LATEST NEWS for the Conjola District |
Licence to Open the Entrance Application
22 Oct 2021
Subsequent to our Sep 2021 communique, Council has successfully gained a Licence under the Crown Land Management Act 2016 – Section 2.18 for a 5 year period. Importantly, many of the shortcomings of the previous Licence Conditions have been redressed with the following improvements…
Subject to Council Meeting 26th October 2021, the above will be become the adopted standards for the next 5 years, or until such time a new CMP is in place. Live streaming of the Council Meeting is available on the Shoalhaven Council website.
22 Oct 2021
Subsequent to our Sep 2021 communique, Council has successfully gained a Licence under the Crown Land Management Act 2016 – Section 2.18 for a 5 year period. Importantly, many of the shortcomings of the previous Licence Conditions have been redressed with the following improvements…
- An expanded area to undertake clearance operations;202110_licence_to_open_entrance_oct_2021.pdf
- New benchmarks allowing Council to plan openings…
- After 3 consecutive months of prolonged low-level inundation at or above 0.8m AHD and/or 10 day-mean water level is reached or exceeded and maintained at or above 0.8m AHD for more than 3 consecutive months.
- In the event of possible flooding due to high lake water levels and heavy rain of more than 150mm in 24 hours, or more than 300mm over 3 days is forecast and likely to impact the Lake Conjola catchment or which has been received in the catchment;
- When there is evidence of water quality risks and hazards reaching red alert levels per NHMRC 2008 and concurrence from DPI Fisheries and Crown Lands has been received.
- New trigger levels allowing Council to…
- Get Ready when lake water level reaches 0.7m AHD (was 0.8m AHD)
- Prepare Pilot Channel at 0.8m AHD (was 0.9m AHD)
- Planned Opening at 1.0m AHD (no change)
- Council are to maintain records of water level and water quality and submit these to Crown Lands, NSW Fisheries and EES Group in line with new benchmarks at 2.
Subject to Council Meeting 26th October 2021, the above will be become the adopted standards for the next 5 years, or until such time a new CMP is in place. Live streaming of the Council Meeting is available on the Shoalhaven Council website.
Conjola Community Information Update
12 Sep 2021
The Information Update includes the following:-
12 Sep 2021
The Information Update includes the following:-
- Conjola Recovery Association Due Diligence Phase
- Havilland St Boat Ramp
- Lake Conjola Coastal Mgt Program
- Licence to open the entrance to Lake Conjola
- Hoylake Reserve
- Holiday Haven
- Ulladulla Community Resources Centre
Conjola Community Information Update
16 May 2021
The Information Update includes the following:-
16 May 2021
The Information Update includes the following:-
- Information on Council's Restructure
- Information on Council's Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget 2021/22. Residents have the opportunity to provide feedback to Council - Closing date for submissions is 27 May 2021
- Proposed winding up of the Conjola Community Recovery Association (CCRA)
Conjola Connected Communities Master Plan
1 Mar 2021
At the Council's Strategy and Assets Meeting on 9 Feb 2021, Council passed a motion not to adopt the Draft Conjola Connected Communities Masterplan and Yooralla Bay Concept Plan. Refer to the letter of advice from Council....
1 Mar 2021
At the Council's Strategy and Assets Meeting on 9 Feb 2021, Council passed a motion not to adopt the Draft Conjola Connected Communities Masterplan and Yooralla Bay Concept Plan. Refer to the letter of advice from Council....
Conjola Park Master Plan
16 Aug 2020
Following the devastating bushfires that hit Conjola Park over summer, the community with assistance from TAKT Studio for Architecture, have developed a Concept Plan to implement a series of improvements at Yooralla Bay, Conjola Park, and the adjacent Hoylake Reserve and Foreshore Area. The Concept Plan is part of a larger plan covering Fisherman’s Paradise to Narrawallee – referred to as Conjola Connected Community Masterplan.
Both the Masterplan and Concept Plan are available on Council’s “Get Involved” webpage (click here).
The community are now invited, by way of surveys, to provide feedback on the Plans to Council (there is a survey for each Plan).
The surveys are open until Friday 18 September 2020.
Community feedback may include: -
So please review the Plans and have your say on these important recovery initiatives for the Lake Conjola Community.
16 Aug 2020
Following the devastating bushfires that hit Conjola Park over summer, the community with assistance from TAKT Studio for Architecture, have developed a Concept Plan to implement a series of improvements at Yooralla Bay, Conjola Park, and the adjacent Hoylake Reserve and Foreshore Area. The Concept Plan is part of a larger plan covering Fisherman’s Paradise to Narrawallee – referred to as Conjola Connected Community Masterplan.
Both the Masterplan and Concept Plan are available on Council’s “Get Involved” webpage (click here).
The community are now invited, by way of surveys, to provide feedback on the Plans to Council (there is a survey for each Plan).
The surveys are open until Friday 18 September 2020.
Community feedback may include: -
- Request for further information
- Questions on order of priority
- Questions on funding – eg will Council be matching $ for $, source of funds, and whether funds can be directed to other projects
- Questions on identifying who will be doing the work and the process to be followed (eg the DA process)
So please review the Plans and have your say on these important recovery initiatives for the Lake Conjola Community.
Non-Residents - How to Register to vote in the Shoalhaven Council Local Elections in Sept 2021
Feb 2021
The Non- Residential Electoral Roll for local government elections is collated prior to each Local Government Election. The next election of Shoalhaven City Council will be held on 4 September 2021. In NSW you are eligible to vote as a non-resident in a ward or council area if you are:
For further information on non-resident voting in a NSW Council election - click here
Feb 2021
The Non- Residential Electoral Roll for local government elections is collated prior to each Local Government Election. The next election of Shoalhaven City Council will be held on 4 September 2021. In NSW you are eligible to vote as a non-resident in a ward or council area if you are:
- an owner of rateable land in the ward or council area
- an occupier or rate-paying lessee of rateable land in the ward or council area.
- Your full name
- Address of Property Owned in the Shoalhaven
- Your Postal Address and/ telephone number
For further information on non-resident voting in a NSW Council election - click here
Conjola Park Water Pressure and Storage Capacity Update
17 Jun 2020
The following is an update from Shoalhaven Water in response to a CCA request for the status of the review of mains water pressure and storage capacity serving Conjola Park
"……We have recently installed a valve on the corner of Kurrajong Crescent and The Quarterdeck to increase the pressure between Lake Conjola Entrance Road and the Quarterdeck.
The review of our system has shown that we can further increase the pressure by interconnecting the Lake Conjola Entrance Road water main into the Fisherman’s Paradise trunk main. This will require an interconnection at Havilland Street and these works are programmed to be undertaken in July......
Regards
Andrew McVey
Water Operations and Maintenance Manager
Shoalhaven City Council"
17 Jun 2020
The following is an update from Shoalhaven Water in response to a CCA request for the status of the review of mains water pressure and storage capacity serving Conjola Park
"……We have recently installed a valve on the corner of Kurrajong Crescent and The Quarterdeck to increase the pressure between Lake Conjola Entrance Road and the Quarterdeck.
The review of our system has shown that we can further increase the pressure by interconnecting the Lake Conjola Entrance Road water main into the Fisherman’s Paradise trunk main. This will require an interconnection at Havilland Street and these works are programmed to be undertaken in July......
Regards
Andrew McVey
Water Operations and Maintenance Manager
Shoalhaven City Council"
Open Letter to the Premier for a sustained open entrance for Lake Conjola
5 Jun 2020
Your Conjola Community Association has prepared an open letter to the Premier of NSW, the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, asking for her continued support, including financial support, for a sustained open entrance of Lake Conjola. The letter, by way of a petition is available on the web – click here.
For further information, a “library” of relevant documents is available on the Council “Get Involved” web page (under the heading Lake Conjola Entrance Management Funding Submission).
Please indicate your support for a sustained opening of the Lake by signing the petition
5 Jun 2020
Your Conjola Community Association has prepared an open letter to the Premier of NSW, the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, asking for her continued support, including financial support, for a sustained open entrance of Lake Conjola. The letter, by way of a petition is available on the web – click here.
For further information, a “library” of relevant documents is available on the Council “Get Involved” web page (under the heading Lake Conjola Entrance Management Funding Submission).
Please indicate your support for a sustained opening of the Lake by signing the petition
Stories from the Flood of 10 Feb 2020
1 Mar 2020
The Conjola Community Association (CCA) want to capture and document the Conjola Community’s experiences before, during, and after the flood of 10 Feb 2020 for input into the investigation/enquiry that the community should rightly expect from Council. An interpretation of Council Plans and Policies indicates that Council have a responsibility to undertake an investigation or enquiry to mitigate the risk and impact of future floods, and whilst enquiries usually focus on the impact to assets, property, and infrastructure, we want to capture the personal impact - ie how you felt, were you safe, who helped you, how you coped, etc.
We would like you to send the CCA an email or Facebook Private Message of your exprience - click here for a draft of the stories received to date.
1 Mar 2020
The Conjola Community Association (CCA) want to capture and document the Conjola Community’s experiences before, during, and after the flood of 10 Feb 2020 for input into the investigation/enquiry that the community should rightly expect from Council. An interpretation of Council Plans and Policies indicates that Council have a responsibility to undertake an investigation or enquiry to mitigate the risk and impact of future floods, and whilst enquiries usually focus on the impact to assets, property, and infrastructure, we want to capture the personal impact - ie how you felt, were you safe, who helped you, how you coped, etc.
We would like you to send the CCA an email or Facebook Private Message of your exprience - click here for a draft of the stories received to date.
Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report and Review
25 Oct 2019
In June this year the Conjola Community Association (CCA) and Shoalhaven Water met to discuss the latest Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report for water quality from approximately 30 monitoring wells for the Conjola Regional Sewerage Scheme (CRSS). The purpose of the Report is to assess the water quality changes and environmental performance of the CRSS.
CCA met with Shoalhaven Water due to community concerns with the closed lake entrance associated with abnormally high water levels for an extended period and sought clarification regarding statement in the report related to groundwater nutrient plume behaviour.
For a copy of the Minutes of the Meeting - click here - For a copy of the Report (10Mb) - click here
25 Oct 2019
In June this year the Conjola Community Association (CCA) and Shoalhaven Water met to discuss the latest Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report for water quality from approximately 30 monitoring wells for the Conjola Regional Sewerage Scheme (CRSS). The purpose of the Report is to assess the water quality changes and environmental performance of the CRSS.
CCA met with Shoalhaven Water due to community concerns with the closed lake entrance associated with abnormally high water levels for an extended period and sought clarification regarding statement in the report related to groundwater nutrient plume behaviour.
For a copy of the Minutes of the Meeting - click here - For a copy of the Report (10Mb) - click here
Independent Water Testing Results - by GETEX
15 Apr 2019
The results for the Community arranged and funded water testing of Lake Conjola by GETEX are now available, and were discussed at the CCA Meeting on 15 Apr.
15 Apr 2019
The results for the Community arranged and funded water testing of Lake Conjola by GETEX are now available, and were discussed at the CCA Meeting on 15 Apr.
KEY FINDING:- Dissolved Oxygen is well below that required for a healthy marine environment
Click here for a summary of the results (inc. a comparison with Council results) . Click here for a copy of the full GETEX Report (2 Mb document)
Click here for a summary of the results (inc. a comparison with Council results) . Click here for a copy of the full GETEX Report (2 Mb document)
Shoalhaven Neighbourhood NewsLetter
13 December 2018
Two items of interest in the latest Shoalhaven Council Weekly Neighbourhood Newsletter (13 Dec):-
1. Conjola Waste Depot - From 27 Dec to 31 Jan, the Depot will be open 8:00am-12 Noon, 5 days/week, on Fri-Mon, and Wed, closed public holidays
2. Water Restrictions - Bamarang Dam is now at 98% capacity so water restrictions have been lifted for the Shoalhaven
You can receive the Newsletter via email - click here to register on the Council website
13 December 2018
Two items of interest in the latest Shoalhaven Council Weekly Neighbourhood Newsletter (13 Dec):-
1. Conjola Waste Depot - From 27 Dec to 31 Jan, the Depot will be open 8:00am-12 Noon, 5 days/week, on Fri-Mon, and Wed, closed public holidays
2. Water Restrictions - Bamarang Dam is now at 98% capacity so water restrictions have been lifted for the Shoalhaven
You can receive the Newsletter via email - click here to register on the Council website
Managed Lake Conjola Entrance Policy - Request to Councillors
6 December 2018
In response to requests from the Community, the Conjola Community Association (Conjola CCB) have today written to all Shoalhaven City Council Councillors requesting an opportunity to present to Council the Community’s case for a Managed Entrance Policy ......click here for a copy of the Memo.
6 December 2018
In response to requests from the Community, the Conjola Community Association (Conjola CCB) have today written to all Shoalhaven City Council Councillors requesting an opportunity to present to Council the Community’s case for a Managed Entrance Policy ......click here for a copy of the Memo.
Water Quality of Lake Conjola - Residents Concerns
5 December 2018
The Conjola Community Association has written (email) to Council in response to Council explanations regarding water quality in the Lake.....click here for a copy of the text.
5 December 2018
The Conjola Community Association has written (email) to Council in response to Council explanations regarding water quality in the Lake.....click here for a copy of the text.
Water Quality Sampling Location - Change for Pattimores Lagoon outlet?
5 December 2018
The results of water quality testing for Lake Conjola are recorded on a website called Aquadata (click here). The Conjola Community Association has sought advice from Council (via email) regarding an observed change to the E40 location for sampling....click here for a copy of the text.
5 December 2018
The results of water quality testing for Lake Conjola are recorded on a website called Aquadata (click here). The Conjola Community Association has sought advice from Council (via email) regarding an observed change to the E40 location for sampling....click here for a copy of the text.
Request to Council for a Planned Opening of Lake Conjola
30 November 2018
On 30 Nov 2018 the Conjola Community Association wrote to Council requesting consideration be given to preparing for a Planned Opening of Lake Conjola – not an Emergency Opening - in accordance with the INTERIM Entrance Management Policy 2013 . The following is a copy of the request :-
To Shane Pickering, Acting Environmental Services Manage, Shoalhaven City Council
Dear Shane,
Additional to my earlier e-mail dated 29th November 2018 seeking clarification on Council's reasons for and impacts arising from the change to sampling location E-40, please find this email as written request Council give further consideration to the Community preferred option of a Planned Opening for Lake Conjola - not an Emergency Opening.
More specifically, the Planned Opening option preferred by the Community is still available to Council to act upon, given lake water level at time of writing is 0.76m AHD and approaching the nominated trigger level of 0.8m AHD required to activate this procedure. As intended, the Planned Opening procedure can be implemented and allows time for preparatory works for a sizable pilot channel on the northern side, as outlined on Page 5 and detailed in Appendix C of the current Interim Entrance Management Policy.
The Community is dissatisfied with Council's preferred Emergency Opening option, because it in fact contributes to low-level flooding and is contrary to the Interim Entrance Management Policy objective of mitigating low-level flooding. This is largely attributed to the Emergency Opening trigger level of 1.2m AHD being 200mm higher than the 1.0m AHD for a Planned Opening. Which is counter-intuitive to mitigating low-level flooding, as the higher trigger level of 1.2m AHD (and subsequent trial of even higher lake water levels over the past 5 Emergency Openings) causes greater flood damage to public and private assets.
In light of this and available supporting evidence, the writer respectfully requests Council give further consideration to the Community's repeated request for Planned Opening procedures to be implemented and awaits your earliest advice on the matter - particularly given the likelihood of further rainfall into the catchment over the next few days.
Thanking you in advance.
Regards,
Dirk Treloar
Vice President, Conjola Community Association
30 November 2018
On 30 Nov 2018 the Conjola Community Association wrote to Council requesting consideration be given to preparing for a Planned Opening of Lake Conjola – not an Emergency Opening - in accordance with the INTERIM Entrance Management Policy 2013 . The following is a copy of the request :-
To Shane Pickering, Acting Environmental Services Manage, Shoalhaven City Council
Dear Shane,
Additional to my earlier e-mail dated 29th November 2018 seeking clarification on Council's reasons for and impacts arising from the change to sampling location E-40, please find this email as written request Council give further consideration to the Community preferred option of a Planned Opening for Lake Conjola - not an Emergency Opening.
More specifically, the Planned Opening option preferred by the Community is still available to Council to act upon, given lake water level at time of writing is 0.76m AHD and approaching the nominated trigger level of 0.8m AHD required to activate this procedure. As intended, the Planned Opening procedure can be implemented and allows time for preparatory works for a sizable pilot channel on the northern side, as outlined on Page 5 and detailed in Appendix C of the current Interim Entrance Management Policy.
The Community is dissatisfied with Council's preferred Emergency Opening option, because it in fact contributes to low-level flooding and is contrary to the Interim Entrance Management Policy objective of mitigating low-level flooding. This is largely attributed to the Emergency Opening trigger level of 1.2m AHD being 200mm higher than the 1.0m AHD for a Planned Opening. Which is counter-intuitive to mitigating low-level flooding, as the higher trigger level of 1.2m AHD (and subsequent trial of even higher lake water levels over the past 5 Emergency Openings) causes greater flood damage to public and private assets.
In light of this and available supporting evidence, the writer respectfully requests Council give further consideration to the Community's repeated request for Planned Opening procedures to be implemented and awaits your earliest advice on the matter - particularly given the likelihood of further rainfall into the catchment over the next few days.
Thanking you in advance.
Regards,
Dirk Treloar
Vice President, Conjola Community Association
Incorporation of the Conjola Community Association
4 July 2018
Further to the motion that was passed at the Conjola Community Association AGM in April 2018 to proceed with incorporation of your Association, (refer to the Minutes of the AGM on the website – click here), Fair Trading NSW has approved our application to be incorporated. The full title of your Association is now Conjola Community Association Incorporated.
A copy of the advice from Fair Trading and an information kit, and a copy of our Constitution (based on the standard constitution on the Fair Trading Website) are available from the links below. A key benefit of being incorporated is that your Association is able to apply for funding grants from various bodies and undertake projects independent of the Council, although we will have to comply with relevant government requirements including Council development requirements.
The email advice from Fair Trading follows:-
Dear Mr Brungs
I refer to your Form A2 - Application for registration under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (the Act) which was lodged with NSW Fair Trading.
NSW Fair Trading has granted registration to the abovementioned Association.
It is important the committee understands their obligations in operating the association. Please find attached an information kit on the running of an Association.
The confirmation letter and certificate have been forwarded to you today by Australia Post.
Yours sincerely
Paula Neill
Customer Service Officer, Registry Services
NSW Fair Trading | Department of Finance, Services and Innovation
Free Call: 1800 502 042 | P: 02 6333 1400| PO Box 22, Bathurst NSW 2795
Relevant documents:-
4 July 2018
Further to the motion that was passed at the Conjola Community Association AGM in April 2018 to proceed with incorporation of your Association, (refer to the Minutes of the AGM on the website – click here), Fair Trading NSW has approved our application to be incorporated. The full title of your Association is now Conjola Community Association Incorporated.
A copy of the advice from Fair Trading and an information kit, and a copy of our Constitution (based on the standard constitution on the Fair Trading Website) are available from the links below. A key benefit of being incorporated is that your Association is able to apply for funding grants from various bodies and undertake projects independent of the Council, although we will have to comply with relevant government requirements including Council development requirements.
The email advice from Fair Trading follows:-
Dear Mr Brungs
I refer to your Form A2 - Application for registration under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (the Act) which was lodged with NSW Fair Trading.
NSW Fair Trading has granted registration to the abovementioned Association.
It is important the committee understands their obligations in operating the association. Please find attached an information kit on the running of an Association.
The confirmation letter and certificate have been forwarded to you today by Australia Post.
Yours sincerely
Paula Neill
Customer Service Officer, Registry Services
NSW Fair Trading | Department of Finance, Services and Innovation
Free Call: 1800 502 042 | P: 02 6333 1400| PO Box 22, Bathurst NSW 2795
Relevant documents:-
- NSW Fair Trading information kit – click here
- Conjola Community Association Constitution – click here
Pensioner Rebate for Rates
15 May 2018
Advice received from Jessica Rippon, Council Communications Manager - "At the Extra Ordinary meeting held on the 15th May 2018, Shoalhaven City Council resolved to amend the Pensioner Rates and Charges Policy and will provide an additional $10 rebate to all eligible pensioners to support the removal of the interest free period......Currently the interest free period is only used by 20% of Shoalhaven pensioners......This is a 4% increase over the existing pensioner concession that is already in place and will bring the rebate received by pensioners to $260.00."
15 May 2018
Advice received from Jessica Rippon, Council Communications Manager - "At the Extra Ordinary meeting held on the 15th May 2018, Shoalhaven City Council resolved to amend the Pensioner Rates and Charges Policy and will provide an additional $10 rebate to all eligible pensioners to support the removal of the interest free period......Currently the interest free period is only used by 20% of Shoalhaven pensioners......This is a 4% increase over the existing pensioner concession that is already in place and will bring the rebate received by pensioners to $260.00."
Special Rate Variation (Rise) approved by NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)
15 May 2018
This morning Council has been informed that IPART has approved the application for a Special Rate Variation, on a permanent basis. This means the rate increase of 13.2% that had been applied last year, will be retained with a further increase of 5% (which includes the rate peg of 2.3%) for the next three years is also applied.
The following is an extract from the IPART FACT Sheet:-
Shoalhaven City : 2018/19 - 17.1% increase; 2019/20 - 5% increase; 2020/21 - 5% increase; Cumulative % increase over 3 yrs = 29.1%
For further information is available at the following:-
- Council Media Release - IPART Media Release - IPART FACT Sheet
15 May 2018
This morning Council has been informed that IPART has approved the application for a Special Rate Variation, on a permanent basis. This means the rate increase of 13.2% that had been applied last year, will be retained with a further increase of 5% (which includes the rate peg of 2.3%) for the next three years is also applied.
The following is an extract from the IPART FACT Sheet:-
Shoalhaven City : 2018/19 - 17.1% increase; 2019/20 - 5% increase; 2020/21 - 5% increase; Cumulative % increase over 3 yrs = 29.1%
For further information is available at the following:-
- Council Media Release - IPART Media Release - IPART FACT Sheet
Heritage Investigations - Chinaman's Island, Lake Conjola
11 May 2018
At the Shoalhaven Council Development Committee Meeting on 8 May, the Committee resolved to (a) recognise the heritage significance of the cottages, (b) list them as heritage items in the Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan, and (c) write to State MPs seeking their support to have them preserved. Click here for the full text of the advice from Council (Tanya Walker, Admin Assistant, Strategic Planning).
11 May 2018
At the Shoalhaven Council Development Committee Meeting on 8 May, the Committee resolved to (a) recognise the heritage significance of the cottages, (b) list them as heritage items in the Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan, and (c) write to State MPs seeking their support to have them preserved. Click here for the full text of the advice from Council (Tanya Walker, Admin Assistant, Strategic Planning).
Community Information Night - Ulladulla Civic Centre, 31 May, 6-8pm
10 May 2018
In the next month there will be a number of strategy, policy documents and initiatives of Council that will be on "public exhibition" or provided to the community for information and comment.
Rather than expecting you to all attend multiple meetings and search out information in different locations we are holding combined community information evening......further details click here
10 May 2018
In the next month there will be a number of strategy, policy documents and initiatives of Council that will be on "public exhibition" or provided to the community for information and comment.
Rather than expecting you to all attend multiple meetings and search out information in different locations we are holding combined community information evening......further details click here
Conjola Boardwalk Carpark Upgrade
10 May 2018
Our Lake Conjola carpark at the boat ramp/boardwalk is in desperate need of upgrading. Please email Lynda Ho at Shoalhaven Council requesting immediate commencement of this project as promised in 2016. Lynda.Ho@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au. View community fedback on our Facebook Page (click here)
10 May 2018
Our Lake Conjola carpark at the boat ramp/boardwalk is in desperate need of upgrading. Please email Lynda Ho at Shoalhaven Council requesting immediate commencement of this project as promised in 2016. Lynda.Ho@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au. View community fedback on our Facebook Page (click here)
Council News Items of Interest
10 Apr 2018
The following news items are available on the Shoalhaven News Feed and/or Facebook Page (click here)
10 Apr 2018
The following news items are available on the Shoalhaven News Feed and/or Facebook Page (click here)
- Special Council Rate Increase of 5%pa proposed for each of next 5 years
- Council to use drones to catch illegal dumpers
- Solar Communities Program – Grants available, applications close 31 May 18
- Technology Help for Seniors - Every Tuesday , 12-1pm during school term
- Anzac Day Road Closures and Marches
- Black Spot Funding - from Princes Highway Jervis Bay Rd Intersection to Ulladulla
- Mayoral Chats with Young people – Ulladulla Aquatic Centre Fri 20 Apr 2pm-3pm; free entry, pizza and drink
2017/18 Shorebird Education Program
23 Dec 2017
The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and the National Parks and Wildlife will be conducting a Shorebird Education Program at Lake Conjola from 8:30am on Wednesday on 3 January 2017. Meeting point is the Lake Conjola Boat Ramp adjacent to the beach boardwalk.
Programs are planned for other locations. Further details click here
For information on NSW South Coast Shorebirds click here
23 Dec 2017
The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and the National Parks and Wildlife will be conducting a Shorebird Education Program at Lake Conjola from 8:30am on Wednesday on 3 January 2017. Meeting point is the Lake Conjola Boat Ramp adjacent to the beach boardwalk.
Programs are planned for other locations. Further details click here
For information on NSW South Coast Shorebirds click here
Caulerpa taxifolia in NSW
27 Jun 2017
The Dept of Primary Industries (Fisheries) have published a "Primefact" (aka: Information Bulletin) on the status of Caulerpa Taxifolia in NSW - click here to go to the DPI Summary page on Caulerpa where you can download a copy of the primefact.
The local Fisheries Manager, Jillian Reynolds has also advised that the restrictions on nets in Lake Conjola was lifted last October. Following further research the Department no longer considers the use of closures to be an effective means of controlling Caulerpa.
27 Jun 2017
The Dept of Primary Industries (Fisheries) have published a "Primefact" (aka: Information Bulletin) on the status of Caulerpa Taxifolia in NSW - click here to go to the DPI Summary page on Caulerpa where you can download a copy of the primefact.
The local Fisheries Manager, Jillian Reynolds has also advised that the restrictions on nets in Lake Conjola was lifted last October. Following further research the Department no longer considers the use of closures to be an effective means of controlling Caulerpa.
Future of Boardwalk Viewing Platform - Input sought from the Conjola Community
17 May 2017
Below is an e-mail sent to the Boardwalk Working Group for review and comment. The purpose of which is to start a conversation with the Community and garner some feedback as to the future of the subject viewing platform:-
Progress on boardwalk works is good with the Contractor confident completion of works will occur well before 17th July 2017 deadline. This aside though, Ken Dodimead recently advised Council of the need for repairs to the old timber viewing platform situated along the informal path between the top of the existing boardwalk stairs (near toilet block in car park) and the beach. To which Council responded that this platform was... not on their Asset Register, and... now redundant to access requirements, further suggesting that it be removed - if this is what the CCB and Community wanted. The Community Association President and Vice President (Robyn Kerves and Dirk Treloar) visited the platform this week and are of the opinion that the platform is in need of minor repairs (few hundred dollars) or could be replaced with new - using any surplus boardwalk materials.
Anecdotal evidence from a number of Local Residents who surf and fish the beach indicates they would like to see the platform remain as it provides an excellent vantage point from which to view troughs, sand bars and breaks - all important to these two pursuits.
Council has sought feedback from the Community / CCB to determine the future of this viewing platform and I invite your thoughts and comments on whether to allow the platform to be removed altogether... repaired for a few hundred dollars... or upgraded with a replacement structure (possibly using surplus boardwalk materials) at the earliest please
We value your opinion so please provide your feedback to the Conjola Community Committee Email Account (Click here)
Conjola Community Association
17 May 2017
Below is an e-mail sent to the Boardwalk Working Group for review and comment. The purpose of which is to start a conversation with the Community and garner some feedback as to the future of the subject viewing platform:-
Progress on boardwalk works is good with the Contractor confident completion of works will occur well before 17th July 2017 deadline. This aside though, Ken Dodimead recently advised Council of the need for repairs to the old timber viewing platform situated along the informal path between the top of the existing boardwalk stairs (near toilet block in car park) and the beach. To which Council responded that this platform was... not on their Asset Register, and... now redundant to access requirements, further suggesting that it be removed - if this is what the CCB and Community wanted. The Community Association President and Vice President (Robyn Kerves and Dirk Treloar) visited the platform this week and are of the opinion that the platform is in need of minor repairs (few hundred dollars) or could be replaced with new - using any surplus boardwalk materials.
Anecdotal evidence from a number of Local Residents who surf and fish the beach indicates they would like to see the platform remain as it provides an excellent vantage point from which to view troughs, sand bars and breaks - all important to these two pursuits.
Council has sought feedback from the Community / CCB to determine the future of this viewing platform and I invite your thoughts and comments on whether to allow the platform to be removed altogether... repaired for a few hundred dollars... or upgraded with a replacement structure (possibly using surplus boardwalk materials) at the earliest please
We value your opinion so please provide your feedback to the Conjola Community Committee Email Account (Click here)
Conjola Community Association
BIG4 Ingenia Development Application Approved
24 April 2017
Ingenia Communities Group (ASX INA) today announced that approval has been received from Shoalhaven City Council for the addition of 114 new permanent homes and associated community facilities at the Group's Ingenia Holidays Lake Conjola......more
(NB: Past and Future News items on the Ingenia Development are now listed on a separate page dedicated to the development - the page is available under NOTICEBOARD on the main menu above)
24 April 2017
Ingenia Communities Group (ASX INA) today announced that approval has been received from Shoalhaven City Council for the addition of 114 new permanent homes and associated community facilities at the Group's Ingenia Holidays Lake Conjola......more
(NB: Past and Future News items on the Ingenia Development are now listed on a separate page dedicated to the development - the page is available under NOTICEBOARD on the main menu above)
Boardwalk Update
20 April 2017
The Boardwalk Replacement Project is progressing and is expected to be completed by July 2017 (weather permitting).
20 April 2017
The Boardwalk Replacement Project is progressing and is expected to be completed by July 2017 (weather permitting).
Community Strategic Plan
20 April 2017
Council is updating the Community Strategic Plan and would like to know what you would like to see in the Shoalhaven in the next 10 years. Planning Workshops are scheduled to be held on:
.....so come along or just drop-in if you can. If you are unable to attend a workshop, you can submit you ideas/thoughts online - click here for details.
The CCB meeting on 17 April 2017 agreed to submit your ideas documented in the Conjola Community Action Plan 2015.
Banning the Balloon
18 April 2017
Shoalhaven City Council has joined Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Shire Councils in banning the release of balloons, after a notice of motion by Councillor John Levett was carried at Council’s reconvened Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 4 April.
Council will impose a ban on the release of balloons at Council events and in Council managed reserves. Council will now write to the Members for Kiama and South Coast to encourage them to introduce legislation to ban the use of helium to inflate balloons and to ban the release of balloons across New South Wales. Council will also make a submission to the Federal Government Draft Threat Abatement Plan. This Plan looks at the impacts of marine debris on vertebrate marine species and mentions balloons.
Mayor Amanda Findley will also to introduce a Notice of Motion urging Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg to introduce similar bans at a National level, as Council’s Voting Delegate at the Australian Local Government Association 2017 National General Assembly.
Mayor Findley said that approximately 95% of released balloons burst in the atmosphere and litter small pieces of plastic to earth. “The remaining 5% do not reach a high enough altitude to burst and instead can drift hundreds of kilometres before coming down on land or at sea,” said Clr Findley. "Plastics are a massive problem for wildlife and this motion is a way we can help. Adding helium inflation to the discussion puts the State Government on notice that this is the new frontier that needs waste management.”
CONTACT: Mayor Amanda Findley, Phone: 0434 151 730
Proposed Rate Rise - Submissions to IPART
13 April 2017
Resident submissions to the NSW Government Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) are available on the IPART website. A total of 158 submissions were made by Shoalhaven residents. To view the submissions - click here and scroll to the bottom of the page and look under "Submissions".
Anzac Day Road Closures and Services
7 April 2017
Below is an extract of advice received from Kate Ryan, Community Engagement Officer, Shoalhaven Council (only local and main centres are included)
"Please be advised that road closures will be in effect on Tuesday 25 April 2017, to enable the following annual ANZAC Day marches and ceremonies to be held within the City of Shoalhaven at the following times and locations:-
Milton - Assemble at the intersection of the Princes Highway and Church Street at 10.15am for march to commence at 10.30am along the Princes Highway to Milton Cenotaph for service expected to be completed by 11.15am.
Nowra – Assemble at 10.00am in Junction Street between Berry and Osborne Streets, form up at 10.30am and march to Memorial Gates at Nowra Showground for a one (1) hour service after which the assembly will march along Junction Street to Shoalhaven Street where the parade will be dispersed.
Sussex Inlet – Assemble in Nielson Road adjacent to the RSL Sub Branch Hall at 10.00am for march commencing at 10.15am to the Sussex Inlet War Memorial at the RSL Club for the service
Kate Ryan
Community and CCB Engagement Officer
Shoalhaven City Council
Fire and Emergency Services Levy
6 April 2017
From 1 July 2017, the NSW Government will introduce a Fire and Emergency Services (FESL or ESPL) on all property owners in NSW, including vacant land owners. The revenue raised from the FESL will go directly to the State Emergency Service, Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW......more
20 April 2017
Council is updating the Community Strategic Plan and would like to know what you would like to see in the Shoalhaven in the next 10 years. Planning Workshops are scheduled to be held on:
- Thursday, 27 April 2017, 6pm - Bay and Basin Leisure Centre, Wool Road, Vincentia
- Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 6pm - Ulladulla Leisure Centre, 139 Warden Street, Ulladulla
- Thursday, 4 May 2017, 6pm - Council's City Administrative Centre, Seven Mile Room, Bridge Rd, Nowra
.....so come along or just drop-in if you can. If you are unable to attend a workshop, you can submit you ideas/thoughts online - click here for details.
The CCB meeting on 17 April 2017 agreed to submit your ideas documented in the Conjola Community Action Plan 2015.
Banning the Balloon
18 April 2017
Shoalhaven City Council has joined Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Shire Councils in banning the release of balloons, after a notice of motion by Councillor John Levett was carried at Council’s reconvened Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 4 April.
Council will impose a ban on the release of balloons at Council events and in Council managed reserves. Council will now write to the Members for Kiama and South Coast to encourage them to introduce legislation to ban the use of helium to inflate balloons and to ban the release of balloons across New South Wales. Council will also make a submission to the Federal Government Draft Threat Abatement Plan. This Plan looks at the impacts of marine debris on vertebrate marine species and mentions balloons.
Mayor Amanda Findley will also to introduce a Notice of Motion urging Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg to introduce similar bans at a National level, as Council’s Voting Delegate at the Australian Local Government Association 2017 National General Assembly.
Mayor Findley said that approximately 95% of released balloons burst in the atmosphere and litter small pieces of plastic to earth. “The remaining 5% do not reach a high enough altitude to burst and instead can drift hundreds of kilometres before coming down on land or at sea,” said Clr Findley. "Plastics are a massive problem for wildlife and this motion is a way we can help. Adding helium inflation to the discussion puts the State Government on notice that this is the new frontier that needs waste management.”
CONTACT: Mayor Amanda Findley, Phone: 0434 151 730
Proposed Rate Rise - Submissions to IPART
13 April 2017
Resident submissions to the NSW Government Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) are available on the IPART website. A total of 158 submissions were made by Shoalhaven residents. To view the submissions - click here and scroll to the bottom of the page and look under "Submissions".
Anzac Day Road Closures and Services
7 April 2017
Below is an extract of advice received from Kate Ryan, Community Engagement Officer, Shoalhaven Council (only local and main centres are included)
"Please be advised that road closures will be in effect on Tuesday 25 April 2017, to enable the following annual ANZAC Day marches and ceremonies to be held within the City of Shoalhaven at the following times and locations:-
Milton - Assemble at the intersection of the Princes Highway and Church Street at 10.15am for march to commence at 10.30am along the Princes Highway to Milton Cenotaph for service expected to be completed by 11.15am.
Nowra – Assemble at 10.00am in Junction Street between Berry and Osborne Streets, form up at 10.30am and march to Memorial Gates at Nowra Showground for a one (1) hour service after which the assembly will march along Junction Street to Shoalhaven Street where the parade will be dispersed.
Sussex Inlet – Assemble in Nielson Road adjacent to the RSL Sub Branch Hall at 10.00am for march commencing at 10.15am to the Sussex Inlet War Memorial at the RSL Club for the service
Kate Ryan
Community and CCB Engagement Officer
Shoalhaven City Council
Fire and Emergency Services Levy
6 April 2017
From 1 July 2017, the NSW Government will introduce a Fire and Emergency Services (FESL or ESPL) on all property owners in NSW, including vacant land owners. The revenue raised from the FESL will go directly to the State Emergency Service, Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW......more
Conjola Tours on Sydney Weekender on Sunday 28 March 2017
23 March 2017
Sydney Weekender host Darren Coggan and crew joined Kotahi Tourism for a Conjola tour when they visited Lake Conjola (NSW South Coast) back in December. It's going to air this weekend on Channel 7 - watch out for a very special offer for viewers!
When: Sunday 26th March at 5.30pm
23 March 2017
Sydney Weekender host Darren Coggan and crew joined Kotahi Tourism for a Conjola tour when they visited Lake Conjola (NSW South Coast) back in December. It's going to air this weekend on Channel 7 - watch out for a very special offer for viewers!
When: Sunday 26th March at 5.30pm
Council Weekly Newsletter
23 March 2017
To keep updated with Council activities, subscribe to Shoalhaven Council's weekly email newsletter "In Your Neighbourhood" and find out more about Council decisions, information, projects, and initiatives. You can subscribe on Council's website - click here
Nominations for Baton Bearers for Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
23 March 2017
The search is on for approximately 3,800 baton-bearers who will be given the opportunity to carry the Queen's Baton in Australia and some Shoalhaven residents will also be given the chance when it passes through the Shoalhaven on its way to the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
If you know of someone who has achieved something extraordinary, inspired others, has made a significant contribution to community, excelled athletically or personally and deserves recognition, why not nominate them for this honour?
Nominations can be made by visiting the Queen's Baton Relay website - click here
Porters Creek Dam Overflowing
20 March 2017
Great to see the spillway overflowing at the newly upgraded Porters Creek Dam! Especially since the region was facing the possibility of water restrictions, prior to the big wet. Video footage is on the Shoalhaven Facebook page - click here
Proposed Rate Increase Information Sessions
9 March 2017
Shoalhaven City Council is inviting the community to a series of Special Rate Variation Information Sessions designed to provide more accurate information about how your rates work to maintain our City.
Meetings will be held from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on:
Alcohol Free Zones
10 March 2017
Council is proposing to re-establish Alcohol Free Zones for a period of up to four years for the current Zones situated at Nowra East, Shoalhaven Heads, Culburra Beach/Crookhaven Heads and Mollymook.
Council is calling for public comment in respect of these proposals. Written representations or objections to this proposal can be lodged with Council until Tuesday 28 March 2017.
For more information, including maps showing each zone - click here
Tourism Ambassadors for the Shoalhaven
10 March 2017
Would you like to be an ambassador of our beautiful region? Shoalhaven Tourism is seeking outgoing volunteers to tell our local stories and assist with visitor information services.
You’ll get full training and work with staff both in the Visitor Centre and out in the region. The program would be perfect for retirees looking to give back, school leavers wanting to learn more about the tourism industry or simply anyone who has some spare time and loves the Shoalhaven.
For more information, click here or drop in to the Shoalhaven Visitor Information Centre.
Fisherman's Paradise Pontoon
14 February 2017
Quotes will be called in March for a small single pontoon to assist mariners. Budget for the Pontoon is approximately $100K. Council is hopeful of some funding assistance from the State’s Better Boating Program
Lake Conjola Recycling & Waste Facility
9 January 2017
As a result of a Review of Shoalhaven Council Waste Services, and following a directive from Council at the Council Meeting of 4 Oct 2016 (refer item CL16.30 on the Meeting Agenda) , Council staff presented to the 9 Jan Conjola CCB meeting the following recommendations from the Review :-
1. Continue extended hours/days over the Christmas holiday period (open 7 days per week)
2. Close the Conjola facility on public holidays
3. Close the Conjola facility on Fridays and Mondays (ie it will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays)
The recommendations will result in a saving of $22,000pa (currently the facility operates at a loss of $109,099pa)
Council have directed Council staff to engage with the community on the recommendations, and report back to Council with details and cost analysis of the options and time line for implementation.
The results from Conjola residents of the Council survey conducted in 2016 are available on the Council web site.
To view the results of the survey click here - Lake Conjola Waste Transfer Facility
To view Councils consideration of the recommendation on 4 Oct 16, click here and refer to item CL16.30
Coastal Hazard Review
11 January 2017
At the Council meeting on 12 Dec 2016 Council resolved to place the Draft Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review on public exhibition until 3rd February 2017.
The document is on Councils website - click here
Hard copies are on display at the Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Rd Nowra, Ulladulla Civic Centre, Princes Highway Ulladulla and the Bay and Basin Leisure Centre, The Wool Rd Vincentia. The Coastal Hazard Review takes into consideration Council’s adopted sea level rise projections as well as new data that had been collated since the original study was completed.
23 March 2017
To keep updated with Council activities, subscribe to Shoalhaven Council's weekly email newsletter "In Your Neighbourhood" and find out more about Council decisions, information, projects, and initiatives. You can subscribe on Council's website - click here
Nominations for Baton Bearers for Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
23 March 2017
The search is on for approximately 3,800 baton-bearers who will be given the opportunity to carry the Queen's Baton in Australia and some Shoalhaven residents will also be given the chance when it passes through the Shoalhaven on its way to the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
If you know of someone who has achieved something extraordinary, inspired others, has made a significant contribution to community, excelled athletically or personally and deserves recognition, why not nominate them for this honour?
Nominations can be made by visiting the Queen's Baton Relay website - click here
Porters Creek Dam Overflowing
20 March 2017
Great to see the spillway overflowing at the newly upgraded Porters Creek Dam! Especially since the region was facing the possibility of water restrictions, prior to the big wet. Video footage is on the Shoalhaven Facebook page - click here
Proposed Rate Increase Information Sessions
9 March 2017
Shoalhaven City Council is inviting the community to a series of Special Rate Variation Information Sessions designed to provide more accurate information about how your rates work to maintain our City.
Meetings will be held from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on:
- Monday, 13 March – Ulladulla Civic Centre, Princes Highway, Ulladulla
- Wednesday, 15 March – Sussex Inlet Community Centre, Thomson Street Facilities, Upper Hall, Sussex Inlet
- Monday, 20 March – Culburra Beach Community Centre, Waratah Hall, Culburra Road, Culburra
- Wednesday, 22 March – Wandandian Hall, D2683 Princes Highway, Wandandian
- Monday, 27 March – Nowra City Administration Centre, Seven Mile Room, Bridge Road Nowra
Alcohol Free Zones
10 March 2017
Council is proposing to re-establish Alcohol Free Zones for a period of up to four years for the current Zones situated at Nowra East, Shoalhaven Heads, Culburra Beach/Crookhaven Heads and Mollymook.
Council is calling for public comment in respect of these proposals. Written representations or objections to this proposal can be lodged with Council until Tuesday 28 March 2017.
For more information, including maps showing each zone - click here
Tourism Ambassadors for the Shoalhaven
10 March 2017
Would you like to be an ambassador of our beautiful region? Shoalhaven Tourism is seeking outgoing volunteers to tell our local stories and assist with visitor information services.
You’ll get full training and work with staff both in the Visitor Centre and out in the region. The program would be perfect for retirees looking to give back, school leavers wanting to learn more about the tourism industry or simply anyone who has some spare time and loves the Shoalhaven.
For more information, click here or drop in to the Shoalhaven Visitor Information Centre.
Fisherman's Paradise Pontoon
14 February 2017
Quotes will be called in March for a small single pontoon to assist mariners. Budget for the Pontoon is approximately $100K. Council is hopeful of some funding assistance from the State’s Better Boating Program
Lake Conjola Recycling & Waste Facility
9 January 2017
As a result of a Review of Shoalhaven Council Waste Services, and following a directive from Council at the Council Meeting of 4 Oct 2016 (refer item CL16.30 on the Meeting Agenda) , Council staff presented to the 9 Jan Conjola CCB meeting the following recommendations from the Review :-
1. Continue extended hours/days over the Christmas holiday period (open 7 days per week)
2. Close the Conjola facility on public holidays
3. Close the Conjola facility on Fridays and Mondays (ie it will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays)
The recommendations will result in a saving of $22,000pa (currently the facility operates at a loss of $109,099pa)
Council have directed Council staff to engage with the community on the recommendations, and report back to Council with details and cost analysis of the options and time line for implementation.
The results from Conjola residents of the Council survey conducted in 2016 are available on the Council web site.
To view the results of the survey click here - Lake Conjola Waste Transfer Facility
To view Councils consideration of the recommendation on 4 Oct 16, click here and refer to item CL16.30
Coastal Hazard Review
11 January 2017
At the Council meeting on 12 Dec 2016 Council resolved to place the Draft Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review on public exhibition until 3rd February 2017.
The document is on Councils website - click here
Hard copies are on display at the Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Rd Nowra, Ulladulla Civic Centre, Princes Highway Ulladulla and the Bay and Basin Leisure Centre, The Wool Rd Vincentia. The Coastal Hazard Review takes into consideration Council’s adopted sea level rise projections as well as new data that had been collated since the original study was completed.
