Current community consultations

Our current community consultations provide a space for the community to stay informed, follow projects and take the opportunity to engage with Council’s proposed plans to contribute to the future of the Shoalhaven.

For complete project details and how you can get involved:

Lower Shoalhaven River - Coastal Management Program

This page provides information for the Lower Shoalhaven River Coastal Management
Programs (CMPs). Please visit the Shoalhaven Coastal Management Program
[https://getinvolved.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/CMP] Get Involved page for
information regarding Council’s broader CMP program.

With 165kms of breathtaking coastline in the Shoalhaven LGA, Council understands
the immense environ...

Proposed Special Rate Variation

To work towards fixing our assets, it is proposed that we increase our rates
above the Rate Peg (3.8%) in 2025-26.

In addition to the rate peg increase of 3.8%, two other options are being
proposed for community feedback and then Council’s consideration for an IPART
application.

These options are:

* 3.8% Rate Peg only (base case). Would provide $2.2 million in savings
...

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Council’s reconciliation journey is one step closer with its inaugural
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
[https://doc.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Displaydoc.aspx?Record=d24/472797]now out for
public exhibition.

The draft RAP sets out our actions and commitments to strengthen relationships,
demonstrate respect and provide opportunities for Council to work more
collaboratively with ...

45 Degree Rule Exemption for tree removal

The 45 Degree Rule Exemption has been in place since 2004 and allows the removal
of trees in urban areas without Council consent, subject to certain criteria.
The proposed trial changes follow a range of feedback provided by the community
and industry through time. The proposal includes refinement of terminology and
some additional criteria.

Lake Conjola - Coastal Management Program (CMP)

This page provides information for the Lake Conjola Coastal Management Program
(CMP). Please visit the Shoalhaven Coastal Management Program page
[https://getinvolved.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/CMP] for information regarding the
broader program.

Shoalhaven City Council is required by state legislation to prepare a (CMP) for
the estuaries and sections of the Shoalhaven’s 165km co...

Financial Review Panel

Council will soon be calling for Expressions of Interest from community members
to be part of a panel to provide expert advice that informs the future financial
sustainability of Council. At its meeting on Monday 14 October, Council resolved
to establish a Finance Review Panel that will include five community members
with demonstrated financial experience and acumen to provi...