Council successful in $5 million grant application for the Nowra Riverfront Precinct.

On 14 January 2025, the Albanese Government awarded Council $5 million in funding, under the Federal Government’s Regional Precinct and Partnership’s Program. The funding will enable Council, in collaboration with the NSW State Government, to continue work on planning for the activation of the Nowra Riverfront Precinct and develop a Master Plan for the Precinct’s Activation.

The Nowra Riverfront Precinct Activation project will realise a long-held community aspiration to reconnect Nowra’s city centre with the Shoalhaven River while elevating Nowra as the region’s civic, community, tourism and recreational hub. 

Thoughtful urban renewal and public realm improvements will create an activated and connected place for residents, workers and visitors. The Precinct’s vision features a central flagship park and leisure facilities, restored natural areas, improved accessibility, affordable housing and repurposing of the historic Nowra Bridge. First Nations knowledge and culture will be embedded in the Precinct design. Early delivery of public realm improvements will stimulate investment and renewal of surrounding built form.  

The funding will enable the completion of remaining planning investigations, the finalisation of the Precinct masterplan and the preparation of designs for key enabling infrastructure (new central open space/park, new road access and required drainage infrastructure). This work will build upon the Nowra Riverfront Activation Plan, which was developed with direct input from the local community.  

View the Media Release here: The Albanese Government delivering $5 million for Nowra Riverfront Precinct | Prime Minister of Australia

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