Shoalhaven Local Transport Forum - 13/10/2026

Topics

• Council approves new roundabout at Greenwell Point Road and Worrigee Road
  A major intersection upgrade has been approved, with changes requested to approach line marking, directional signs and hazard markers.
  The project could alter how motorists navigate the intersection and includes specific road-safety design considerations raised by the forum and Transport for NSW.
• Callala Bay four-road roundabout approved
  A roundabout has been approved at the intersection of Forest Road, Callala Bay Road, Coonemia Road and Currarong Road.
  The decision affects a prominent Callala Bay intersection and will change traffic controls, signage and line marking for local drivers.
• New kiss-and-ride parking restrictions approved near Nowra East Public School
  Quarter-hour parking and No Parking restrictions will be introduced on Journal and Douglas streets for the school’s kiss-and-ride area.
  The changes directly affect school drop-off and pick-up routines, short-stay parking and traffic management around the school.

Decisions

• Priddles Lane culvert upgrade signage approved
  The forum reviewed signage and traffic-control devices for the culvert upgrade on Priddles Lane, Wattamolla. The Director City Services approved the proposal under delegated authority on 20 October 2026.
  The changes will affect road users travelling through the Priddles Lane culvert upgrade area.
• Greenwell Point Road and Worrigee Road roundabout approved with design comments
  The forum reviewed the proposed roundabout, signage and line marking. It requested removal of CL1 line marking on approaches, consideration of an appropriate directional signposting scheme, and consideration of four unidirectional hazard markers. The Director City Services approved the proposal on 20 October 2026.
  The project will change traffic movement, road markings and signage at a major intersection used by local residents and visitors.
• Callala Bay roundabout proposal approved
  The forum reviewed the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Forest Road, Callala Bay Road, Coonemia Road and Currarong Road, including associated signage and line marking. The Director City Services approved the proposal on 20 October 2026.
  Residents and motorists in Callala Bay will be affected by the planned intersection treatment and changed traffic controls.
• Nowra East Public School kiss-and-ride restrictions approved
  Quarter-hour parking and No Parking restrictions for the kiss-and-ride area on Journal Street and Douglas Street, Nowra, were approved by the Director City Services on 20 October 2026. Staff confirmed the signage plan represents the intended operating treatment.
  The restrictions will change short-stay parking and vehicle stopping arrangements near Nowra East Public School.

Discussion

• Transport for NSW technical feedback
  Transport for NSW provided advisory comments on the Greenwell Point Road and Worrigee Road roundabout signage and delineation plans. The advice was not a formal design review, Safety in Design assessment or Road Safety Audit.
  The comments identify design and road-safety matters for Council to consider during detailed design.
• Signage operating-time inconsistency at Nowra East Public School
  Transport for NSW identified an inconsistency between the operating times in the report and those on the submitted signage plan. Staff advised that the signage plan shows the intended treatment and will guide implementation.
  Parents, carers and drivers will need to follow the times and restrictions displayed on the installed signs.

Impacts

• Traffic controls and signage will change around the Priddles Lane culvert upgrade in Wattamolla.
• A new roundabout and associated line marking and signage are planned at Greenwell Point Road and Worrigee Road.
• A new roundabout treatment is planned at the intersection of Forest Road, Callala Bay Road, Coonemia Road and Currarong Road in Callala Bay.
• Short-stay parking and No Parking restrictions will apply around Nowra East Public School on Journal Street and Douglas Street.
• The next forum meeting was scheduled for 10 November 2026.

Places

• Priddles Lane, Wattamolla (road/project area)
  Culvert upgrade signage and traffic-control devices.
• Greenwell Point Road / Worrigee Road (intersection)
  Proposed roundabout, signage and line marking.
• Forest Road / Callala Bay Road / Coonemia Road / Currarong Road, Callala Bay (intersection)
  Proposed roundabout and associated traffic controls.
• Journal Street and Douglas Street, Nowra (roads/school area)
  Quarter-hour parking and No Parking kiss-and-ride restrictions near Nowra East Public School.
• Nowra East Public School (school)
  Location affected by the proposed kiss-and-ride parking restrictions.

Next

• Implement the approved signage, traffic-control devices, roundabout treatments, line marking and parking restrictions in accordance with the relevant plans.
  Following the Director City Services approvals issued on 20 October 2026.
• Consider Transport for NSW comments and the forum’s requested line-marking, directional-signage and hazard-marker changes during detailed design of the Greenwell Point Road and Worrigee Road roundabout.
  During detailed design.
• Hold the next Shoalhaven Local Transport Forum meeting.
  10 November 2026.

Extract

Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE SHOALHAVEN LOCAL TRANSPORT FORUM Meeting Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 Location: Jervis Bay Meeting Room, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra Time: 9:30 AM The following members were present: Convenor David Pieresko - Transport Coordinator Clr Luciano Casmiri - Councillor Representative (Remotely) Clr Brett Steele Steele (Remotely) Ms Donna Binns & Ms Anna McNeil - Transport for NSW Representatives (Remotely) Jake Khourey - MP for South Coast Representative(Remotely) Tracey Coleman - MP for Kiama Representative(Remotely) Simone King - Bus Company Representative(Remotely) Craig Exton - Manager - Technical Services Melinda Grobbe - Road Safety Office...