town centre / CBD · 4 meetings
Merimbula
Mentions
- Main location for the traffic, parking and streetscape decisions.
- Location of the Fishpen Road land-use proposal and CBD petition.
- Location of the Merimbula Tennis Club lease and broader CBD planning issue.
- 21 Marine Parade was the subject of a water-charge concession; transport restrictions were also endorsed near Merimbula Drive and Sapphire Coast Drive.
- Changes traffic flow, pedestrian access, parking and streetscape works in central Merimbula.
- Affects the timing and delivery of CBD road works and associated local contracts.
Decisions
Merimbula CBD Upgrade Project revised implementation
Council resolved not to proceed with the exhibited traffic trial circulation scheme or detailed design, and instead endorsed a revised configuration for Merimbula CBD. The adopted package includes mini roundabouts, retained two-way traffic on Market Street, a formal pedestrian crossing, revised Beach Street works, time-limited parking, and a future HPAA subject to approval.
Changes traffic flow, pedestrian access, parking and streetscape works in central Merimbula.
Merimbula CBD traffic trials tender outcome
Council rejected the tender from RD Miller Pty Ltd for the original traffic trials scope due to required changes, and delegated the CEO to negotiate with the preferred tenderer for a revised scope and contract outcome.
Affects the timing and delivery of CBD road works and associated local contracts.
Approved Merimbula change of use at 2 Fishpen Road
Council supported a Clause 4.6 variation and related planning assessment for converting serviced apartments to residential dwellings at 2 Fishpen Road, Merimbula.
Allows a local development proposal to proceed, affecting housing supply and land use in Merimbula.
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.
Water-charge concession approved
Council approved a $15,525.60 water consumption charge leniency concession for 21 Marine Parade, Merimbula.
Sets a specific hardship or billing outcome for the affected property and highlights Council’s water-concession procedure.
Topics
Community consultation on Merimbula CBD
Multiple deputations from residents, business and community groups opposed the exhibited CBD traffic trial, while others supported aspects of the community project proposals.
Shows strong community interest in the future form of Merimbula town centre.
Merimbula CBD petition referred to future community engagement
A petition from the Merimbula Chamber of Commerce about alternate plans was referred to the community engagement component of a future staff report on the Merimbula CBD.
Residents and businesses in Merimbula may see further consultation on CBD planning.
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.
Transport and road changes
Council endorsed Local Transport Forum recommendations including no-right-turn restrictions at 47 Merimbula Drive and 3 Sapphire Coast Drive, a part-time bus zone on Sharpe Street, Candelo, a pedestrian crossing and bus-stop relocation on Lamont Street, Bermagui, and temporary event closures in Bermagui and at Christmas on Imlay.
Drivers, pedestrians, bus users and event attendees may experience changed traffic controls, parking and road access.