Improvement Works Set to Transform Junction Court - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

6 October 2021

Shoalhaven City Council will commence improvement works from Monday 11 October 2021 to make the Junction Court area more pedestrian-oriented. The woks have been funded by the NSW State Government’s Your High Street grant program. 

Council’s Nowra CBD Revilisation Strategy Committee endorsed the project following several months of design development.  

The concept for the upgrade, which features a ground mural over the paths and street, was prepared by landscape consultant Place Score, in consultation with Council’s staff and the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee including input from local business owners.  

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley said the key elements of the project included improving the look and feel of the precinct, improving pedestrian comfort and safety along with shading and seating installation and incorporating children play and activity areas. 

“I’m delighted to see the works get underway this month to transform the Junction Court area into a more community-friendly space to attract more visitors to Nowra CBD”, Clr Findley said.  

“The project was made possible as a result of a successful $935,000 State Government grant application under the Your High Street Grant Program”, Clr Findley stated. 

“Whilst the works will see some disturbance to adjacent local businesses, we appreciate the community’s patience whilst these works are undertaken”, Clr Findley said.  

On Monday 11 October Junction Court will be closed to all vehicle traffic to allow a construction safety fence to be installed prior to work commencing. 

Most of the construction work will be undertaken by Council’s own construction crews, supplemented by specialist sub-contractors as required. The area will remain closed to traffic until the work is completed by Friday 10 December 2021.  

Whilst pedestrian access will be maintained through the duration of construction, pedestrians will still need to take care in the vicinity of the works and abide by signage and the instruction of construction staff. 

The successful ‘Nowra at Night’ event held at Junction Court in April 2020.

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Funding for Junction Court Revitalisation - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

10 May 2021

Shoalhaven City Council and the CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee have congratulated the NSW Government for recently announcing $935,434 in funding for the revitalisation of Junction Court in Nowra to encourage an enhanced multi-purpose space for community use.

In conjunction with the current preparation of a new three-year Action Plan funded by the Nowra CBD Revisitation Strategy Committee to help guide their activities, Shoalhaven City Council prepared an application for a grant under the NSW State Government "Your High Street Program".

Mayor Amanda Findley said Councillors and the CBD Revitalisation Committee were thrilled that Junction Court will undergo improvements to make the area more pedestrian-oriented.

“Following on from the successful recent ‘Nowra at Night’ event that was held in the space, we are all delighted to hear Junction Court will undergo a transformation to allow a better space for ongoing future events and people to gather, along with more space for pedestrians to move through the space.

“The addition of seating, tables and a play zone will encourage the community to use the space and to come and spend more time in the Nowra CBD,” Clr Findley said.

The Your High Street program is a $15 million NSW Government initiative to support councils across NSW to make permanent improvements to the amenity and functionality of their High Streets. The program recognises the importance of streets as public spaces in strategic centres to support community and economic recovery.

Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee Chair, James Caldwell was pleased with the announcement that the Junction Street application for the High Street Program was successful and was optimistic about the impact it will have on local business. On behalf of the committee Mr Caldwell thanked the NSW Government for the grant and congratulated council staff with their preparation and subsequent successful grant application and noted that the Committee will also finalise their new Action Plan for their activities in the CBD in coming weeks.

“Activating the Junction Court area and giving the community places to meet and spend time is an important step towards supporting local businesses in the Nowra CBD.

“The aim of the project is to boost local business and create better public spaces for the local community in the Nowra CBD.

“We look forward to the commencement of works and in turn, seeing the public enjoy this lively space”, Mr Caldwell stated.

Works are expected to commence in coming months. Visit Council’s website for project updates.

The successful ‘Nowra at Night’ event held at Junction Court in April.

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Have Your Say on the Future of Junction Court, Nowra - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

12 January 2021

Shoalhaven City Council has received positive feedback from the community following the recent use of Junction Court for a Christmas event.  

Council is now seeking community feedback on possible improvements to Junction Court in Nowra to enhance the use of this space. 

The Nowra CBD Revitalisation Committee is preparing a grant application to attempt to secure funding from the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s ‘Your High Street’ grants program to help improve and revitalise this important public space.  

The public is encouraged to provide early feedback by completing a short online survey.  

As part of the online survey, Council is asking for community input on what is important to you about Junction Court and feedback on the possible upgrade of the area. 

The feedback will be used to inform the grant application that will be submitted by the end January. The outcome of the application will not be known until later in 2021. 
 
This grant application is being prepared with the assistance and support of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Committee.

For more information on the Committee visit Council’s website.    

The survey will close at 5.00pm on Thursday 21 January 2021.  

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