Land Use Planning & Development Advisory Committee - 14/04/2026

Key decisions

• Support for Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy
  The committee recommended that Council accept the report and presentation for information, endorse the Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy as an advocacy focus, and present it to the three local Members of Parliament to seek funding support for implementation.
  This may influence future housing renewal, precinct planning and external funding efforts in Nowra.
• Shoalhaven Development Contributions Plan 2026 briefing received
  The committee recommended that Council receive the report and presentation on the Shoalhaven Development Contributions Plan 2026 for information.
  Development contributions settings can affect how growth-related infrastructure is planned and funded across the Shoalhaven area.

Important topics

• Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy presentation
  Staff presented the strategy, and the presentation is to be published on Council’s website with the minutes.
  Residents can review the strategy material and track whether Council pursues advocacy and funding for the project.
• Shoalhaven Development Contributions Plan 2026 presentation
  Staff presented on the proposed contributions plan, with the presentation to be published on Council’s website with the minutes.
  Residents, developers and landowners may want to monitor any later Council decisions on infrastructure contribution settings.

Resident impacts

• Nowra was identified as a priority area for advocacy and potential funding support tied to precinct renewal.
• Council will approach local Members of Parliament about funding assistance for the Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy.
• The Shoalhaven Development Contributions Plan 2026 was discussed, signalling future planning and infrastructure funding implications across the local government area.

Places affected

• Nowra (town)
  Subject of the Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy.
• Shoalhaven (local government area)
  Area covered by the Shoalhaven Development Contributions Plan 2026.
• Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre (facility)
  Meeting venue.
• Bridge Road, Nowra (road)
  Location of the meeting venue.

Next steps

• Council to consider endorsing the Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy as an advocacy focus.
  Next Council consideration
• Council to present the Nowra Precinct Renewal Strategy to the three local Members of Parliament and seek implementation funding support.
  When appropriate
• Council to receive the Shoalhaven Development Contributions Plan 2026 report and presentation for information.
  Next Council consideration
• Council to publish the staff presentations with the meeting minutes on its website.
  With the minutes

Extracted minutes text

Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE LAND USE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 Location: The Studio, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra Time: 5:30 PM The following members were present: Clr Luciano Casmiri - Chairperson Clr Jemma Tribe Clr Gillian Boyd Clr Debbie Killian Clr Selena Clancy The Chairperson advised that the proceedings of this meeting (including presentations and debate) will be livestreamed, recorded and broadcast under the provisions of the Code of Meeting Practice. The meeting was opened by an Acknowledgement of Country by the Chairperson. Apologies / Leave of Absence Apologies were received from Mayor Patricia White...