Huskisson Woollamia Community Voice Update – 29 September 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. 

HWCV Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting will be held in conjunction with our next meeting at 7pm on Monday 13 October 2025 at Huskisson Community Centre in Dent Street.

There is an opportunity to take up executive positions at the meeting. 

If you are a concerned resident or simply wish to take a more positive role in ensuring Council is listening to essential feedback from our community, please attend and let us know if you can nominate, either for yourself or another person.

Our ability to access local and state government bodies and negotiate fairly for the community can only come through strong membership.

SCC Planning Documents and Activity

    • Community Voice Workshop Series Update
      • These workshops 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. 
      • The workshops will now be:
        • Workshop 1: Strengths & Possibilities Saturday, October 25th – 10am – 4pm Lunch Provided
        • Workshop 2: Dreaming TogetherSaturday, November 22nd – 10am – 4pm Lunch Provided
      • More Information
    • Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP)
      • There were valuable contributions to the workshops hosted by Shoalhaven City Council in May and June 2025 related to the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP). Their Summary Report is now published and available to be viewed on Council’s Get Involved Page.  More Information &  Copy of Report&  CISP Review
    • Shoalhaven Economic Development & Tourism Strategy
      • Shoalhaven City Council is creating a new Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 2035 that will help establish priorities and create a plan to grow the Shoalhaven economy. Shoalhaven businesses, the community, and visitors are invited to provide feedback that will help inform the new strategy.  More Information
        It’s an excellent opportunity to ensure Council understands the Community’s perspective about what should be considered for the next 10 years. Here is the information on the current consultation:Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 2035 | Get Involved Shoalhavenand here is the direct link to the Community Survey.The surveys are open until Friday 24 October 2025.
    • NSW Department Planning, Housing & Infrastructure Update
      • The Department has updated its Community Participation Plan to support faster assessments of critical housing projects. A minimum 14-day exhibition period now applies to relevant residential State significant development applications, with flexibility to extend the timeframe where appropriate.  More Information
    • Update – Public Exhibition – 28 Bowen St & 34-38 Hawke St, Huskisson – Planning Proposal (PP079) to Amend the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014.
      • The Planning Proposal for the current Huskisson Bayside Resort at 28 Bowen Street and 34-38 Hawke Street, Huskisson will be publicly exhibited from 17September 2025 to 17 October 2025 (inclusive) on Council’s website: Documents on exhibition | Shoalhaven City CouncilThe Planning Proposal (PP079) proposed the following changes to the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014 (LEP) to construct a visitor accommodation centre:Amend Clause 4.3 Height of Building development standard related to the subject land to 12 metres across all sites (from the existing 7.5 metre height limit that applies to 28 Bowen Street and 11 metre height limit that applies to 34-38 Hawke Street).You are encouraged to view the Planning Proposal and to have your say on the proposed changes. Submissions must be in writing and should include Council’s reference 75770E/7.  More Information.

    Recent Development Applications in Huskisson / Woollamia

    • DA25/2111 – Description: Temporary Use of Land for Huskisson Carnival.18 Kioloa Street, Huskisson. Submitted 12/09/2025.  More Information

    Approvals

    • PCD 25/1594 – Description: Two Storey Dual Occupancy Attached. 23 Wood Crescent, Huskisson. Approved 16/09/2025
    • PCD25/1590  Description: Industrial Units. 1 Mussel Court, Huskisson. Approved 16/09/25

    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

    • NSW Marine Estate News September 2025
      The latest newsletter brings fresh insights and updates from projects such as:
      • New research: Baby humpbacks born in NSW too
      • Eastern Rock Lobster Fishery: passed MSC surveillance audit
      • Video highlights: erosion and sediment control guidelines
      • Rainbow connection: using the light spectrum to measure water quality
      • Fish friendly workshops: working together to develop holistic solutions
      • Sydney Boat Show: Transport for NSW taking main stage.
      • Spotlight project: Cultural economic development.  Click Here
    • Husky Triathlon Festival Weekend – 1 & 2 November
      • The 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 share with us any feedback or suggestions you may have which will be shared with Council for future planning.  More Information
    • What’s On at Bundanon  Click Here

    Kind Regards,
    Committee HWCV
    Date: 29/9/2025

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