Huskisson Woollamia Community Voice Update – 22 August 2025

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Quick reminder: Our next meeting will be Monday 13th October 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. 

Matters Previously Mentioned

  • Jet Ski Reporting Looking to the warmer months ahead and the substantial influx of visitors it brings, Our Future Shoalhaven wants everyone to have a safe summer enjoying our waterways and Marine Park.In preparation they would like everyone to have one important contact phone number added to their contact lists.More Information plus Additional Information.

SCC Planning Documents and Activity

  • On Site Conference at 737 Woollamia Rd, Woollamia.Development Application No. DA2024/1589for the construction of multi dwelling housing. The Applicant for this proposed development has commenced proceedings in the Land and Environment Court in relation to Council’s deemed refusal of the DA.Proceedings have been set down for a Section 34 Conciliation Conference commencing On Site at 10:30am on Friday 29 August 2025.If you have an interest in the future of this site or similar proposals your attendance and support on the day would be welcome. More Information
  • Proposed Additions to 41 – 45 Owen St, Huskisson Modification Application [S4.55(2)] to approved development DA23/1774 – Proposed modifications include additional 5 residential apartments to the fourth storey (level 3) of the approved building. More Information.The HWCV has objected to the proposed modification to add an extra floor and exceed the height limits for the area for multiple reasons as outlined in our written response attached. Click Here.
  • Resignation of Councillor Natalee Johnston It was regretful to note the recent resignation of Councillor Natalee Johnston from her elected role at Shoalhaven City Council. Cr Johnston was a respected and well supported representative for the community she served.More Information.

Recent Development Applications in Huskisson / Woollamia

  • PCD25/1518 – Description: Four Lot Strata Subdivision – 62 Hawke St, Huskisson.  Approved 20/08/2025.
  • MA25/1255 Description: S4.55(1A) to DA02/2931 – change to car park layout and allow staging of development (for 2 story construction works to existing dwelling house) – 33 Sydney St, Huskisson.  Submitted: 11/08/2025.

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.

SCC DA Tracking

Events / Other

  • Jervis Bay Arts Trail – Last Saturday of the month. 11am to 2pm.Take an opportunity to step inside the artists’ studios and venues of the Jervis Bay Arts Trail on the last Saturday of each month between 11am and 2pm.Meet the artists, learn about their unique processes and buy direct.The artists work across many styles and mediums – oils and watercolour, photography and textiles, collage and drawings, landscapes, abstracts, sculpture – there’s something for every taste along the Trail. More Information
  • NSW Marine Estate News July 2025 The latest update from the New South Wales Marine Estate Management Authority, showcasing efforts to protect and enhance our coastline, estuaries, and marine waters. The Marine Estate Programs are driving impactful work, ensuring these valuable environments stay healthy and thriving for everyone to enjoy. More Information
  • The Arts Muster Weekend of Arts and Crafts, 23/24 August 2025Arts Muster, the Jervis Bay arts event that encourages everyone to “make things together” is on again for the third year in a row, on August 23/24 in Huskisson.This weekend includes a program of 10 creative workshops, an artisans market with around 50 stalls of arts, crafts and artisan food and beverage products, and for the first time, a mini-book art competition. Details click here.
  • BirdLife ShoalhavenThe latest BirdLife Shoalhaven magazine – for Winter 2025 – is now available. This season’s magazine contains information about a couple of amazing discoveries in the Shoalhaven, a trip to Cheynes Beach in WA, a follow-up on the Macquarie Marshes and a feature on Ospreys! click here.
  • What’s On at Bundanon click here

Kind Regards,
Committee HWCV
Date: 22/8/2025

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