locality · 13 meetings
Nowra
Mentions
- Meeting location referenced in the minutes.
- Meeting location at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre.
- Location of the meeting and the local Aboriginal land council consultation context.
- Meeting location and a proposed central place for youth meetings at Nowra Library.
- Accessible parking advocacy around the Services Australia building and sewer easement on Holloway Road.
- Meeting location was the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre on Bridge Road, Nowra.
Decisions
Badagarang Stage 3 Open Space naming consultation endorsed
Members supported referring proposed place names to the Nowra Local Aboriginal Land Council and asked that the meanings and language of the names be checked before any naming decision is finalised.
Could affect the naming of a new public open space and ensures culturally appropriate naming consultation.
Accessible parking advocacy and review
Council resolved to seek a report on the status of accessible parking across Shoalhaven, write to state and federal representatives about accessible parking at the Services Australia building in Nowra, and examine accessible parking linked to health and community services and population growth.
May influence future accessible parking planning and advocacy, especially around key service locations in Nowra.
Support for Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy
The committee recommended that Council accept the report and presentation for information, endorse the Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy as an advocacy focus, and present it to the three local Members of Parliament to seek funding support for implementation.
This may influence future housing renewal, precinct planning and external funding efforts in Nowra.
Accessible parking issue escalated
The committee agreed to seek a report on accessible parking spots in the Shoalhaven, write to State and Federal Ministers and local members about accessible parking at the Services Australia building in Nowra, and ask for a broader review of accessible parking near health and community services, including a mapping count against population growth.
Could lead to better disabled parking access near essential services and improved planning for future demand.
Transport for NSW to be asked to investigate light rail options
Council supported a request for Transport for NSW to investigate a full light rail system linking Bomaderry, Nowra and South Nowra, including feasibility, route alignments, integration and capacity benefits.
Could shape long-term transport planning and future access across the growth corridor.
Topics
Naming consultation for Badagarang Stage 3 Open Space
The committee agreed that name options should be checked with the Nowra Local Aboriginal Land Council, including the meanings of proposed names, before coming back to the committee for further review.
Impacts future place naming and helps ensure cultural accuracy and respect in a public reserve naming process.
Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy endorsed for advocacy
Council accepted information on the Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy, endorsed it as an advocacy focus with Homes NSW and Southern Cross Housing, and will present it to local MPs to seek implementation funding.
Could shape future housing and precinct renewal efforts in central Nowra.
Local easements approved on community land
Council approved a drainage easement over community land at Tilbrook Avenue Reserve, St Georges Basin, and a sewer easement over community land on Holloway Road, Nowra.
These are local infrastructure and land access decisions affecting nearby properties and service connections.
Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy presentation
Staff presented the strategy, and the presentation is to be published on Council’s website with the minutes.
Residents can review the strategy material and track whether Council pursues advocacy and funding for the project.
Accessible parking at Services Australia, Nowra
Members discussed the shortage and status of accessible parking spaces at the Services Australia building in Nowra and requested external advocacy and a wider council review.
Directly affects people visiting Centrelink and nearby health and community services, especially residents with mobility needs.
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