We gratefully reproduce many articles from the South Coast Register newspaper. The online SCR is at: http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/news/local-news/
Equally, we are grateful to Radio 2ST Nowra: http://www.2st.com.au/ for their ongoing commitment to local communities throughout the Shoalhaven, we appreciate it.
We also note Shoalhaven Community Radio, "Triple U FM" community broadcaster, Thursdays - 9:00am-11:00am - Chance, Barry Mac & Frenchie - News and views from the community - 92.3 FM North - 104.5 FM Central - 99.7 FM South. See Chance, Frenchie & Barry's website, Shoalhaven 'CBF': http://www.shoalfnb.com.au/ , also on Facebook: Shoalhaven CBF - Chance, Barry & Frenchie
@shoalhavenCBF Council meetings: Triple U FM broadcasts Shoalhaven Council meetings on delay at 9pm, on Tuesdays when the full Shoalhaven City Council meets.
Equally, we are grateful to Radio 2ST Nowra: http://www.2st.com.au/ for their ongoing commitment to local communities throughout the Shoalhaven, we appreciate it.
We also note Shoalhaven Community Radio, "Triple U FM" community broadcaster, Thursdays - 9:00am-11:00am - Chance, Barry Mac & Frenchie - News and views from the community - 92.3 FM North - 104.5 FM Central - 99.7 FM South. See Chance, Frenchie & Barry's website, Shoalhaven 'CBF': http://www.shoalfnb.com.au/ , also on Facebook: Shoalhaven CBF - Chance, Barry & Frenchie
@shoalhavenCBF Council meetings: Triple U FM broadcasts Shoalhaven Council meetings on delay at 9pm, on Tuesdays when the full Shoalhaven City Council meets.
Update to Owen St and carpark
Council will be upgrading the Owen St carpark next to the bottle shop (near the picture theatre). They also plan to do landscaping work to the north side of Owen St (Currambene Creek side).
The Voice is currently collecting community views on these proposals.
You can find them at the links below.
carpark plan
pedestrian crossing plan
north side Owen street plan
Please email any comments to:
exec@hwcv.org.au
by the 31 March 2020.
Council will be upgrading the Owen St carpark next to the bottle shop (near the picture theatre). They also plan to do landscaping work to the north side of Owen St (Currambene Creek side).
The Voice is currently collecting community views on these proposals.
You can find them at the links below.
carpark plan
pedestrian crossing plan
north side Owen street plan
Please email any comments to:
exec@hwcv.org.au
by the 31 March 2020.
Rezoning application Hawke St
Council has notified us that they have approved the application to rezone what was Place of Public Worship to Mixed Use B4, they have also approved an increase to the height limits.
Their letter to the Voice can be found here.
Council has notified us that they have approved the application to rezone what was Place of Public Worship to Mixed Use B4, they have also approved an increase to the height limits.
Their letter to the Voice can be found here.
Growth Management Strategy - Report on Community Engagement
report can be found here
report can be found here
Community consultation report endorsed
At the Voice meeting on Monday 11 November 2019, the results and report from the consultation was endorsed.
More detail on the Current Projects page, Huskisson Woollamia Community Speaks.
Click here for the report: Community Consultation 2019: Huskisson Woollamia Speaks
At the Voice meeting on Monday 11 November 2019, the results and report from the consultation was endorsed.
More detail on the Current Projects page, Huskisson Woollamia Community Speaks.
Click here for the report: Community Consultation 2019: Huskisson Woollamia Speaks
Submission from the Voice regarding DA19/1841
For your interest the Voice has submitted a submission outlining the community's concerns regarding the proposed building of 17 units on the corner of Keppel and Duncan Streets. All residents are welcome to submit their own response to this (or any) DA.
This DA will be discussed at a Council Development and Environment meeting on 1 October, commencing at 5 pm, all public are welcome to attend.
HWCV submission
For your interest the Voice has submitted a submission outlining the community's concerns regarding the proposed building of 17 units on the corner of Keppel and Duncan Streets. All residents are welcome to submit their own response to this (or any) DA.
This DA will be discussed at a Council Development and Environment meeting on 1 October, commencing at 5 pm, all public are welcome to attend.
HWCV submission
Join a Floodplain Risk Management Committee
Are you interested in participating in how Council manages flood risks across the Shoalhaven?
Would you like to assist with the development of Council’s Floodplain Risk Management Plans (as per the guidelines outlined in the NSW Floodplain Development Manual)?
If so, then we are interested in hearing from you.
Shoalhaven City Council is establishing three Floodplain Risk Management Committees in the Northern, Central and Southern areas of the Shoalhaven and is inviting nominations for membership on the committees.
These advisory committees will contribute to the development and implementation of flood management plans, and will meet on an as-needs basis.
Applications must be received by Council by close of business on Friday 4 October 2019.
Find out more at https://getinvolved.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/floodplain-risk-management-committees
For further information, please contact Council's Natural Resources and Floodplain Manager, Alasdair Stratton on Ph: 02 4429 3300 or email Alasdair.Stratton@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au

Shoalhaven Coastal Management Scoping Study
Provide input by:
attending Drop-In sessions to be held as described on the right:
OR
responding online to a survey, or stand alone submission
getinvolved.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/
SCC welcomes you to input to the future management of Shoalhaven's coastline and estuaries. Come along to a community drop-in session where you can raise your questions, hear from others and make your contribution to the overall scope of future plans for our coast.
More information

Launching of the Woollamia Boat Ramp
27 August 2019
30 July 2019: Ed: HWCV has been asked to post this urgent note from Huskisson Heritage Association Inc. We do so as a community service, and without additional comment. Background on the HHA (Save Husky Church) campaign may be found at Facebook: www.facebook.com/savehuskychurch
From: Huskisson Heritage Association Inc <huskissonheritage@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, 29 July 2019
Subject: Support for Heritage Listing [Save Huskisson Church]
Hi to supporters of Huskisson Heritage,
An important part of our current campaigns is communicating with key decision makers the urgency in putting a stop work on the church site.
Emailing Don Harwin Minister for Aboriginal Affairs will lend weight and a community voice to our application.:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/your-government/ministers/special-minister-of-state-minister-for-the-public-service-and-employee-relations-aboriginal-affairs-and-the-arts/
Include in your email points such as:
* The disrespect that development on the site would show to local Aboriginal communities given the evidence of number of Aboriginal burials including
¤ King Budd Billy II, James Golding/Golden/Goulding, age c. 90, d.1905 ¤
¤ James Dann/ Carpenter Dann/ Jimmy Dann age 65 d. Dec 1913
¤ Rebecca Golding/Goulding d 1935 ¤
¤Jack (Johnnie) Campbell d 1938 ¤
The site requires further investigation to gain clarity about the number of Aboriginal people and others buried there.
The investigation of the original church building which may have been the original contact point between church and Aboriginal people, maybe it was the "ration shack"
The significance of the Grandmother trees with irreplaceable beauty and wisdom.
The strong and unbroken connection that Aboriginal people have to the site and the request made by Jerrinja Land Council for time to fully investigate the land, ignored by our council majority.
Speak from the heart about how it is time we paid our respects to the traditional custodians of this land and put this before the almighty dollar.
Your voice is essential so please send off an email if possible with the next 24 hours.
Kindest Regards,
Joanne, Huskisson Heritage Asscn Inc, 29 July 2019
Selling out - South Coast Register - Letters to the Editor - 3 July 2019
https://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/6247052/letters-to-the-editor/?cs=7560
Selling out
I am a resident of the Jervis Bay Area. I was shocked to learn recently that a developer is about to dig up land that was the Huskisson cemetery. The land was loaned to the church to help the church complete its mission in the very early 1900s and subsequent Great Depression.
Of course a cemetery was always dug surrounding a church. A preliminary geotechnical study shows there are graves all over the place.
The now Anglican Church, instead of giving the graveyard back to the Huskisson community wants to sell it to a developer.
It seems the Anglican Church will sanction desecrating Aboriginal and other graves to try to turn a buck and give their corporate wing a leg up in the local area.
The heritage council recommended strongly that the site be listed. My question is why did this not happen? Why did the Minister Gabrielle Upton decide against the advice of her specialist council? What was her reasoning? When will Minister Stokes as Heritage Minister list the site recognising the clear historical heritage value it has and stop this situation progressing?
I bring this to the attention of the local community in the hope that people realise that it's more than a Greens issue.
J. Kotlash, Wrights Beach
https://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/6247052/letters-to-the-editor/?cs=7560
Selling out
I am a resident of the Jervis Bay Area. I was shocked to learn recently that a developer is about to dig up land that was the Huskisson cemetery. The land was loaned to the church to help the church complete its mission in the very early 1900s and subsequent Great Depression.
Of course a cemetery was always dug surrounding a church. A preliminary geotechnical study shows there are graves all over the place.
The now Anglican Church, instead of giving the graveyard back to the Huskisson community wants to sell it to a developer.
It seems the Anglican Church will sanction desecrating Aboriginal and other graves to try to turn a buck and give their corporate wing a leg up in the local area.
The heritage council recommended strongly that the site be listed. My question is why did this not happen? Why did the Minister Gabrielle Upton decide against the advice of her specialist council? What was her reasoning? When will Minister Stokes as Heritage Minister list the site recognising the clear historical heritage value it has and stop this situation progressing?
I bring this to the attention of the local community in the hope that people realise that it's more than a Greens issue.
J. Kotlash, Wrights Beach
DA19/1543 - Huskisson Running Festival DA has been submitted on 3rd June 2019.
The 2019 Huskisson Running Festival will include 3fun runs (10km, 5km & 2km) and a Half Marathon (21.1km) over a one dayevent. The event requires road closures and restrictions affecting Bowen St, Fegen St, Nowra St, Beach St, Vincentia St, TwyfordSt, Minerva Ave and Elizabeth Dr.
Please got to the Council website if you wish to make a submission / comment.
The 2019 Huskisson Running Festival will include 3fun runs (10km, 5km & 2km) and a Half Marathon (21.1km) over a one dayevent. The event requires road closures and restrictions affecting Bowen St, Fegen St, Nowra St, Beach St, Vincentia St, TwyfordSt, Minerva Ave and Elizabeth Dr.
Please got to the Council website if you wish to make a submission / comment.

Shoalhaven City Council Appoints New Chief Executive OfficerFollowing a very competitive recruitment process involving rigorous assessments and interviews, Council has reached a unanimous decision to appoint Mr Stephen Dunshea as new Chief Executive Officer.
Out of an outstanding field of candidates competing for the role and a short list selected from both NSW and interstate, Mr Stephen Dunshea has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Shoalhaven City Council.
Stephen has previously held a range of senior executive positions at a number of New South Wales Councils, including Blacktown, Wagga Wagga and Woollahra.
He has most recently been fulfilling the role of General Manager (Acting) for Shoalhaven City Council and holding his substantive role of Director Finance, Corporate and Community Services for the last 12 months.
Mayor Findley said:
“I know that Stephen will bring a new energy to the organisation and work across the region to drive organisational performance and provide a community focused approach to getting things done.”
“The Interview Panel was extremely impressed with his commitment to the Shoalhaven and the fresh ideas and initiatives he will bring to the role. His knowledge of the role local government plays in building connected and strong communities was particularly evident to the Council.”
Mr Dunshea said:
“I will be working with our team to continue to improve our organisation, so we can be clearly seen as a place where customers can easily do business.”
“It is important that as an organisation we enhance the role that Council plays in the lives of our residents and ratepayers and provide excellent customer service to our customers.“
“I will, however be working with all Councillors to determine what their priorities are for the future so that we can work together on creating an organisation that has a positive reputation and that we can all be proud of.”
Mr Dunshea will be on a five year contract.
Out of an outstanding field of candidates competing for the role and a short list selected from both NSW and interstate, Mr Stephen Dunshea has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Shoalhaven City Council.
Stephen has previously held a range of senior executive positions at a number of New South Wales Councils, including Blacktown, Wagga Wagga and Woollahra.
He has most recently been fulfilling the role of General Manager (Acting) for Shoalhaven City Council and holding his substantive role of Director Finance, Corporate and Community Services for the last 12 months.
Mayor Findley said:
“I know that Stephen will bring a new energy to the organisation and work across the region to drive organisational performance and provide a community focused approach to getting things done.”
“The Interview Panel was extremely impressed with his commitment to the Shoalhaven and the fresh ideas and initiatives he will bring to the role. His knowledge of the role local government plays in building connected and strong communities was particularly evident to the Council.”
Mr Dunshea said:
“I will be working with our team to continue to improve our organisation, so we can be clearly seen as a place where customers can easily do business.”
“It is important that as an organisation we enhance the role that Council plays in the lives of our residents and ratepayers and provide excellent customer service to our customers.“
“I will, however be working with all Councillors to determine what their priorities are for the future so that we can work together on creating an organisation that has a positive reputation and that we can all be proud of.”
Mr Dunshea will be on a five year contract.
Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code Deferral
The introduction of complying development for low rise medium density housing has been deferred until 31 October 2019 in the Shoalhaven.
The introduction of complying development for low rise medium density housing has been deferred until 31 October 2019 in the Shoalhaven.
NSW Government newsletter
Please go to the following link to find the current NSW government's newsletter which is produced monthly
www.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/news/
Please go to the following link to find the current NSW government's newsletter which is produced monthly
www.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/news/
New DAs and Council documents for comment:
please go to our DAs and approvals page to see new DA applications and what has been approved.
Also Council has two documents up for comment; please see our Plans and proposals for comment page. Notably revised Code of Conduct, and Model Code of Meeting Practice
please go to our DAs and approvals page to see new DA applications and what has been approved.
Also Council has two documents up for comment; please see our Plans and proposals for comment page. Notably revised Code of Conduct, and Model Code of Meeting Practice
Council Information nights
The Council Info Nights are scheduled to be held on the following upcoming dates:
The Council Info Nights are scheduled to be held on the following upcoming dates:
- Nowra - School of Arts - Thursday, 9 May 2019 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Berry - School of Arts - Thursday, 16 May 2019 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Ulladulla Civic Centre - Downstairs Meeting Room - Tuesday, 21 May 2019 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Culburra Beach - Banksia Hall - Wednesday, 22 May 2019 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Two new 'no parking' signs on Bowen St, Huskisson.
See Plans and Proposals for comments page on this website. Comments due by 31 May 2019.
See Plans and Proposals for comments page on this website. Comments due by 31 May 2019.
To be discussed Council meeting 7th May
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station on Public Land Policy – Exhibition Outcomes
Please be advised that the above matter is expected to be considered by Council’s Development and Environment Committee at their meeting of Tuesday 7 May 2019. The meeting will commence at 5pm in the Council Chambers at the Nowra Administration Building.
further information
- Anson St proposal
- Notice of Council meeting to decide on EV charging stations, 7 May
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station on Public Land Policy – Exhibition Outcomes
Please be advised that the above matter is expected to be considered by Council’s Development and Environment Committee at their meeting of Tuesday 7 May 2019. The meeting will commence at 5pm in the Council Chambers at the Nowra Administration Building.
further information
2019 NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards
Nominations for the 2019 NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards will open on Wednesday 1st May.
More information:
Demi Cox
Awards Administrative Assistant
NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards
Ph 1300 735 445 | www.awardsaustralia.com
nominate here
Nominations for the 2019 NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards will open on Wednesday 1st May.
More information:
Demi Cox
Awards Administrative Assistant
NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards
Ph 1300 735 445 | www.awardsaustralia.com
nominate here
Minutes of post event meeting for the Huskisson Triathlon
You can find the minutes of this meeting here.
You can find the minutes of this meeting here.
Thank you from Russ Pigg, General Manager, Shoalhaven City Council
Dear community members,
Just a short note to thank you all for the great work you do on behalf of your local community in communicating your concerns, needs, wants, aspirations and any “problems” that need attention or consideration by council.
Some of you have advanced to having a well-structured locality “Strategic Plan” which is helpful to staff and council.
Obviously our staff and councillors cannot deliver everything all of the time, as we know sometimes it takes several years for projects to get necessary funding or lifted up in priority.
In my time as GM with council I have valued and supported the CCB network and the various Business Chambers too. I have enjoyed our familiarity bus tours to our towns and villages with councillors since 2013, and some of you may remember the earlier visits I made to meet and talk on site.
Tomorrow is my last working day before retirement so I wish you all the best and keep up your representations to council on important issues. Stephen Dunshea has been appointed as the Acting General Manager whilst council goes through the recruitment process for a new GM.
Cheers
Russ Pigg
General Manager
Shoalhaven City Council
Dear community members,
Just a short note to thank you all for the great work you do on behalf of your local community in communicating your concerns, needs, wants, aspirations and any “problems” that need attention or consideration by council.
Some of you have advanced to having a well-structured locality “Strategic Plan” which is helpful to staff and council.
Obviously our staff and councillors cannot deliver everything all of the time, as we know sometimes it takes several years for projects to get necessary funding or lifted up in priority.
In my time as GM with council I have valued and supported the CCB network and the various Business Chambers too. I have enjoyed our familiarity bus tours to our towns and villages with councillors since 2013, and some of you may remember the earlier visits I made to meet and talk on site.
Tomorrow is my last working day before retirement so I wish you all the best and keep up your representations to council on important issues. Stephen Dunshea has been appointed as the Acting General Manager whilst council goes through the recruitment process for a new GM.
Cheers
Russ Pigg
General Manager
Shoalhaven City Council
Woollamia Pressure Sewerage System - letter from the consultants below.
Dear Property Owner,
I am writing to introduce Pressure System Solutions Pty Ltd as the design consultant for the Woollamia pressure sewerage system. We have been commissioned by Shoalhaven Water to develop the detail design of the above system. A component of the design is to meet with property owners, to discuss and plan for the installation of the Pressure Sewer Pump Unit and associated equipment to be located on each property. If your property is classified as a vacant lot you are not required to make an appointment, we’ll locate the connection valve at the front boundary of your property and mail or email the plan out to you for your review and approval.
It is important that we meet with you to discuss the system installation details, including external plumbing and existing electrical system review. The meeting will also give you a
great opportunity to ask questions you may have in regards to the sewerage system. We will be visiting every property in Woollamia, commencing 9th April 2019 until 17th April
2019. We work 7 days a week and are able to meet with you on weekends and after business hours if required. The meeting would normally take between 30 and 40 minutes to complete.
We request you call us to schedule your appointment on our toll free number 1800 178 978. Appointments will be made on a first come first served basis.
If you have any questions regarding your property assessment meeting, or if you are not available during this period, please also call 1800 178 978 to discuss further options. If you have received this letter and are not the property owner please call the number above and let our office know. If you have any questions regarding Council’s sewerage scheme, costs or timeframes please call Shoalhaven Waters, Water Asset, Planning and Development Administration Assistant, Brooke Aldous on (02) 4429 3277 during business hours.
Regards,
Steve Wallace
Technical Director
Dear Property Owner,
I am writing to introduce Pressure System Solutions Pty Ltd as the design consultant for the Woollamia pressure sewerage system. We have been commissioned by Shoalhaven Water to develop the detail design of the above system. A component of the design is to meet with property owners, to discuss and plan for the installation of the Pressure Sewer Pump Unit and associated equipment to be located on each property. If your property is classified as a vacant lot you are not required to make an appointment, we’ll locate the connection valve at the front boundary of your property and mail or email the plan out to you for your review and approval.
It is important that we meet with you to discuss the system installation details, including external plumbing and existing electrical system review. The meeting will also give you a
great opportunity to ask questions you may have in regards to the sewerage system. We will be visiting every property in Woollamia, commencing 9th April 2019 until 17th April
2019. We work 7 days a week and are able to meet with you on weekends and after business hours if required. The meeting would normally take between 30 and 40 minutes to complete.
We request you call us to schedule your appointment on our toll free number 1800 178 978. Appointments will be made on a first come first served basis.
If you have any questions regarding your property assessment meeting, or if you are not available during this period, please also call 1800 178 978 to discuss further options. If you have received this letter and are not the property owner please call the number above and let our office know. If you have any questions regarding Council’s sewerage scheme, costs or timeframes please call Shoalhaven Waters, Water Asset, Planning and Development Administration Assistant, Brooke Aldous on (02) 4429 3277 during business hours.
Regards,
Steve Wallace
Technical Director
My Community Project - NSW Government Funding Opportunity
A potential grant opportunity will be available shortly via the State Government. Please see details below if you are interested.
My Community Project is a new State Government funding opportunity that will enable individuals to put forward ideas for projects in their area, and a public vote will show which projects have the most community support to receive funding.
Successful projects will receive funding between $20,000 and $200,000.
Project applications open on 2 April 2019 for six weeks, closing on 15 May 2019.
The public vote will be open for four weeks from 15 July to 15 August 2019. The projects with the most support in the community vote will be funded.
Find out more at www.nsw.gov.au/improving-nsw/projects-and-initiatives/my-community-project/
A potential grant opportunity will be available shortly via the State Government. Please see details below if you are interested.
My Community Project is a new State Government funding opportunity that will enable individuals to put forward ideas for projects in their area, and a public vote will show which projects have the most community support to receive funding.
Successful projects will receive funding between $20,000 and $200,000.
Project applications open on 2 April 2019 for six weeks, closing on 15 May 2019.
The public vote will be open for four weeks from 15 July to 15 August 2019. The projects with the most support in the community vote will be funded.
Find out more at www.nsw.gov.au/improving-nsw/projects-and-initiatives/my-community-project/
Advice - SCC preparing an amendment to Chapter G15 of the Development Control Plan 2014 - Planning Provisions - Tourist and Visitor Accommodation
Notice received 20 March 2019
Council considered a report on the above matter at its Development & Environment Committee Meeting on Tuesday 5 March 2019. The Committee resolved (MIN19.113) that Council:
1. Report the scope and content of a Planning Proposal to amend the relevant provisions of the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 related to ‘tourist and visitor accommodation’ back to Council and as part of this carry out initial consultation with relevant stakeholders.
2. Prepare an amendment to Chapter G15: Tourist and Visitor Accommodation of the Shoalhaven Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014 and receive a further report on the proposed amendment prior to it proceeding to public exhibition.
3. Advise relevant stakeholders, including CCBs and the Development/Tourism Industry, of this decision and engage them during the preparation of the Planning Proposal and DCP amendment.
4. Staff, in further reports, consider the submission from the Berry Forum presented in the deputation to this meeting.
5. Convene a Councillor Briefing at an appropriate time.
Notice received 20 March 2019
Council considered a report on the above matter at its Development & Environment Committee Meeting on Tuesday 5 March 2019. The Committee resolved (MIN19.113) that Council:
1. Report the scope and content of a Planning Proposal to amend the relevant provisions of the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 related to ‘tourist and visitor accommodation’ back to Council and as part of this carry out initial consultation with relevant stakeholders.
2. Prepare an amendment to Chapter G15: Tourist and Visitor Accommodation of the Shoalhaven Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014 and receive a further report on the proposed amendment prior to it proceeding to public exhibition.
3. Advise relevant stakeholders, including CCBs and the Development/Tourism Industry, of this decision and engage them during the preparation of the Planning Proposal and DCP amendment.
4. Staff, in further reports, consider the submission from the Berry Forum presented in the deputation to this meeting.
5. Convene a Councillor Briefing at an appropriate time.

Save Husky Church
Update: 18 March 2019
The Heritage Council has written a letter to the Shoalhaven City Council indicating that the Church and site is of Local Heritage value and requesting that it be placed on the LEP as a Heritage site.
The Council will discuss this recommendation, and then depending on the outcome will address DA18/2102 proposing to develop the site with a conference centre.
Further information and concept plans have been posted on the DA site - go to DA tracking, and search for DA18/2102.
DA Tracking
If you would like further information go to:
Facebook @savehuskychurch
Email: savehuskychurch@gmail.com
Update: 18 March 2019
The Heritage Council has written a letter to the Shoalhaven City Council indicating that the Church and site is of Local Heritage value and requesting that it be placed on the LEP as a Heritage site.
The Council will discuss this recommendation, and then depending on the outcome will address DA18/2102 proposing to develop the site with a conference centre.
Further information and concept plans have been posted on the DA site - go to DA tracking, and search for DA18/2102.
DA Tracking
If you would like further information go to:
Facebook @savehuskychurch
Email: savehuskychurch@gmail.com
Planning Proposals under review
Donations Policy and Guidelines
getinvolved.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/donations-policy-review
Amendment to Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014 - 2017
The PP applies to the whole of Shoalhaven and intends to amend or add provisions to the instrument to improve its operation.
See our Plans and Proposals page, or go to the SCC website for more detail and to comment.
Amendment 33 to Medium density and other residential development in the Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014, Make submission
Information
Planning Proposal - PP023 - Island Point Road, St Georges Basin, Lot 1 & 6 DP 1082382 DPP, 29 Mar 2019 Make submission
This is a newly released 2019 Planning Proposal 23 (PP23) put out by Shoalhaven Council to lower the heights permitted on the building blocks on Anson St at St Georges Basin. Comment has to be in by 29th March but the sooner the better. Previous comments will not be considered. Comments need to be made again.
If Council can gain community approval for this PP23, the 8.5metre height of building for Anson St will be written in the Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan 2014.
Your comment can be sent either as an straight email or attachment to Council's email address: council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au noting the Subject as 'Comment on Planning Proposal 23 2019 Anson St, St Georges Basin'. Or use the 'make submission' link above.
Ideas for submissions.
Development Control Plan 2014 Draft Amendment No 20 - Chapter G6 - Coastal Management Areas DCP, 08 Mar 2019 Make submission
Planning Proposal - PP026 - Coastal Hazards Review DPP, 08 Mar 2019, Make submission
Donations Policy and Guidelines
getinvolved.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/donations-policy-review
Amendment to Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014 - 2017
The PP applies to the whole of Shoalhaven and intends to amend or add provisions to the instrument to improve its operation.
See our Plans and Proposals page, or go to the SCC website for more detail and to comment.
Amendment 33 to Medium density and other residential development in the Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014, Make submission
Information
Planning Proposal - PP023 - Island Point Road, St Georges Basin, Lot 1 & 6 DP 1082382 DPP, 29 Mar 2019 Make submission
This is a newly released 2019 Planning Proposal 23 (PP23) put out by Shoalhaven Council to lower the heights permitted on the building blocks on Anson St at St Georges Basin. Comment has to be in by 29th March but the sooner the better. Previous comments will not be considered. Comments need to be made again.
If Council can gain community approval for this PP23, the 8.5metre height of building for Anson St will be written in the Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan 2014.
Your comment can be sent either as an straight email or attachment to Council's email address: council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au noting the Subject as 'Comment on Planning Proposal 23 2019 Anson St, St Georges Basin'. Or use the 'make submission' link above.
Ideas for submissions.
Development Control Plan 2014 Draft Amendment No 20 - Chapter G6 - Coastal Management Areas DCP, 08 Mar 2019 Make submission
Planning Proposal - PP026 - Coastal Hazards Review DPP, 08 Mar 2019, Make submission
Woollamia Sewerage Upgrade
Brooke Aldous from Shoalhaven Water has provided some further information regarding the sewerage upgrade in Woollamia.
Please see the following attachments for details.
Some questions answered
Flow chart of Process
Potential and Ongoing costs to the owner
Brooke Aldous from Shoalhaven Water has provided some further information regarding the sewerage upgrade in Woollamia.
Please see the following attachments for details.
Some questions answered
Flow chart of Process
Potential and Ongoing costs to the owner
Expressions of Interest for a Community Reference Group: Access Areas for Dogs Review
Council is commencing a comprehensive review of the Access Areas for Dogs Policy and the associated Guidelines. These documents provide important information on the location and use requirements of the off-leash dog areas in Shoalhaven.
Council is seeking a panel of interested community members who will play a vital role in the review of the Policy and Guidelines. The group will work with Council staff and consultants and provide meaningful input and feedback on the operation and suitability of existing dog areas and signage, the potential for new dog areas, and more.
Council would appreciate you distributing this information to your members and the wider community who may be interested in being involved in a unique opportunity to make our public spaces safe and friendly for all.
Expressions must be submitted via the dedicated Get Involved page at the following link:
Dog policy review
If you need further information about this matter, please contact Jessica Volkanovski, Finance Corporate & Community Services Group on (02) 4429 3152. Please quote Council’s reference 3220E (D19/66246).
Request sent 1 March 2019.
Council is commencing a comprehensive review of the Access Areas for Dogs Policy and the associated Guidelines. These documents provide important information on the location and use requirements of the off-leash dog areas in Shoalhaven.
Council is seeking a panel of interested community members who will play a vital role in the review of the Policy and Guidelines. The group will work with Council staff and consultants and provide meaningful input and feedback on the operation and suitability of existing dog areas and signage, the potential for new dog areas, and more.
Council would appreciate you distributing this information to your members and the wider community who may be interested in being involved in a unique opportunity to make our public spaces safe and friendly for all.
Expressions must be submitted via the dedicated Get Involved page at the following link:
Dog policy review
If you need further information about this matter, please contact Jessica Volkanovski, Finance Corporate & Community Services Group on (02) 4429 3152. Please quote Council’s reference 3220E (D19/66246).
Request sent 1 March 2019.
ClubGRANTS 2019 - Category 1
Shoalhaven ClubGRANTS Local Area Committee is inviting local community organisations to apply for its Category 1 Round which will open on Friday 1 March 2019 and close on Tuesday 11 June 2019.
Category 1 funding supports community welfare and social services, community development, employment assistance activities, community health services and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people. Community organisations can apply for funding towards local community service needs and priorities.
Link can be found at: ClubGRANTS
ClubGRANTS is a shared State Government and Registered Clubs program administered in the Shoalhaven by Shoalhaven City Council.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting Debbie Holmes, Administrative Assistant, Community Development, Shoalhaven City Council on telephone (02) 4429 3456.
Shoalhaven ClubGRANTS Local Area Committee is inviting local community organisations to apply for its Category 1 Round which will open on Friday 1 March 2019 and close on Tuesday 11 June 2019.
Category 1 funding supports community welfare and social services, community development, employment assistance activities, community health services and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people. Community organisations can apply for funding towards local community service needs and priorities.
Link can be found at: ClubGRANTS
ClubGRANTS is a shared State Government and Registered Clubs program administered in the Shoalhaven by Shoalhaven City Council.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting Debbie Holmes, Administrative Assistant, Community Development, Shoalhaven City Council on telephone (02) 4429 3456.
Huskisson Woollamia Community Speaks
A project seeking feedback from residents in Huskisson and Woollamia commences in March 2019.
In the week commencing Monday 25 February flyers will be dropped in letter boxes inviting all residents to offer their views and stories around the valuable aspects of our area, the things we'd like to see change, and the things we'd like to keep.
The questions being asked are:
More detail on the project can be found at our project page - Community Speaks.
A project seeking feedback from residents in Huskisson and Woollamia commences in March 2019.
In the week commencing Monday 25 February flyers will be dropped in letter boxes inviting all residents to offer their views and stories around the valuable aspects of our area, the things we'd like to see change, and the things we'd like to keep.
The questions being asked are:
- What do you most like about Huskisson / Woollamia?
- What do you most dislike about Huskisson / Woollamia?
- What do you worry about for the future?
- What would you like to see added / changed?
More detail on the project can be found at our project page - Community Speaks.
The Husky Slam Story Event
WHAT: Husky Slam Story Telling, Rap and Poetry Night
WHERE: Huskisson Community Hall, Dent St Huskisson
WHEN: Saturday, April 27th 2019, 5.30 - 9 pm.
PARKING: Many spots!
The Husky Slam Story Telling, Rap and Poetry Night is for fun and to draw out all the story tellers and word wranglers (this means you!) in the Bay and Basin or further afield in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. It will also raise funds for the 2019 See Change festival.
This night follows Story Slam nights happening OS and in Aus. If you have never heard any, a great showcase of live story telling is the Moth radio hour on ABC Radio National. Also can be found here = https://themoth.org/radio-hour The Moth’s featured stories are usually long. In our Husky Story Slam night the length of stories will be 5 minutes or under. The bell will go at 4 mins. Short and sweet. Short and surprising. Short and hilarious. Short and breathtakingly rhythmic and fast (as in rap) Whatever style you like! You can also wrap your story in a poem or a song.
One rule is: no reading of your story.
There are three sections. In two of those sections the stories need to be a true ie you or someone you know personally lived it. Themes are:
• Belonging
• Beyond your Comfort Zone
• Truth is Stranger than Fiction – which is different to the other sections
The story can be true or not and the audience will be asked for a yes/no on that.
There will be a PRIZE for the best story (voted for privately on paper).
There will also be some theatre sports type of group story making.
FOOD CATERING: there will be curries for sale for dinner and BYO alcohol
PREPARATION:
WHAT: Husky Slam Story Telling, Rap and Poetry Night
WHERE: Huskisson Community Hall, Dent St Huskisson
WHEN: Saturday, April 27th 2019, 5.30 - 9 pm.
PARKING: Many spots!
The Husky Slam Story Telling, Rap and Poetry Night is for fun and to draw out all the story tellers and word wranglers (this means you!) in the Bay and Basin or further afield in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. It will also raise funds for the 2019 See Change festival.
This night follows Story Slam nights happening OS and in Aus. If you have never heard any, a great showcase of live story telling is the Moth radio hour on ABC Radio National. Also can be found here = https://themoth.org/radio-hour The Moth’s featured stories are usually long. In our Husky Story Slam night the length of stories will be 5 minutes or under. The bell will go at 4 mins. Short and sweet. Short and surprising. Short and hilarious. Short and breathtakingly rhythmic and fast (as in rap) Whatever style you like! You can also wrap your story in a poem or a song.
One rule is: no reading of your story.
There are three sections. In two of those sections the stories need to be a true ie you or someone you know personally lived it. Themes are:
• Belonging
• Beyond your Comfort Zone
• Truth is Stranger than Fiction – which is different to the other sections
The story can be true or not and the audience will be asked for a yes/no on that.
There will be a PRIZE for the best story (voted for privately on paper).
There will also be some theatre sports type of group story making.
FOOD CATERING: there will be curries for sale for dinner and BYO alcohol
PREPARATION:
- A free workshop in March at the Husky Hall to hone your story presentation skills.
- Watch this space for tips about crafting stories.
- For more info and to REGISTER your INTEREST go to our Facebook Page. Husky Story Slam
- Register your interest via email huskystoryslam@gmail.com

Application Determinations
DA17/2574 Multi-Unit Development - Two (2) Residential Flat Buildings – 25 Dwellings $8,164,240.00, HUSKISSON, 4-Jan-19,15-17 Fegen St HUSKISSON - Approved
Dec 2018 - Bushfire planning fact sheets - NSW Rural Fire Service
-- Bushfire - Survival Plan - Fact sheet (245kb)
-- Bushfire - Prepare Your Home - Fact sheet (240kb)
-- Bushfire - Survival Plan - Fact sheet (245kb)
-- Bushfire - Prepare Your Home - Fact sheet (240kb)
Good Afternoon,
Please be advised that the exhibition of the Shoalhaven Growth Management Strategy (GMS) Discussion Paper and accompanying Draft Shoalhaven Character Assessment Report has been extended until Wed 2 January 2019.
The Shoalhaven GMS is a strategic document that is intended to guide the future growth of Shoalhaven to accommodate its growing population while maintaining and protecting the social, economic and environmental values of the City. The Discussion Paper looks at where we are now, where we want to be and asks how we get there. We are asking the community to think about how the Shoalhaven LGA should grow in the future. Feedback gathered from the community and stakeholders will be used to inform the content of the GMS 2019-2041, which will be prepared in 2019 and presented for review and comment.
The Draft Shoalhaven Character Assessment Report details the existing place character of Shoalhaven and of 57 key settlements, and describes the ideal future character for each of these. The GMS Discussion Paper and Draft Shoalhaven Character Assessment Report is available for viewing via:
Hardcopy located at Council’s Administration Offices, 36 Bridge Road Nowra and 14 Deering Street Ulladulla (please note Council’s offices will be closed from Friday 21 December 2018 and re-opening on Tuesday 2 January 2019);
Online project page: getinvolved.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/growthmanagement
Public Exhibition webpage: shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/My-Council/Public-exhibition
Comments on these two documents are welcomed. Comments may be provided by completing the two surveys located on the Get Involved project page, by sending an email to council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au, or by posting comments to: The General Manager, Shoalhaven City Council, PO Box 42, NOWRA 2541.
For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Strategy Team on (02) 4429 5377.
Kind regards,
Madelaine North & Rianna Burgess
Community Engagement Team Shoalhaven City Council ; 02 4429 3628 | 02 4429 5482
Bridge Rd (PO Box 42) Nowra NSW 2541 ; communityengagement@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au ; www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
Please be advised that the exhibition of the Shoalhaven Growth Management Strategy (GMS) Discussion Paper and accompanying Draft Shoalhaven Character Assessment Report has been extended until Wed 2 January 2019.
The Shoalhaven GMS is a strategic document that is intended to guide the future growth of Shoalhaven to accommodate its growing population while maintaining and protecting the social, economic and environmental values of the City. The Discussion Paper looks at where we are now, where we want to be and asks how we get there. We are asking the community to think about how the Shoalhaven LGA should grow in the future. Feedback gathered from the community and stakeholders will be used to inform the content of the GMS 2019-2041, which will be prepared in 2019 and presented for review and comment.
The Draft Shoalhaven Character Assessment Report details the existing place character of Shoalhaven and of 57 key settlements, and describes the ideal future character for each of these. The GMS Discussion Paper and Draft Shoalhaven Character Assessment Report is available for viewing via:
Hardcopy located at Council’s Administration Offices, 36 Bridge Road Nowra and 14 Deering Street Ulladulla (please note Council’s offices will be closed from Friday 21 December 2018 and re-opening on Tuesday 2 January 2019);
Online project page: getinvolved.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/growthmanagement
Public Exhibition webpage: shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/My-Council/Public-exhibition
Comments on these two documents are welcomed. Comments may be provided by completing the two surveys located on the Get Involved project page, by sending an email to council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au, or by posting comments to: The General Manager, Shoalhaven City Council, PO Box 42, NOWRA 2541.
For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Strategy Team on (02) 4429 5377.
Kind regards,
Madelaine North & Rianna Burgess
Community Engagement Team Shoalhaven City Council ; 02 4429 3628 | 02 4429 5482
Bridge Rd (PO Box 42) Nowra NSW 2541 ; communityengagement@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au ; www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
17 Dec 2018 - National Trust says Husky church worthy of conservation
By: Madeline Crittenden, South Coast Register: https://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/5814615/national-trust-says-husky-church-worthy-of-conservation/
The National Trust is finalising a proposal to have the Huskisson Anglican Church, cemetery and hall listed on the National Trust Register.
The church, designed by Cyril Blackett and completed in 1931, was considered worthy of listing on the National Trust Register at the National Trust’s Built Heritage Conservation Committee’s November meeting. The National Trust’s Landscape Conservation Committee and Cemeteries Conservation Committee are also examining this site, bounded by Hawke, Bowen and Currambene Streets and an unnamed laneway.
Save Husky Church member Shirely Fitzgerald said while she was pleased the National Trust had recognised the significance of the site, the group was still waiting to find out whether the state application for an interim heritage order had been successful. “There’s just been silence [from Environment minister Gabrielle Upton], we know people have put in a lot of questions and queries but there hasn’t been any answers,” she said.
The group lodged an application for an Interim Heritage Order earlier this year after plans to develop the site were released. In November, the heritage council visited the site and referred the decision to Ms Upton. “We weren’t given a time frame [as to how long a decision would take] so all we can do is wait,” Ms Fitzgerald said.
“It is difficult to know what else to do at this stage and effectively nothing can progress.” In a letter to Shoalhaven City Council, National Trust director of conservation Graham Quint said the grounds were likely to contain more than the seven unmarked graves already discovered, containing the remains of European and Aboriginal people.
“The identity of many of those buried in the graveyard is yet to be investigated, but the graves of three are known,” he said. “The church grounds did contain several wooden crosses and gravestones and a white picket fence around two graves, but the monuments have been moved to an unknown location.
“The Trust also understands that King Budd Billy II (c1815 – 31May, 1905) known as the ‘King of Jervis Bay’ was given a full Christian burial in the graveyard adjoining the church on this site, now the church hall.” Mr Quint said the National Trust “strongly supported” the state interim heritage order application, which would allow the full heritage significance of this site to be investigated.
While the Save Husky Church group is waiting for a decision to be made, they are still remaining active in the community. “We are going out into the community every few weeks just to remind people about the situation and we are still receiving a lot of support,” Ms Fitzgerald said.
By: Madeline Crittenden, South Coast Register: https://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/5814615/national-trust-says-husky-church-worthy-of-conservation/
The National Trust is finalising a proposal to have the Huskisson Anglican Church, cemetery and hall listed on the National Trust Register.
The church, designed by Cyril Blackett and completed in 1931, was considered worthy of listing on the National Trust Register at the National Trust’s Built Heritage Conservation Committee’s November meeting. The National Trust’s Landscape Conservation Committee and Cemeteries Conservation Committee are also examining this site, bounded by Hawke, Bowen and Currambene Streets and an unnamed laneway.
Save Husky Church member Shirely Fitzgerald said while she was pleased the National Trust had recognised the significance of the site, the group was still waiting to find out whether the state application for an interim heritage order had been successful. “There’s just been silence [from Environment minister Gabrielle Upton], we know people have put in a lot of questions and queries but there hasn’t been any answers,” she said.
The group lodged an application for an Interim Heritage Order earlier this year after plans to develop the site were released. In November, the heritage council visited the site and referred the decision to Ms Upton. “We weren’t given a time frame [as to how long a decision would take] so all we can do is wait,” Ms Fitzgerald said.
“It is difficult to know what else to do at this stage and effectively nothing can progress.” In a letter to Shoalhaven City Council, National Trust director of conservation Graham Quint said the grounds were likely to contain more than the seven unmarked graves already discovered, containing the remains of European and Aboriginal people.
“The identity of many of those buried in the graveyard is yet to be investigated, but the graves of three are known,” he said. “The church grounds did contain several wooden crosses and gravestones and a white picket fence around two graves, but the monuments have been moved to an unknown location.
“The Trust also understands that King Budd Billy II (c1815 – 31May, 1905) known as the ‘King of Jervis Bay’ was given a full Christian burial in the graveyard adjoining the church on this site, now the church hall.” Mr Quint said the National Trust “strongly supported” the state interim heritage order application, which would allow the full heritage significance of this site to be investigated.
While the Save Husky Church group is waiting for a decision to be made, they are still remaining active in the community. “We are going out into the community every few weeks just to remind people about the situation and we are still receiving a lot of support,” Ms Fitzgerald said.
7 November 2018 - report of Public Meeting (425kb) Jervis Bay Road - by Vincentia Matters, at St Georges Basin Country Club - re Princes Hwy intersection Jervis Bay Road
7 November 2018 - from Vincentia Matters - Petition : Jervis Bay Road - summary and background - please download (105kb) and print/ circulate
Apparently, it is no one’s responsibility amongst the planners, or decision makers to act on the unintended consequences of increased
traffic at the intersection generated in part by population increases, changing demographics and highway improvements, including:
o Communities to the east of the Princes Highway being locked in by the volume of traffic heading south and
treacherous access points;
o The economic viability of people and small businesses being stifled by access delays and uncertainty;
o Isolation of older drivers fearful of navigating the congested intersection safely;
o Stress on public and school bus drivers meeting timetables and being responsible for the safety of their
passengers;
o Outbreaks of ‘road rage’ as those with a sense of ‘right to immediate passageway’ object to confused, unsure or
ultra-safe driving patterns;
o Dislocation of the movement of personnel essential to the operations of HMAS Creswell and HMAS Albatross;
o More people using unsafe “rat runs” as they choose other unregulated entrances to the Highway to avoid the long
queues at the Jervis Bay intersection.
Action petitioned for: We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the NSW Government to act now to ensure:
1. the need of all road users to have a safe and efficient passage at the Jervis Bay Road and Princess Highway
intersection
2. the immediate modification of the right of Princes Highway traffic to create a barrier to those entering the highway
from Jervis Bay Road
3. the establishment of a ‘grade separation’ solution as early as possible.
7 November 2018 - from Vincentia Matters - Petition : Jervis Bay Road - summary and background - please download (105kb) and print/ circulate
Apparently, it is no one’s responsibility amongst the planners, or decision makers to act on the unintended consequences of increased
traffic at the intersection generated in part by population increases, changing demographics and highway improvements, including:
o Communities to the east of the Princes Highway being locked in by the volume of traffic heading south and
treacherous access points;
o The economic viability of people and small businesses being stifled by access delays and uncertainty;
o Isolation of older drivers fearful of navigating the congested intersection safely;
o Stress on public and school bus drivers meeting timetables and being responsible for the safety of their
passengers;
o Outbreaks of ‘road rage’ as those with a sense of ‘right to immediate passageway’ object to confused, unsure or
ultra-safe driving patterns;
o Dislocation of the movement of personnel essential to the operations of HMAS Creswell and HMAS Albatross;
o More people using unsafe “rat runs” as they choose other unregulated entrances to the Highway to avoid the long
queues at the Jervis Bay intersection.
Action petitioned for: We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the NSW Government to act now to ensure:
1. the need of all road users to have a safe and efficient passage at the Jervis Bay Road and Princess Highway
intersection
2. the immediate modification of the right of Princes Highway traffic to create a barrier to those entering the highway
from Jervis Bay Road
3. the establishment of a ‘grade separation’ solution as early as possible.
Nov 2018 - Shoalhaven City Council currently have on public exhibition a draft growth management strategy and draft character assessment of the Shoalhaven.
The link to the documents on the Shoalhaven City website is:
www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/My-Council/Public-exhibition/Documents-on-exhibition
Note the drop-in sessions that will be held late November and into December.
The link to the documents on the Shoalhaven City website is:
www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/My-Council/Public-exhibition/Documents-on-exhibition
Note the drop-in sessions that will be held late November and into December.
23 October 2018 - see opposite: the proponent has submitted a revised DA18/2102, undertaking to relocate (i.e. not demolish) the church on the site. Comments to Council by: 7 November 2018 |
More info see: Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/savehuskychurch ; Visit Change.org Petition |
23 October 2018 - Important Indigenous burial claimed to have been discovered on grounds of Huskisson Church
Source: Radio 2ST, Shoalhaven News: https://www.2st.com.au/news/shoalhaven-news/128235-important-indigenous-burial-claimed-to-have-been-discovered-on-grounds-of-huskisson-church Members of the Save Husky Church Group say they have uncovered evidence of an important indigenous burial that took place on the grounds of the old Holy Trinity Church on or around the 7th of June 1905. The information has been uncovered in an old Newspaper clipping of the Evening News dated the 27th of July 1905. Dr Shirley Fitzgerald from the Save Husky Church Group says its an important historical discovery which adds significantly to the heritage value of the church and the grounds. "Jimmy or Billy the King of Jervis Bay, that's a European name for an Aboriginal elder back in the late 19th century, early 20th century, who was known to live around the Huskisson area with his wife Mary Carpenter", Ms Fitzgerald said. "He was a highly visible personality in the White community and the Indigenous community", she said. |
2 October 2018 -
‘Savage’: DA lodged to demolish Huskisson Holy Trinity Church By: Madeline Crittenden, South Coast Register: https://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/5679437/savage-da-lodged-to-demolish-huskisson-holy-trinity-church/?cs=203 [HWCV Ed: See on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/savehuskychurch ; Visit Change.org Petition] Huskisson community members say plans to demolish the Holy Trinity Church are “savage”. A development application (DA) has been lodged with Shoalhaven City Council to demolish the church, hall and shed at 17 Hawke Street, Huskisson. The Save Husky Church group began last month, in an effort to stop the sale and development of the site, due to its historical and social significance to the town. The group has garnered more than 800 signatures to save the church and has lodged an application with the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) to have the site heritage listed. Member of the group Tim Peach said the OEH was aware of the application to demolish the church and was looking into the issue. “Obviously, we think plans to demolish the church are absolutely savage,” he said. “The community has backed our position and that’s evident by the number of signatures our petition has.” The DA was lodged by Stephen Bartlett, and proposes to demolish the church due to asbestos in its gables and eaves, hall, internal walls and ceilings, and the presence of lead-based paint throughout the internal and external surfaces of the hall. The church was deconsecrated some years ago after the community outgrew the building. The Anglican Church plans to sell the building to pay for new premises at Vincentia. According to the DA, a range of uses for the site will be considered and could include tourist accommodation, food and beverage, retail, residential and parking. A Heritage Management Summary was also prepared as part of the DA, and acknowledges the church building may be of “potential heritage significance”. ..Obviously, we think plans to demolish the church are absolutely savage. Save Husky Church member Tim Peach.. The church was designed in the 1930s by well-known Shoalhaven architect, and former mayor Cyril Blacket, who also designed the Nowra School of Arts, which is one of the reasons Save Husky Church wants the site to remain as is. However, the Heritage Management Summary states the church was “developed against a very tight budget, one reason for its lack of architectural distinction”. The church was considered for listing during the most recent Shoalhaven City Heritage Study process but passed over in favour of two other small timber churches in Milton and Sussex Inlet. |
The Heritage Management Strategy, agreed with council’s findings stating the church “does not meet the threshold for inclusion for any of the statutory heritage assessment criteria”. Save Husky Church disagrees, stating the Milton and Sussex Inlet churches are of completely different design. “The Milton church is not timber [like Huskisson]. It is an 1860s sandstone building - different timeframe, different socio-economic community, different kind of building,” member Shirley Fitzgerald said. “[The Sussex Inlet Church] is a wooden Gothic Carpenter style building which does share some characteristics with the Huskisson Holy Trinity Church, but it does not have the same architectural pedigree and streetscape impact.” Several grave sites are also located on the church site, which is of concern to Save Husky Church. However, the DA states the known sites would be fenced as part of any potential demolition and would not be disturbed. The Heritage Management Summary included a ‘preferred strategy’, which details the Anglican Church’s reasons for selling the church. “Such a strategy would enable this large property to be developed to its optimum potential given its close proximity to the commercial centre of the township,” the heritage summary reads. However, Ms Fitzgerald said this “had nothing to do with heritage significance”. One of the recommendations detailed by the Heritage Management Summary stated the church building could be relocated. “The church building could be relocated within the site and adapted for a new use, if this was feasible and if a viable adaptive re-use could be identified that did not impact to an unacceptable degree on its architectural character. If such an option does not prove to be feasible, demolition is an acceptable outcome.” The attached cover letter contradicted this idea, stating “the former church can not be taken away without demolition as it is too tall and the passage will be interrupted by power lines”. Ms Fitzgerald said there were several options for “adaptive reuse”. “The logical outcome of the report therefore is to conclude that demolition is not acceptable,” she said. |
29 Sept 2018 - Save the Huskisson Anglican church and grounds - demolition of church
For those people who are interested in this matter a DA 18/2102 for the demolition of the church buildings was submitted on 27 Sept 2018, by Stephen Bartlett, now of 17 Hawke St (the church) from the company that owns among other things the Huskisson Hotel.
You can find the DA at:
www3.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/masterviewUI/modules/ApplicationMaster/default.aspx?page=search
If you would like more information regarding concern about changes to landuse on this property see the Save Husky Church facebook @savehuskychurch
or ring 0490 214 909, or email savehuskychurch@gmail.com
25 September 2018 - Alcohol Free Zone at Huskisson Oval and adjacent footpath and streets
Dear CCB’s for Huskisson area (Vincentia Ratepayers and Residents Association and Huskisson Woollamia Community Voice),
Just letting you know that in the interests of public safety, in response to requests from NSW Police, and in consultation with the organisers of the annual Huskisson Carnival, a Report is being presented to Council’s Strategy and Assets Committee [on] 16 October 2018, recommending the establishment of an:
Alcohol Free Zone at Huskisson Oval and adjacent footpath and streets for the duration of the Carnival during December and January, annually.
The Report will be available to view on Council’s website from 5pm Friday 12 October 2018, at:
http://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/My-Council/Council-meetings/Agendas-and-minutes
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries or concerns.
Kind regards,
Beth Britton, Facilities Coordinator, Shoalhaven City Council
02 4429 3463 ; Bridge Rd (PO Box 42) Nowra NSW 2541 ; beth.britton@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au ; www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
Dear CCB’s for Huskisson area (Vincentia Ratepayers and Residents Association and Huskisson Woollamia Community Voice),
Just letting you know that in the interests of public safety, in response to requests from NSW Police, and in consultation with the organisers of the annual Huskisson Carnival, a Report is being presented to Council’s Strategy and Assets Committee [on] 16 October 2018, recommending the establishment of an:
Alcohol Free Zone at Huskisson Oval and adjacent footpath and streets for the duration of the Carnival during December and January, annually.
The Report will be available to view on Council’s website from 5pm Friday 12 October 2018, at:
http://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/My-Council/Council-meetings/Agendas-and-minutes
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries or concerns.
Kind regards,
Beth Britton, Facilities Coordinator, Shoalhaven City Council
02 4429 3463 ; Bridge Rd (PO Box 42) Nowra NSW 2541 ; beth.britton@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au ; www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
Sept 2018 - campaign to save the Huskisson Anglican church
HWCV has become aware of a community campaign and petition to save the Huskisson Anglican church, see the brochure below. This will be an agenda item at the next HWCV general meeting on Mon 8 October, 7:00pm at the Huskisson Community Centre.
See on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/savehuskychurch ; Visit Change.org Petition
HWCV has become aware of a community campaign and petition to save the Huskisson Anglican church, see the brochure below. This will be an agenda item at the next HWCV general meeting on Mon 8 October, 7:00pm at the Huskisson Community Centre.
See on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/savehuskychurch ; Visit Change.org Petition
19 September 2018 -
Community rallies to save historic Huskisson church By Madeline Crittenden, South Coast Register: https://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/5655364/community-rallies-to-save-historic-huskisson-church/?cs=203 Huskisson community members have launched a petition to save the Huskisson Holy Trinity Family Church. The church, built by Shoalhaven resident and architect Cyril Blackett in 1931, and the surrounding land is set to be sold by the Anglican Church. Located on Hawke Street, the church was deconsecrated some years ago after the community outgrew the small, weatherboard building, according to parish committee member Ian Deck. “Our last official service was held at the church in January 2014,” Mr Deck said. “Our congregation outgrew the space and we now use the Vincentia Public School hall for our services every Sunday.” While Mr Deck said the congregation was “moderately happy” to keep doing that, they wanted a space to call its own. “This will wear us out, cleaning and packing up every week,” he said. “We want a space to call our own and we are hoping to have a space at the Vincentia Marketplace in the future.” After consultation with the congregation, the parish committee made the decision to try to sell the church, in order to pay for a new premises. However, a group of residents are doing all they can to prevent a sale. “It’s not just the church that will be sold, it’s the acre and a half of land attached to it that will also go,” Save Husky Church member Shirley Fitzgerald said. “This site is precious, it’s one of the only wooden places left that demonstrated that this was one a small fishing town,” she said. The land surrounding the church, partly owned by the Jerrinja people, also houses the old church, built around 1890, and another building, as well as huge spotted gums planted by dignitaries in 1938. Save Husky Church is also worried about how the sale would impact several grave sites known to be located on the land. “They still haven’t been properly assessed and we don’t know how many are actually there,” Ms Fitzgerald said. Save Husky Church members started a petition, which gained more than 300 signatures over the weekend, to have the church heritage listed, due to its religious, cultural, social, environmental and aesthetic significance to the town. “This is not a new campaign, and it’s not religiously motivated, we’ve been trying to save the church for years,” Ms Fitzgerald said. |
“We gave an open letter [about saving the church] to the parishioners on Sunday and although the church is all for selling, some of them signed it.”
In 2005, Shoalhaven City Council voted to remove the church from the heritage items listed on its Local Environment Plan. However, the Huskisson Foreshore Precinct Master Plan Report noted that the Huskisson Church and its grounds, was “dense with established native trees… an urban oasis in the midst of a developed residential area”. Ms Fitzgerald said it was “crunch time” and the group had lodged an Interim Heritage Order (IHO) with the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH). An OEH spokesperson said the application was “at the very early stages of assessment”. “There is no statutory time frame for consideration of IHO requests,” they said. “If approved, an Interim Heritage Order provides up to 12 months for a full assessment of heritage significance to be completed.” While a heritage listing would not prevent the sale of the site, it could prevent it from being demolished. Despite the Save Husky Church group labelling the Church “the heart of the old Huskisson community,” Mr Deck disagreed. “[The parish] is not of that opinion,” he said. “I think like art, heritage is in the eye of the beholder.” Mr Deck said the parish had been working with a property adviser, and it was his understanding there had been a number of expressions of interest. “We are of the impression that the site will be developed,” he said. “What specifically they will do is not known to us.” |
August 2018 - Council Meetings - Webcast -Link: https://webcast.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/
Shoalhaven City Council is streaming live video and audio of our Council Meetings (including Extraordinary and Special), Development Committee and Strategy and Asset Committee Meetings. Recently recorded meetings can be accessed on the page; earlier meetings can be accessed via the archive page.
Also see Council Meetings Agendas & Minutes -Link: https://shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/My-Council/Council-meetings/Agendas-and-minutes
Shoalhaven City Council is streaming live video and audio of our Council Meetings (including Extraordinary and Special), Development Committee and Strategy and Asset Committee Meetings. Recently recorded meetings can be accessed on the page; earlier meetings can be accessed via the archive page.
Also see Council Meetings Agendas & Minutes -Link: https://shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/My-Council/Council-meetings/Agendas-and-minutes
New information on Related Links - RMS hotline and Fisherman's Watch
27 June 2018
Over recent holidays there has been some concern regarding the unsafe behaviour of some jetski and boat drivers.
If you have any water boating concerns you can let the RMS know by ringing the following hotline. For example if boats or jetskis are close to swimmers. The rules regarding jetskis or personal water craft can be found at:
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime/safety-rules/other-boating/personal-watercraft.html
RMS hotline – to report any water boating concerns:
13 12 36
Fishing is an incredibly significant recreational activity in Jervis Bay and the area. However, to ensure that there are places where fish can breed some areas are classed as protection or no take zones. The details of these zones can be found at:
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/marine-protected-areas/marine-parks/jervis-bay-marine-park
Some visitors are unaware or mistake which zone they are allowed to fish. If you wish to alert Fisheries that people are fishing in the wrong area you can call the
24hr Fisherman's watch
1800 043 536
Or contact the local Fisheries Office
27 June 2018
Over recent holidays there has been some concern regarding the unsafe behaviour of some jetski and boat drivers.
If you have any water boating concerns you can let the RMS know by ringing the following hotline. For example if boats or jetskis are close to swimmers. The rules regarding jetskis or personal water craft can be found at:
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime/safety-rules/other-boating/personal-watercraft.html
RMS hotline – to report any water boating concerns:
13 12 36
Fishing is an incredibly significant recreational activity in Jervis Bay and the area. However, to ensure that there are places where fish can breed some areas are classed as protection or no take zones. The details of these zones can be found at:
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/marine-protected-areas/marine-parks/jervis-bay-marine-park
Some visitors are unaware or mistake which zone they are allowed to fish. If you wish to alert Fisheries that people are fishing in the wrong area you can call the
24hr Fisherman's watch
1800 043 536
Or contact the local Fisheries Office
Subject 2018 Winter Tangaroa Blue Newsletter - Tangaroa Blue: newsletter@tangaroablue.org
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2018
Dear Paul,
We've been flat out over the last couple of months and have a huge amount of news to share with you in our latest newsletter! Firstly, WE HAVE AN AMDI DATABASE APP!!! We are super excited to announce the launch of our new AMDI App, which will help all of our efforts in creating cleaner oceans and waterways.
Wednesday, 06 June 2018 - AMDI App Launch!! [Australian Marine Debris Initiative]
https://www.tangaroablue.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=819:amdi-app-launch&catid=8:media-releases&Itemid=133
Tangaroa Blue Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) App to provide a platform for citizen scientists and AMDI partners to contribute data from their clean-up activities to the AMDI Database. This data enables the tracking of marine debris and litter items back to the source, so that source reduction plans can be implemented to stop the flow of rubbish into our oceans.
The app will be launched Tuesday 19 June 2018 at Black Head Surf Life Saving Club in NSW, and will be supported by three short training events for interested volunteers at Speers Point, Stockton and Forster from June 17-20.
Containers overboard litter NSW Central Coast - May 2018
2018 - shipping containers overboard - NSW's Central Coast beaches are being covered with successive waves of rubbish from a recent shipping accident. Following heavy swell and rough conditions at sea on the night of Thursday 31 May 2018, 83 shipping containers were lost overboard from the Liberian ship YM Efficiency, which was making its way from Taiwan to Sydney. Not only do the containers pose a danger for other boats but the contents of these containers will now create a huge hazard for marine life for months, if not years to come.
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2018
Dear Paul,
We've been flat out over the last couple of months and have a huge amount of news to share with you in our latest newsletter! Firstly, WE HAVE AN AMDI DATABASE APP!!! We are super excited to announce the launch of our new AMDI App, which will help all of our efforts in creating cleaner oceans and waterways.
Wednesday, 06 June 2018 - AMDI App Launch!! [Australian Marine Debris Initiative]
https://www.tangaroablue.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=819:amdi-app-launch&catid=8:media-releases&Itemid=133
Tangaroa Blue Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) App to provide a platform for citizen scientists and AMDI partners to contribute data from their clean-up activities to the AMDI Database. This data enables the tracking of marine debris and litter items back to the source, so that source reduction plans can be implemented to stop the flow of rubbish into our oceans.
The app will be launched Tuesday 19 June 2018 at Black Head Surf Life Saving Club in NSW, and will be supported by three short training events for interested volunteers at Speers Point, Stockton and Forster from June 17-20.
Containers overboard litter NSW Central Coast - May 2018
2018 - shipping containers overboard - NSW's Central Coast beaches are being covered with successive waves of rubbish from a recent shipping accident. Following heavy swell and rough conditions at sea on the night of Thursday 31 May 2018, 83 shipping containers were lost overboard from the Liberian ship YM Efficiency, which was making its way from Taiwan to Sydney. Not only do the containers pose a danger for other boats but the contents of these containers will now create a huge hazard for marine life for months, if not years to come.
21 February 2018 - Council to pursue Grade Separated Intersection for Falls Creek [-Huskisson turn off at Princes Hwy]
Source: Radio 2ST, Shoalhaven News: https://www.2st.com.au/news/shoalhaven-news/119966-council-to-pursue-grade-separated-intersection-for-falls-creek
Shoalhaven City Councillors have recommended writing to the Berejiklian Government calling for the construction of a Grade Separated Intersection at Jervis Bay Road and the Princes Highway at Falls Creek. The growing expansion of the Bay and Basin area has lead to gridlock during peak holiday times and very unsafe road conditions. The motion was put forth by Councillor John Wells. Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley says during the recent summer school holidays, the line of traffic from the highway back towards Huskisson extended for many kilometres resulting in wait times to access the highway in excess of 40 minutes. "Initially the letter will be sent off to the RMS and to the various ministers and local members and hopefully they'll come down and have a look at what's happening at Jervis Bay Road", Councillor (Mayor) Findley said. "There are a number of options that could be used to improve safety and one of those options could be a reduction in speed limits approaching that intersection", she said.
Source: Radio 2ST, Shoalhaven News: https://www.2st.com.au/news/shoalhaven-news/119966-council-to-pursue-grade-separated-intersection-for-falls-creek
Shoalhaven City Councillors have recommended writing to the Berejiklian Government calling for the construction of a Grade Separated Intersection at Jervis Bay Road and the Princes Highway at Falls Creek. The growing expansion of the Bay and Basin area has lead to gridlock during peak holiday times and very unsafe road conditions. The motion was put forth by Councillor John Wells. Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley says during the recent summer school holidays, the line of traffic from the highway back towards Huskisson extended for many kilometres resulting in wait times to access the highway in excess of 40 minutes. "Initially the letter will be sent off to the RMS and to the various ministers and local members and hopefully they'll come down and have a look at what's happening at Jervis Bay Road", Councillor (Mayor) Findley said. "There are a number of options that could be used to improve safety and one of those options could be a reduction in speed limits approaching that intersection", she said.
11 January 2017 - Huskisson Traffic and Parking Studies are now available online to the public as the Council considers the area’s future traffic and parking requirements. Visit Council's Projects under Investigation page: http://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/My-Council/Public-exhibition/Projects-under-investigation
Council resolved on 20 December 2016 that the Huskisson Traffic and Parking Study be made publicly available. And to commence survey design and consultation for all short term pedestrian and traffic management options in accordance with the recommended strategy. Consider reviewing the Development Control Plan and Contributions Plan projects related to car parking and traffic facilities. As part of the next major review of the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan, on the basis of the study findings consider to plan for the long term provision of a Huskisson Bypass (alternative road access around the town centre for through traffic).
Background
Shoalhaven City Council has made the Huskisson Traffic and Parking Studies available online to the public as the Council considers the area’s future traffic and parking requirements. The study was undertaken in stages as Council explored both the supply and demand for parking in the CBD; the demand for parking based on Council’s Development Control Plan; and traffic modelling analysis which explored the short term and long term needs for traffic management in and around the town centre. The study also considers pedestrian movements.
The study found parking levels were currently adequate in accordance with recognised standards, however, noted the pressure placed on parking in popular coastal locations like Huskisson in times of higher tourist seasonal demand. The Huskisson Traffic and Parking Study was undertaken in response to long term community concerns regarding traffic and parking issues. It also investigates the long term need for a bypass of Huskisson.
Traffic Study - Short and Medium Term Recommendations:
- Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossing (Zebra) Owen Street - between Sydney Street and Currambene Street, at location of existing crossing.
- Pedestrian Crossing (Zebra) crossing on eastern and southern legs of the Currambene Street/ Owen Street intersection.
- Sydney Street/Owen Street - Roundabout
- Roundabouts at - the Currambene Street/ Bowen Street and Bowen/ Hawke intersections.
Local Area Traffic Management measures in local streets around the town centre affected by traffic diversions (impact of pedestrian crossing improvements)
Long Term Recommendation:
- Full or Partial Bypass Road - the study determines that a Bypass is not viable at the present point in time but planning for this option will need to be considered.
Parking Study - Recommended Strategy:
- Council should continue to plan for the provision of 160 parking bays on the Church/Crown land.
- The existing 78 spaces on the Owen Street car park on southern side (at 38-40 Owen Street, and including 3 Morton Street) should be protected by public covenant in any redevelopment proposal
- The reconfiguration of the existing Owen Street car park on the southern side to create an additional 40 spaces
- The study identifies a significant amount of parking could be provided within road reserve land around the CBD however, recommends that any new on-street parking provided should not be used to cater for DCP requirements (which are to address theoretical “off-street” demand in accordance with the DCP).
Community Engagement
The Huskisson Traffic and Parking Studies were commenced several years ago and at the outset the community was engaged to provide input to the studies (and requested to provide suggestions for what types of pedestrian and traffic management treatments they wanted to see in and around the town centre). The release of the technical studies provides further opportunity for the public to comment.
Enquiries:
Enquiries in relation to this project may be directed to Mr Scott Wells (Traffic & Transport Unit Manager) or Mr Wayne Schnoor (Transport Engineering Officer) by phoning (02) 4429 3312 or (02) 4429 3315. Links to completed studies - large documents:
Traffic Study - http://doc.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Displaydoc.aspx?Record=D16/387204 (23.9MB)
Parking Study - http://doc.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Displaydoc.aspx?Record=d16/386385 (5.3MB)
Council resolved on 20 December 2016 that the Huskisson Traffic and Parking Study be made publicly available. And to commence survey design and consultation for all short term pedestrian and traffic management options in accordance with the recommended strategy. Consider reviewing the Development Control Plan and Contributions Plan projects related to car parking and traffic facilities. As part of the next major review of the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan, on the basis of the study findings consider to plan for the long term provision of a Huskisson Bypass (alternative road access around the town centre for through traffic).
Background
Shoalhaven City Council has made the Huskisson Traffic and Parking Studies available online to the public as the Council considers the area’s future traffic and parking requirements. The study was undertaken in stages as Council explored both the supply and demand for parking in the CBD; the demand for parking based on Council’s Development Control Plan; and traffic modelling analysis which explored the short term and long term needs for traffic management in and around the town centre. The study also considers pedestrian movements.
The study found parking levels were currently adequate in accordance with recognised standards, however, noted the pressure placed on parking in popular coastal locations like Huskisson in times of higher tourist seasonal demand. The Huskisson Traffic and Parking Study was undertaken in response to long term community concerns regarding traffic and parking issues. It also investigates the long term need for a bypass of Huskisson.
Traffic Study - Short and Medium Term Recommendations:
- Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossing (Zebra) Owen Street - between Sydney Street and Currambene Street, at location of existing crossing.
- Pedestrian Crossing (Zebra) crossing on eastern and southern legs of the Currambene Street/ Owen Street intersection.
- Sydney Street/Owen Street - Roundabout
- Roundabouts at - the Currambene Street/ Bowen Street and Bowen/ Hawke intersections.
Local Area Traffic Management measures in local streets around the town centre affected by traffic diversions (impact of pedestrian crossing improvements)
Long Term Recommendation:
- Full or Partial Bypass Road - the study determines that a Bypass is not viable at the present point in time but planning for this option will need to be considered.
Parking Study - Recommended Strategy:
- Council should continue to plan for the provision of 160 parking bays on the Church/Crown land.
- The existing 78 spaces on the Owen Street car park on southern side (at 38-40 Owen Street, and including 3 Morton Street) should be protected by public covenant in any redevelopment proposal
- The reconfiguration of the existing Owen Street car park on the southern side to create an additional 40 spaces
- The study identifies a significant amount of parking could be provided within road reserve land around the CBD however, recommends that any new on-street parking provided should not be used to cater for DCP requirements (which are to address theoretical “off-street” demand in accordance with the DCP).
Community Engagement
The Huskisson Traffic and Parking Studies were commenced several years ago and at the outset the community was engaged to provide input to the studies (and requested to provide suggestions for what types of pedestrian and traffic management treatments they wanted to see in and around the town centre). The release of the technical studies provides further opportunity for the public to comment.
Enquiries:
Enquiries in relation to this project may be directed to Mr Scott Wells (Traffic & Transport Unit Manager) or Mr Wayne Schnoor (Transport Engineering Officer) by phoning (02) 4429 3312 or (02) 4429 3315. Links to completed studies - large documents:
Traffic Study - http://doc.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Displaydoc.aspx?Record=D16/387204 (23.9MB)
Parking Study - http://doc.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Displaydoc.aspx?Record=d16/386385 (5.3MB)
Draft Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review - on public exhibition until 3rd February 2017 - document can be accessed online The images below and opposite are from a review and update by Chris Adamantidis, Principal Coastal Engineer, Advisian (Worley Parsons Group) on 29 November 2016 - consulting to Shoalhaven City Council. In broad terms, sea level rise projections for Shoalhaven city have been halved, at the discretion of Council - see the Why did we need an update? slide below Click the images below and opposite to enlarge >> |
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13 Oct 2016 - General Purpose Standing Committee No. 6 has just tabled its report entitled Crown land in New South Wales
It is now available on the internet at: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=2404#tab-reports.
For any inquiries please contact the secretariat at: gpsc6@parliament.nsw.gov.au. [See also item on 1 August 2016 - below on this page]
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 6 - Upper House Committees - Legislative Council | Parliament of New South Wales
Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
It is now available on the internet at: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=2404#tab-reports.
For any inquiries please contact the secretariat at: gpsc6@parliament.nsw.gov.au. [See also item on 1 August 2016 - below on this page]
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 6 - Upper House Committees - Legislative Council | Parliament of New South Wales
Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
18 September 2015 - Defence introduces Annual Permits - Beecroft Weapons Range
Good Morning, I manage the Defence team at Beecroft Weapons Range, including the Defence Rangers, who facilitate public access to the Range. We have introduced an annual permit to allow regular Beecroft Weapons Range visitors, particularly from local communities, easier access to the range. The permit will be issued with a pin number that will last 12 months and the aim is for visitors with a permit to go quickly through the gates without having to give the information to guards, that is currently required, every time they visit. This new arrangement is promulgated on entry to the Range but I would also like to ensure local residents who might visit the range frequently are aware of the permit process. To that end, I am approaching you as local progress association points of contact to request whether you are able to promulgate the attached notice through your local communication arrangements? I welcome the opportunity to discuss further should you wish. Regards, Garry Clarke Garry Clarke l Department of Defence Base Support Manager – Shoalhaven Defence Support-SNSW Office: Blg 298, HMAS Albatross, Nowra, NSW 2541 Blg 121, HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay, JBT 2540 Phone: (02) 4424 1441 (Albatross) ; (02) 4429 7109 (Creswell) Mobile: 0408 962 614 |
INTRODUCTION OF AN ANNUAL ACCESS PERMIT TO
BEECROFT WEAPONS RANGE The Department of Defence has put in place arrangements for issuing annual Access Permits to visitors seeking regular access to Beecroft Weapons Range (BWR). When BWR is open for public access, visitors who display their permit on arrival will be able to enter without having to provide any further information to the guards. This will provide for faster access on arrival at the BWR gates and reduce traffic congestion during peak visitor periods. Visitors can collect a permit application form from the BWR Visitor Centre or arrange for one to be sent by emailing or phoning the Visitor Centre via the contact details above. Please note that applications may take several days to process. More info on the web: Web: http://www.navy.gov.au/press-release/beecroft-weapons-range-activity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Beecroft-Weapons-Range-and-Peninsula-482375931942986/?fref=ts |