitchcocks Lane, Berry - Planning Proposal Now is your chance to have your say on Hitchcocks Lane Berry Residential Investigation Area – Planning Proposal PP029.Shoalhaven City Council is assessing a proponent-initiated Planning Proposal to rezone land south of Hitchcocks Lane in Berry to permit new housing development. Project type: , Current consultation
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, Facilities, 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
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Completion Date 01 December 2021 Shoalhaven City Council is committed to maximizing the recovery of resources in an ever-changing industry. Our efforts have focused on ensuring recycling continues within the Shoalhaven while minimising the risk of recyclables being sent to landfill. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Facilities, Community participation
Shoalhaven Growth Management Strategy 2019-2041 Completion Date 31 July 2020 Council is updating 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
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. In response to this Council has resolved to review both Clause 2.8 and the tourist and visitor controls. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, 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
L’Étape Australia by Tour de Fance 2020 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: , Major projects, Community, Community participation
Revitalisation of Vincentia Village Shopping Mall Precinct Completion Date 24 December 2021 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
Crown Land Plans of Management In 2018, new legislation came into effect on the management of Crown Lands. One of the most significant changes of the new Act, the Crown Land Management Act 2016, is that it all Crown Reserves, where Council is the Crown Land Manager, must be managed as if it were public land Local Government Act 1993. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, 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
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
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
Coastal Management programs The Shoalhaven encompasses 165km of coastal zone, from North Durras in the south to Seven Mile Beach in the north. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, Community participation
Seniors Festival 2021 Help Council plan Seniors Festival 2021 in the Shoalhaven. 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
Access Areas for Dogs Policy Completion Date 25 December 2020 The Access Areas for Dogs Policy was originally adopted by Council in 2005 after a significant increase in use of the public domain, particularly parks and foreshore areas (beaches, lakes and the like) for off-leash dog activity. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation, Current consultation
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
Hyams Beach - Short and Long Term Options Completion Date 30 June 2020 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, Community participation, Current consultation