Service Review Program A recent financial review undertaken for Council has shown there is an annual revenue shortfall of $25 to $35 million. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Business, Strategy, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds, Recycling and Waste
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
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
Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) Advanced recycling technology for the Shoalhaven. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Facilities, Recycling and Waste
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
Resource Recovery Learning Centre Shoalhaven City Council (Waste Services) is to construct a Resource Recovery Learning centre (RRLC) on a site within the existing West Nowra Resource Recovery depot at West Nowra, Shoalhaven local government area, NSW. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Facilities, Recycling and Waste
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, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation, Current consultation
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, Community participation, Current consultation
Moss Vale Road Urban Release Area - Wastewater Infrastructure The Moss Vale Road (MVR) Urban Release Area (URA) is a regionally significant residential development located between Bomaderry and Cambewarra village. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
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, Community participation, Current consultation
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: , Community, Environment, Community participation, Current consultation
Lower Shoalhaven River - Flood Levee Repairs Following multiple flood events in the Shoalhaven River in 2022, Council engaged Public Works to undertake a visual audit of the Shoalhaven River flood levee network located in the Terara, Numbaa, Pyree, Coolangatta, Shoalhaven Heads and Comerong Island regions. This audit identified flood damage at numerous locations and Council has received natural disaster funding to repair this levee damage. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
Broughton Creek Flood Study 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, Community participation, Current consultation
Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP) Review 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. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Business, Strategy, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
Plan of Management Review – Crown Land Crown Reserves, where Council is the Crown Land Manager, are managed as if they are public land under the Local Government Act 1993. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation, Current consultation
Willinga Lake Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan 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
Clyde River Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan 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, Environment
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
Service Review Program A recent financial review undertaken for Council has shown there is an annual revenue shortfall of $25 to $35 million. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Business, Strategy, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds, Recycling and Waste
Shoalhaven Libraries Strategic Plan 2023-2026 Shoalhaven Libraries have created a Draft Strategic Plan. The plan provides a clear framework and strategic direction for Shoalhaven Libraries over the next three years. Project type: , Major projects, Strategy, Facilities
Bream Beach Water Main and Naval Parade Sewer Main Relocations Shoalhaven Water has developed a list of mains which have been identified as susceptible to breakage and/or reaching end of life. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Detailed Design – Cambewarra Dam Decommissioning This project is located in Cambewarra, NSW, specifically at the end of Tannery Road. Cambewarra Dam is a composite concrete gravity and earth fill embankment dam, owned and maintained by Council. 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
Huskisson/Vincentia SPS 7, Rising Main and Gravity Main Upgrades A review of the existing sewerage systems has identified a need to upgrade the Huskisson/Vincentia SPS 7 rising main, gravity main and emergency storage. Project type: , Major projects
Danjera Dam Recreational Area Construction Project Shoalhaven City Council is improving the recreational use of Danjera Dam, a popular recreation area, located around 30km west of Nowra. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
Bay and Basin Boxing Club A location is being sought for the Bay and Basin Boxing Club within Sanctuary Point. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Business, Strategy, Planning & Development, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds, Community participation
St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan 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
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
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
Shared User Path - Culburra Beach Shoalhaven City Council has commenced the planning process for the proposed ‘Southern’ Culburra Shared User Path (SUP) network in Culburra Beach. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Parks & playgrounds
Lower Shoalhaven River Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan 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
Burrier and Brundee WPS - High Voltage Substation Renewal Project Shoalhaven Water supplies fresh clean water to more than 52,000 homes and businesses in the Shoalhaven. Clean water is vital to our health, hygiene and the productivity of the community. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development
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, Community, Environment
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
Foreshore Protection Management Shoalhaven City Council manages 40 beaches with over 220 beach access points that are exposed to a wide variety of coastal impacts and processes. 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
Marriott Park Upgrades - Nowra CBD Shoalhaven City Council has created a draft Master Plan for Marriott Park in the Nowra CBD. Project type: , Parks & playgrounds
Road Safety Improvements - Vincentia Council is undertaking a series of proactive network improvements along Elizabeth Drive, Vincentia. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Planning & Development
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
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
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
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
Lakehaven Drive - Sussex Inlet - Boat Ramp Facility Improvements Completion Date 31 October 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
Nowra Showground Pavilion Painting and Restoration Works Completion Date 31 December 2023 The Nowra Showground's heritage pavilion external finishes have deteriorated over time requiring significant restoration works. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
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
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
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
Ulladulla Sports Park Master Plan Council is developing a new Master Plan for the Ulladulla Sports Park. Project type: , Community, Facilities, Parks & playgrounds
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sussex Inlet - Ellmoos Reserve Sussex Inlet - Playground Replacement Ellmoos Reserve playground is located on Jacobs Drive, Sussex Inlet. Project type: , Community, Parks & playgrounds
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
Coastal Management Programs Stretching over 165kms, the coast is one of the Shoalhaven’s greatest assets. Project type: , Major projects, Planning & Development, Community participation
2023 Natural Disaster Reconstruction Works Find information on reconstruction works to repair damages caused by the November 2023 declared natural disaster here. Project type: , Major projects, Community, Environment, Strategy
Narrawallee Viewing Platform Shoalhaven City Council has completed the construction of an all-ability viewing platform on Surfers Avenue, Narrawallee. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Business, Facilities
Plantation Point Parade - Vincentia - Beach Access Path & Stairs 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 Vincentia and surrounding communities, damaging infrastructure and property. As a result of damages, Council is repairing the pedestrian beach access path and stairs at Plantation Point Parade, Nelsons Ramp, Vincentia. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Strategy, Parks & playgrounds
Allerton Av - Culburra Beach - Beach Access Path and Stairs 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 Culburra Beach and surrounding communities, damaging infrastructure and property. As a result of damages, Council is upgrading the pedestrian beach access path and stairs at Allerton Avenue, Culburra Beach. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Strategy, Parks & playgrounds
Cunjurong Point Beach Access Stairs Upgrade - Ottawa 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 Cunjurong and surrounding communities, causing damages to infrastructure and property. As a result of damages, Council is progressing with upgrades to beach access stairs at Cunjurong Point. Project type: , Major projects, Environment, Facilities
Mitchell Parade - Mollymook Beach - Stormwater Outlet In 2018, Shoalhaven Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) Risk Assessment (Advisian, 2018) identified wastewater infrastructure assets in Mollymook and Narrawallee exposed to 'high' or 'extreme' coastal hazard risk. Project type: , Major projects, Environment
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: , Community
SCaRP - Artie Smith Oval Development Shoalhaven City Council has secured $8 million to upgrade Artie Smith Oval in Bomaderry thanks to Stage 1 of the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments. The upgrade is part of Shoalhaven Community and Recreation Precinct (SCaRP) project in Bomaderry. 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
Community Consultative Bodies Policy Review Shoalhaven City Council is currently reviewing the Community Consultative Bodies Policy (CCB). Project type: , Major projects, Community
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
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
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
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
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
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