FAQs
What is the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP)?
The CISP is a high-level strategic plan that guides Council’s decisions on open space and community facilities.
Open space and community facilities are buildings and land that have been designed and / or designated for recreational use. This includes parks, play spaces, sportsgrounds, sports courts, swimming pools, cultural / entertainment facilities, community buildings, community gardens and more.
The CISP is a 30-year plan and makes recommendations for open space and community facilities for short, medium and long-term planning and investment.
Why is the CISP being reviewed?
The Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP) was adopted in 2017 and is due for review. Regular reviews are necessary to ensure that the recommendations in the CISP reflect current population data and meet the needs of the community now and into the future.
What was the purpose of the Community Infrastructure Audit?
The Community Infrastructure Audit (Audit) was undertaken to provide a snapshot of the provision, distribution, condition, and use of community infrastructure across the Shoalhaven. The Audit report is a working reference document and will inform the review of Council’s Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP).
The Audit involved collecting data on open space and community facilities held across different sections of Council and bringing the data together into one easily accessible document. It also involved collecting additional survey data where information gaps were identified.
The Audit report is published in the document library on the CISP Review Get Involved page.
How will survey responses be used in the CISP Review?
Key findings from the survey responses will be considered as part of a Needs Analysis being undertaken as part of the CISP Review. The Needs Analysis assesses how Council’s open space and community facilities meet current and future need, considering projected population growth and changing trends. The needs analysis will inform recommendations in the CISP and guide decision-making and planning for open space and community facilities over the next 30 years.
Will the CISP Review lead to increases in fees and charges?
The Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP) Review will not consider or make recommendations on fees and charges for open space and community facilities.
The revised CISP will analyse how Council’s open space and community facilities meet current and future demand considering projected population growth and changing trends. It will make recommendations for future investment for open space and community facilities in the short, medium and long-term and identify potential funding approaches.
What’s next?
Community feedback received through the May-June 2025 engagement activity is being reviewed by the project team. Once completed, a community engagement summary report will be provided to Council and published to Council’s website (anticipated: September 2025). All community feedback received will inform findings and recommendations in the draft CISP. The draft CISP is expected to be released for public exhibition in early 2026.
Will there be an opportunity to provide further feedback?
Yes, there will be an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the draft CISP during a planned public exhibition period in early 2026.