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.
Community Voice Invitation
There is an upcoming series of community development workshops Firefly is hosting as part of Community Voice – a co-designed community listening project with young people and the wider community.
These workshops will introduce asset-based community development and create space for us to begin shaping community-led recommendations on how we can work together to better support local young people.
If you’re interested in participating and supporting young people in our community please check the session details attached and let them know by this Friday 12 September if you or a representative can join them.
Matters Previously Mentioned
- Jervis Bay Mussel FarmingThe Huskisson Woollamia Community Voice had written to Liza Butler earlier in the year expressing concern about the expansion of the mussel farm in Jervis Bay Marine Park. Click Here.
We have not received a reply to date and a further letter was sent last month which we trust will be answered soon. Click Here
SCC Planning Documents and Activity
- Shoalhaven Interim Lane Policy
There are currently no specific DCP controls which identify or set parameters for development along narrow laneways across Shoalhaven in respect to:Their use as a primary frontage and access, orSpecific building design or impact mitigation controls.In the absence of any planning controls that address potential issues arising from increased development in these locations, there may be adverse impacts on the current use and function of narrow laneways, and the overall character and residential amenity of these areas. More Information.We are presently seeking more information regarding a request from Clr Lou Casmiri that a document regarding this item “from an external source” be circulated. Understandably The HWCV would like to have a copy of this circulated document, as the issue of laneways is sure to come up in the community as this item policy is being progressed.. - Home Sustainability Workshops are back for Spring!
Transform kitchen food scraps and garden organic waste into nutrient rich soil for your garden and receive a free compost bin for your household when you complete the workshop.Summer’s coming with the bush fire danger period starting soon. Time to get a plan in place so you know what to do if there’s a fire near you. More Information
Recent Development Applications in Huskisson / Woollamia
- DA25/2042 – Description: Demolition of shed and construction of a single storey principal dwelling, swimming pool and shed and change of use of existing dwelling house to a secondary dwelling – 270 Woollamia Rd, Woollamia.
Submitted: 02/09/2025.
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.
Events / Other
- First Nations Film FestivalYou’re invited to attend the 2nd Annual Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival to be held at Huskisson Pictures, this Saturday 13 September.SFNFF celebrates the creativity and diversity of First Nations filmmakers from across Australia and from our own community, telling stories that should not be forgotten. More Information
- NSW Marine Estate News August 2025Their latest newsletter shares fresh perspectives and recent developments from across our Marine Estate projects, including:Transport for NSW: protecting boaters, Blue Health Video Series: enhancing community benefits, Tweed River Restoration: promising results, Extreme Flooding: effects on rocky reef fish,Safe Approach Distances: keeping you and our marine life safe, andSpotlight Project: Marine Litter Campaign More Information
- Husky Triathlon Festival Weekend – 1 & 2 NovemberThe Husky Triathlon Festival is fast approaching and to help prepare for the event on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2025 please find attached the road closure details and maps, which include access routes into Huskisson during the event.In light of the growing size of these events please feel free to share with us any feedback you may have which will be shared with Council for future planning. More Information
- BirdLife Shoalhaven Click Here
- What’s On at Bundanon Click Here
- Vincentia Residents & Rate Payers Newsletter Click Here
Kind Regards,
Committee HWCV
Date: 12/9/2025
