locality · 3 meetings
St Georges Basin
Mentions
- Subject of the endorsed Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2026).
- Drainage easement approved over community land at Tilbrook Avenue Reserve.
- Location of the peacock amenity/compliance issue.
- Affects flood planning, future development controls, drainage planning and emergency access in the St Georges Basin and Sussex Inlet area.
- The project did not receive the requested Council funding at this meeting.
- May lead to nuisance mitigation or compliance action for affected residents.
Decisions
St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan endorsed
The committee endorsed the St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2026) for Council adoption. The study incorporated community feedback and minor updates, including improved clarity and an additional floodgate investigation at Sussex Inlet.
Affects flood planning, future development controls, drainage planning and emergency access in the St Georges Basin and Sussex Inlet area.
Bay and Basin Sports and Community Hub contribution not approved
A motion for Council to provide a matching $8,000 contribution toward the Bay and Basin Sports and Community Hub Project was put and lost.
The project did not receive the requested Council funding at this meeting.
Investigation into peacocks at St Georges Basin
The Chief Executive Officer was asked to investigate amenity impacts from peacocks near Deane Street, St Georges Basin, and determine an appropriate compliance response.
May lead to nuisance mitigation or compliance action for affected residents.
Topics
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.