Feedback sought on rezoning proposals

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Industry (DPHI) is now seeking feedback from the Shoalhaven community on two rezoning proposals within the Nowra Riverfront Precinct.

The first proposal relates to the proposed rezoning of 3.4 hectares of waterfront land within the western area of the precinct. The second, separate rezoning proposal lodged by Homes NSW would enable delivery of approximately 537 dwellings in the Mandalay Avenue Precinct. More details on each of the proposals is provided below.

A community drop-in information session will be held at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre on Thursday 27 November from 4:00pm to 6:30pm.

Rezoning Proposal 1 (marked yellow, orange and red on the map)

This proposal seeks to amend Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014 (LEP) to increase the maximum building height at the Scenic Drive, Hyam Street and Bridge Road sub-precincts. If approved, the rezoning would facilitate development for up to 377 new homes and associated commercial/retail premises, to activate the riverfront into a community, cultural and recreational hub.

This is a State-led rezoning (SLR) being undertaken in collaboration with Council and the Nowra Riverfront Advisory Taskforce under the State Significant Rezoning Policy.

View the Explanation of Intended Effect and supporting documents and provide your feedback to the NSW Government by Wednesday 17 December 2025.

Enquiries should be directed to the NSW Government’s State-led Rezoning Team.

Rezoning Proposal 2 (marked in blue on the map)

This rezoning proposal has been lodged by Homes NSW to enable the delivery of approximately 537 dwellings within the Mandalay Avenue Sub-precinct. At least 30 per cent of the new dwellings delivered by Homes NSW will be social and affordable housing.

This is a State Assessed Rezoning Proposal under the NSW Government’s Prioritising rezonings that deliver social and affordable housing program.

View the Mandalay Avenue Precinct Planning Proposal and provide your feedback to the NSW Government by Wednesday 17 December 2025.

Enquiries should be directed to the NSW Government’s State-Assessed Rezoning Team.