Plan of Management Review – Crown Lands

The Nowra Showground Pavilion has undergone a major transformation just in time for the upcoming 150th Nowra Show.

The revitalisation project, funded through Shoalhaven City Council’s Capital Budget, encompassed a range of enhancements to rejuvenate the iconic structure, setting the stage for the Nowra Show on 9 and 10 February.

“The Nowra Showground Pavilion holds a special place in the hearts of the community, and we are thrilled to unveil the results of this transformative work,” said Mayor, Amanda Findley.

“Collaboration with the Nowra Show Society has been instrumental in preserving the heritage and authenticity of the pavilion, ensuring it remains a symbol of community pride for years to come.”

The project included external painting of the pavilion, adjacent committee rooms, and retaining walls. Additionally, restoration works were carried out in the carpentry domain, breathing new life into the building’s historic charm.

The project also featured upgrades to the lighting system, enhancing both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the pavilion.

Thank you for your input. This consultation is now closed.

The community is invited to have their say on the proposed draft Plan of Management (PoM) for Lady Denman Reserve, located in Huskisson.

The foreshore reserve is a tourist destination in Huskisson, home to the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, tourist information center and the Jervis Bay Mangrove Boardwalk.

This is a valued place in our community, and people who live or visit Huskisson are encouraged to share their opinions on how the reserve should be managed to conserve its cultural and environmental aspects and activate it as a community space into the future.

Improvements outlined in the Lady Denman Reserve Draft Plan of Management include:

• increase visitation numbers and events
• improve programming of events and promotions to maximise the use of the community buildings
• increase community awareness of the available spaces for use in the reserve, permitted activities, programming of activities and signage
• encourage volunteer groups to contribute to the maintenance regime, planting, and infrastructure provision of the reserve
• manage water movements across the reserve with the consideration for rehabilitation and opening of the fishpond.

The Draft Plan of Management is available to view and download in the Document Library on this web page.

Please provide your feedback by providing a written submission to council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au by 11:59pm Sunday, 29 October 2023, quoting reference number: 12578E.

Council would like to hear from you about the proposed Draft Plan of Management for Lady Denman Reserve located at Huskisson.

The feedback you provide will be used to determine if there is broad support for the Draft Plan of Management, or if any changes are required.

The Draft Plan of Management is available to view and download in the Document Library on this web page.

Please provide your feedback by providing a written submission to council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au by 11:59pm Sunday, 29 October 2023, quoting reference number: 12578E.

Shoalhaven City Council, and the Berry Showground Management Committee, would like to hear from you about the proposed draft master plan for Berry Showground (the Draft Master Plan).

The feedback you provide will be used to determine if there is broad support for the Draft Master Plan, or if any changes are required.

Please provide your feedback by completing the Online Survey by 5 pm Sunday 13 August 2023.

Construction work to improve internal roads at the Milton Showground will be paused so the 2023 Milton Show can go ahead as planned. 

Shoalhaven City Council is working with the Milton Show Society and Milton Showground Management Committee to ensure this year’s show runs as smoothly as possible.

Council staff are working to have the showground cleaned up and ready for show day. There will, be something for everyone. The pavilions will showcase our community’s creativity and animal judging where exhibitors display years of breeding and animal husbandry.

Conditions at the showground will be slightly different to previous years. We are asking people to bear with us as we work to prepare the showground for this year’s show and be mindful of the changed conditions when visiting the showground.

The Milton Show Society will manage parking as per previous years. Disabled parking spaces and a pick-up and drop-off areas will be available adjacent to the indoor sports stadium, accessible from Croobyar Road. Traffic attendants will be on-site in this area to make sure traffic flows smoothly.

Spectator parking will be available in the adjacent paddock to the showground. The Milton Show Society will also be running a park and ride service from the Milton Pony Club grounds.

Spectators should be mindful of the changed conditions at the showground and follow all on-site signage instructions and directions given by show attendants or Council staff.

Upgrades to the internal road network at Milton Showground are jointly funded by the Australian Government and Shoalhaven City Council. Following the Milton Show, road works will continue to be undertaken by Shoalhaven City Council.

Construction work is anticipated to be completed by mid-2023, weather permitting.

At the Ordinary Council meeting on 23 May 2022, Council resolved the following in relation to the draft Nowra Showground Master Plan (MIN22.351):

That Council endorse the Draft Nowra Showground Master Plan to progress to public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

1. If no significant adverse feedback is received as part of the exhibition, the Draft Nowra Showground Master Plan be finalised and deemed endorsed; or
2. If significant adverse feedback is received a further report on the outcomes of the public exhibition of the Draft Nowra Showground Master Plan will be submitted to Council with any proposed changes.

As a result of the above resolution, Council publicly exhibited the draft Master Plan throughout June 2022. At the end of the exhibition period, Council received 8 submissions. The submissions were assessed by the Project Control Group, where some minor errors were adjusted in the Master Plan. None of the adjustments were deemed significant in order to trigger a report back to Council.

As a result, the Nowra Showground Master Plan was deemed to be endorsed.

The final Nowra Showground Master Plan guides future projects and upgrades to the Nowra Showground. Please contact the Social Infrastructure Planning Team on 4429 3111 if you have any further questions.

At Council's Ordinary Meeting on 27 June 2022 it was resolved:

That Council:

1. Proceed to Public Exhibition of the following Plans of Management, upon receipt of Department of Planning and Environment consent:

a. Kangaroo Valley Showground draft Plan of Management

b. Berry Showground draft Plan of Management

c. Milton Showground draft Plan of Management

2. Undertake Public Exhibition of the draft Plans of Management in accordance with the Crown Land Management Act 2016 and Local Government Act 1993 for a minimum period of 42 days, and

a. If no significant adverse feedback is received as part of the public exhibition, the draft Plans of Management be finalised and deemed adopted pursuant to section 38 of The Local Government Act 1993 and in accordance with 3.23(6) of the Crown Land Management Act 2016; or

b. If significant adverse feedback is received as part of the public exhibition of the draft Plans of Management, Council to receive a report of the outcomes of the public exhibition period prior to adoption.

3. Upon adoption of the draft Plans of Management, forward a copy of the adopted Plan of Management to the Department of Planning and Environment for record purposes.

4. Rescind the following Plans of Management upon adoption of the new Plans of Management in Item 2 of this resolution:

a. Kangaroo Valley Showground Plan of Management (D13/164176)

b. Berry Showground Plan of Management (D11/116100)

c. Milton Showground Plan of Management (D11/116086).

The full minutes, and attachments, are available on Council's Agenda and Minutes web page.

A report on the Crown Land Plans of Management - Outstanding Showgrounds, is expected to be considered at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Monday, 27 June 2022.

View the full agenda on Council's Agendas and Minutes.

The meeting is scheduled to start at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers at Council’s Administration Building. Members of the public are welcome to attend or you can watch the video meeting via live stream on Council's website.

If you would like to make a deputation regarding this matter, please submit an application via the online application form on Council's website or contact Council’s Governance Team on 1300 293 111.

Prior to making a request, you should review the report and the recommendations in the agenda as you will need to advise whether you are making a deputation for or against the report recommendations.

Following extensive community consultation, the community now has the opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Nowra Showground Master Plan.

The Nowra Showground is a very special place for both residents and visitors alike. The draft master plan provides an opportunity for the Showground to evolve over time to become a host to fantastic Shows, camping destination, event and conference location and home to Community health and wellbeing.

The master plan is a long-term strategy that will contribute to the success of the area.

Please submit your feedback on the Draft Nowra Showground Master Plan published in the Document Library by completing the Online Survey on this web page by Thursday, 30 June 2022.

At Council's 23 May 2022 Meeting it was resolved:

That Council endorse the Draft Nowra Showground Master Plan to progress to public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

1. If no significant adverse feedback is received as part of the exhibition, the Draft Nowra Showground Master Plan be finalised and deemed endorsed; or

2. If significant adverse feedback is received a further report on the outcomes of the public exhibition of the Draft Nowra Showground Master Plan will be submitted to Council with any proposed changes.

View the full minutes on Council's Agenda and Minutes Get Involved webpage.