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Beach Street, Merimbula

2 decisions1 topicUpdated 21 October 2026

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Mentions

  • Subject of proposed further review of traffic and parking arrangements.
  • The decision enables a substantial new residential subdivision and adds public reserve land in Bega.
  • Residents and visitors may regain access to the boardwalk and foreshore precinct before Christmas, although weather, site conditions and approvals could cause further delays.
  • Any changes could affect drivers, pedestrians, businesses, taxi users and people with disability in central Merimbula.
  • A 166-lot residential subdivision and public reserve were approved at 134 East Street, Bega.
  • Merimbula Boardwalk public access remains targeted before Christmas 2026, but the overall construction contract is forecast to finish in February 2027.

Decisions

Bega Valley Shire Council · 21 October 2026

166-lot subdivision approved at 134 East Street, Bega

Council approved Development Application 2022.209 for a 166-lot subdivision and public reserve, subject to the draft notice of determination. The proposed reserve will be dedicated as public reserve and is intended to be classified as community land.

The decision enables a substantial new residential subdivision and adds public reserve land in Bega.

Bega Valley Shire Council · 21 October 2026

Merimbula Boardwalk renewal remains targeted for pre-Christmas access

The project is about 70% complete, with forecast expenditure of $10.22 million excluding GST against an approved $10.93 million budget. Public access remains targeted before Christmas 2026, while contract completion is forecast for February 2027. The revised contract value is $8,896,269.80 excluding GST after approved variations.

Residents and visitors may regain access to the boardwalk and foreshore precinct before Christmas, although weather, site conditions and approvals could cause further delays.

Topics

Bega Valley Shire Council · 21 October 2026

Merimbula CBD traffic and parking

A motion sought further planning for Beach Street traffic and parking arrangements, including potential restoration of additional parking and accessible parking. The material also notes that further changes would require internal funding and that staff intend to prepare an interim report.

Any changes could affect drivers, pedestrians, businesses, taxi users and people with disability in central Merimbula.

Meetings

Bega Valley Shire Council · 21 October 2026

Council - 21 Oct 2026 2:00pm

Council deferred the Bega urban land-release planning proposal, approved a 166-lot subdivision at East Street Bega, adopted Twyford Hall fees and wrote off more than $337,000 in Twyford-related debts, progressed infrastructure procurement and considered major transport, environmental and community issues.