South Coast NSW
Bega Valley Shire Council
Bega Valley Shire Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 9 recent meetings, including 9 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 13 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Projects and capital works, Roads, traffic and parking, Bega, Merimbula CBD.
- Meetings
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- Substantive
- 9
- Articles
- 13
- Watch items
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Latest
New Bega Valley planning controls start on 15 September
Applicants, residents and planning professionals across Bega Valley Shire will work under amended Development Control Plan rules from 15 September 2026.
Development-control amendments take effect on 15 September 2026 and may affect planning applications.
The Merimbula CBD traffic, parking and public-space package proposed in the alteration motion was not approved.
Bega Saleyards users and stakeholders will be consulted as Council plans future renewals, upgrades and maintenance.
Tathra Wharf Cargo Building restoration works can proceed under a $245,394.44 contract, with additional project funding arrangements recorded.
Articles
New Bega Valley planning controls start on 15 September
Applicants, residents and planning professionals across Bega Valley Shire will work under amended Development Control Plan rules from 15 September 2026.
Tathra Wharf restoration moves ahead with $245,394 contract and $330,000-plus funding
Bega Valley Construction Pty Ltd will carry out the Tathra Wharf Cargo Building restoration works under a $245,394.44 contract, backed by a $245,000 capital carryover and an $85,000 reserve contribution.
Merimbula CBD upgrade package defeated, leaving traffic and Beach Street changes unapproved
Councillors rejected an alteration to the Merimbula CBD upgrade that proposed mini roundabouts, two-way Market Street traffic, Beach Street changes and scaled-back Hylands Corner works.
RU4 landowners face possible new uses and zoning changes across Bega Valley
Officers will examine consent-based cafes, restaurants and secondary dwellings in RU4 zones, alongside possible rezoning to large-lot residential, environmental living or primary production categories.
Cuttagee Bridge land claims sent to Crown Lands Minister after consultation questions
Council and Merrimans Local Aboriginal Land Council will ask the Crown Lands Minister to determine claims relevant to the Cuttagee Bridge project after questions about consultation and environmental impacts.
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.
Bega Valley withdraws planning proposal item for revised report
A planning proposal listed for Bega Valley Shire Council’s May meeting was pulled before determination so staff can address issues identified after the business paper was published.
Decisions
Bega Saleyards future planning
Endorsed a Bega Saleyards infrastructure needs analysis and site-specific asset-management plan, noted the $50,000 2026/27 budget allocation, dissolved the stakeholder advisory group and required a user and stakeholder forum.
This starts a formal process to assess the facility’s renewal, upgrade and maintenance needs and seek input from users.
Tathra Wharf restoration contract
Accepted Bega Valley Construction Pty Ltd’s $245,394.44 including GST tender for Tathra Wharf Cargo Building restoration works, with delegated authority for documentation, variations and extensions.
Restoration works can proceed under the approved contract, subject to available funding and contract conditions.
Development control changes
Adopted Stage 1 amendments to the Bega Valley Development Control Plan, taking effect on 15 September 2026.
The amended DCP will govern relevant development applications and planning assessments from that date.
Issues
Projects and capital works
Bega Saleyards future planning
Roads, traffic and parking
Merimbula CBD upgrade motion defeated
Planning, development and housing
Wolumla voluntary planning agreement
Budget, rates and governance
Bega Saleyards future planning
Funding and grants
Bega Saleyards future planning
Waste, water and environment
CEO authorised to negotiate private-land works for Central Waste Facility power upgrade
Topics
Development Control Plan amendments
Council adopted amendments to the Bega Valley Development Control Plan, effective 15 September 2026.
Residents and applicants should check the amended controls before lodging or commenting on development proposals.
RU4 Primary Production Small Lots zone review
Council approved a planning pathway to consider additional uses and possible rezoning of RU4 Primary Production Small Lots land.
Affected landowners may see future changes to permitted uses and planning controls, subject to further studies and formal planning processes.
Merimbula CBD Upgrade Project
The proposed Merimbula CBD alteration package was defeated.
Traffic, parking, pedestrian and public-space changes proposed in the motion will not proceed under that resolution.
Wolumla Valley Estate planning agreement
Council endorsed a process for a voluntary planning agreement connected to a proposed Wolumla Valley Estate development.
The agreement will be exhibited and may determine public benefits and developer contributions associated with the proposal.
Bega Saleyards future direction
Council agreed to pursue further consultation and planning for the future of Bega Saleyards.
Users and stakeholders will have opportunities to help shape the facility’s future asset renewals and upgrades.
Cuttagee Bridge consultation and land claims
Council discussed consultation and land-claim issues affecting Cuttagee Bridge.
The outcome of discussions with Crown Lands may influence the timing and delivery of bridge works.
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.
Places
Bega
Preferred site for the early education and care centre expansion.
Merimbula CBD
CBD traffic, parking, landscaping and pedestrian-safety project
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.
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-maker and local government authority for all substantive items.
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 Saleyards
Facility subject to a new infrastructure needs analysis and future-direction process.
Bega Valley Construction Pty Ltd
Successful tenderer for Tathra Wharf Cargo Building restoration works.
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.