In You Neighbourhood - Shoalhaven City Council

 

 New Croquet Club for Milton Ulladulla

The construction of a new croquet facility at Ulladulla Sports Park is now underway.  

Council has engaged a contractor to construct two croquet courts, lighting infrastructure, drainage, irrigation, landscaping and car parking on the new site.  

Works are expected to be completed in late March 2021. Read the full article on our website.

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Shoalhaven Animal Shelter takes gold Shoalhaven Animal Shelter has been named Outstanding Council Animal Shelter at this year's Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards. Council’s Shelter, located in Nowra Hill has a team of 10 staff who work seven days a week helping to rehabilitate and rehome rescued animals across the Shoalhaven. Read the full article on our news page. CONTINUE

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Council cleans up in state awards Council was the overall winner in the Towards Zero Net Emissions and Bushfire Recovery categories at the Local Government NSW 2020 Excellence in Environment Awards.   The State Awards, held on 13 October via an online ceremony, highlighted outstanding environmental initiatives introduced by Local Governments in the past year.   READ MORE

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Have your say: Ulladulla Crown Land Sites  Have your say on three Ulladulla sites to help Council better prepare Site-Specific Plans of Management. The sites include Ulladulla Cemetery, War Memorial located in Rotary Park Ulladulla and 275 Green Street, Ulladulla. The cottage is known as Ulladulla’s Oldest House, Workingman’s Cottage, Millard’s Historic Cottage. Complete the online survey before Friday 6 November. READ MORE

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Proposed Family Day Care changes Shoalhaven City Council is seeking submissions to changes to its Family Day Care fees charges and rentals. The proposed changes will come into effect on 1 January 2021. From 26 October 2020, the proposed changes are on public exhibition for 28 days.  You can make a submission on the proposed changes online until Monday 23 November 2020. READ MORE

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Shoalhaven Pony Club sporting new gear The Shoalhaven Pony Club Inc were successful in obtaining grant funding from Round 2 of our Sports Grant Equipment program.  The club purchased equipment with the funds from the grant to help ensure a strong future for our local equestrian sports, and were very appreciative of the support shown for the club. COUNCIL GRANTS

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Ready to mentor a child or young person? CareSouth is looking for new volunteers to support children in its Champions program in the Shoalhaven. Spending some quality time with a positive role model, doing everyday activities with you, can make a big difference to a child's happiness, self-esteem or well-being.  Contact CareSouth on 1800 228 880 for more information or to apply.  READ MORE

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Recycling from the pantry

Wombat’s back in the kitchen and delving deep behind the pantry doors!

You’re about to discover that here, most food packaging can be recycled. Putting the right stuff in your yellow bin, is a recipe for a healthier environment.

Answers to what goes in your yellow bin are in our updated yellow bin guide.

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Public Exhibition of Planning Proposal for Hitchcocks Lane, Berry _ Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

28 October 2020

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to rezone land south of Hitchcocks Lane in Berry to permit new housing development.

The land is on the western side of the Princes Highway, south of Hitchcocks Lane, adjacent to the Huntingdale Park residential estate. The proposal is now open for public comment with submissions accepted until 8 January 2021.

The Planning Proposal seeks to rezone approximately 11 hectares of rural land to the R2 Low Density Residential zone. The land is identified as a potential residential growth area in the Shoalhaven Growth Management Strategy (GMS) 2014.

The proposed changes to the local environmental plan (LEP) would allow subdivision of the land into up to approximately 150 new housing lots ranging in size from 700 m2 to 350 m2. Allowing for a limited amount of smaller lots is intended to encourage smaller homes to provide more housing choices and opportunities for the local community.

Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley said, “Berry is a very popular place to visit and to move to, and state and local strategic plans identify this land as a potential location for housing growth. We also know the local community wants to protect the character qualities that make Berry such an attractive place.”

The proposed R2 Low Density Residential zone allows for mostly detached single houses. Providing a mix of lots sizes encourages housing variety, including two, three and four-bedroom homes to cater for a wide range of household needs and aspirations.

Council is also seeking feedback on a draft development control plan (DCP) that will support the proposed LEP changes and promote high quality design outcomes. The draft DCP focuses on promoting development that is compatible with Berry’s local character while also protecting the distinctive landscape views of the area.

The draft planning controls include the provision of landscape screening on the southern and eastern edges of the land, while also increasing landscaping opportunities within the future subdivision.

“The proposals are at a point where the Berry community can have their say on them before they are finalised and enable more detailed future residential subdivision applications.  Any feedback received will be considered by Council as part of the finalisation of the Planning Proposal and DCP,” said Clr Findley.

The proposal is open for comment via Council’s website getinvolved.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/projects/hitchcocks-lane.

View looking east from Lineal Park in Huntingdale Park Estate. Land proposed to be rezoned in background.

23rd Upbeat Songs With John' at Bay & Basin 92.7 FM on 26h October 2020 & If you missed it - listen to on the link Podcast:

Last Monday night, was my 13th time Live and 10th Solo 'Upbeat Songs With John' Radio at Bay & Basin 92.7FM.......from 6pm to 8pm first two hour show broadcasted to all of you

So, is with great pleasure that I have presented to you wonderful audience another great 'Upbeat' show.

Thank you to all listeners of 'Upbeat Songs With John's 23rd Radio Show broadcasted on 26th October 2020, at 6-8pm EST, at 92.7FM. If you missed it, you may listen to the podcast here:

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(Click on the Radio Show, you would like to listen too, or even if you wish to listen to other shows)

Thank you for the song request from Bevan & Zena for song requesst, we played tonight. We hope you enjoyed them.

We have audiences listening in Sydney, Western Sydney, Queensland, France and the Philippines, internationally. If anyone is listening from anywhere else around the world. Please let us know!

You may wish to listen to the next Show of 'Upbeat Songs With John' will be at 2nd November 2020 at 92.7FM.

You may also wish to place song requests here or on 'Upbeat Songs With John at Bay Facebook Page at Bay & Basin 92.7FM'.

So, tune into your radio on 92.7FM or go this website link to listen online to the 24th Upbeat Songs With John broadcasted on 2nd November 2020 :

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Or you may download simple radio application on your phone and type in our radio station details and then click on it and off you go! No signed applications to complete.

And enjoy the Show!

You may also click on the above same page for 92.7FM radio schedule programs.

This week's Dedicated song was to Marty from within the Bay & Basin area. The song was 'The Auctioneer by Leroy Van Dyke.' You could be next!!

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Avian Artwork Sends a Meaningful Message - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

23 October 2020

The amenities building at East Crescent, Culburra Beach now features a feathery new look thanks to a partnership between Shoalhaven City Council, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Lake Wollumboola Protection Association and Birdlife Shoalhaven. The organisations have united to highlight the importance of local migratory, nesting and water birds of the area.

South Coast based artist Sam Hall was commissioned to create the mural, made possible through the NSW Government Saving our Species program. The mural features a vibrant display of local and migratory birds and includes a sign recognising the Jerrinja people and their connection to county. 

Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley was thrilled to see the colourful mural highlighting the vulnerable bird species which live and pass through the area.

“Lake Wollumboola is a precious habitat for many local and migratory birds, many of which are threatened species. By creating awareness around the value of these species and their vulnerability, we hope to ensure these birds are protected now and into the future.

“Lake Wollumboola is recognised as an important area for local and migratory birds by Birdlife International, and is home to significant birds including Pied Oystercatcher, Little Terns, Bar-tailed Godwit, Intermediate Egret and Red-necked Avocets to name a few,” Mayor Findley said.

The mural complements the viewing platforms and signage previously installed by Shoalhaven City Council and National Parks and Wildlife Service which work to highlight local migratory, nesting, and water birds.

Mural of Council's toilet amenities at Culburra Beach.

Shoalhaven City Council Clean Up at State Awards in Environmental Excellence -- Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

22 October 2020

Shoalhaven City Council was the overall winner in the Towards Zero Net Emissions and Bushfire Recovery categories at the Local Government NSW 2020 Excellence in Environment Awards.  

The State Awards, held on Tuesday 13 October via an online ceremony, highlighted outstanding environmental initiatives introduced by Local Governments in the past year.  

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley applauded Council staff for their commitment to introducing sustainable projects to protect the environment across the region.  

“I commend Council staff for their hard work and dedication to environmental excellence”, Clr Findley said.   

“For Shoalhaven City Council to win in both categories that it was nominated as a finalist in is a remarkable achievement and reflects on the outstanding initiatives introduced in the past year”, Clr Findley stated.  

“These two projects demonstrate that even by taking small steps a local Council can make a big difference to the environment for generations to come”, Clr Findley said.  

Council won in the Towards Net Zero Emissions Category for its adoption of a series of sustainable energy projects aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.  

Some of these projects included trialing three fully electric vehicles in its fleet, installation of over 400 kW of solar panels across 10 sites, commencing a revolving energy fund, replacing 4,200 street lights with energy saving LEDs and supporting Repower Shoalhaven’s community energy solar farm.  

Council also won in the Resource Recovery category for its adoption of a temporary bushfire demolition waste recovery facility aimed at preserving capacity of its only putrescible waste landfill.  

Following the destruction of homes and properties in the bushfires of the 2019/2020 summer, any demolition waste that was unaffected by asbestos contamination was able to be recycled.   

In the three months of operation, the facility processed nearly 18,000 tonnes of demolition waste from 313 homes, recovering a staggering 96% of the material for reuse. 

The Shoalhaven City Council waste team are presented with the award from Mayor Amanda Findley and CEO Stephen Dunshea 

For more information about the Awards visit the Local Government NSW’s website.

In Your Neighbourhood - This Week

 

The TERRA within exhibition opens

The TERRA within is a major exhibition at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, and explores the themes of impact and survival in relation to the 250th Anniversary of Cook’s voyage to the East Coast of Australia, featuring powerful artworks by more than 30 Indigenous artists. The exhibition is now open and will run until 5 December 2020.

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Call for Australia Day award nominations Nominations are now open for 2021 Shoalhaven Australia Day Awards. Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to making our City a better place to live, work or play? Nominate them for an Award or find out more on our Australia Day project page. NOMINATE

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2020 Climate Awards Council has been named as a finalist in the Energy Efficiency Achievement Award category for the Cities Power Partnership 2020 Climate Awards.   The Climate Awards recognise the outstanding council-led initiatives all over Australia and celebrate the exceptional achievements of member councils striving to lower greenhouse gas emissions and embrace clean energy and transport.  FULL ARTICLE

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Indoor Sports Centre success Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre has been announced as a finalist in two categories the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW Crown Group Awards for Excellence in Urban Development 2020. The awards are designed to highlight innovation, sustainability, industry leadership and excellence in urban development across NSW and the ACT. A date to announce the Awards is yet to be determined. DETAILS

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Water safety skills for summer A study conducted by Royal Life Saving Australia has revealed a 25% decline in swimming lesson enrolments compared to the same time last year. If your child is unable to reach the benchmark for their age, Royal Life Saving is recommending that they are enrolled in lessons prior to Summer. Learn more about our Shoalhaven Swim Sport Fitness 'Learn to Swim' programs. CONTINUE

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Her sport her way Shaping the future of womens sport in NSW, the NSW Office of Sport Her Sport Her Way program has a strong focus on initiatives that reduce barriers to participation and promote inclusive sport experiences that women and girls want. LEARN MORE

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Collingwood Beach restorative works Our two-year trial to restore and manage the dune vegetation system at Collingwood Beach, Vincentia is complete and we now invite you to have your say on the project. START SURVEY

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Avoid getting into a lather over recycling

In Part 2 of ‘Recycling from the Bathroom’, Wombat takes the confusion out of the things that are often mistaken for being recyclable through your kerbside bin.

Answers to what goes in your yellow bin are in our UPDATED yellow bin guide.

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Construction underway for a new Milton Ulladulla Croquet Club Facility at Ulladulla Sporting Park - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

21 October 2020

The construction of a new croquet facility at Ulladulla Sports Park funded by Shoalhaven City Council started this month.  

Council has engaged a contractor, Jirgins Civil Pty Ltd, to construct two croquet courts, lighting infrastructure, drainage, irrigation, landscaping and car parking on the new site.  

Council works are expected to be completed in late March 2021. 

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley welcomed the start of construction for the new croquet facility. 

“The project is completely funded by Shoalhaven City Council is an exciting development for the Milton Ulladulla Croquet Club who currently operate out of the Milton Showground and will be moving to Ulladulla Sports Park”, Clr Findley said.  

“The new project will allow the Club to increase its capacity from one court to two and attract greater participation and membership in croquet”, Clr Findley stated.   

Council staff and the Milton Ulladulla Croquet Club are working together to design and deliver a clubhouse concurrent with the croquet court construction.  

Funding towards the clubhouse has been offered by the Milton Ulladulla Croquet Club. 

Clr Levett, Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley, Milton Ulladulla Croquet Committee Members and Clr White at the construction site of the new Croquet Facility. 

For more information on the project visit Council's website.