Road Work Upgrade - Wool Road, Old Erowal Bay - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 3 February 2022

Shoalhaven City Council are undertaking road works on Wool Road and Mernie Street at Old Erowal Bay.  

The Wool Road and Mernie Street Channelised Right Turn Lane Project is part of Council’s 2021-22 Roads Delivery Program. The project is the result of a successful grant application 2020 under the Federal and State Government Stimulus Commitment for Safety Work. 

 Paul Keech, Director of City Services said. “The delivery of road upgrades often causes some inconvenience for the Community. Be assured that Council staff always try to minimise the impact where possible.” 

“The lane closure at this site is unavoidable given the scope and nature of these works.” 

“I would like to remind everyone to pay attention to the road work speed limits that are in place at this location, for the safety of motorists and workers on site. I appreciate your patience for the duration of these important road work upgrades.” Mr Keech said. 

The project began in early January and is expected to take nine weeks to complete. The works are being completed under a Traffic Control Plan, which includes the lane closure. 

To find out where road works are underway across the Shoalhaven, visit Council’s website at shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Projects-Engagement/Road-Works

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Media Release – Elsie Young Playground Officially Opened - Shoalhaven City Council

 

31 May 2021

Shoalhaven City Council's brand-new Elsie Young Playground at Old Erowal Bay was officially opened Saturday by Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley.  

Fully funded by Shoalhaven City Council, the $100,000 cost to install the new playground has come from Council’s Playground Replacement Fund.  

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley hopes the new equipment will better meet the needs and desires of the community and will encourage families to spend longer periods enjoying the outdoors all year round. 

“Old Erowal Bay is a growth area, located close to Jervis Bay’s white sand beaches and scenic Booderee National Park,” said Clr Findley. 

“Providing fun play experiences for children is important. We have 128 playgrounds across our beautiful region and all playgrounds are designed to safely meet Australian Standards,” Clr Findley said. 

Prior to replacing the playground, Council consulted with members of the Old Erowal Bay community to ensure the new playground facilities meet the current and future needs of the community. 

Rylee Spencer - (Unkown) – Mayor Amanda Findley – Zoe Carrol – Gabrielle Delhaise-Cawood – Jacob Spencer - (Unknown)– Liam Vale

The community have advocated for increased social infrastructure in the area. Items on the wishlist for the reserve include public toilets, increased seating, BBQ and a water tap. 

The Old Erowal Bay Progress Association, nominated the name ‘Elsie M. Young Memorial Park’ for the reserve in The Coronado, Old Erowal Bay in 1980.  

Elsie Marion Young worked hard for her community, raising funds for the Bushfire Brigade. She was a founding member of Huskisson RSL and was the main instigator in getting the Ambulance station and service for the Huskisson area and surrounding districts. With her family, she started the first deliveries of bread, meat and milk in Old Erowal Bay. 

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