South Coast NSW
Bega Valley Shire Council
Bega Valley Shire Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 8 recent meetings, including 8 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 8 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Projects and capital works, Bega, Merimbula.
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- Articles
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- Watch items
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Latest
Bega Valley Council scraps Merimbula CBD trial and backs revised works
Bega Valley Shire Council rejected the exhibited Merimbula CBD traffic trial at Monday’s meeting and backed a revised plan for Market Street, Beach Street and Sapphire Coast Drive.
Merimbula residents and businesses will see a changed CBD traffic and parking arrangement rather than the originally exhibited trial.
Beach Street and Market Street are likely to experience new circulation, parking and pedestrian treatments.
Families in Bega may benefit from an expanded early education and care centre if the project proceeds.
Planning map corrections may streamline or alter future development assessments.
Articles
Bega Valley Council scraps Merimbula CBD trial and backs revised works
Bega Valley Shire Council rejected the exhibited Merimbula CBD traffic trial at Monday’s meeting and backed a revised plan for Market Street, Beach Street and Sapphire Coast Drive.
Bega Valley Council refuses to waive police station fees
Bega Valley Shire Council voted 9-0 not to waive outstanding UPL hoarding fees for the new Bega Police Station and asked Dr Michael Holland MP to press the NSW Government to pay them.
Bega Valley puts disability inclusion plan on public exhibition
Bega Valley Shire Council will exhibit its draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 for 28 days. If no changes are needed, councillors can adopt it; if feedback prompts changes, staff must report back.
Bundian Way fee waiver to go on public exhibition in Eden
Bega Valley Shire Council backed a waiver of all current and future UPL fees for Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council's Bundian Way project, subject to a 28-day exhibition period and no objections.
ANZAC Day 2026 road closures approved across Bega Valley towns
Traffic arrangements for commemorations on 25 April were endorsed for Bega, Bemboka and Tathra, along with other shire events, and Eden’s Chandos Street bus stop was backed for cruise ship operations.
Millingandi lot size change backed for 71 Green Point Road
Bega Valley Shire Council has supported a planning proposal for 71 Green Point Road, Millingandi, with the matter now set to go to the state for a Gateway determination before public exhibition.
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.
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.
Adopted draft Wolumla Local Infrastructure Contribution Plan
Council adopted the draft Bega Valley Local Infrastructure Contribution Plan 2026-2041 as exhibited and directed it be published on the website.
Sets infrastructure contribution settings that can affect future development costs and local infrastructure funding, including around Wolumla.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Merimbula CBD Upgrade Project revised implementation
Projects and capital works
Merimbula CBD Upgrade Project revised implementation
Planning, development and housing
Mapping errors planning proposal
Budget, rates and governance
Set councillor and mayoral fees for 2026-27
Funding and grants
No waiver for Bega Police Station hoarding fees
Waste, water and environment
CEO authorised to negotiate private-land works for Central Waste Facility power upgrade
Topics
Red Fleet assets
Council noted the NSW Government announcement taking control of the Rural Fire Service mobile assets known as the Red Fleet.
Relevant to rural fire service asset management and emergency response arrangements.
Brighter Futures service closure
The mayor noted the early intervention Brighter Futures service would close shortly as another provider takes over.
A change to a community support service for children, young people and families.
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.
Community Project Proposals (Major)
The meeting heard public deputations for and against major community project proposals, including support for hall and sporting club projects.
Signals competing local priorities for council-backed community facilities.
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.
Planning proposal for deferred matters was put on hold
Council deferred the item to workshop further potential changes and understand the implications.
Any delayed planning changes remain unresolved for now and may return later.
Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool renewal tender accepted subject to funding
Council accepted the recommended tender for the pool renewal design work, with execution contingent on confirmation from the grant funding body.
The Bega pool project can proceed towards renewal if grant funding is confirmed.
Debt write-off for Regional Express Holdings
Council wrote off unrecoverable debt of $142,422.34 including GST.
This is a financial loss to council but has limited direct day-to-day resident impact.
Places
Bega
Preferred site for the early education and care centre expansion.
Merimbula
Main location for the traffic, parking and streetscape decisions.
Eden
Calle Street transport safety upgrades were endorsed.
Wolumla
Subject of the adopted local infrastructure contribution plan.
Merimbula CBD
Central focus of the alternate traffic and streetscape proposal, petition and conflict of interest declaration.
Tathra
Location of the approved development application at 61 Dilkera Road.
Beach Street
Site of endorsed traffic, parking, playground and beautification works.
Cobargo
Drainage easement survey and land acquisition actions at Cobargo Bermagui Road properties.
Projects
Bega Valley Shire Council
Decision-making authority for all items in the meeting.
Bega District Band
Subject of the water connection charge waiver debate and future MOU.
Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council
Central to the Bundian Way fee waiver and the Snug Cove Maritime Precinct MOU.
Bega Police Station
Project affected by the refusal to waive hoarding fees.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Public feedback will be sought on the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
Central Waste Facility
Future development requiring power upgrade works on private land.
Enviro One Services Pty Ltd
Approved supplier for specialist parts and servicing of existing pressure sewer assets.
R.B.K Pty Ltd
Accepted tenderer for contract RFT 2526-047.
Next steps
Meetings