South Coast NSW
Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 29 recent meetings, including 26 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 17 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Planning, development and housing, Nowra, Sussex Inlet.
- Meetings
- 29
- Substantive
- 26
- Articles
- 17
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Shoalhaven resets meeting rules and opens revised 2026 code for public comment
Shoalhaven City Council has rescinded its December 2025 meeting code and public forum policy, reinstated the earlier code and placed a revised Draft 2026 Code of Meeting Practice on exhibition for 42 days.
Floodplain planning for St Georges Basin is moving closer to Council adoption.
The plan may influence future drainage works, emergency access arrangements and development controls.
Further investigation of a floodgate at Sussex Inlet may affect local flood mitigation planning.
Future flood-related committees will be created only for specific projects, not as a standing committee.
Articles
Shoalhaven resets meeting rules and opens revised 2026 code for public comment
Shoalhaven City Council has rescinded its December 2025 meeting code and public forum policy, reinstated the earlier code and placed a revised Draft 2026 Code of Meeting Practice on exhibition for 42 days.
Shoalhaven backs parking and traffic changes across five sites
Shoalhaven Local Transport Forum supported signage and linemarking changes in Ulladulla, Bomaderry, Nowra, Mollymook Beach and Beecroft Peninsula, with approvals given under delegated authority.
Shoalhaven orders cost report on refused development court cases
Shoalhaven City Council has asked its CEO for a detailed report on legal and consultant costs for development applications taken to the Land and Environment Court from December 2019 to December 2024.
Shoalhaven council limits extra speakers on agenda items
Shoalhaven City Council refused an extra public speaker on a Kangaroo Valley development application after the CEO said the report already dealt with community objections.
Shoalhaven forum backs Berry parade and Wason Street parking changes
Shoalhaven Local Transport Forum had no objection to a mobility parking upgrade at Wason Street Car Park and the 23 May Berry Celtic Festival Street Parade. Both recommendations were later approved under delegated authority.
Shoalhaven public forum heard submissions on rail, Vincentia development and community projects before council meeting
Speakers addressed Shoalhaven councillors on a series of upcoming agenda items, including the Warden Head Lighthouse site, South Coast rail impacts, the Bay and Basin hub project and a development application at 2 Barnett Street, Vincentia.
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.
Adopt ordinary meeting schedule to August 2026
Council adopted meeting dates for 29 June, 28 July and 25 August 2026, with all meetings starting at 5.30pm.
Residents now have confirmed dates and venues for upcoming council meetings they may wish to attend or watch.
Place Draft 2026 Code of Meeting Practice on public exhibition
Council approved the draft 2026 code for public exhibition for 42 days, with amendments included before exhibition.
Residents and community groups will have an opportunity to comment on proposed meeting rule changes.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Camden St, Ulladulla signage reviewed
Planning, development and housing
Traffic management for 16 Bannister Head Rd, Mollymook Beach
Funding and grants
Bay and Basin Sports and Community Hub funding
Projects and capital works
Berry planning to be expedited
Budget, rates and governance
Draft plans, budget and fees put on public exhibition
Waste, water and environment
St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan endorsed
Topics
Final meeting of the standing floodplain committee
Council staff advised that this was the final meeting of the Central Floodplain Risk Management Committee, with future committees to be formed on a project-by-project basis through an expression of interest process.
Changes how future floodplain projects will be overseen and who may be involved in them.
Flood study feedback themes
Community feedback on the flood study showed strong overall support, with key issues including drainage, emergency access and development controls.
These issues can affect how flooding is managed, where building controls apply and how residents access areas during emergencies.
Amendments to the draft meeting code
Council added changes before exhibition, including a clause discouraging mobile phone use in the chamber, revised briefing attendance expectations for councillors attending by audio-visual link, a revised notice of motion withdrawal process, removal of a livestream copyright clause, and a prayer item in the order of business.
These changes affect transparency, meeting conduct and how public business is managed.
Seeking further legal/procedural advice on meeting format
Council moved to seek further advice from the Office of Local Government about whether monthly Monday meetings could be followed by a Tuesday adjournment to complete remaining business.
This could alter how residents attend, watch and participate in council meetings.
Parking and access space on Camden St, Ulladulla
TfNSW asked whether there was enough room for vehicles to manoeuvre into and out of the first parallel parking space; council staff said adequate space had been provided.
Relevant to parking usability and vehicle safety for nearby users.
Resident feedback on Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry
Council staff reported that community feedback on the proposed no stopping signage was supportive.
Shows local acceptance of the parking restriction change.
Bus stop relocation at Bannister Head Rd, Mollymook Beach
The forum asked for temporary measures to delineate the relocated bus stop and discourage parking in the area.
Important for bus passengers, drivers and nearby residents.
Future planning for Berry
A presentation by Jessica Saunders led to a recommendation to support the new land use planning scheme and ask for a report on expediting Berry planning to align with the STP upgrade design.
Important for residents, developers and property owners in Berry who may be affected by future growth planning and infrastructure sequencing.
Places
Nowra
Meeting location referenced in the minutes.
Sussex Inlet
Site of an additional floodgate investigation included in the updated plan.
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
Venue for the committee meeting.
Huskisson
Included in the proposed paid parking report.
St Georges Basin
Subject of the endorsed Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2026).
Berry
Focus of future planning and growth planning discussion.
Hyams Beach
Included in the proposed paid parking report.
North Nowra
Location of the 2026 Nowra Waterdragons Dragon Boat Regatta traffic plan.
Projects
Office of Local Government
Provided advice relied on for rescinding the existing code and public forum policy.
Shoalhaven City Council
Decision-maker on the draft plans, budget, fees, reserves, loans and rates.
Jerry Bailey Burial Ground
Cultural heritage project discussed by Council and Elders.
St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2026)
Flood study and management plan endorsed for Council adoption.
Nowra Local Aboriginal Land Council
Consultation body for the proposed open space naming options.
Badagarang Stage 3 Open Space
Reserve naming process considered by the committee.
Warden Head Lighthouse
Central site of the Crown land management application.
Unions Shoalhaven
Recognised in Council's rail advocacy resolution for ongoing campaigning on South Coast services.
Next steps
Meetings