Natural Disaster Reconstruction Works The Shoalhaven was declared a Natural Disaster Area 5 March 2022 after an East Coast Low and subsequent rain events. This had a major impact on our communities, with landslips affecting roads and property. Some roads were severely impacted by these rain events.You will find information on planned reconstruction works to repair damage caused by the 2022 natural disasters on this page. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Strategy, Community participation
Plan of Management Review–Parks, Sportsgrounds, General Community Use In 2018, new legislation came into effect on the management of Crown Lands. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation, Current consultation
Shoalhaven Australia Day Awards 2024 The awards are about celebrating local people and the different ways they contribute to our community and are part of the Australia Day Celebrations for 2024, organised by Shoalhaven City Council, in conjunction with the Australia Day Council NSW.This year, eligible nominators will go in the draw to win a $500 Holiday Haven voucher. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Community participation, Current consultation
Partial Public Holiday Proposal - Kangaroo Valley Council has received a request, and intends to make an application to NSW Industrial Relations, for the proclamation of a partial Public Holiday on Friday 16 February 2024 and Friday 14 February 2025 for the first day of the Kangaroo Valley Show. Project type: , Community, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation, Current consultation
Shoalhaven Heads, River Road - Shared User Path (SUP) Stage 3 Council is undertaking the design and construction of a Shared User Path (SUP) along the River Road foreshore between Hay Avenue and Renown Avenue. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation, Current consultation
Clyde River Flood and Floodplain Risk Management Study Council received grant funding from the Australian Government through the National Recovery and Resilience Agency’s Preparing Australian Communities Program – Local Stream to undertake the Clyde River Flood Study and Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan to investigate the flood risk within the catchment. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Community participation, Current consultation
Draft Community Engagement Strategy Council is committed to engaging with our communities on the issues that matter, in a transparent, open and accountable way. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Strategy, Planning & Development, Community participation
Shoalhaven Eucalypt Photo Competition Following huge success in 2022, the Shoalhaven Eucalypt Photo Competition is back, and entries are now open. Project type: , Community, Environment, Community participation
Shoalhaven Foreshore Community Education Program Shoalhaven City Council invites residents of Mollymook, Callala and Culburra beaches to a community workshop to learn more about their local foreshore. Project type: , Community, Environment, Community participation
Jetty Replacement and Kayak Facility – Yooralla Bay - Conjola Park Council has gained Commonwealth funding $615,000 under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program for proposed improvements to the Conjola Park foreshore. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, Parks & playgrounds
Millards Creek - Ulladulla - Bank Restoration Works Council wishes to advise on upcoming works to restore an eroded section of the Millards Creek bank in front of 39 and 41 Timbs Street, Ulladulla. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
Cameron Street / Hayward Street - Conjola Park - Drainage Improvements Council is undertaking works to address drainage concerns along the Hayward Street road reserve and Cameron Street, Conjola Park. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Strategy, Planning & Development
Lakehaven Drive - Sussex Inlet - Boat Ramp Facility Improvements Completion Date 29 February 2024 Council's proposed revetment (retaining) wall and improved facilities at the Lakehaven Drive Boat Ramp, Sussex Inlet. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Boat Ramp Improvements - Callala Bay Shoalhaven City Council is currently designing an upgrade of the boat ramp off Boorawine Terrace, Callala Bay. Project type: , Community, Planning & Development, Facilities
Boat Ramp Improvements - Wharf Road, Shoalhaven Heads 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
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, Facilities
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
Plan of Management Review–Parks, Sportsgrounds, General Community Use In 2018, new legislation came into effect on the management of Crown Lands. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation, Current consultation
Danjera Dam Recreational Area Construction Project Danjera Dam Recreation Area at Yalwal is a popular recreation area, located around 30km west of Nowra. Danjera Dam is an isolated location surrounded by native bushland and access is via a single dirt road. The dam’s waters cover an old gold mining town called Yalwal. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Shoalhaven Australia Day Awards 2024 The awards are about celebrating local people and the different ways they contribute to our community and are part of the Australia Day Celebrations for 2024, organised by Shoalhaven City Council, in conjunction with the Australia Day Council NSW.This year, eligible nominators will go in the draw to win a $500 Holiday Haven voucher. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Community participation, Current consultation
Green Ceramics MICROfactorie™ Shoalhaven City Council received grant funding of $500,000 from the Environment Trust to enter into a partnership with the University of NSW’s Sustainable Materials and Technology Centre to establish a Green Ceramics MICROfactorie™ at West Nowra. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Business, Facilities, Recycling and Waste
Design Services – Mains Program Shoalhaven Water, through its Asset Management system, has identified large packages of existing water mains throughout the Shoalhaven Local Government Area, which are susceptible to breakage and require asset renewal, upgrade and/or replacement. Project type: , Major projects, Facilities
Partial Public Holiday Proposal - Kangaroo Valley Council has received a request, and intends to make an application to NSW Industrial Relations, for the proclamation of a partial Public Holiday on Friday 16 February 2024 and Friday 14 February 2025 for the first day of the Kangaroo Valley Show. Project type: , Community, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation, Current consultation
Callala Shared User Path Network and Callala Beach Road Rehabilitation Council has designed a Shared User Path (SUP) and road rehabilitation for Callala and Callala Beach Road. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, Parks & playgrounds
Lake Conjola - Coastal Management Program (CMP) Shoalhaven City Council is required by state legislation to prepare a (CMP) for the estuaries and sections of the Shoalhaven’s 165km coastal zone. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
Willinga Lake Flood and Floodplain Risk Management Study Council received grant funding from the Australian Government through the National Recovery and Resilience Agency’s Preparing Australian Communities Program – Local Stream to undertake the Willinga Lake Flood Study and Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan to investigate the flood risk within the catchment. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
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, Environment, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Access Areas for Dogs Policy Completion Date 30 June 2023 We are undertaking a comprehensive review of the Access Areas for Dogs Policy. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Ulladulla Sports Park Master Plan Council is developing a new Master Plan for the Ulladulla Sports Park. Project type: , Community, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Boongaree Dog Fenced Off-Leash Area Council gathered 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
Huskisson/Vincentia SPS 7, Rising Main and Gravity Main Upgrades Council has engaged a consultant for the works associated with carrying out the detailed designs of the Huskisson SPS 7, rising main, gravity main and emergency storage upgrades. Project type: , Major projects
Ulladulla Harbour and Foreshore Improvement Projects Ulladulla Harbour and Foreshore is being revitalised with a new harbour berthing facility, elevated boardwalk and harbourside carpark. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Business, Strategy, Planning & Development, Facilities
Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) Advanced recycling technology for the Shoalhaven. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Facilities, Recycling and Waste
Collingwood Beach Dune Vegetation Management Completion Date 31 December 2020 The dune vegetation at Collingwood Beach, Vincentia, has been the subject of contrasting public opinions for many years. Project type: , Environment
Nowra Riverfront Activation 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, Strategy, Planning & Development
Shoalhaven Heads, River Road - Shared User Path (SUP) Stage 3 Council is undertaking the design and construction of a Shared User Path (SUP) along the River Road foreshore between Hay Avenue and Renown Avenue. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation, Current consultation
Berry Showground Plan of Management and Masterplan Shoalhaven City Council is developing a Plan of Management (PoM) and a Master Plan for Berry Showground. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Berrara and Swan Lake CMP With 165kms of breathtaking coastline in the Shoalhaven LGA, Council understands the immense environmental, social, cultural, and economic value that this coastline provides for our community. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Strategy
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
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. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Business, Strategy, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
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: , Major projects, Environment
Caring for Animals During Natural Disasters Shoalhaven City Council and the University of Sydney are collaborating on a Black Summer Bushfire Recovery research project aimed at developing systems to better protect animals during natural disasters. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Planning & Development
Clyde River Flood and Floodplain Risk Management Study Council received grant funding from the Australian Government through the National Recovery and Resilience Agency’s Preparing Australian Communities Program – Local Stream to undertake the Clyde River Flood Study and Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan to investigate the flood risk within the catchment. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, 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
Sustainability and Climate Policy As a local Council there is a lot that we can do to protect our environment and ensure that our community and the places we all love are resilient and prepared for the impacts of climate change. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
Bendeela & Cambewarra Reservoirs and Kangaroo Valley Storage Tanks The Kangaroo Valley Storage Tanks and Bendeela Reservoir projects were successful in receiving Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Funding (BLERF), as part of the NSW Governments initiative to support job retention and creation in bushfire impacted regions, strengthen community resilience and reduce the impact of future natural disasters. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, Facilities
North Mollymook Masterplan – Parking & Pedestrian Access Improvements Council is investigating potential parking and pedestrian safety improvements within the North Mollymook area. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Planning & Development, Parks & playgrounds
Various Mains Relining Project – Package 2 Shoalhaven Water has identified various wastewater gravity mains in the Shoalhaven Region sewer mains that are reaching end of life and are required to be renewed. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Cunjurong Point Beach Access Stairs Upgrade Shoalhaven City Council is progressing with upgrades to beach access stairs at Cunjurong Point. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Facilities
Planning Proposal (Rezoning) Application - Cnr Hawke, Bowen & Currambe Council has received a proponent-initiated Planning Proposal request to rezone Lots 7 & 8 in DP 758530 at the corner of Hawke, Bowen & Currambene Streets, Huskisson from SP2 – Place of Public Worship to B4 – Mixed Use Business under the Shoalhaven LEP 2014. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
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: , Environment
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Shoalhaven City Council is committed to maximising the recovery of resources in an ever-changing industry. Project type: , Environment, Facilities, Recycling and Waste
Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Strategic Plan Shoalhaven Regional Gallery is developing a new strategic plan to guide our activities for the next 3 years. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Strategy, Facilities
Proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Station - Ulladulla The Australian Electric Vehicle (EV) industry is in the early stages of development. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Planning & Development, Facilities
Endeavour Tree Planting Project Completion Date 01 August 2023 Hundreds of trees will be planted in the Shoalhaven in the lead up to National Tree Day on 30 July 2023. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
Moss Vale Road URA - Naming New Suburb Council is currently working toward the realisation of two major urban release areas (URAs) in the Nowra-Bomaderry area. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
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
Conjola Improvements The Conjola area was heavily impacted by the 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
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
Croobyar Road, Milton - Strategic Plan Shoalhaven City Council is working on developing a strategy for proposed upgrades to Croobyar Road in Milton. Project type: , Major projects, Strategy, Planning & Development
Marriott Park Upgrades - Nowra CBD Shoalhaven City Council has created a draft Master Plan for Marriott Park in the Nowra CBD. Project type: , Community, Parks & playgrounds
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
SCaRP - Bomaderry Basketball Stadium Refurbishment The Shoalhaven Community and Recreation Precinct (SCaRP) vision is to deliver the Shoalhaven an integrated community and recreational precinct to meet the needs of the region, operating on a commercially viable and sustainable basis seven days a week. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities
Shoalhaven Eucalypt Photo Competition Following huge success in 2022, the Shoalhaven Eucalypt Photo Competition is back, and entries are now open. Project type: , Community, Environment, Community participation
Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy The Nowra CBD Revitalisation Committee works with Shoalhaven City Council to direct the implementation of the Revitalisation Strategy for the Nowra CBD. Project type: , Community, Business, Planning & Development, Facilities
Community Consultative Bodies Policy Review Shoalhaven City Council is currently reviewing the Community Consultative Bodies Policy (CCB). Project type: , Major projects, Community
Sussex Inlet - Ellmoos Reserve Sussex Inlet - Playground Replacement Ellmoos Reserve playground is located on Jacobs Drive, Sussex Inlet. Project type: , Community, Parks & playgrounds
Open Coast and Jervis Bay Coastal Management Program With 165kms of breathtaking coastline in the Shoalhaven LGA, Council understands the immense environmental, social, cultural, and economic value that this coastline provides for our community. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
FORTIS House The Shoalhaven community were 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
Warrah Road, Bangalee - Planning Proposal Shoalhaven City Council sought community feedback on a proponent-initiated Planning Proposal (PP005) to resolve the long-term development potential of land at Warrah Road, Bangalee. Project type: , Planning & Development
Bendalong Road – Update on Road Improvement Works Council undertook road improvement works along Bendalong Road in Bendalong during July-August 2020. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Bushfire Affected Coastal Waters The 2019-2020 ‘Black Summer’ bushfires that burned across the Shoalhaven City Council, Eurobodalla Shire Council and Bega Valley Shire Council affected more than one million hectares and impacted approximately 47 estuaries and coastal catchments. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Strategy
Emergency road works to improve safety on Tourist Road, Bellawongarah Council has identified an urgent need to carry out emergency pipe culvert replacement works on Tourist Road 2km south of Kangaroo Valley Road from Monday 22 February until Tuesday 9 March 2021, weather permitting. Project type: , Major projects
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: , Major projects, Community
Callala Bay, Wollumboola and Kinghorne - Planning Proposal Planning Proposal (PP028) seeks to rezone land owned by the Halloran Trust (Sealark Pty Ltd) in Callala Bay, Wollumboola and Kinghorne, consistent with strategic growth plans (e.g. Jervis Bay Settlement Strategy (JBSS) 2003). Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Coastal Management Programs Stretching over 165kms, the coast is one of the Shoalhaven’s greatest assets. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, Community participation
Local Strategic Planning Statement - Shoalhaven 2040 Council has prepared a new strategic land-use planning document, known as a Local Strategic Planning Statement. Shoalhaven 2040 –Strategic Land-use Planning Statement (Shoalhaven 2040), identifies the land-use planning and related work Council needs to do to identify and meet the communities’ needs over the next 20-years. Project type: , Environment, Strategy, Planning & Development
Shoalhaven Community Wellbeing Wellbeing is the ability to thrive, to which all should have equitable access. Community wellbeing is a shared responsibility that requires all community stakeholders to work collaboratively to achieve shared goals and aspirations for wellbeing. Project type: , Community, Planning & Development
Park Road, South Nowra - Netball Court Upgrade Reconstruction and surfacing works to Park Road Netball Courts in South Nowra are now completed. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Fees Waived Temporarily for Alfresco Dining Completion Date 30 June 2022 Shoalhaven City Council will support local food, beverage, entertainment, arts and cultural businesses to temporarily expand their footprint to new outdoor spaces giving customers more opportunities to dine outdoors as part of the NSW Government’s Alfresco Restart Package. Project type: , Major projects, Business
Jerberra & Nebraska Estates - Proposed Residual C2 Policy Shoalhaven City Council sought feedback from landowners on a proposed policy that would allow Council to purchase ‘residual’ land zoned C2 Environmental Conservation (C2 land) in Jerberra Estate and Nebraska Estate (if the Nebraska Estate Planning Proposal is finalised). Project type: , Major projects
Carters Corner - Shoalhaven Heads - Jetty Refurbishment Completion Date 11 April 2023 Council has gained funding under Regional NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Recreational Fishing and Camping Facilities Program to refurbish the deck, handrails and plumbing on the Carters Corner Jetty. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities
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
Halloran Trust Planning Proposal - Culburra Beach The Planning Proposal seeks to rezone the land for residential, commercial, industrial, recreation and environmental purposes in Culburra Beach. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Sewage Pumping Stations - Emergency Storage Structures Shoalhaven Water operate and maintain approximately 240 major sewage pumping stations (SPS) throughout its 13 sewerage schemes. Project type: , Facilities
Trunk Main 20 Lake Conjola Watermain Shoalhaven City Council has identified that the existing Lake Conjola watermain is now reaching its end of life and requires renewal. Project type: , Major projects