Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure Project

Shoalhaven City Council is pleased to announce funding for seven sustainable tourism projects to improve infrastructure around some of the City’s most popular tourist destinations.

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  • Project StatusConstruction
  • Last reviewed 29 January 2025

About the project

In April 2021 Council received grant funding of $5.3 Million under the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Infrastructure Grant.

The $5.3 Million together with $1.63 Million of Council funding and an $80,000 in-kind contribution from the Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council (ULALC) saw the following projects completed and open to the public:

Plantation Point

  • Completed 

Palm Beach/Sanctuary Point

  • Completed

St Georges Basin/Sanctuary Point – Basin Walk

  • Stage 1 - Shared User Path, Sanctuary Point Road – Completed and open to the public.
  • Stage 2 - Basin Walk. This project was completed in February 2022 however shortly after practical completion the walk was subject to the two major storm events in March and July. An insurance claim was received for the missing sections of boardwalk and the rectifying works have been completed. Council subsequently received additional $765k grant funding from NSW Infrastructure Betterment Program, to replace the gravel sections with boardwalk below Greville Ave, Sanctuary Point. Works also included the installation of stair to the Boardwalk opposite Millsons Lane. 

Sanctuary Point - Bherwerre Wetlands

The Bherwerre Wetlands Stage 1 is complete and open to public with the boardwalks remaining accessible after large rain events. A formalised car park at the end of The Park Drive includes 6 spaces and one accessible car space. The installation of artworks by local artist Vanessa Barbay and interpretive signs (photos by Chris Grounds) along the walk makes the project more special.

 

For an overview of this project please refer to the Bherwerre Wetland Concept Plan D4 and the web project page.

Hyams Beach

The completion of the stairs down to the boat ramp in August 2024 has finalised the construction of Hyams Beach Stage One works.

For an overview of this project, visit the Hyams Beach Master Plan web page.

Ulladulla Headland and Warden Head Walking Trails

North Headland – ‘One Track for All’

  • remediation of the track has been completed and is open to the public
  • the paths have been rehabilitated and resurfaced with asphaltic concrete
  • drainage and shaping of the path has also occurred providing longevity to this wonderful asset on the headland
  • the paths are suited to wheelchair assisted users and mobility scooters (see images below)

South

The boardwalks at Warden Head are now complete. This includes a 47-meter section east of Boomee Carpark to Warden Head, and a 600-meter stretch on the Coomee Nulunga Cultural Walk. The project also features two viewing platforms and two rest areas/talking spots.

For an overview of this project please refer to the Coomee Nulunga Cultural Walk - Warden Headland - Ulladulla - Upgrade project page.

Murramarang Coastal Walk Extension

Thanks to Restart NSW funding, Shoalhaven City Council has been able to connect and upgrade existing paths to create a 20km walking route from Narrawallee Inlet to Blackburn Head at Burrill Lake.

The funding has allowed Council to link 10 beaches, quiet neighbourhoods, cosmopolitan cafes and headland walks to create one 20km walk complete with interpretive signage and wayfinding. Follow the Banksia symbols on the trail markers to guide you along the walk.

For an overview of this project, visit the Southern Headlands Walk web page.

 

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   These projects are proudly supported by the NSW Government.