South Coast NSW
Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 44 recent meetings, including 38 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 19 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Planning, development and housing, Nowra, St Georges Basin.
- Meetings
- 44
- Substantive
- 38
- Articles
- 19
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Shoalhaven code puts excluded agenda items under CEO scrutiny
Councillors proposing business that does not make the agenda must now be told why it was excluded and what assistance was offered.
Quarter-hour parking restrictions are proposed for the Wason/Myrtle Street Car Park in Milton.
New Give Way and parking restriction signage is planned in connection with development at 36 White Gum Road, Ulladulla.
The White Gum Road vehicle turn path is to be checked to ensure it does not cross the double barrier line.
The proposed motor sports facility remains affected by unresolved Aboriginal Land Claims.
Articles
Shoalhaven code puts excluded agenda items under CEO scrutiny
Councillors proposing business that does not make the agenda must now be told why it was excluded and what assistance was offered.
2,363 signatures call for Werninck Cottage sale process to stop
The petition asks Shoalhaven City Council to keep the Nowra heritage building in public ownership and give its craft club secure, long-term tenure.
786 signatures back bid to keep Anker Avenue Reserve a Mollymook community asset
Clr Karlee Dunn presented the petition to Shoalhaven City Council, asking that the reserve remain a community asset under the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan 2056.
3,149 sign petition to keep Shoalhaven community assets in public hands
Petitions opposing any sale or reclassification of Werninck Cottage in Nowra and seeking protection for Anker Avenue Reserve in Mollymook were presented to Shoalhaven City Council.
Shoalhaven relief fund holds $86,775, with no minimum reserve required
The fund distributed $5,597 in 2025/26, but no new payment or change to eligibility rules was approved.
St Georges Basin flood study clears committee in 7-1 vote, with rules unchanged
Residents in the St Georges Basin catchment will see flood-risk planning advance after the committee endorsed Rhelm’s 2026 study in a seven-to-one vote, while leaving the Development Control Plan unchanged.
Lower Shoalhaven flood plan backed in seven-to-one vote, with planning rules unchanged
The seven-to-one endorsement advances Rhelm’s 2026 floodplain plan towards Council adoption, while any development-control changes must undergo separate consultation and reporting.
Shoalhaven planning scheme update leaves development rules unchanged
Shoalhaven’s new land use planning scheme remains under development, with no immediate change to development controls and future amendments subject to a separate legislated consultation process.
Cambewarra raised-crossing signs approved for 25 km/h advisory speed
Raised-crossing advisory signs at the 41 Main Road subdivision will change from 20 km/h to 25 km/h, while a supplementary warning sign remains for the applicant to consider.
Lawrence Avenue parking to be limited to 1/4P after Waminda consultation
Parking along Lawrence Avenue, Nowra, will be limited to 1/4P after consultation confirmed the restriction was Waminda’s preferred option. The recommendation was approved on 17 August 2026.
Shoalhaven land sales and planning changes face community consultation
Sales and planning changes affecting council land in Nowra, Bendalong and Ulladulla will require community consultation, while action on 77 Princess Street, Berry, waits for a related development application.
Shoalhaven approves $125,000 for community projects
The 2026/2027 allocations include $8,000 for youth driver education, $6,000 for community lunches and $5,000 grants for three local community projects.
Decisions
Quarter-hour parking restrictions at Milton car park
The forum reviewed proposed ¼P time-restricted parking signage for the Wason/Myrtle Street Car Park in Milton. The recommendation was approved, and the Director City Services approved the proposed traffic control devices under delegated authority on 9 September 2026.
Drivers using the car park may face quarter-hour parking restrictions once the approved signs are installed.
Give Way and parking signage at White Gum Road, Ulladulla
The forum reviewed proposed Give Way and parking restriction signs associated with development application CC23/1819 at 36 White Gum Road, Ulladulla. The recommendation was approved by the Director City Services on 9 September 2026, subject to noting Transport for NSW advice that the vehicle turn path should be confirmed so it does not cross the double barrier line.
The development-related road controls may affect vehicle movements, parking and traffic safety near White Gum Road.
Review Aboriginal Advisory Committee membership and governance
Members supported examining ways to replace inactive members, broaden participation, reduce reliance on quorum requirements and create a more sustainable membership structure.
A revised structure could make Aboriginal community advice to Council more consistent, representative and effective.
Flood-risk plans adopted for St Georges Basin and Lower Shoalhaven River
Council adopted the 2026 Rhelm Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for the St Georges Basin catchment and the Lower Shoalhaven River catchment. The resolutions state that adoption does not itself change the Development Control Plan; any future development-control changes must follow a separate legislated consultation process.
Provides a framework for managing future flood risk and may inform later planning and development-control changes in affected catchments.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Quarter-hour parking restrictions at Milton car park
Planning, development and housing
Give Way and parking signage at White Gum Road, Ulladulla
Funding and grants
Action table update received
Projects and capital works
Finance review panel appointments
Budget, rates and governance
Review Aboriginal Advisory Committee membership and governance
Waste, water and environment
Flood-risk plans adopted for St Georges Basin and Lower Shoalhaven River
Topics
Milton parking controls
Proposed ¼P regulatory parking signage was endorsed for the Wason/Myrtle Street Car Park.
Parking duration and enforcement arrangements at the car park may change.
Ulladulla development traffic controls
Give Way and parking restriction signage was endorsed for 36 White Gum Road, with a turn-path assessment to be confirmed following Transport for NSW feedback.
Nearby residents and road users may be affected by the new intersection and associated traffic controls.
Undetermined Aboriginal Land Claims affecting motor sports sites
Four Aboriginal Land Claims over land spanning both sides of Braidwood Road remain undetermined. The claims are not currently under assessment, have not been prioritised and have no stated determination timeframe.
The uncertainty affects the future of the Motoplex site and the original motor sports complex site, including any future planning or development pathway.
Future planning and role of Council
The Working Group discussed planning approval pathways, environmental considerations, economic and employment benefits, and Council's role in facilitating stakeholder discussions. The CEO said the future role of the Working Group and Council involvement will need to be considered as planning and assessment processes progress.
Any future motor sports proposal will need to address planning and environmental requirements before it can progress.
Aboriginal consultation model
The committee identified vacant or inactive representative positions and considered more flexible participation, Elder engagement, community partnerships, Councillor involvement and dedicated resourcing.
The proposed changes could affect future consultation opportunities and the pathway for Aboriginal advice to influence Council decisions.
JBBG site memorial and truth-telling project
Discussion covered storytelling, QR codes, quiet reflection space, a memorial garden and a visible record of people buried at the site, including those whose names are not recorded. Members also called for the project to address historical land-management and administrative actions affecting the site's integrity.
The project may improve public recognition, education and respectful access to an important local heritage and remembrance area.
Community petitions over Werninck Cottage and Anker Avenue Reserve
Council received a petition with 2,363 signatures opposing any reclassification, disposal or sale process affecting Werninck Cottage in Nowra and seeking continued public ownership and community use. A separate petition with 786 signatures asked Council to retain Anker Avenue Reserve, Mollymook, as a community asset under the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan 2056.
Shows substantial community opposition to potential changes affecting two local community assets.
Quarterly performance reporting
Council received the June quarterly report on the 2022–26 Delivery Program and 2025/26 Operational Plan and resolved to publish it on Council’s website. It also noted changes to public performance reporting commencing in 2026/27.
Provides residents with access to Council’s delivery and operational performance information.
Places
Nowra
The meeting was held at the City Administrative Centre in Nowra, and the Nowra Local Aboriginal Land Council is involved in nearby land transfer processes.
St Georges Basin
Covered by the adopted Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan.
Sussex Inlet
Site of an additional floodgate investigation included in the updated plan.
Berry
Council requested a report on expediting planning linked to sewage treatment upgrade design.
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
Venue for the committee meeting.
Huskisson
Included in the proposed paid parking report.
Sanctuary Point
Site of the library project at the centre of the rescission debate.
Hyams Beach
Included in the proposed paid parking report.
Projects
Office of Local Government
Provided advice considered in setting meeting and public forum arrangements.
Shoalhaven City Council
Council responsible for adopting the floodplain plans and progressing the housing strategy and new planning scheme.
Sanctuary Point Library
Central project in the rescission debate and funding discussion.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
The Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2027–2030 is open for 34 days of public feedback.
Nowra Local Aboriginal Land Council
Nearby parcels assessed as claimable land are progressing towards transfer to the organisation.
Jerry Bailey Burial Ground
Cultural heritage project discussed by Council and Elders.
St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan
Flood-risk management plan endorsed for Council adoption.
Lower Shoalhaven River Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan
Flood-risk management plan endorsed for Council adoption.