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Merimbula CBD

3 decisions2 topicsUpdated 27 May 2026

Mentions

  • Central focus of the alternate traffic and streetscape proposal, petition and conflict of interest declaration.
  • Traffic trial monitoring, temporary traffic devices and beautification works.
  • Traffic, parking and public space changes will be publicly exhibited.
  • Secures long-term occupation arrangements for a local sporting facility in Merimbula.
  • Will influence traffic flow, parking, streetscape design and public space changes in Merimbula CBD.
  • Merimbula residents, businesses and visitors can review and comment on proposed CBD traffic, parking and public space changes before any decision is made.

Decisions

Merimbula Tennis Club lease renewed for 20 years

Council approved renewal of the lease to Merimbula Tennis Club Incorporated for 20 years by direct negotiation, without a new valuation, with the current rent continuing subject to annual CPI increases.

Secures long-term occupation arrangements for a local sporting facility in Merimbula.

Alternate Merimbula CBD project proposal supported

Council resolved to reallocate current grant funding towards Beach Street landscape and road upgrades, proceed only with two roundabouts on the main traffic route, add minor Hylands Corner upgrades, and put draft designs on public exhibition for 28 days before construction begins; the motion passed 3-6.

Will influence traffic flow, parking, streetscape design and public space changes in Merimbula CBD.

Merimbula CBD upgrade options to go on exhibition

Council resolved to publicly exhibit the proposed Merimbula CBD Upgrade traffic, parking and public space changes for 28 days from 23 April to 21 May 2026, with information sessions and promotion, and to report consultation outcomes back on 15 July 2026 before any changes are implemented.

Merimbula residents, businesses and visitors can review and comment on proposed CBD traffic, parking and public space changes before any decision is made.

Topics

Petition on Merimbula CBD alternate plans

A petition with 52 signatures from the Merimbula Chamber of Commerce was tabled, seeking support for an alternate CBD plan including a roundabout at Sapphire Drive/Main Street, retention of the Park Street and Monaro Street southern entry, and retention of two-way traffic on Beach Street.

Shows community and business concern about the CBD traffic trial and road layout changes.

Merimbula CBD traffic trial monitoring discussed

In questions without notice, staff said temporary traffic devices in Merimbula will be monitored, a report will come back to council, and there is no intention to remove measures that are working. Beautification works and detailed design are also planned around the temporary facilities.

Merimbula residents and businesses can expect monitoring and later council review of the trial before permanent decisions are made.

Meetings

Council - 27 May 2026 2:00pm

Council adopted a disability inclusion plan for public exhibition, approved a new dwelling at Tathra, tightened cemetery reservation management, renewed the Merimbula Tennis Club lease, and backed an alternate Merimbula CBD works proposal after a divided vote.

Council - 6 May 2026 2:00pm

Council progressed planning, waste, water, land and budget matters, opened major draft plans for public exhibition, and responded to issues including Bournda quarry, Cobargo drainage access and the proposed heritage-sensitive bridge project.

Council - 22 Apr 2026 2:00pm

Council deferred the Wallagoot quarry decision, put Merimbula CBD upgrade changes on public exhibition, endorsed the Wolumla flood study, accepted a $1.717 million multiyear works contract, advanced land acquisition for the Bega Bore Field, and declined extra relief on water charges for the Bega District Band.