Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT)
The Nowra Riverfront Precinct provides a significant opportunity to shape the future of Nowra and strengthen its role as the civic, community, tourism, and recreational hub for the Shoalhaven region.Nowra’s Riverfront Precinct is bound by Scenic Drive to the north, Hawthorn Avenue to the east, Hyam Street and Graham Street to the south and Shoalhaven Street to the west (outlined in yellow on the map).
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The Nowra Riverfront Precinct provides a significant opportunity to shape the future of Nowra and strengthen its role as the civic, community, tourism, and recreational hub for the Shoalhaven region.Nowra’s Riverfront Precinct is bound by Scenic Drive to the north, Hawthorn Avenue to the east, Hyam Street and Graham Street to the south and Shoalhaven Street to the west (outlined in yellow on the map).
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Shoalhaven City Council is working with the NSW Government’s Nowra Riverfront Advisory Taskforce on an activation plan for the Nowra Riverfront to define the future direction for development of the area and to ensure the existing qualities are preserved and strengthened in the process.
To do this in the best way possible, feedback is being sought from interested parties and the broader community to make sure that all perspectives are considered moving forward.
Your responses to the online survey questions below will be used to help inform the creation of the activation plan.
Please provide your feedback by Friday 31 March 2023.
You are also encouraged to follow the process as it unfolds by subscribing through the 'Stay Informed' tool on this web page.
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Council is working with the NSW Government’s Nowra Riverfront Advisory Taskforce (NRAT) on an activation plan to define the future direction for the development of the Nowra Riverfront Precinct and to ensure the existing qualities are preserved and strengthened in the process.
We are providing an opportunity for anyone interested in expressing their views and aspirations for the Precinct at a workshop to help shape the draft activation plan.
Where: Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
When: Tuesday, 28 March 2023
Time: 4 pm to 6 pmAlthough we would love everyone to attend, there are limited places and we want to ensure a broad cross-section of the community is represented. You will receive a confirmation email if you are selected to attend.
If you are unable to attend the workshop, we encourage you to complete the Online Survey to help inform the creation of the activation plan.
For more information about the workshop and the Nowra Riverfront Activation project, please contact Ryan Jameson, by email at ryan.jameson@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 4429 3139.
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Life Cycle
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Exhibition of Strategic Direction and Proposed Planning Controls Report
Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT) has finished this stage26 April - 25 May 2018
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Review of Strategic Direction and Proposed Planning Controls Report Submissions
Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT) has finished this stageJune 2018
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Strategic Direction and Proposed Planning Controls Reports Endorsed
Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT) has finished this stage11 September 2018
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Report to Council
Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT) has finished this stage11 September 2018
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Establishment of the Nowra Riverfront Advisory Taskforce (NRAT)
Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT) has finished this stageNovember 2020
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Progression of Required Supporting Studies
Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT) has finished this stageMay 2021 to present
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Preliminary Stakeholder/Community Consultation
Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT) has finished this stage22 February to 31 March 2023
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Draft Design Feedback - Community Consultation
Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT) has finished this stage16 May to 5 June 2023
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Council submitted application to the Federal Government rPPP Fund
Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT) has finished this stage8 March 2024
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Federal Government announcement of successful rPPP funding of $5m
Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT) has finished this stage14 January 2025
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NSW Government State Significant Rezoning Policy announcement
Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT) is currently at this stage4 March 2025
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Finalisation of Supporting Studies
this is an upcoming stage for Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT)TBC
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Revise and Update Precinct Masterplan/Implementation Strategy
this is an upcoming stage for Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT)TBC
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Prepare Draft Updates to Planning Controls (Planning Proposal and Development Control Plan)
this is an upcoming stage for Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT)TBC
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Exhibit Draft Updates to Planning Controls
this is an upcoming stage for Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT)TBC
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Finalise Updates to Planning Controls, and Notify Community
this is an upcoming stage for Nowra Riverfront Activation (NRAT)TBC
FAQ
- Where is the Nowra Riverfront Precinct?
- What work has been done so far in planning for this precinct?
- Where do I find more information about the Nowra Riverfront Precinct?
- What is the NSW Government’s State Significant Rezoning Policy and why has the Nowra Riverfront Precinct been included?
- Why is the State Assessed Rezoning Proposal focusing on the Nowra Riverfront Precinct land, west of the Princes Highway?
- What is the difference between the Federal Government’s announcement of $5M funding and the NSW Government’s State Assessed Rezoning Proposal?
- What is the Mandalay Avenue Precinct Proposal?
- What infrastructure funding will be made available to support new housing in the Nowra Riverfront Precinct?
- Why will the Nowra Riverfront Proposal be managed by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI)?
- What is the Nowra Riverfront Advisory Taskforce (NRAT)?
- What consultation has been undertaken to date?
- What consultation will occur as part of the State Assessed Rezoning Proposal?
Document Library
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Nowra Riverfront Activation Plan
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Nowra Riverfront Designing with Country Framework Report
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Nowra Riverfront Precinct Integrated Transport Plan
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Nowra Riverfront Activation Plan - Concept Drawing
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Nowra Riverfront Activation Plan - Legend - Concept Drawing Details
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Nowra Riverfront Entertainment and Leisure Precinct - Final Report
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Draft Nowra Riverfront Entertainment Precinct Proposed Planning Controls Report
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Draft Nowra Riverfront Entertainment Precinct Strategic Direction Review Analysis Report
Who's listening
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Strategic Planning – Local Planning Team
Phone 1300 293 111 Email council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au