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Shoalhaven City Council

Shoalhaven Local Transport Forum - 11/08/2026

The Forum supported four local transport proposals—including revised Cambewarra crossing speeds, a Kangaroo Valley festival traffic plan, a Nowra pedestrian refuge and Lawrence Avenue parking limits—and referred Greenwell Point pedestrian safety concerns for investigation.

11 August 2026Shoalhaven Local Transport ForumSummary available
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Articles

planning Cambewarra raised-crossing signs approved for 25 km/h advisory speed transport Lawrence Avenue parking to be limited to 1/4P after Waminda consultation

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Issue Roads, traffic and parking Issue Planning, development and housing Area Kangaroo Valley Area 15 North Street, Nowra Area Lawrence Avenue, Nowra Area Manyana Meeting Room, City Administrative Centre, Nowra Area 41 Main Road, Cambewarra Project Waminda

Topics

  • Cambewarra raised-crossing speed signs to change to 25 km/h
    Raised-crossing advisory speeds at a Cambewarra subdivision will increase from 20 km/h to 25 km/h, with a supplementary warning sign also to be considered.
    The change affects road users and the design and delivery of signage for the subdivision at 41 Main Road.
  • Traffic plan backed for 2026 Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
    The Transport Forum reviewed and supported the traffic management plan for the 2026 Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival.
    The plan will guide traffic arrangements for a major local event, although TfNSW may request further information during its assessment.
  • Nowra pedestrian refuge supported with accessibility conditions
    A new pedestrian refuge and Keep Left signage at 15 North Street has been supported, with attention to access for wheelchairs and prams.
    The project is intended to improve pedestrian safety while addressing mobility-aid access and vehicle movement constraints.

Decisions

  • Cambewarra raised-crossing signage approved
    Recommended approval of the Cambewarra signage and linemarking proposal, with advisory speed signs changed from 20 km/h to 25 km/h and TfNSW’s warning-sign comment considered. The Director City Services approved the recommendation on 17 August 2026.
    The approved change affects driver guidance and pedestrian-crossing treatments at the subdivision.
  • Kangaroo Valley festival traffic plan supported
    Supported the traffic management plan for the 2026 Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival. The Director City Services approved the recommendation on 17 August 2026.
    The plan provides the basis for traffic management during the festival.
  • Nowra pedestrian refuge and signage supported
    Supported the pedestrian refuge and Keep Left signage at 15 North Street, Nowra, subject to consideration of maximising refuge width where practicable and compatible with vehicle turning paths. Approved on 17 August 2026.
    The project is intended to improve pedestrian crossing safety and accessibility.
  • Lawrence Avenue 1/4P parking restriction supported
    Supported the proposed 1/4P time-restricted parking signage along Lawrence Avenue, Nowra, following consultation with Waminda. Approved on 17 August 2026.
    Parking access and duration will change along Lawrence Avenue.

Discussion

  • Cambewarra subdivision traffic signage
    The Forum supported signage and linemarking for the residential subdivision at 41 Main Road, Cambewarra, including changing raised-crossing advisory speeds to 25 km/h.
    Residents and drivers will see a revised advisory speed at the raised crossings.
  • Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival traffic management
    The 2026 Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival traffic management plan was reviewed and supported. TfNSW may seek additional information during assessment.
    Traffic arrangements for festival visitors and local residents will be managed under the reviewed plan.
  • Nowra pedestrian refuge
    The proposed pedestrian refuge and Keep Left signage at 15 North Street, Nowra, was supported, with consideration of maximum practical refuge width.
    The project addresses pedestrian safety and access for people using wheelchairs, prams and other mobility aids.
  • Lawrence Avenue parking restriction
    The proposed 1/4P parking restriction on Lawrence Avenue, Nowra, was supported following consultation with Waminda.
    The restriction will affect parking duration and availability near Waminda’s operations.
  • Greenwell Point pedestrian safety
    Council will investigate pedestrian safety concerns on Reg Wilson Way and review previous investigations and current maintenance needs.
    Residents may receive a response and potential safety or maintenance recommendations.

Impacts

  • Cambewarra raised-crossing advisory speeds will change from 20 km/h to 25 km/h.
  • Traffic arrangements will be implemented for the 2026 Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival, subject to any further TfNSW assessment requirements.
  • A pedestrian refuge and Keep Left signage are supported at 15 North Street, Nowra, with accessibility and vehicle-turning considerations.
  • Parking along Lawrence Avenue, Nowra, will be subject to a 1/4P time restriction.
  • Council will investigate pedestrian safety and maintenance issues on Reg Wilson Way, Greenwell Point.

Places

  • 41 Main Road, Cambewarra (road/project area)
    Raised crossing signage and linemarking for a residential subdivision at 41 Main Road.
  • Kangaroo Valley (town/event area)
    Traffic management plan for the 2026 festival.
  • 15 North Street, Nowra (road/project area)
    Pedestrian refuge and Keep Left signage.
  • Lawrence Avenue, Nowra (road/parking area)
    Proposed 1/4P time-restricted parking signage and Waminda operations.
  • Reg Wilson Way, Greenwell Point (road/locality)
    Pedestrian safety concerns referred for investigation.
  • Manyana Meeting Room, City Administrative Centre, Nowra (facility)
    Meeting venue.

Next

  • Consider the potential W8-31 Raised Crossing supplementary warning sign for the Cambewarra subdivision.
    During implementation/applicant consideration
  • Progress the approved traffic, signage and linemarking recommendations through the Director City Services’ delegated authority.
    Recommendations approved 17 August 2026
  • TfNSW Events Team may request further information as part of its assessment of the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival proposal.
    During event assessment
  • Refer Reg Wilson Way pedestrian safety concerns to relevant Council officers, including review of previous investigations and current maintenance requirements, and provide a response to Liza Butler MP.
    Follow-up after the meeting

Extract

Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE SHOALHAVEN LOCAL TRANSPORT FORUM Meeting Date: Tuesday, 11 August 2026 Location: Manyana Meeting Room, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra Time: 9:30 AM The following members were present: Convenor David Pieresko - Transport Coordinator (CEO Nominee) Sgt Jason Smith – NSW Police Sgt Simon Pugh – NSW Police Mr Justin Miles – Transport for NSW Ms Liza Butler – MP (online) Ms Simone King (online) – Bus Company Representative Other Present: Kevin Norwood – Director City Services Craig Exton – Manager-technical Services Adrian Vacquera – Civil Engineer (online) Ms Melinda Grobbe – Road Safety Officer Ms Zeah McMillan – Lead-Events and Bookings (online) A...