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
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
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
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
Marriott Park Upgrades - Nowra CBD Shoalhaven City Council has created a Master Plan for Marriott Park in the Nowra CBD. Project type: , Parks & playgrounds
Caring for animals during disasters Shoalhaven City Council and the University of Sydney are collaborating on a research project aimed at developing plans and actions to protect animals during natural disasters. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Planning & Development
Coomee Nulunga Walk - Warden Headland - Ulladulla - Upgrade In April 2020 Council received grant funding of $5.3 Million under the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Infrastructure Grant.Coomee Nulunga Cultural Walk and Warden Head Trails is one of the seven projects identified in the Shoalhaven Sustainable Tourism Grant. Project type: , Community, Facilities
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
Reseal Program 2025/26 Completion Date 30 June 2026 The 2025/26 Reseal Program is underway, focusing on improving roads across the Shoalhaven. The repair targets roads requiring surface renewal to maintain driving conditions. Temporary traffic changes may be in place during active works, please subscribe to this webpage to be informed of all updates. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Callala Bay & Currarong Coastal Hazard Management Investigations Completion Date 30 October 2026 A staged investigation to identify coastal protection solutions for Callala Bay and Currarong Beach, informed by coastal hazard risk and coastal processes assessments. Project type: , Major projects
Yalwal Rd Upgrade, Pavement Rehabilitation, Road Widening and Drainage Completion Date 30 June 2026 Shoalhaven City Council is undertaking road upgrades as part of the broader Yalwal Road improvement project. This upgrade is designed to accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic resulting from the development of the Mundamia Urban Release Area (URA). The project is supported by funding assistance from the NSW Government’s Low Cost Loan Initiative (LCLI) Project type: , Major projects
West Nowra Urban Release Area - Wastewater project Shoalhaven Water is building new wastewater infrastructure to support future housing in the West Nowra Urban Release Area. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Yalwal & George Evans Road - Mundamia - Intersection Upgrade Completion Date 30 June 2026 Shoalhaven City Council is undertaking an intersection upgrade as part of the broader Yalwal Road improvement project. This upgrade is designed to accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic resulting from the development of the Mundamia Urban Release Area (URA). The project is supported by funding assistance from the NSW Government’s Low Cost Loan Initiative (LCLI) Project type: , Major projects
Old Southern Road - Nowra - Shared User Path Shoalhaven City Council has been successful in securing funding for the detailed design and construction of a shared user path along Old Southern Road in Nowra as part of a Transport for NSW grant to deliver active transport infrastructure projects. Project type: , Major projects
Shoalhaven Roads Package Completion Date 30 September 2027 The Australia Government through the Infrastructure Investment Program, which is administered by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA) has committed $40 million to upgrade six locations within the Shoalhaven Region. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Community participation
Shoalhaven River at Shoalhaven Heads Flood Mitigation Completion Date 31 December 2025 The primary purpose of this project is to update Council’s Review of Environmental Factors (REF) to undertake entrance openings in accordance with the Shoalhaven River Entrance Management Policy (EMP) for flood mitigation purposes at Shoalhaven Heads. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Water Mains Replacement Project Completion Date 30 October 2026 Shoalhaven Water is working to renew, upgrade or replace a number of mains throughout the Shoalhaven over several years. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Murramarang Road Footpath - Section 3 Completion Date 19 December 2025 Construction of a 2.0m wide footpath along the eastern side of Murramarang Rd. The proposed path will extend the existing footpath (which currently terminates at the O'Brien St intersection in Kioloa) for 1.1km until the Shelly Beach access carpark. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Marriot Park tree replacement program Completion Date 28 June 2024 12 dying Eucalyptus trees have been identified and need to be urgently removed. For every tree removed, two new trees will be planted. Project type: , Environment, Parks & playgrounds
Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP) Review Completion Date 30 June 2026 The Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan 2017 – 2036 (CISP) provides a framework to guide the planning and strategic management of open space and community facilities owned and / or managed by Council. With 600+ open space and community facilities in Shoalhaven, a clear strategy is essential to guide Council’s short, medium, and long-term planning and investment. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Business, Strategy, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Property Sales Program Council’s financial sustainability improvement program required a review of Council-owned property that could be sold to assist with its financial situation. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Business, Strategy, Planning & Development, Facilities
Cambewarra Dam Decommissioning This project is located in Cambewarra at the end of Tannery Road. Cambewarra Dam is a composite concrete gravity and earth fill embankment dam, owned and maintained by Council that is proposed to be decommissioned. Project type: , Major projects
Planning and Heritage Investigations for Berry Council has resolved to investigate and prepare a new Development Control Plan for part of Berry (east of the Princes Highway), and a new Princess Street Heritage Conservation Area (between the existing Queen Street and Berry Showground HCAs). Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Broughton Creek Flood Study Completion Date 28 February 2026 Council has received funding from the NSW Government Floodplain Management Program, to undertake an updated Flood Study for the Broughton Creek catchment area. Assistance under the program is $2 from the Government for every $1 provided by Council. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Strategy
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
Sustainability and Climate Policy and Action Plan 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.To guide our actions in this area, Council has developed a Sustainability and Climate Change Policy and Action Plan with a target to achieve net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
Murramarang Road Shared User Path – Bawley Point to Kioloa Completion Date 19 December 2025 The Community Connect Pathway Project was established by the Bawley Point and Kioloa communities to link the two communities via a shared user path along Murramarang Road. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Caring for animals during disasters Shoalhaven City Council and the University of Sydney are collaborating on a research project aimed at developing plans and actions to protect animals during natural disasters. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Planning & Development
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
South Nowra Surcharge Main - Major Upgrades A review of the existing South Nowra Surcharge Main (SNSM) network has identified a need for the system to be significantly upgraded to address future growth and system pressure constraints. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Foreshore Management Completion Date 30 November 2026 Shoalhaven City Council manages 52 beaches with over 220 beach access points that are exposed to a wide variety of coastal hazards. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
Lower Shoalhaven River Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan Completion Date 31 May 2026 Council has engaged a consultant, Rhelm, to assist with the preparation of the Lower Shoalhaven River Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan Completion Date 31 May 2026 Council has engaged a consultant, Rhelm, to assist with the preparation of the St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
Council supports Keeping Cats Safe at Home Completion Date 31 December 2026 Shoalhaven City Council is working with the RSPCA and NSW Government on an 18-month project to help cat owners desex their pets and keep them safe at home. 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
Plan of Management Review - Natural Areas Land classified as Community Land under the Local Government Act 1993 is further categorised according to the attributes and objectives of the land and a Plan of Management must be created. These plans help guide how Community Land is used, maintained, protected, and ensuring it meets community needs into the future. This project is for Natural Areas Community Land Plans of Management. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Strategy, Parks & playgrounds
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
Marriott Park Upgrades - Nowra CBD Shoalhaven City Council has created a Master Plan for Marriott Park in the Nowra CBD. Project type: , Parks & playgrounds
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
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
Plan of Management Review Completion Date 30 June 2027 Shoalhaven City Council manages a large portfolio of ‘Community Land’. Some of these properties are owned by Council directly, while others are managed by Council on behalf of Crown Lands. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds, 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
Sanctuary Point Library Completion Date 31 December 2030 Shoalhaven City Council has considered various solutions for a new library to service Sanctuary Point and surrounding areas, and further work is underway to identify a suitable location for a new library. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Completion Date 30 March 2026 The MRF will enable Council to better manage its recyclable material in-house. Project type: , Environment, Facilities, Recycling and Waste
Road condition report Inspection of Shoalhaven’s 1,900 km road network identifies urgent renewal needs, guiding future investment and planning. Project type: , Major projects, Strategy, Planning & Development
Southern Headlands Walk The new grade 3/4 Southern Headlands Walk is a 20km (one way) walk between Narrawallee and Burrill Lake combines stunning scenery, beaches, wildflowers, cafes and accommodation options for those who wanted to play and stay. Project type: , Major projects
Dolphin Point Beach Access Path - Seaside Parade The Shoalhaven was declared a Natural Disaster Area 14 September 2022 (AGRN 1034) after severe weather and flooding events. this had a major impact on Dolphin Point and surrounding communities, damaging infrastructure and property. As a result of damages, Council is upgrading pedestrian beach access path at Seaside Parade, Dolphin Point. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Strategy, Parks & playgrounds
St Georges Basin Jetty Repair - Island Point Road The Shoalhaven was declared a Natural Disaster Area 22 February 2022 after an East Coast Low and subsequent rain events. This had a major impact on our communities with severe damages to infrastructure. Island Point Road Jetty was severely impacted. Council has scheduled repair works. Project type: , Major projects
Basin Jetty Repair - The Basin Road 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 severe damages to infrastructure. The Basin Road Jetty was severely impacted, Council has scheduled repair works. Project type: , Major projects
Basin Walk Upgrade - Boardwalk & Gravel Footpath Completion Date 30 November 2024 The Basin Walk at Sanctuary Point runs along the foreshore for approximately 5km; parallel to Loralyn, Walmer and Greville Avenues. Severe storm events in 2022 damaged sections of the 1200m wide boardwalk with sections of gravel footpath also impacted and washed out. Council has secured funding for upgrade works to be carried out by Councils' Basin District and contractor Basco Projects Pty Ltd. Project type: , Major projects
Sheaffe Street Footpath and Stormwater Management Improvements Shoalhaven City Council has been successful in securing funding for the detailed design and construction of Sheaffe Street pathway in Callala Bay as part of the Liza Butler Grant. Project type: , Major projects
Harry Sawkins Park Aeration System Completion Date 30 June 2025 This project is the installation of an aeration system to the pond within the Harry Sawkins Park. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Murramarang Road Footpath - Section 2 Completion Date 30 April 2025 Construction of a 2.0m wide footpath along the eastern side of Murramarang Rd. The proposed path will extend the existing path (which currently terminates at the Racecourse Beach Holiday Park) for 840m until the Shelly Beach access carpark. Project type: , Major projects, Community
Berarra Beach Access Stairs - Myrniong Grove The Shoalhaven was declared a Natural Disaster Area in February, June and September 2022 after severe weather and flooding events. This had a major impact on Berarra and surrounding communities, damaging infrastructure and property. As a result of damages Council is upgrading pedestrian beach access stairs at Myrniong Grove, Berarra. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Strategy, Parks & playgrounds
Callala Bay Beach Access Path - Boorawine Tc & Sheaffe St The Shoalhaven was declared a Natural Disaster Area 14 September 2022 (AGRN 1034) after severe weather and flooding events. This had a major impact on Callala Bay and surrounding communities, damaging infrastructure and property. As a result of damages, Council is upgrading pedestrian beach access path and stairs at Boorawine Terrace and Sheaffe Street, Callala Bay. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Strategy, Parks & playgrounds
Callala Bay Beach Access Path Repair - Lackersteen Street The Shoalhaven was declared a Natural Disaster Area 14 September 2022 (AGRN 1034) after severe weather and flooding events. This had a major impact on Callala Bay and surrounding communities, damaging infrastructure and property. As a result of damages, Council is upgrading pedestrian access infrastructure at Lackersteen Street, embankment and beach access path and stairs. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Strategy, Parks & playgrounds
Planning for a Sustainable Future Council is facing significant financial challenges in the immediate and long term if we are going to meet the community expectations on service delivery and maintain or improve major assets like roads, bridges and community facilities. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Business, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds, Recycling and Waste
Coomee Nulunga Walk - Warden Headland - Ulladulla - Upgrade In April 2020 Council received grant funding of $5.3 Million under the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Infrastructure Grant.Coomee Nulunga Cultural Walk and Warden Head Trails is one of the seven projects identified in the Shoalhaven Sustainable Tourism Grant. Project type: , Community, Facilities
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: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Strategy, Planning & Development
Huskisson Mangrove Boardwalk Upgrade The Huskisson Mangrove Boardwalk is in a state of decline and refurbishment of the structure is being undertaken to provide a safer, wider and inclusive structure. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Lakehaven Drive - Sussex Inlet - Revetment Wall & Fish Cleaning Table Completion Date 13 December 2024 The Shoalhaven was declared a Natural Disaster Area on the 14 September 2022 (AGRN 1034) after severe weather and flooding events. This had a major impact on Sussex Inlet and surrounding communities by causing damage to infrastructure and property. Council has scheduled repair works along the foreshore that include revetment (retaining) wall and fish cleaning tables. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Proposed Paddlecraft Launching Facility – Short Street, Lake Tabourie Completion Date 30 June 2025 Council has gained part funding under Regional NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Recreational Fishing and Camping Facilities Program to construct a formal paddlecraft launching facility at Short Street, Lake Tabourie. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Shark Net Beach Access Upgrade Shoalhaven City Council is upgrading pedestrian beach access infrastructure at Shark Net Beach. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Strategy, Parks & playgrounds
45 Degree Tree Rule Policy Review Council is proposing to trial changes to the current 45 Degree Rule Exemption for tree removal in Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014 (DCP) for a period of 12 months. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Business, Strategy
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
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
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
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, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds