Quick reminder: Our next meeting will be Monday 2nd June 2025 starting 7pm,
Huskisson Community Centre,
Dent St,
Huskisson.
Know of a local matter that involves the community please let us know , we will do our best to help.
If you have an issue you want to let Council know about you can either call them on 1300 293 111, or email: council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
Also keep an eye on opportunities for feedback and opportunities to participate.
We have just been notified of a Planning Proposal for 28 Bowen St and 34-38 Hawke St – to raise the height limit to 12m – current height limit is 7.5m and 11m. This is in order to build a new motel with 72 rooms.
More information can be found here
You can make a late submission by COB 12th June.
Actions from Last Meeting
- Events in Huskisson / Woollamia
- Lisa Brown has written to us letting us know that “Elite Energy have made a number of significant changes to the 2026 event format which will address several of the key concerns of the community and local businesses.” Details here.
- Minutes of HWCV Meeting Held 17 February 2025
- Available on our website – see www.hwcv.org.au or click for copy
- Draft Minutes of HWCV Meeting Held 7 April 2025
- Includes our meeting with Lisa Brown from SCC regarding the size and frequency of events that impact on residents and the area. Click Here
SCC Planning Documents and Activity – your feedback needed
- Proposal for pedestrian crossings in Huskisson – please comment by 20th June. Information here.
- Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan Review – closes 30th June
- “With more than 600 open space and community facilities across the Shoalhaven it’s vital we have a comprehensive strategy in place to help guide Council’s short, medium and long-term planning and investment. … We need you to tell us what you want from the buildings, parks, sportsgrounds, pools and playgrounds in your neighbourhood. This data will help create a vision for the next 30 years and contribute to the Shoalhaven’s liveability.”
More information.
- “With more than 600 open space and community facilities across the Shoalhaven it’s vital we have a comprehensive strategy in place to help guide Council’s short, medium and long-term planning and investment. … We need you to tell us what you want from the buildings, parks, sportsgrounds, pools and playgrounds in your neighbourhood. This data will help create a vision for the next 30 years and contribute to the Shoalhaven’s liveability.”
- At the recent CCB executive meeting with Council information was given about progress towards financial sustainability and other areas. A link to the talks given will be sent out when available. Meanwhile:
- Financial sustainability Council is keeping the community up to date through this webpage – if I’ve understood correctly Council has gone from a $32 million operating deficit in late 2025 to $17.5 million operating deficit.
Recent Development Applications in Huskisson / Woollamia
- DA2025/1544 – Change of use from light industrial workshop to vehicle repair station. 7 Snapper Road, Huskisson
- PCD25/1290 – Swimming pool and cabana, 36 Sydney St, Huskisson
- DA2025/1541 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling house, 780 Woollamia Rd, Woollamia.
- DA2025/1260 – Dwelling alterations and additions, 49 Currambene St, Huskisson.
- PCD2025/1309 – Construction of new industrial development – Modification: Structural design changes only, 4 Mussel Ct, Huskisson
- DA2025/1573 – Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of two storey dual occupancy, 12 Jervis St, Huskisson
- MA2025/1171 – s45(1a) to DA23/1135 – extension to front courtyard wall, 7 Jervis St, Huskisson
- DA2025/1583 – 2 Lot Torrens title subdivision, 12 Jervis St, Huskisson.
Approved
- DA2024/1806 – Construction of detached roof awning over Carpenter Lane, between 68 and 70 Owen St. 68 Owen St.
- DA2025/1198 – Construction of patio cover over rooftop terrace, 4/33 Hawke St, Huskisson
Link to Documents on Exhibition
Please note: more DAs have probably come in but the staff shortage at Council might mean that they haven’t been uploaded on to DA Tracker yet.
Events / Other
- Jervis Bay Maritime Museum & GalleryHosting a broad range of interests, activities and monthly markets. See More
- What’s On at Bundanon
Make Good Festival 2025. View - VRRA minutes – following their recent AGM, the VRRA is suspending activity until further notice. Minutes here.
- Deadline for About Magazine is Wednesday 4th June.
- The Secret Agent Society is a fun espionage-themed online program to build children’s social and emotional skills, with strong evidence showing improvements in emotion recognition, emotion regulation, social skills, and problem-solving. Life-start is able to provide program at no cost until June 2026.
- NSW Marine Estate newsletter
Kind Regards,
Committee HWCV
Date: 29/5/2025
