Shoalhaven 2040 Our Strategic Land-use Planning Statement July 2020

DRAFT Acknowledgment of country We acknowledge the Traditional owners and Custodians of this country and their continuing connection to the land through culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

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Chief Executive Officer Message______05

About this document______06

About Shoalhaven______08

Advantages, Opportunities and Challenges______10

Long-term Trends and City Shapers______13

Shoalhaven’s Land Use Vision______14

Plan on a Page______18

1 Managing growth______21

Planning Priority 1 Providing homes to meet needs and lifestyles______22

Planning Priority 2 Delivering infrastructure______24

2 Great places______27

Planning Priority 3 Protecting and enhancing neighbourhoods______28

Planning Priority 4 Nowra City Centre______30

Planning Priority 5 Ulladulla Town Centre______32

3 Growing the Economy______35

Planning Priority 6 Providing jobs close to home______36

Planning Priority 7 Strengthening commercial centres______38

Planning Priority 8 Promoting a responsible visitor economy______40

Planning Priority 9 Supporting agriculture and aquaculture______42

Planning Priority 10 Industrial and defence-related opportunities______44

4. Protecting and adapting to the environment______47

Planning Priority 11 Protecting the environment______48 Planning Priority 12 Adapting to natural hazards through building resilience______50

Planning Priority 13 Managing resources______52

5 CelebratingDRAFT culture and heritage______57 Planning Priority 14 Heritage items and places______58

Planning Priority 15 Scenic and cultural landscapes______60

Planning Priority 16: Promoting events and public art______61

Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting______62

Appendix 1______66

Appendix 2______78

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned this document may contain images of people who have died. DRAFT

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 4 Chief Executive Officer Message

It is with pleasure that I present the By 2041, the Shoalhaven is projected to have a Shoalhaven Local Strategic Planning population of over 126,000. To manage this expected growth and to continue to meet current and future Statement (LSPS). community needs, we require a clear vision and set of The Statement sets out a seven-year program of land- priorities and actions. use planning to help realise the community’s vision for The LSPS framework, alongside Council’s Community the next 20 years. Strategic Plan (CSP) and Delivery Plan and Operational This document reflects the community’s land-use Program (DPOP), will allow Council to plan, coordinate aspirations and outlines how we will plan and deliver and implement the community’s vision for the next for our community now and into the future. 20 years. We have listened, and the LSPS focuses on what On behalf of Council and personally, I look forward to community has told us is important, including new realising the community goals whilst recognising the homes and transport infrastructure, great communal Shoalhaven’s unique character, values and strengths. places, jobs close to home, protecting and adapting to Stephen Dunshea the environment and celebrating culture and heritage. Chief Executive Officer

Collaboration working with community, all levels of government, and a range of stakeholders to identify and deliver outcomes. Adaptability DRAFTpreparing and enabling our communities to manage and adapt to change – population growth, urban development, changing environment. Innovative economy to take advantage of new opportunities and innovative industries. This planning document must also be agile and flexible because of factors beyond our control. Integrity the document is honest and transparent and presents land-use planning policy and work to guide our work and planning decisions.

Respect our natural heritage values and built environment, how we look after and manage impacts on our natural and built environments, conservation of heritage, respect of neighbourhood character.

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 5 About this document

This document is a strategic land-use planning policy document setting out how Council will identify and meet the communities’ land-use needs over the next 20 years.

It covers how we anticipate the City will change and The document will direct changes to Council’s the work required to manage development and the planning and development controls and other delivery of necessary infrastructure and services. This planning tools, such as development contributions, means the document addresses a broad range of to ensure facilities and services are provided to meet topics, including: the communities’ needs. • The number, type, and location of new homes. This document works alongside Council’s Community • Provision of infrastructure and services, Strategic Plan, which has a similar, but broader, • Job creation, economic growth, and the purpose explaining how Council will work to meet strengthening of commercial centres, the communities’ needs. It also gives effect to the Government’s Illawarra-Shoalhaven • Protecting and adapting to our environment, and Regional Plan 2015, by implementing the directions • Enhancing our heritage, landscapes, and the set by this document at a local level. character of neighbourhoods. This is Shoalhaven’s first Local Strategic Planning This Statement provides a Vision for Shoalhaven, Statement. It brings together and builds on Council’s summarises the City’s opportunities and challenges, existing plans, studies, strategies to cover how we identifies Planning Priorities, and sets Actions to anticipate the City will change, how we propose to deliver these priorities. This Statement also sets out manage growth and development, and to deliver policy statements on key planning matters and how the infrastructure and services required by our we will work with a range of stakeholders to achieve communities. It is a starting point providing a record identified outcomes. of our current work and the work we need to do to plan for the next 20-years. Vision This Statement has a seven-year timeframe and sets Establishes a Vision for Shoalhaven providing out the necessary work for the 2020 to 2027 period. long-term direction for our future land-use The work required beyond 2027 will be captured planning work. in a future version of this document. However, the document can be updated at any time, for example, Opportunities and Challenges as new planning matters emerge, planned work is Summarises the City’s opportunities and DRAFTcompleted, or a new Council is elected. challenges. Planning Priorities Identifies Planning Priorities for a range of economic, environmental, and social matters. Actions Sets Actions to plan for and deliver the things that are needed, such as homes, jobs, services, and infrastructure. This includes our current work and how we will work with other organisations.

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Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 7 About Shoalhaven

Shoalhaven, located on the south cast of New South Wales, is bordered by mountains and coastal plains. It contains substantial areas of National Parks, State Forests, bushland, beaches and lakes.

The local government area contains many different The original inhabitants of the Shoalhaven area are towns and villages, including the regional centres the Wodi Wodi, Wandandian, and Murramarang of Nowra and Ulladulla. It has a spectacular natural Aboriginal people. The productive nature of land and environment, a growing population, and a robust the proximity to the sea means there are many sites economy. From Berry to Durras, the coastal strip with significant Aboriginal heritage value. European sustains a variety of environments, places and people. settlement dates from 1822 when land was taken up near the mouth of the Shoalhaven River. Shoalhaven’s Shoalhaven is blessed with a magnificent natural current population is mostly concentrated in the environment and scenically beautiful landscapes. towns and settlements along the coast and are These include a range of lush rainforests, woodlands, resilient, friendly and caring, with a strong desire to rocky terrain, coastal plains, farmland and floodplains. help one another. Its coast is very diverse, with major estuaries, many coastal lakes, long wild beaches and small pocket Shoalhaven’s diverse economy is driven by the beaches, extensive coastal dune systems, towering Defence and Manufacturing, Health and Social sandstone headlands and rugged bluffs. Outstanding Services sectors. Tourism and Retail sectors also play natural amenity is a strong attractor for both important roles, with Shoalhaven the most visited residents and tourists. The Shoalhaven’s temperate location in New South Wales outside of . climate is comfortable all year round, with cooling sea Shoalhaven has road and rail connections to Sydney breezes in summer and clean crisp air in winter. and Wollongong. It is also connected to Canberra Shoalhaven’s urban areas include the regional centre by road. Major connections include the north- of Nowra-Bomaderry, and major urban areas in south connection provided by the , Milton-Ulladulla, Huskisson-Vincentia, Jervis Bay-St westerly connections to the Hume Highway, and the Georges Basin, , and Sussex Inlet. South Coast Railway Line. Shoalhaven is well supplied The historic towns of Berry and Kangaroo Valley with community infrastructure such as recreation and are located inland and Shoalhaven’s smaller towns, sports parks, and community buildings, including villages and settlements are spread along the coast. libraries at Nowra, Ulladulla, DRAFTand Milton.

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 8 4,531km2 4949 Land area towns and villages 165km Coastline

4343%% 41,301 part-time workers Population Labour Force 54% 105,766 full-time workers 1 in 20 residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

90Community Buildings DRAFT 7,303 Recreation Local Businesses and sports parks

2hrs from 1hr from 2hrs from 620ha Canberra Wollongong Sydney

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 9 Advantages, Opportunities & Challenges

Shoalhaven’s advantages include its environment Continued investment in transport infrastructure and lifestyle choices. is improving connections to Sydney, Wollongong We need to plan to protect and enhance these and Canberra. advantages. Shoalhaven’s natural environment and landscapes are strong attractors, making it a great Shoalhaven’s challenges include managing a place to live and visit. Strong community connections changing population, better connecting and to and interest in protecting these features means servicing communities, and building resilience we need to manage the location, scale and type to natural events. of development. We need to plan to manage growth and meet Relatively affordable house prices, various lifestyle the need for homes, jobs, shops, services, and opportunities, and a small community feel, make infrastructure. Shoalhaven’s population is changing Shoalhaven liveable and an attractive place to live. so we need to deliver a range of housing choices to The diversity of urban areas, coastal towns and meet everyone’s needs. This generates demand for settlements provide a diversity of choice for residents. affordable and suitably located homes close to shops, services and jobs. This generates demand for suitably located homes. We also need to encourage a variety Shoalhaven’s opportunities include its diverse of housing types to meet everyone’s needs and economy, service industries and connections. improve affordability. We need to plan to support and exploit these opportunities. Shoalhaven’s economy is based on Shoalhaven’s urban areas have their own unique retail trade, construction and manufacturing, public character and history and new development administration, defence, health care and social needs to be managed to ensure it contributes to assistance, accommodation and food services. The neighbourhood character. growth of these industries requires a secure supply We need to plan to make our communities resilient of serviced land that can be used in a flexible way and able to adapt to the risks associated with our to respond to new opportunities. Rural areas and environment, including bushfires, flooding, and sea- the coast provide a significant agricultural and level rise. aquaculture resource, substantial contributions to the local economy, and valued landscape settings. The distance between and size of settlements We need to manage development on these lands to present challenges to connecting communities ensure their important functions can continue. and delivering infrastructure. Access to many settlements is limited to a single road and local People choosing to live in and visit Shoalhaven connections between settlements often do not exist. contribute to the growth of theDRAFT economy New and innovative ways are required to connect through demand for goods and services, creating communities and encourage interaction. We need opportunities to strengthen commercial activity to plan to strengthen commercial centres to ensure centres. The increasing age of the population will they provide the necessary jobs, shops and services. increase demand in core health, retirement and Nowra is Shoalhaven’s largest centre and contains the human services sectors. main commercial and business district, but it needs As a favourite holiday location, visitors make a revitalisation to broaden retail and employment significant contribution to the local economy, opportunities and connect and activate the providing income for tourist parks, accommodation Shoalhaven River waterfront. providers, restaurants and coastal recreation The increased summer population from tourism activities. Shoalhaven has road and rail connections activity also brings increased pressure on to Sydney and Wollongong, including their airports infrastructure and the delivery of enough and and seaports. It is also connected to Canberra by road. affordable housing.

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Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 11 DRAFT This document identifies the work required to plan for the next 20-years, including the management of change. The drivers of change extend beyond the local area. Shoalhaven will be influenced by observed and forecast trends in the broader region, New South Wales, Australia, and the world. Change also provides opportunity to deliver significant city-shaping projects to improve liveability, sustainability and the local economy.

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 12 Long-term Trends and City Shapers

In 2018, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) identified six social, economic and environmental megatrends with the potential to have a major impact on Australia over the next 20-years. There are also several city-shaping opportunities underway or being planned in Shoalhaven.

This document considers and builds in the capacity to More immediate to Shoalhaven, there are many respond, manage and take advantage of these trends. city-shaping investments, precincts, projects and opportunities, including: • Revitalisation of Nowra City Centre through MEGATRENDS improved connections and activation of the Shoalhaven Riverfront Precinct. More from less • Delivery of the Nowra-Bomaderry Bypass to support The earth has limited supplies of natural work on revitalising Nowra City Centre, including mineral, energy, water and food resources opportunities to connect the City Centre with essential for human survival and maintaining Stockland ‘s centre. lifestyles. • Construction of the Milton and Ulladulla Bypass to Going, going… gone? provide more pedestrian friendly environments and Many of the world’s natural habitats, plant increase the amenity and attractiveness of these species and animal species are in decline or centres. at risk of extinction. • Faster and easier travel connections to allow people The silk highway and companies to relocate out of Sydney. New travel options to also encourage increased tourism Coming decades will see the world economy activity. Reduced travel times are provided by the: shift from west to east and north to south. - Continued upgrade of the Princes Highway Forever young to create uninterrupted dual carriageway The ageing population is an asset. from Sydney to Nowra. - Expansion of the potential fast-rail network Virtually here with a southern coastal route connecting with Exploring what might happen in a world of DRAFTWollongong to Nowra. increased connectivity where individuals, communities, governments and businesses are immersed into the virtual world to a much Potential reduction greater extent than ever before. in train travel times 2 hrs 39min 45 min. Great expectations Examining the rising demand for experiences • Transition to electric and potentially autonomous over products and rising importance of social vehicles and associated support industries and relationships. servicing requirements, including new forms of public transport. • Jobs of the future requiring serviced employment land with flexible planning controls to encourage innovation and respond to new opportunities.

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 13 Shoalhaven’s Land Use Vision

Establishing a strong land-use planning Vision for Shoalhaven provides long-term direction for our future land-use planning work.

It provides an overarching statement against which we can evaluate and review our work to ensure we are working towards a common and agreed goal. The Vision on the right builds on the Vision established and tested with Shoalhaven’s communities in Council’s Community Strategic Plan.

Shoalhaven’s Communities Transport Infrastucture Residents, workers and visitors alike Integrated transport infrastructure – have access to a diversity of lifestyle connects urban areas, economic hubs, and choices based around the coast, natural communities, reduces commute times to environment, and rural land. jobs, shops and services, and assists with emergency responses. Natural Environment Inclusive Recreation Shoalhaven’s natural environment is managed to ensure exemplary water, air and Inclusive recreational and cultural places soil quality and excellent biodiversity and and facilities provide space for and promote habitat protection. community connections, health and well- being, interactions, and events. New Homes Activity Centres New homes are durable and resilient to Shoalhaven’s climate and respect Nowra and Ulladulla are key business and the character of existing areas and activity centres providing a wide range of neighbourhoods. jobs, shops, services and housing options. Cultural, Scenic and Heritage 2040 Sustainable Development Shoalhaven’s cultural, scenic, and Well managed, appropriately located, and heritage values are identified and sustainable development protects the protected from inappropriate Shoalhaven’s diverse range of land uses development and land-use activities. and environmental and cultural values.

Tourism Activities DRAFTEconomy Tourism activities are promoted, managed, A diverse economy driven by a range of and provided with the infrastructure to industries is capable of adapting to ensure responsible sharing of Shoalhaven’s economic shock and new opportunities environmental, cultural, scenic, and heritage through innovative responses and a skilled values. and adaptable workforce.

Changing Climate Housing The risks associated with Shoalhaven’s A supply and choice of accessible, environment and the changing climate are adaptable, and affordable homes are known and emergency responses planned provided in a range of safe and inclusive and resourced. neighbourhoods.

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 14 Our Vision Shoalhaven provides a unique and relaxed lifestyle in a spectacular coastal and rural setting with significant and diverse environmental values. Its communities are resilient, connected, inclusive and capable of adapting to changing economic, environmental, and social circumstances. Well-managed and sustainable development protects the natural environment and the special character of each of its towns, villages and neighbourhoods. Affordable and accessible homes are provided to meet the needs and lifestyles of its residents and parks and facilities support active, healthy and connected communities. A strong and diverse economy focussed on tourism, agriculture, defence and technology, and health and education embraces innovation and is supported by a skilled workforce. Visitors are readily welcomed to responsibly share and connect with the area’s Aboriginal culture, natural environment and heritage places. To Sydney KANGAROO BERRY VALLEY I2 To Sydney KANGAROO HIGHWAY BERRY VALLEY CAMBEWARRA

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Five themes support the Vision for Shoalhaven, setting 16 Planning Priorities for the land-use planning matters expected to change and or affect Shoalhaven over the next 20 years. The Planning Priorities rely on an evidence base of technical studies or strategies dealing with specific matters.

Managing growth Planning Priorities & Timeframes Focusing on providing the required Planning Priorities will be delivered through the 37 number and type of homes in appropriate Actions guiding Council’s land-use planning work locations and supporting Shoalhaven’s over the next 7-years. Each Action has been allocated communities with infrastructure. a timeframe to prioritise and focus resources on those matters considered the most important. Immediate Great places means in 2020-2021; Short-term means between Identifying ways to revitalise Nowra City 2022-2024; and Long-term means between Centre and Ulladulla Town 2025-2027. The work required beyond 2027 will be Centre, and to protect and enhance captured in a future version of this document. the character of our smaller towns Some Planning Priorities are supported with Policy and villages. Statements on key planning matters. For example, the protection of rural and industrial land from residential Growing the economy rezoning proposals. This document also identifies Addressing the provision of more jobs our Current Work and how we’re working with other close to home, strengthening commercial organisations - our Collaboration Activity. centres, and supporting Shoalhaven’s diverse industries. Protecting & adapting to the environment Dealing with the protection of the environment, adapting to natural hazards, and sustainably managing resources. Celebrating cultureDRAFT & heritage Managing the protection of landscapes and heritage items and places and promoting community events and public art.

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 18 Managing growth Planning Priority 1 - Providing homes to meet needs & lifestyles Planning Priority 2 - Delivering infrastructure

Great places Planning Priority 3 - Protecting & enhancing neighbourhoods Planning Priority 4 - Nowra City Centre Planning Priority 5- Ulladulla Town Centre

Growing the economy Planning Priority 6 - Providing jobs close to home Planning Priority 7 - Strengthening commercial centres Planning Priority 8 - Promoting a responsible visitor economy Planning Priority 9 - Supporting agriculture & aquaculture Planning Priority 10 - Industrial & defence-related opportunities

Protecting & adapting to the environment Planning Priority 11 - Protecting the environment Planning Priority 12 - Adapting to natural hazards through DRAFT building resilience Planning Priority 13 - Managing resources

Celebrating culture & heritage Planning Priority 14 - Heritage items & places Planning Priority 15 - Scenic & cultural landscapes Planning Priority 16 - Promoting events & public art

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Providing homes and infrastructure to meet the needs and lifestyles of Shoalhaven’s diverse, growing and ageing communities.

The number of people choosing to live in Shoalhaven The following Planning Priorities outline how is increasing and the size and age of households we propose to manage growth in Shoalhaven: is changing to create diverse, new and larger Planning Priority 1 communities. To manage and support these changes Providing homes to meet needs and lifestyles. we need to provide new homes in suitable locations close to jobs, shops, and services. We also need to Planning Priority 2 encourage a variety of housing types to help meet Delivering infrastructure. the needs of our increasingly diverse communities, We will measure our progress by monitoring: including our ageing population or those with • Dwelling approvals by location and new dwellings certain needs. We need to ensure homes are provided approved and completed. for families and individuals at all income levels. • Housing costs as a percentage of New homes must be durable and built to suit household income. Shoalhaven’s climate. • Use, accessibility, and condition of open space Shoalhaven’s communities need to be supported with and sporting facilities and library floorspace. adequate and appropriate physical infrastructure, • Type of transport used such as roads and schools, as well as community facilities, such as open space, playgrounds and • Length of cycleways and footpaths. libraries. New and expanded medical, health and related services need to be planned to support Shoalhaven’s growing community. We need to protect the features and values that make Shoalhaven a great place to live – its natural and rural environments, landscapes, and the character of each of its towns, villages and neighbourhoods. The planning work to achieve thisDRAFT balance is addressed in other themes.

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The number of people living in Shoalhaven is Existing suburbs and villages need in-fill expected to grow by over 23,000 people by 2041. development to support the supply of housing types Shoalhaven’s communities are also ageing, and the and allow people to change homes as their needs average household or family size is predicted to get change. Smaller, more easily maintained homes allow smaller. Shoalhaven has a strong demand for short- communities to age-in-place and young adults to live term tourist accommodation and holiday homes. close to the family home. However, change needs These matters all contribute in some way to the to be managed to ensure development contributes demand for new homes, resulting in the need to to a neighbourhood’s character. Planning Priority 3 - deliver over 14,600 new dwellings by 2041. Protecting and enhancing neighbourhoods addresses this matter. We plan to meet this need by delivering a sustainable supply and choice of liveable, adaptable Shoalhaven is well supplied with rural-residential and accessible homes in safe and inclusive properties – lots between 2,000-10,000m2 on the neighbourhoods throughout Shoalhaven. urban fringe. The rezoning of rural land to create This includes: more rural-residential properties is not supported • New suburban areas with high-quality open space because of the loss of productive agricultural land providing a mix of different sized homes, with and potential conflicts between agricultural and smaller homes located around shops, parks and residential uses. This form of housing is often poorly open space. located and does not make a useful contribution to housing supply or affordability. This issue is addressed • Established suburbs providing family-sized homes by Planning Priority 9 Supporting agriculture and on generous blocks, often with mature gardens and aquaculture. trees. • Areas of compact homes like apartments and Although providing a range of homes helps provide townhouses in and around Nowra City Centre and a choice of homes to match income levels, we need Ulladulla Town Centre. to improve affordability for low-to-middle income workers. We also need to provide homes for very- • Coastal and rural villages. low-income households and those with complex We are focussing our current greenfield release area needs. New homes need to be accessible and planning activity on the regional release area located adaptable. They also need to be durable and resilient in Nowra-Bomaderry. This includes the investigation to Shoalhaven’s climate. Appropriately designed and of opportunities to increase dwelling supply to take constructed homes help with heating and cooling, advantage of existing and planned infrastructure and reducing energy needs and emissions and lowering reduce development pressureDRAFT on sensitive land. household bills.

DEFINITIONS Households - One or more persons, at least Adaptable - Homes designed to one of whom is at least 15 years of age, who accommodate lifestyle changes without reside in the same private dwelling. requiring costly alteration. Liveable - Homes designed to meet Affordable rental housing - Homes changing needs of occupants without the to meet the needs of people on very low to need for specialisation. moderate incomes priced so occupants can afford other basic living costs. Accessible - Homes constructed to meet the needs of occupants requiring higher level access.

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 22 17% Households Households in stress 42,743 47,696 55,416 2016 2026 2041 Population 103,371 109,242 126,513 Dwellings 2020 2026 2041 54,651 60,408 69,255 2020 2026 2041 Fastest Growing Age Groups Dwelling Types Older workers Empty nesters Seniors & pre-retirees and retirees (70-84 years) 87.6% 9.1% 0.2% (50-59 years) (60-69 years) Low density Medium density High density (separate house) (townhouse) (apartment)

Current Work

CW1.1 Implementing existing strategies and structure plans managing residential growth to deliver a potential 12,700 of the 14,600 dwellings required by 2041. These documents include: • Growth Management Strategy (2014) • Sussex Inlet Settlement Strategy (2007) • Nowra-Bomaderry Structure Plan (2008) • Milton-Ulladulla Structure Plan (1996) • Jervis Bay Settlement Strategy (2003) CW1.2 Setting planning and development controls to deliver planned urban areas in the Nowra-Bomaderry regional release area for greenfield housing (5,000-6,000 homes). CW1.3 Administering planning and development controls to deliver planned urban releases in Culburra, Vincentia, Sussex Inlet, Manyana, Milton, and Ulladulla to provide a choice of residential locations. CW1.4 Amending planning and development controls to encourage increased residential density (town houses and apartments) in and around Nowra City Centre and Ulladulla Town Centre. CW1.5 Implementing the Affordable Housing Strategy (2017). Collaboration ActivityDRAFT CA1.1 Confirm dwelling targets and Shoalhaven’s potential dwelling capacity with the NSW Government. CA1.2 Work with community housing providers to increase the supply of affordable rental housing on Council-owned land.

Actions

A1.1 Prepare a Local Housing Strategy to update and consolidate existing strategies and structure plans and identify future dwelling supply, strategic locations for new homes, and required housing diversity. Immediate A1.2 Update development controls to facilitate increased delivery of accessible and adaptable homes. Short-term A1.3 Develop and test an affordable housing development contribution scheme requiring significant new developments to provide or pay for affordable rental housing.Short-term

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 23 Planning Priority 2 Delivering infrastructure

Shoalhaven’s growing and diverse communities Current planning controls already support existing require a wide range of infrastructure, facilities, and essential infrastructure located in Shoalhaven, such services. These include: as electricity generation and gas and water supply • Transport infrastructure to connect communities, lines. These facilities are protected from inappropriate urban areas and employment hubs such as roads, development and are provided with security of pathways and cycleways and related public access. Our planning activities for waste management transport services. This includes freight connections infrastructure is addressed in Planning Priority 13: to support economic activity. Managing our resources. • Community infrastructure to support health, activity The changing way communities exercise, socialise and wellbeing, such as open space, parks and and spend time outdoors tells us we need to better playgrounds, sporting facilities, and community integrate urban areas with the landscape to allow buildings such as libraries, arts and performance people to be physically active where they live and space, halls and other venues. work, reduce car use, and encourage community • Services such as educational establishments, interactions. This can be achieved with open space, hospitals and health facilities, cemeteries and walkways and cycleways. It also presents a significant crematoria, and waste management and recycling opportunity to recycle ageing and underutilised centres. community infrastructure to create funding for new and upgraded facilities. The substantial distances from one end of Shoalhaven to the other, the linear nature of development, The need to support tourist destinations with and single north-south road create some unique adequate infrastructure, including toilet facilities challenges to delivering infrastructure. This includes and car parking, is addressed in Planning Priority 8: a population spread amongst dispersed communities Promoting a responsible visitor economy. with economic viability limiting the delivery of some infrastructure and services. We will identify and meet these needs by preparing INFRASTRUCTURE a range of studies and strategies to guide the funding, delivery and maintenance of the items RESPONSIBILITY Council is responsible for. We will administer and maintain the Development Contributions Plan State Government (2019) the main mechanism of obtaining funds Princes Highway and other regional roads, rail- from new development for the provision of related line and stations, schools, hospitals and health infrastructure. We also need toDRAFT make sure the NSW facilities. Government agencies and other organisations deliver Council the transport, health, and education facilities required Open space, parks and playgrounds, sporting by our communities and businesses. facilities, community buildings such as libraries, We will plan and deliver upgrades to the transport arts and performance space, and meeting system to ensure it is safe, efficient, sustainable spaces, halls and other venues. and reliable. It needs to provide ready access to jobs, shops and services, connect local and distant communities, and provide access during emergency events. It also needs to provide options to use many other forms of transport to meet diverse and changing needs. Work is needed to improve the public and community transport services on offer.

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CW2.1 Administering and maintenance of the Shoalhaven Development Contributions Plan (2019). CW2.2 Implementing the land-use recommendations of the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (2017) and Shoalhaven Libraries Strategic Plan 2017-2021, including the delivery of the Shoalhaven Community and Recreational Precinct Masterplan. CW2.3 Delivery and maintenance of a safe and efficient road and active transport network. CW2.4 Delivery of road connections and water and sewerage infrastructure to service the Moss Vale Road Urban Release Areas.

Collaboration Activity

CA2.1 Work with the NSW Government to coordinate infrastructure delivery for new urban release areas. CA2.2 Advocate with Transport for NSW to improve pedestrian crossings facilities on the Princes Highway (Nowra, Milton and Ulladulla), upgrade the rail line and services between Berry and Bomaderry, and deliver the planned intermodal hub at Bomaderry. CA2.3 Advocate with Transport for NSW and public transport service providers to enhance and expand bus services and strategic bus corridors. CA2.4 Work with Transport for NSW to improve continue the rolling upgrade of the Princes Highway. CA2.5 Work with the NSW Department of Education to identify and deliver new and upgraded schools and identify opportunities for community use of facilities. CA2.6 Work with NSW TAFE and universities to identify opportunities for new campuses. CA2.7 Work with infrastructure providers to identify and reserve land required for new infrastructure in Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014.

Actions A2.1 Prepare an updatedDRAFT Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (including library facilities). Immediate A2.2 Prepare an updated Integrated Transport Strategy and Pedestrian and Mobility Action Plan to identify and fill gaps and expansion opportunities to deliver an efficient and safe road and active transport network. Immediate A2.3 Develop, consult, and implement a plan to recycle ageing and underutilised community infrastructure to create funds for new and upgraded facilities. Short-term A2.4 Investigate sites for new cemetery facilities in the Jervis Bay and St Georges Basin area. Short-term

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Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 26 Great Places

Protecting and enhancing local and neighbourhood character and strengthening Nowra City Centre and Ulladulla Town Centre.

Shoalhaven is defined by its spectacular natural Our community engagement work on other land-use environments, scenic landscapes and diversity of planning documents suggests a strong community towns and villages, each with their own unique sentiment toward maintaining and enhancing the character and community identity. With 49 look and feel of our settlements. Our communities settlements ranging from the regional centres of expressed a strong desire for Shoalhaven’s towns and Nowra and Ulladulla, to the picturesque heritage villages to be protected from overdevelopment as towns and relaxed coastal villages, each of our population grows, particularly those areas with Shoalhaven’s places offer something unique valued historic character, and relationships with through their relationships between natural and the landscape. built environments. At the same time, many people asked for greater We have refocussed our planning for places and emphasis on planning for our major town centres of spaces to provide a greater emphasis on respecting Nowra and Ulladulla. Our communities are keen to and enhancing local character. This Local Strategic see these centres develop into vibrant hubs of activity Land-use Planning Statement sets out the supporting local businesses, and places where people commencement of a place-based approach to create want to spend time, to celebrate, collaborate, and great places for current and future generations: places connect with one another in a meaningful way. reflecting the aspirations of communities, supporting We will work with our local communities to business and economic activity, enhancing existing incorporate placemaking, development and design and desired character, and respecting the natural strategies into our planning framework to respond environment. to the dynamic nature of our local communities and We recognise people’s perception of place varies the broader drivers of change, while maintaining and in many ways. Not everyone experiences the same enhancing those local elements making Shoalhaven place in the same way, and different people will have special. different attitudes towards the same place depending The following Planning Priorities will guide our work on their age, gender, cultural beliefs, socioeconomic DRAFTon creating great, vibrant places: circumstances and the like. What is appealing to some community groups may not be to others. It’s critical Planning Priority 3 we engage and collaborate with our communities Protecting and enhancing neighbourhoods to inform our planning of our towns, villages and Planning Priority 4 neighbourhoods to ensure change meets needs Nowra City Centre and aspirations. Planning Priority 5 Ulladulla Town Centre We will measure our progress by monitoring: • Residents satisfaction with built environment • commercial occupancy rates

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 27 Planning Priority 3 Protecting and enhancing neighbourhoods

Shoalhaven’s neighbourhoods are rich in diversity, must respond by providing more and a greater range from the larger regional centres of Nowra and of homes. However, change must be managed to Ulladulla, to the charming heritage towns, vibrant ensure it respects and contributes to character and tourist destinations, and relaxed villages along our creates desirable places. coastline. Each of these places are highly valued by Our communities have consistently expressed a our communities and offer something unique to the strong desire for good management of development region through their distinct character and lifestyle. pressure in Shoalhaven’s towns and villages to ensure They are the places where we live, spend our leisure developments respect, rather than erode, existing time and, importantly, where we connect and interact character. Our development of the Shoalhaven with each other. Character Assessment Report provides a starting The character of our neighbourhoods is influenced point for us to work with our communities to settle by far more than heritage and building design. a vision for the existing and future character of their The interactions we have with natural and built neighbourhoods. Some settlements have already elements, the quality of the public space, and the prepared plans confirming a vision and resident’s way people interact and use places all contribute to aspirations and we will continue to work with these each neighbourhood’s sense of “place” or character. communities to implement these. Well-managed vegetation makes a significant Our work will identify the planning and development contribution to local character and the amenity controls we can use to influence the quality and of our neighbourhoods. It plays an important role design of development in our neighbourhoods. The in managing development by providing shade, NSW Government has recognised the importance improving amenity, and minimising the effects of of character and the need to improve the built urban heat. This is addressed in Chapter 4 Protecting environment. It has published several related policies and adapting to the environment. and is developing more, potentially including a new Local or neighbourhood character is dynamic and set of planning controls to identify and protect the always evolving, particularly as development occurs, character of settlements considered to have special social and economic conditions change, and different values. We will monitor this work and utilise any extra communities settle. We know our population is opportunities to reinforce our work on protecting and changing, including increasingDRAFT in size, and that we enhancing neighbourhoods.

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CW3.1 Administration of Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014. CW3.2 Support the implementation of the Shoalhaven Heads and Sanctuary Point Community Strategic Plans.

Collaboration Activity

CA3.1 Work with the NSW Government to identify opportunities for proposed special character planning controls to guide in-fill development in Berry, Kangaroo Valley, and Milton

Actions

A3.1 Update Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014 with built form statements to ensure in-fill development contributes to neighbourhood character. Immediate

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Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 29 Planning Priority 4 Nowra City Centre

An important regional centre, Nowra is the business, Nowra is a place of many strengths. It has retail and services hub of Shoalhaven. It has retail connections with the centres and ports of and commercial offerings, civic and government Wollongong, Sydney and Canberra. Upgrades to services catering for the local community, and major roads, some of which are currently underway, tourism functions. The City Centre and surrounding will further improve its accessibility presenting neighbourhoods are important for their commercial opportunities for business and economic growth and economic activity, but also for their historical within the City Centre. Other significant government contribution to our region. Our communities’ value investment in Nowra include the new road bridge the rich heritage provided by the built environment and conversion of the historic bridge into a and its proximity to natural assets including the pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. These improved Shoalhaven River and surrounding greenbelt of fertile transport networks will better connect the City, but farmland and alluvial floodplains. we need to match this work within the centre with local roads and parking infrastructure. The renewal and revitalisation of the City Centre is a priority. There is a strong desire for the City to: The Shoalhaven River is an important natural asset • be inclusive, connected, and support a range of for Nowra, but the City does not have an active community uses and businesses. waterfront. Its proximity to the City Centre presents a fantastic opportunity to strengthen connections • be vibrant and alive with culture and providing between the natural and built environment, and to interesting and active public places. create a vibrant riverfront entertainment and leisure • celebrate the history of the region. precinct. We know we need to activate the riverfront The City Centre has many opportunities, but these and have commenced a place-based exercise to need to be balanced by the challenges our planning identify and facilitate development opportunities for work needs to address. Nowra is divided by the this precinct. Princes Highway with the original commercial heart Plans are also in place to continue to grow and of the centre separated from the indoor shopping improve the Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital mall. This makes it difficult to move around the City, and surrounding medical precinct. We will work with not only by car, but also on foot or by bike. The way NSW Health to coordinate the implementation of the we do business and shop is changing, increasing the masterplan for this precinct. impacts of competition from stronger, nearby centres Council is already working on renewing and in Shellharbour and Wollongong. Our planning needs revitalising the City Centre, with existing strategies to deliver flexibility to allow the City to respond to aimed at creating new opportunities for businesses, changes in consumer and visitor demand for different residents and visitors. With significant changes in retail and recreational experiences.DRAFT These challenges local economies and the way we use and want to use will influence future development outcomes. cities, we need to revisit and review some of these strategies in collaboration with business and our communities. This will ensure we meet the aspiration to deliver a vibrant, revitalised City Centre supporting and servicing Shoalhaven.

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CW4.1 Implementing the land-use recommendations of the a. Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy and Nowra CBD Masterplan. b. Nowra Riverfront Entertainment and Leisure Precinct Strategy. c. Marriot Park Masterplan.

Collaboration Activity

CA4.1 Advocate for the NSW Government to recognise the importance of Nowra and invest and participate in its development into a regional centre. CA4.2 Work with Transport for NSW to improve the crossing of the Shoalhaven River and associated opportunities to improve surrounding public spaces. CA4.3 Work with the NSW Health to coordinate the implementation of the masterplan for the Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital. CA4.4 Work with landowners and businesses to identify opportunities to use vacant properties and activate street frontages.

Actions

A4.1 Review the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy and Nowra CBD Masterplan. To include a traffic and car parking strategy. Short-term. A4.2 Prepare a strategy to inform actions to encourage and support a night-time economy. Medium-term DRAFT

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 31 Planning Priority 5 Ulladulla Town Centre

Ulladulla Town Centre plays an important role in Ulladulla’s relaxed coastal atmosphere is a major the economic and business function of southern drawcard for residents and visitors. We need to Shoalhaven. As the second largest centre, Ulladulla match the values our communities place on this services the broader southern area with a range atmosphere and character with planning and of business, administration, commercial and development controls that complement Ulladulla’s tourism activities. history, heritage and natural attributes. Some community members wish to see a more vibrant Ulladulla has many opportunities including its road centre embracing architectural diversity and fostering connections with Canberra, Wollongong and, further innovation, creativity and greater employment afield, Sydney. However, the Princes Highway passes opportunities. Actively engaging with the community directly through the town creating substantial traffic is essential to ensure our planning for the future of congestion during busy holiday periods and reducing Ulladulla is responsive to the needs of all residents. the pleasantness of public spaces. The future Milton- We’re currently increasing building height controls Ulladulla Bypass will alleviate this and present for some parts of the Town Centre to encourage significant opportunities to enhance the town redevelopment, a greater mix of development centre for people. including residential, and streetscape improvements. The Town Centre is nestled between bushland and Ulladulla has functioned as a vibrant tourist the coast and is abundant with natural assets and a destination; but there has been a recent shift in rich maritime history. The heritage listed Harbour is tourism-related development and activity away from a key asset for Ulladulla demonstrating its role in the the Town Centre. The rising popularity of holiday history and culture of Shoalhaven. It also contributes accommodation through online accommodation to the scenic amenity of the Town. We need to protect network has seen a substantial increase in visitor the primary functions of the working waterfront numbers to neighbouring beachside suburbs, which supports a thriving fishing industry and impacting on the accommodation provided offers a unique backdrop for public events including in the centre. Our work on managing holiday markets and the annual Blessing of the Fleet Festival. accommodation is set out in Planning Priority This highly visible and accessible asset provides 8 – Promoting a responsible visitor economy. opportunities to revitalise theDRAFT broader precinct.

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 32 Current Work

CW5.1 Implementing the recommendations of the South Ulladulla Building Heights Review.

Collaboration Activity

CA5.1 Work with NSW Ports to maintain and protect the operation of the working harbour.

Actions

A5.1 Prepare a masterplan to guide the future development of Ulladulla Town Centre, focussing on the harbour precinct, main street, and ways to improve traffic and parking. Medium-term

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Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 34 Growing the Economy

Supporting diverse and innovative economic activity and the provision of jobs close to home to increase the well-being of Shoalhaven’s communities.

Shoalhaven’s economy is built on the employment Viable agriculture and aquaculture will be supported options provided by health and social services, retail, by protecting productive land and resources from construction, defence, manufacturing, agriculture, development pressure, incompatible land uses, tourism, and education. This is supported with and maintaining clean and healthy waterways. Our regional transport connections, readily available planning will recognise emerging opportunities to land, and skilled labour. The number of jobs provided contribute to the region’s and nation’s food security. almost matches the number of local workers, but We will plan to provide enough zoned and serviced we need to plan to provide a greater number and employment land, including for industrial and diversity of jobs for our communities. manufacturing processes. National defence bases and Supporting the delivery of a greater number and associated support operations are also important, variety of jobs close to home will provide residents and our planning controls protect the operation of a choice of professions, reduce commute times, and these facilities. avoid the need to leave the area for work. Our future The following Planning Priorities outline how we will planning work will support the parts of the economy support economic activity already performing, secure a long-term supply of serviced land, and strengthen commercial centres. Planning Priority 6 Future planning and development controls will be Providing jobs close to home flexible to allow the economy to respond to new Planning Priority 7 opportunities and technologies, including catalytic Strengthening commercial centres investments. Planning Priority 8 Shoalhaven’s local and neighbourhood centres Promoting a responsible visitor economy provide important shops, services and local jobs, but needt he ability to change in response to new Planning Priority 9 and different ways of shopping and doing business. Supporting agriculture and aquaculture Our future planning will supportDRAFT both current and Planning Priority 10 future roles and investigate how these centres might Industrial opportunities change, including potential upgrades. We will measure our progress by monitoring: The visitor economy (the tourism industry and • Number of Jobs by industry and level of closely related accommodation and food services employment/unemployment sector) makes a strong contribution to the economy for some of the year. Work is required to deliver the • Gross regional product per worker. infrastructure and venues to support a year-round • Area of land zoned for employment purposes. economy. Visitation needs to be managed to ensure • Visitor numbers. the responsible sharing of the natural environment, heritage values, and lifestyle activities. Destinations also need to be supported with infrastructure such as car parking and toilets that align with visitor numbers.

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 35 Planning Priority 6 Providing jobs close to home

Shoalhaven has many strongly performing industry Strategies will be required to maintain labour force sectors, including, health care, social assistance, numbers by extending working life and attracting defence, hospitality and tourism, construction, and workforce aged residents. To meet the need for more retail. Some of these are based around significant jobs and an increased diversity of jobs and provide attractors like the two naval bases and the hospital well located and serviced employment land we need precinct, which multiply employment opportunities. to understand the amount and type of employment Some sectors, such as defence, health, and social land we need over the next 20-years. services are government funded, and others, One major action in this area includes our proposed including health and retail, are driven by increases Shoalhaven Special Activation Precinct – a in population. dedicated area identified and supported by the NSW Estimated workforce Government to develop into a thriving business (breakdown by industry) hub. This precinct is intended to create jobs, attract businesses and investors, and drive economic growth. Health Care & Social Assistance 16% If our proposal is successful it will secure: Retail 14% • Faster and simplified planning and approval Construction 11% processes, meaning businesses can set-up and start Public Administration (incl Defence) 10% trading sooner. • Infrastructure investment for roads and utilities such Hospitality 10% as water, electricity, stormwater, waste management Education 8% and digital connectivity. Manufacturing 5% • Government-led studies and development such as site master-planning, identifying infrastructure Services 18% needs, and market analysis, including a business Logistics 3% concierge. Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 2% Over time, Shoalhaven’s population is forecast to age, creating demand for core health, retirement Media 1% and human services sectors. Support of the already Mining1% designated health hub around the Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital will ensure it remains People who work in Shoalhaven typically live in a leader in health services and related medical the region, with 92% of available jobs held by education. There are opportunities for the hospital residents. The unemployment rate is about 11% to expand to a teaching hospital and to grow the indicating a greater number DRAFTof jobs are required. number of university delivered medicine and This demand is increased by other factors including nursing programs. a high proportion of part-time workers and reduced workforce participation by an ageing population. New urban land releases also have an important role in providing links to employment and education uses Shoalhaven’s lifestyle advantages are a strong and employment opportunities. Our future planning attractor for new residents which in turn contributes of these areas will investigate initiatives for the to an expanding workforce and increased demand for creation of a job for every resident worker. a choice of employment opportunities close to home. The forecast increase in residents suggests more We’re proposing a Policy Statement to ensure than 7,400 new jobs need to be created by 2036. these new developments provide employment Shoalhaven’s ageing population has been forecast opportunities for new residents. lead to a shortfall in traditional workforce age groups.

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Unemployed New urban areas to provide employment 4,600 opportunities equivalent to the number of 41,301 resident workers. Labour Force Employed 36,700

7,400-11,400 The proposed Shoalhaven jobs need to be created by 2036 Activation Precinct includes: • South Nowra Industrial Expansion providing 70 hectares of industrial land. 7% workers commute 93% • Albatross Aviation Technology Park. Local workers • Nowra CBD – Riverfront Precinct – Hospital live in the . Precinct, including commercial opportunities: Shoalhaven - Stewart Place, and $11.4$11.4 - Egans Lane billion annual • Greenwell Point, Huskisson/Woollomia, Sussex economic Inlet and Ulladulla marine output tourism areas.

Current Work

CW6.1 Implementing the land-use related recommendations of the Economic Development Strategy 2017- 2026. CW6.2 Preparing Council’s stock of employment land to ensure a sustainable supply for new development.

Collaboration Activity CA6.1 Work with NSW GovernmentDRAFT to implement the land-use related recommendations of the Shoalhaven Regional Economic Development Strategy 2018-2022. CA6.2 Pursue the nomination of the Shoalhaven Special Activation precinct with the NSW Government to coordinate planning and investment activity.

Actions

A6.1 Review planning and development controls around the Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital and in Shoalhaven’s towns and villages allow medical specialists and support services to easily establish. Immediate A6.2 Prepare an Employment Lands Study to strategically review and identify the amount and type of employment land needed over the next 20-years. Short-term A6.3 Develop job performance objectives for new urban release areas and investigate mechanisms to deliver funding for new or existing employment generating initiatives. Short-term

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 37 Planning Priority 7 Strengthening commercial centres

Shoalhaven’s commercial centres and retail We need to undertake an audit of retail activity in industry support its communities with necessary Shoalhaven’s towns and villages to identify: shops and services. The retail sector is the second • Opportunities and weaknesses of the retail sector, largest employer in the City providing many job • Identify national retail trends and how they affect opportunities. Shoalhaven’s towns and villages also the Shoalhaven, and play an important part in contributing to the visitor economy. Retail is particularly important in Nowra • Confirm the amount and type of retail floorspace City Centre and Ulladulla Town Centre. These places required in the next 5-10 years. are likely to undergo significant change over the next We need to focus place-making and management 5-7 years. In each case, this change must reinforce activities on those centres requiring revitalisation, the role of these centres to ensure they complement, redevelopment, or a change in their primary role(s) rather than compete, with each other. The detail to increase activity, economic growth, and vibrancy. of our work for Nowra and Ulladulla is provided in Some centres may require this work because of separate planning priorities. significant change, such as the delivery of new infrastructure, for example planned road by-passes. Retail activity is also important for Shoalhaven’s Potential outcomes should all work to create villages, such as Berry, Kangaroo Valley, the Bay places where people want to spend time. Examples and Basin area, Culburra, Sussex Inlet and Milton. It include, expanding the types of retail and associated provides local jobs, supports the visitor economy, experiences, improving the public domain, better and offers a variety of retail experiences. We need transport connections, and providing co-working to plan to allow these centres to change to ensure spaces. Increasing the number of people living in and they continue to provide the services and shops around centres also supports shops and businesses. demanded by a growing population. We also need to ensure the provision of diverse employment We’ve already sought community participation in opportunities continues. The retail sector and our work developing a place strategy for the Burton methods of shopping have been undergoing and Street Shops in Vincentia. Many other centres would continue to undergo significant change. benefit from similar work, but we’ve identified priority work for Bomaderry, because of the opportunities provided by the train station, and Shoalhaven Heads, because of its linear and spread-out nature. DRAFT

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CW7.1 Development of a place strategy for Burton Street Shopping Centre, Vincentia to identify opportunities to upgrade and revitalise the centre

Collaboration Activity

CA7.1 Work with established Community Groups and Chambers of Commerce to identify the centres requiring detailed planning exercises.

Actions

A7.1 Undertake a retail study, including demand and supply modelling analysis, to identify the amount and type of retail floor space required across the Shoalhaven’s hierarchy of commercial centres.Medium- term A7.2 Undertake a program of place-based planning exercises for Shoalhaven’s commercial centres, starting with Bomaderry. Medium-term (and ongoing).

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Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 39 Planning Priority 8 Promoting a responsible visitor economy

Shoalhaven is widely recognised as a friendly network • Aboriginal owned land in key tourism locations. of villages set amongst scenic outlooks over pristine Sustainable and responsible tourism practises are waterways, natural bushland, lush pastures and required to ensure Shoalhaven perseveres as a white-sand beaches. Popular tourism attractions tourism and leisure destination. Council’s Destination include scenic drives, bushwalking, rock climbing, Management Plan 2018-2023 sets out the work cellar door wineries, whale and dolphin watching, required to monitor and manage tourism activity surfing and other water-based tourism activities. and businesses to promote a strong contribution to Located close enough to the capital cities of Sydney the economy, an excellent visitor experience, and a and Canberra, it is well-placed to capitalise upon its healthy environment. lifestyle and recreational destination reputation. We are working out the best planning and The visitor economy is a cornerstone industry within development controls for a range of tourist and Shoalhaven’s economy, providing about 5,000 jobs, visitor accommodation and temporary uses, such as including many entry-level jobs for young people. wedding and function centres and other new and Shoalhaven is currently the most-visited area innovative uses. We need to strike a balance between outside of Sydney, with visitors making a significant supporting and promoting tourism to increase visitor contribution to the economy and supporting many spending and managing impacts on communities and jobs. The sector provides a range of seasonal and sensitive locations. The rising popularity of holiday year-round opportunities in both domestic and accommodation through online accommodation international markets. The related hospitality, network has seen a substantial increase in visitor accommodation and food services have a strong numbers to beachside suburbs, impacting on the relationship to servicing tourists, residents and amenity of these suburbs and the accommodation local businesses. provided in centres. We will continue to work with the Work is required to create sustainable businesses, NSW Government, tourism operators, and the holiday products and experiences to respond to the seasonal rental industry on the current review of planning nature of tourism and provide opportunities controls managing holiday accommodation. to strengthen this industry sector. There are We also need to introduce consistent planning opportunities that need to be examined to controls for caravan parks and campgrounds across deliver a year-round visitor economy, including Shoalhaven to provide certainty for continued the delivery of infrastructure and assets to attract investment and development to improve the quality events. This will increase the “things to do” and of park facilities. diversity of accommodation to generate more visitors and encourage day trippers to stay for We also need to introduce consistent planning longer. The development of marine-basedDRAFT tourism controls for caravan parks and campgrounds across activities, including fishing and scuba-diving, Shoalhaven to provide certainty for continued around Shoalhaven’s small ports also offers further investment and development to improve the quality opportunities. Aboriginal and historic heritage is of park facilities. spread throughout Shoalhaven and is potentially an To promote a responsible visitor economy, we need to important resource. manage the influx of visitors during holiday periods Current opportunities are provided by: which puts temporary pressure on transport systems and other infrastructure. We need to plan to provide • Bundanon’s Riversdale Masterplan, an arts and necessary infrastructure, such as improved public cultural institution. transport, car parking, toilets, playgrounds, and • Willinga Park Equestrian Centre holds a range boating facilities. of events. • Waterfront activation, particularly on the Shoalhaven River, Huskisson foreshore and Ulladulla Harbour.

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CW8.1 Implementing the land-use recommendations of the Shoalhaven Destination Management Plan 2018- 2023.

Collaboration Activity

CA8.1 Work with NSW government to implement its Regional Tourism and Marine Based Tourism Strategies. CA8.2 Work with the NSW Government to develop a marine-based tourism industry, capitalising on small ports and improving tourism-related transport services. CA8.3 Work with the NSW Government to develop and implement new planning controls to manage holiday accommodation.

Actions

A8.1 Review planning and development controls for tourist and visitor accommodation and temporary uses to balance the support of tourism activity and manage impacts on communities and sensitive locations. Immediate A8.2 Review and ensure consistent and appropriate planning controls for existing caravan parks and campgrounds. Immediate A8.3 Identify the infrastructure and servicing requirements to support sustainable tourism hubs. Short-term A8.4 Facilitate appropriate tourism uses on Aboriginal owned land to increase economic participation on country through changesDRAFT to the permissible land uses. Medium-term

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Agriculture is a key contributor to the social and Successful agricultural activity relies on a balance economic fabric of Shoalhaven. A diverse mix of of compliant landscapes, productive soil, and the activity, including dairy, crops, high-value equine management of development pressure. Agricultural and bio-tech industries, and aquaculture enterprises land is a finite resource. There are currently several contribute to the local economy. Our planning work sources of information identifying agricultural needs to promote continued investment in land industries and their dependant resources. The NSW for agriculture and resources, and value-adding Government is refining this information to provide industries, such as milk and cheese factories, abattoirs a single source of mapping to identify land highly and wineries. This includes agricultural intensification suitable for agriculture and industries to inform to take advantage of irrigated farmland, indoor strategic planning activity. farming, glasshouses etc as well as alternative crops Our land use planning must confirm the strategic for medicine, sustainable fabrics etc. direction for the management of productive rural Shoalhaven’s rich agricultural history, the mix of land. This requires the identification and retention activity, and the range in the intensity of use, provides of agricultural land, protecting it from development varied and attractive rural landscapes. These features that removes it as a resource, such as rural-residential are valued by residents and help attract tourists. subdivision. We also need to reduce its fragmentation Agricultural activity also has significant potential to and minimise potential land use conflicts (odour, support Shoalhaven’s tourism destinations. noise, appearance) with other uses such as residential. The contribution of rural-residential subdivisions to Shoalhaven’s dwelling supply needs to be reviewed, 50 hectares of and no further subdivision of this kind will be 11 aquaculture leases supported until this strategic work is completed. active oyster farms Policy Statement $310m$310m Retain and manage existing rural land, avoiding annually to the the rezoning of land for other uses including 800 local economy rural-residential and residential outcomes. agricultural jobs

Shoalhaven’s climate and supply of low-cost Aquaculture in Shoalhaven is dominated by oyster agricultural land provides a strongDRAFT opportunity to farming in the Shoalhaven-Crookhaven Estuary, but address food security for Shoalhaven, the wider this industry is growing. Three aquaculture leases region, and more intensely developed parts of New have been approved in Jervis Bay near Callala Beach South Wales, including Metropolitan Sydney. High and Vincentia and allow the farming of mussels, population growth and the spread of urban land scallops, and oysters. Other emerging markets means high value agricultural activities are being involve the use of seaweed, other algae products, squeezed out of Sydney, presenting yet another and advanced biotechnology to create new products. opportunity for agricultural growth in the Shoalhaven We need to investigate how nearby port facilities given its access to key markets. Shoalhaven is well- and commercial land could support the continued positioned, near international shipping connections development of the marine aquaculture industry. at Port Kembla, Port Botany and international air hubs in Canberra and Sydney.

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CW9.1 Administration and monitoring the effectiveness of current planning and development controls.

Collaboration Activity

CA9.1 Work with neighbouring councils to deliver a regional approach to planning for and supporting agriculture. CA9.2 Advocate with the NSW Government to provide contemporary mapping of productive resource lands. CA9.3 Advocate with the NSW Government on the continual upgrade of port facilities.

Actions

A9.1 Prepare a rural lands strategy to identify strategically important resource lands and the land use planning mechanisms to support viable agricultural activity. Medium-term DRAFT

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 43 Planning Priority 10 Industrial and defence-related opportunities

Industrial activities, manufacturing, warehousing A future supply of industrial land needs to provide and distribution facilities contribute to Shoalhaven’s employment opportunities and meet the demand economic performance. These activities occur on and for urban services. To do this we need to understand require industrial land in key precincts located close the amount, type, and locational requirements of the to transport. Other smaller scale industrial activities industrial land likely to be in demand over the next and urban services serve local communities and 20-years. A strategic review of industrial land will be a businesses and require land across Shoalhaven. component of the Employment Lands Study actioned in Planning Priority 6 Providing Jobs Close to Home. Significant precincts of industrial land in Bomaderry, This work will consider the nature of future industrial South Nowra and Ulladulla provide for a range of activities and their locational needs, for example, industrial activities, from major freight and logistics manufacturing, freight, and logistics businesses need and heavy manufacturing to light industry. Smaller large sites with very good access to transport while areas of industrial land are located throughout smaller industries and urban services need smaller Shoalhaven close to most towns and villages to sites close to the residential areas and commercial provide jobs and urban services close to businesses centres they serve. It will also examine the: and residents. • Changing nature of industry and transition to higher-order employment activities. DEFINITIONS • Land required for the new and circular economies, creative industries, Urban services • Types of spaces required to support start-ups and Industrial and related activities servicing the the expansion of home industries. needs of local communities and business, such • Conversion to other uses if appropriate. as vehicle servicing and repairs, building and related trades, printing, waste management, We also need to safeguard all existing industrial courier services, concrete batching plants etc. and urban services land from competing pressures, especially residential and mixed-use zones, and New economy encroachment from sensitive land uses like High growth industrial and related activities residential. focused on the cutting edge of technology and a driving force of economic growth. Includes information and data management, high-tech Policy Statement manufacturing, and research and development Retain and manage existing zoned industrial activities. land, including from rezoning for other purposes, while future need is established. Circular economy DRAFT Uses aimed at eliminating waste, pollution and emissions, and the continual use of resources This approach retains the land for economic and based on reuses, sharing, repair, refurbishment, employment purposes. The existing planning remanufacturing and recycling. controls are flexible and promote a mix of economic outcomes, accommodate evolving business practices, Creative industries and changes in needs for urban services from the Activity concerned with advertising, surrounding communities and businesses. architecture, art, crafts, design fashion, film, music, performing arts, publishing, TV, radio and video games etc.

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$540m We also need to support the growth of the defence sector to increase and diversify economic activity and create opportunities to expand existing People employed in Defence productive, entrepreneurial business. This sector provides opportunities in advanced design and related industries and manufacturing, cybersecurity, aerospace, simulation and training services, information and communication technology, business services and 1,915 many other areas directly relevant to the needs of defence. Defence Presence Shoalhaven is renowned as Australia’s centre for naval aviation and has provided innovative defence technology and services to the Australian and global Beecroft School of defence industries. The defence bases and associated HMAS HMAS Weapons Survivability support operations, including several defence Albatross Creswell Range & Ship’s Safety companies, are already significant employers. Our planning controls already support and protect these Prime contractors bases and operations with buffers around assets and • BAE Systems • Silkorsky Helitech • Global Defence designated flight lines and exercise areas. • Lockheed Martin • Raytheon Solutions, & CAE

Current Work

CW10.1 Delivery of zoned and serviced industrial land in South Nowra, the Bay and Basin Area, and Ulladulla including flexible planning controls to maintain previously permissible land uses and development types. CW10.2 Supporting the development of the Albatross Aviation Technology Park to provide space and co-location opportunities for electronic, information technology, logistics, and aviation and defence support industries businesses near a military aviation base. CW10.3 Protecting the air space around defence facilities with planning controls consistent with the current Australian NoiseDRAFT Exposure Forecast mapping. Collaboration Activity

CA10.1 Work with the Federal Department of Defence and Defence NSW to support existing defence establishments and provide services to defence and defence-related industry

Actions

A10.1 Undertake a strategic review of industrial land to understand and respond to future demand for industrial activities and urban services. Medium Term A10.2 Development of an activation strategy for industrial zoned land to coordinate planning, investment and infrastructure delivery. Medium Term

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Protecting our natural and diverse environment, adapting to natural hazards by learning from experience to build community resilience, and sustainably managing resources.

Shoalhaven is home to a wealth of natural settings Our work also needs to guide how we manage our and resources – connected bushland, coast lines, resources and environment for future generations, many and varied water features, and catchments. including how we manage our emissions and waste. The coastline is characterised by long sandy beaches, Shoalhaven is changing and will experience planned rivers, large protected estuaries and small coastal growth and development. This will increase the bays. The natural environment is a key part of demand for energy and water and generate more Shoalhaven’s identity and supports a diversity of waste. We need to create an energy and waste critical habitat and species. It also adds to the appeal efficient City or these increases, along with growing for residents and tourists alike, providing recreational greenhouse gas emissions, are going to impact our enjoyment, a high quality of life, opportunities to natural and built environments and quality of life. engage with nature and many other social, cultural and economic values. We need to protect this The following Planning Priorities outline how we will environment with restore environmental values and protect and adapt to the environment: connections, and support initiatives to deliver clean air and water. Planning Priority 11 Protecting the environment Our natural environment is constantly changing and has the capacity to threaten the integrity Planning Priority 12 of Shoalhaven’s delicate ecosystems and built Adapting to natural hazards through building resilience infrastructure. We have observed changing weather Planning Priority 13 patterns, intensification of storms and subsequent Managing resources flooding, increased bush fire activity, and changes to the diversity of flora and fauna. Our planning work We will measure our progress by monitoring: cannot stop these events or avoid the associated • Area (hectares) of protected natural areas impacts. Instead it needs toDRAFT manage and lessen the • Tree canopy coverage impacts by increasing our resilience to the effects and • Temperature in urban areas impacts of a changing environment. • Environmental indicators

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Shoalhaven is blessed with a stunning natural We’ve recognised the significant pressure on environment supporting a significant biodiversity the coastal environment in our Coastal Zone resource. It is home to many significant wetlands, Management Plan. This document addresses the coastal lakes and lagoons, marine areas, more than issues associated with habitat management, 100 beaches and large tracts of bushland, with sea-level rise, desired development, the conflict some located in National Parks and State Forests. between land-uses, and the impact of land use Vegetation ranges from escarpment woodlands, activities on the health of waterways. Healthy a range of forests including rainforests, heaths, waterways also provide essential services and grassland, dune scrub and floodplain and estuarine functions to support environmental, social and communities. This rich environment of complex economic outcomes, including more liveable places ecosystems and diverse vegetation provides a range and healthy, resilient communities. Council has a of habitat for many and varied animals species. series of estuary management plans, which also address entrance management for the intermittently Our environment is fragile with entire ecosystems closed and opened lakes and lagoons in Shoalhaven. recognised as endangered ecological communities We are building on our existing work with the and home to many threatened species. Our planning development of a Coastal Management Program to and development controls confirm and protect provide a contemporary plan for the management this significant natural resource from inappropriate of the coastal zone and estuaries of Shoalhaven. development. We already manage sixteen endangered ecological communities, eleven of which are on council-owned land. These assets, along with other council reserves are managed and enhanced to ensure biodiversity values are improved and preserved for future generations. 1616 endangered 147147 The environment provides a variety of significant ecological threatened opportunities, including those supporting economic communities species activity, recreational opportunities, and enhancing the health and wellbeing of our communities. Outstanding landscape and natural amenity are significant attractors to new residents and domestic and international tourists. The impacts of this activity Our Coastal Management Program need to be managed. Our planning documents will address: confirm these sensitive areas and protect them with suitable planning and developmentDRAFT controls. This > Marine pollution through catchment management. includes the requirement for development proposals to assess and manage impacts on threatened > Managing access to foreshores, species and biodiversity. Our future work will include waterways and natural resources. the expansion of these controls to new areas and Coastal development and coastal resources as they are identified. > hazard management. > Habitat management. Community education.

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Current Work

CW11.1 Managing development proposals to improve habitats, prioritise water quality and limit adverse effects on areas with recognised or potential biodiversity values. CW11.2 Implementing the land-use planning recommendations of the 2018 Coastal Zone Management Plan. CW11.3 Development of Coastal Management Programs for: The open coastline, Shoalhaven River and its estuaries, St Georges Basin and Lake Conjola.

Collaboration Activity

CA11.1 Work with the NSW Government to: (a) finalise ontemporaryc mapping of biodiversity resources. (b) enable the appropriate use of National Parks, State Forests, and nature reserves. (c) Implement the land-use recommendations of the Marine Estate Management Strategy 2018- 2028.

Actions

A11.1 Develop a strategic conservation plan, including biodiversity mapping, to confirm areas of high environmental value with appropriate land-use zones and protect them with controls to manage development. Short-term DRAFT

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Our changing natural environment is and will Coastal hazards continue to threaten the Shoalhaven’s ecosystems Our work on understanding and reducing the risks and built environment. Our planning work cannot associated with coastal hazards is set out in Planning stop these events or avoid associated impacts. Priority 11 Protecting our environment. Adaptation practices build on the learnings and Bush fire experience of previous events to inform changes to our natural and built environment to increase We’re working with the NSW Rural Fire Service opportunities to lessen impacts. The ongoing to confirm bush fire prone land in Shoalhaven. consideration and assessment of future risks and how Our land-use planning is guided by the Rural Fire different communities and ecosystems will respond, Service’s Planning for Bush fire Protection 2019 will help increase our resilience and allow quicker Guidelines. These provide strategic direction for new responses to natural events and other disasters. development to avoid exposure to bush fire risk and Resilience to natural hazards is enhanced by the set development standards for building on bush appropriate design, construction, and maintenance of fire prone land. We’ve also identified community development and public infrastructure. assets at risk from bushfire and set out a program of coordinated treatments to reduce identified risks, We’ve assessed the risk to our key functions to ensure including fuel reduction burning, grazing, community we’re prepared for future risks with the potential to education and fire trail maintenance. impact on the services we provide to the community. The Shoalhaven Adaptation Plan maps out resilience Important Note: increasing activities and future actions. Our future work will focus on the development of resilience The NSW Government has commissioned an action plans for vulnerable communities. independent expert inquiry into the 2019-20 bush fire season to make a series of recommendations Rainfall and flooding ahead of the next bush fire season. The inquiry Shoalhaven has experienced considerable rainfall is reviewing the causes of, preparation for variability with periods of both wetter and drier and response to the bush fires. Any findings conditions. Rainfall changes generate changes and recommendations will be considered and in the extremes, such as floods and droughts, as addressed in an interim update of this document. well as secondary impacts such as water quality and soil erosion. We’re committed to sound Extreme temperatures and urban heat floodplain management and have developed, and Long term observations suggest temperatures continue to develop, a series of Flood Risk Studies have been increasing since about 1960, with higher and Management Plans. We’veDRAFT also delivered temperatures experienced in recent decades. The contemporary development controls managing projected warming trend is large compared to natural stormwater in new developments. variability. The number of hot days is projected to Flood risk management work is increase. underway for Shoalhaven is • Tabourie Lake • Bomaderry Creek, predicted to warm • Broughton Creek Currambene Creek & • Lake Wollumboola Moona Moona Creek. • Greenwell Point NEAR FUTURE FAR FUTURE average average +0.6o each year +1.9o each year 2030 (2020-2039) 2070 (2060-2079)

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 50 Green infrastructure provides several benefits: > Provides shade, > Cools and cleans the air by evapotranspiration, Temperature extremes, both hot and cold, occur > Contributes to the look and feel of infrequently but can have considerable impacts on urban areas, health, infrastructure and the environment. Changes > Increases biodiversity and wildlife in to temperature extremes often result in greater urban areas, and impacts than changes to average temperatures. On Helps regulate localised flooding. average, Shoalhaven experiences fewer than 10 hot > days per year (where the maximum daily temperature is greater than 35oC). However, Shoalhaven is to integrate green, permeable and reflective expected to experience more hot days. International surfaces into our urban areas. This will involve and Australian experience show that prolonged hot schemes to plant additional or replacement trees to days increase the incidence of illness and death, reinstate an urban tree canopy, and the review particularly among vulnerable population groups. of current development controls for site clearing and Urban areas create their own microclimates by tree removal. influencing the surrounding atmosphere and The way new homes and buildings are designed and interacting with climate processes. The most constructed can also help combat increased urban significant characteristic of these microclimates is heat. We will review our development controls to the urban heat island effect. Urban areas become guide the siting and orientation of new development significantly warmer than surrounding rural or and encourage construction techniques that help natural areas as there is less green cover and more keep homes cool (glazing, insulation, reflective hard surfaces which absorb, store and radiate heat. roofs, effective ventilation etc.). Such measures have High temperatures further intensify the impacts of the added benefits of reducing household bills urban heat. We will investigate measures to improve and emissions. green cover including a broad range of strategies

Current Work

CW12.1 Implementing the land-use recommendations of Shoalhaven’s Adaptation Plan, adopted flood risk management plans, and the Shoalhaven District Bushfire Risk Management Plan. CW12.2 Continued developmentDRAFT of flood risk studies and management plans for identified catchments. Collaboration Activity

CA12.1 Work with the NSW Rural Fire Service to identify bush fire prone land and implement Planning for Bush fire Protection 2019.

Actions

A12.1 Preparation of Resilience Action Plans for settlements and areas considered susceptible to isolation or at risk from floods and/or bushfire. Short-term (and ongoing). A12.2 Development of an Urban Greening Strategy to address the management of and increase green infrastructure in urban areas. Short-term A12.3 Review development controls to encourage construction techniques to improve the thermal comfort of new buildings. Short-term

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Shoalhaven is changing and increased development Our current work focusses on reducing council’s will increase the demand for energy and water contribution to emissions and increasing the use of and generate more waste. Creating an energy and renewable energy. This includes the installation of waste efficent city will help manage greenhouse renewable electricity generating devices on council’s gas emissions, limiting impacts on our natural and buildings and other work to reduce the consumption built environments and quality of life. Alongside our of fossil fuel consumption by assets and transport. planning to build resilience and adapt to the future We also demonstrate a leadership role to inform and impacts of a changing environment, we’re pursuing educate the community to encourage the uptake of innovative sustainability practices and approaches to similar actions. development and community living. We need to expand our work to include broader A primary, overall measure of this change is community-based initiatives to ensure we continue greenhouse gas emissions. Shoalhaven’s major to reduce emissions in response to government emissions source is electricity consumption, due to direction. The NSW Government has set a target of the size of the population and scale of commercial net zero emissions by 2050. This target has been activity. The second largest source of emissions is identified as essential to meeting the objectives road transportation, reflecting the distances our of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement to limit the communities need to travel for daily activities. This increase in global temperature to below 2oC by the emissions profile allows us to identify opportunities end of the century. for local action towards emission reduction.

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Residential 19.58% Commercial 8.01% Industrial 22.50%

Source Sector Emissions (t CO 2e)

Total municipal emissions Electricity Residential 263 500 Commercial 107 800 Industrial 302 700 Transport 36.08% 1,345,500 Gas Residential 24 000 t CO 2e Commercial 6 000 Industrial 31 200

Transport On road 485 400 Domestic air travel 0

Waste Land ll 33 800 Water 15 900

Agriculture 75 200 Gas 4.55% Land Use -8 300 Residential 1.78% Land Use data is not used in the chart nor the Commercial 0.45% displayed total municipal emissions. Industrial 2.32% DRAFT

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 53 Opportunities for local action Building standards and controls towards emission reduction: > BASIX is a sustainable planning measure > Development controls allowing setting targets for the energy and water improved building design, water use and comfort of dwellings. efficiency, and renewable technologies > The Exempt and Complying (generation and storage). Development Code is an alternative > Precinct scale renewable infrastructure approval path to councils’ development and building efficiencies in new land consent process using a standard set of releases. conditions. > Providing jobs closer to home, > The Nationwide House Energy Rating supporting home working, and local Scheme is a star rating system (out of co-working spaces. ten) for the efficiency of a home, based on its design. > Creating walkable neighbourhoods to avoid car use for shorter trips. > The National Construction Code sets minimum performance levels for new > Increased public transport, car sharing, buildings to meet. and electric vehicles. > Providing infrastructure for alternative Another key issue is increasing waste and limited forms of transport (charging stations, landfill space. Current work focusses on the parts secure storage locations in centres, and of the waste stream we can influence, such as changing facilities). collections, transfer stations, resource recovery/ buy back centres, and landfill operations. It includes Residential development can contribute significantly initiatives to reduce domestic waste being sent to towards energy efficiency and we can facilitate some landfill by reusing and processing some waste types, outcomes with our planning and development increasing the recycling rate, and improving resource controls. However, to improve outcomes, all levels recovery. We’ve also invested in landfill disposal of government need to align building standards and capacity and planning for mixed-waste disposal. controls and incorporate evolving approaches and Small rural tip sites have been closed and resources new technologies. This includes the update of the concentrated at the site, reducing Building Sustainability Index (or BASIX) requirements, environmental harm from disposals in rural and the NSW Government’s Exempt and Complying coastal areas. In early 2020, the NSW Government Development Codes, the Nationwide House Energy approved a $19m expansion of the West Nowra Rating Scheme, and the NationalDRAFT Construction Code. facility. Our planning controls already protect existing waste facilities from encroachment by sensitive and incompatible land uses, such as residential. We’ve also provided adequate buffer zones around facilities to protect the surrounding environment from waste management operations. However, we need to review our planning and development controls to make sure we support the growth of these operations and the changing way they operate.

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CW13.1 Development of a Sustainable Energy Strategy outlining initiatives to achieve Council’s energy and emissions targets. CW13.2 Implementing the land-use recommendations of the: (a) Sustainability Action Plan 2011-2016. (b) Waste Reduction Management Strategy 2017-2022

Collaboration Activity

CA13.1 Advocate for the NSW Government to improve and update BASIX to incorporate contemporary approaches and new technologies for building efficiencies

Actions

A13.1 Develop an updated Sustainability Action Plan. Immediate A13.2 Prepare an Emissions Reduction Strategy. Immediate A13.2 Review planning controls to secure the future operation and land requirements of waste management facilities. Immediate A13.4 Review development controls for medium- and high-density residential development to require efficient and sustainable waste sorting facilities.Immediate DRAFT

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Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 56 Celebrating Culture & Heritage

Protecting the Shoalhaven’s cultural, heritage, and scenic places and values and promoting their celebration through creativity and community events.

The Shoalhaven region is abundant with cultural this needs to be balanced and managed responsibly. and heritage features highly valued by both locals Our future planning work will build upon the existing and visitors. Our communities have an enduring framework to protect our cultural and heritage connection to not only our built heritage, but also the values. We will respond to the community’s desire rich cultural heritage of local Aboriginal communities to further preserve these values for current and and the scenic landscape values of our pristine future generations by ensuring planning controls natural areas. appropriately reflect the significance of our unique Our communities have consistently told us of their buildings, places, and cultural landscapes. We strong connection to the heritage values of our will collaborate with our communities to ensure region, particularly in relation to the built form of our a balanced approach to future planning and to historic towns and villages. Many communities are promote vibrancy and vitality within our towns passionate about preserving our heritage for current and villages. and future generations, for its significant contribution The following planning priorities will support our to the unique character of our special places, and future work in relation to Shoalhaven’s culture to provide an important link to our past. Our local and heritage: heritage also makes an important contribution to our tourism industry, with many visitors attracted Planning Priority 14 to Shoalhaven’s historic towns of Berry, Milton and Heritage items and places Kangaroo Valley for their village charm and unique Planning Priority 15 heritage character. Scenic and cultural landscapes Shoalhaven’s cultural and scenic landscapes are also Planning Priority 16 intrinsically linked to the region’s history and make a Promoting events and public art significant contribution to the character of our local area. The vast coastline, waterways, mountains, and abundant wilderness areasDRAFT are important places of cultural connection for local Aboriginal communities, while the rural landscapes speak of a more recent European heritage and add to the scenic values of the region. Shoalhaven is a vibrant region home to a vast array of local and regional events that celebrate our culture within the natural and built environments. From markets to music festivals, street art to sporting events, the diversity of the Shoalhaven region offers something for all. It is important for Council to continue to work with both our local and broader regional communities to foster opportunities for celebration and creativity within our region; however,

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Many of Shoalhaven’s towns and villages are steeped development. We will improve our planning for in a richly layered heritage that is recognised as a places rich in heritage by identifying significant strong community value for locals and residents alike. heritage towns and places and developing a program We acknowledge the valuable contribution that our for the creation of conservation management plans. heritage items and places make, both in providing These plans will identify heritage values, recommend important connections to our past, and in creating appropriate development, including the adaptive distinct cultural identities for our towns and villages. re-use of existing assets, and the planning and development controls required to conserve and Between 1995-1998, Council commissioned a City- manage heritage values. wide heritage assessment of the thematic history of Shoalhaven, resulting in a comprehensive inventory of heritage buildings, sites and landscape items Heritage items of cultural significance. The Shoalhaven Heritage Study provided the basis for the inclusion of a large and places in number of these heritage items and places into our planning controls to recognise their significance and Shoalhaven ensure their preservation in future planning and development decisions. The notion of heritage significance is dynamic and Heritage changes over time. It is important for us to continue conservation to work with our local communities to identify new 526 5 opportunities to recognise, retain and preserve both local listed areas existing and potential heritage items and places for current and future generations. Current planning and development controls protect these buildings, archaeological State sites and landscape items, from inappropriate 6 sites 9 listed DRAFT

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CW14.1 Administration and management of a list heritage items, heritage conservation areas, and archaeological sites. CW14.2 Delivery of a heritage assistance grants program to provide funding to support the maintenance and conservation of local heritage items.

Collaboration Activity

CA14.1 Work with local historic groups to identify significant heritage items and places and opportunities to conserve them.

Actions

A14.1 Council will establish a Heritage Design Advisory Service to provide expert advice and guidance on development involving or in proximity to heritage items and places. Immediate (and ongoing) A14.2 Council will update the European Heritage Study to inform a review of the list of heritage items and places. Medium-term A14.3 Council will develop a heritage interpretation program for selected settlements. Short-term A14.4 Council will develop a conservation management plan for each council owned heritage item. Medium-term DRAFT

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Shoalhaven is abundant with areas of high scenic wilderness areas, and to consider ways to protect and value and is widely celebrated for its diversity of enhance these areas. natural landscapes intrinsically connected to both Council acknowledges the importance of these people and place. Our dense wilderness areas form landscapes to both our local communities and a significant part of our natural environment and visitors alike. We also recognise and respect both are connected to vast and unspoilt coastlines by the tangible and intangible cultural values of these undulating rural vistas and fertile farmland. places to Shoalhaven’s local Aboriginal communities. The rural landscape is a valuable asset for Shoalhaven. We respect and value the knowledge they can share Our communities have expressed the importance about their enduring connection to Country. of these vistas, not only for their scenic amenity and Council will work with our local communities to contribution to the relaxed country atmosphere of identify areas of high scenic and cultural value Shoalhaven, but also for the diversity of land uses throughout Shoalhaven. We will investigate they support. mechanisms to protect these significant attributes Other scenic landscapes throughout Shoalhaven through planning our planning controls to ensure also make a significant contribution to the these values are protected for current and future unique character and amenity of our region. Our generations. communities have already identified the scenic value of the Cambewarra Escarpment, and we have started preliminary work on identifying appropriate mechanisms to protect this area. There are also opportunities for Council and our communities to identify other areas of high scenic value and cultural significance, such as our coastal, riverine, and

Current Work

CW15.1 Protecting landscapes with scenic and cultural significance with planning and development controls.

Collaboration Activity CA15.1 Work with AboriginalDRAFT communities and Local Aboriginal Land Councils to identify Aboriginal cultural heritage and cultural landscapes, including opportunities to share them where appropriate.

Actions

A15.1 Council will identify scenic and landscape values and develop controls to protect and enhance these values, starting with the Cambewarra Escarpment. Short-term

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Shoalhaven is widely celebrated for its iconic towns public spaces, and to provide greater opportunities for and villages, its diversity of natural landscapes, and creativity, celebration, and reflection. Such its arts, culture and fine food. Our region is home to opportunities, however, must be balanced and many public events catering for locals and visitors of managed in a way that is sympathetic to the existing all demographics. These include regionally acclaimed character and natural attributes of our unique places. markets and garden festivals, triathlons and sporting events, and annual festivals that celebrate art, music, Council will work with local communities to create food and wine. In recent years, Shoalhaven has become new opportunities and vibrancy within our public a popular destination for weddings and other private spaces, for example, by facilitating local events, or functions, with its natural assets and scenic amenity activating underutilised spaces through public art. providing a setting for these events. We will continue our Nowra Murals collaboration project throughout the Nowra CBD and investigate Shoalhaven’s local communities take great pride in opportunities for other public art projects of a similar their public places, from heritage listed showgrounds, nature in towns and villages throughout the broader scenic public recreation areas and pristine coastal Shoalhaven region. We will also continue to monitor reserves, to the vibrant public spaces in our town and amend planning controls, where necessary, to and village centres. However, we also recognise that manage the impacts of temporary events on both many of our places are underutilised or in need of public and private land, to ensure a balanced and revitalisation. sustainable approach for temporary land uses. Our communities have consistently told us of their desire to create vibrant and inviting town centres and

Current Work

CW16.1 Review of planning controls relating to the temporary use of land for weddings and other temporary events. DRAFT Collaboration Activity

CA16.1 Council will continue its collaborative work on the Nowra Murals project to revitalise the Nowra CBD. CA16.2 Council will collaborate with local artists to deliver public art in public spaces.

Actions

A16.1 Council will review planning controls to promote and support events to activate public spaces, including sporting facilities. Short term

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Implementation This Statement sets out the strategic land-use This Statement will eventually align with Council’s planning work required for Shoalhaven for the next Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework, 20-years. This includes the preparation of technical the requirements of which are set out in the Local studies and strategies for specific planning matters Government Act 1993. This will ensure the Planning and a series of amendments to Council’s planning Priorities and Actions set in this statement are documents, including the Shoalhaven Local recognised in the Goals identified in the Delivery Plan Environmental Plan 2014, Shoalhaven Development and the Actions identified in the Operational Plan, Control Plan 2014, and Shoalhaven Development with clear responsibilities set across the organisation. Contributions Plan 2019.

COUNCIL’S DOCUMENTS INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014 FRAMEWORK The main legal document A suite of integrated plans setting a vison and establishing planning controls, goals for a wide range of community issues, setting zoning, development and the strategic actions to achieve them. It standards and other controls to involves reporting to communicate progress ensure development and the use and a structured timeline for review to ensure of land is appropriate and reflects plans remain relevant. the communities’ vision. Community Shoalhaven Strategic Plan Development Describing the communities’ Control Plan 2014 vision and aspirations for a A document providing period of ten or more years. development controls and detailed guidelines in support of Delivery Plan A four-year plan, aligning with the local environmental plan. Delivery Program Operational Plan & Budget 2019/20 Council’s four-year term, turning ShoalhavenDRAFT Development the strategic goals set in the Contributions Plan 2019 Community Strategic Plan into A document setting out how actions and committing Council council will collect monetary to act. contributions from developers to Operational Plan fund public infrastructure. Delivery Program A one-year plan setting out Operational Plan & Budget 2020/21 - Draft for Public Exhibition the detail of the Delivery Plan, identifying the individual DRAFT projects and activities to be undertaken in a specific financial year.

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Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 63 Monitoring and Review Strategic Planning Implementation We will monitor, review and report on this Statement Advisory Committee to ensure the Planning Priorities are being achieved. We have established an internal Strategic Planning We intend to use Council’s existing Integrated Implementation Advisory Committee to ensure Planning and Reporting Framework. We will publish whole of organisation commitment and sponsorship an Annual Report and an End of Term Report written of Planning Priorities and Actions. Committee by the outgoing elected Council (every four years). members include the Chief Executive Officer, Director We will commence our review of this version of of Planning, Environment & Development and the Statement in 2022 following the NSW local representatives of Council’s other business units government elections (currently set for September including Assets and Works, Environmental Services, 2021). Further reviews will take place every four years and Community and Recreation. The Committee to align the review period with elected council’s will coordinate implementation and resources, terms and the timing of the Community Strategic track delivery progress, and realign priorities and Planning Documents. We may also review the timeframes if necessary. Statement if significant change occurs in Shoalhaven, If necessary, Project Teams that align with each for example, rapid population changes or the delivery chapter of this Statement will be created to ensure of major infrastructure. focussed delivery of priority Actions. These teams These regular reviews will ensure this Statement will meet more regularly and report to the Advisory reflects the communities’ Vision and is aligned to Committee. the latest trends and information available about the environment and the communities’ social and Partnerships economic needs. Council will use the existing network of Community Consultative Bodies as reference groups. An annual Funding and Investment meeting between Council and each body provides The Actions in this Statement will not be achieved the opportunities for on-going discussions between without appropriate resources – time, money, and Council and communities to help achieve the shared people – to implement them. This Statement will play Vison and inform future updates to this Statement an important role in informing Council’s Resourcing and other planning and development controls. Strategy, another document of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. This Strategy sets out Council’s resourcing to achieve the Delivery Community Consultative Bodies: Program and Operational Plan, and in turn, the actions set in this Statement. > Endorsed by Council as the representative DRAFTgroup for a given area. > Have geographic boundaries covering an area with common interests. > Supported by the community to communicate collective views to Council. > Are representatives of the residents and ratepayers within the area.

Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven 2040 Our LSPS - July 2020 | Page 64 This Statement provides the framework for We will also work with other councils in the collaboration activity with many of Council’s other Illawarra-Shoalhaven Region to achieve the partner organisations, including the various NSW objectives of the Regional Plan and coordinate Government agencies. We will continue to build strategically important decisions about critical partnerships with these organisations to help us infrastructure, environmental issues, housing, and the support the delivery of this Statement and the range of other matters addressed in this Statement implementation of the Illawarra-Shoalhaven and those of neighbouring councils. Regional Plan. We also intend to enhance the economic self- Two significant opportunities to increase determination of Aboriginal communities through collaboration across all three tiers of government are their land holdings. We will work with Local presented by the Activation Precinct (see Planning Aboriginal Land Councils to identify and implement Priority 10) and a potential City Deal. proposals identified in their strategic plans. For example, this may include collaboration with the Our proposed City Deal would secure a secure NSW Government to support the preparation of a collaborative approach across three tiers of development delivery plans or setting of new government to create world-class jobs and a great planning controls to facilitate the development of quality of life throughout the Illawarra-Shoalhaven land owned by Local Aboriginal Land Councils. Region. It will establish a partnership between the Australian Government, NSW Government, and local governments of Shoalhaven, Kiama, Shellharbour, and Wollongong. Existing partnerships, such as with the Illawarra- Shoalhaven Joint Organisation of Councils will continue to support coordinated approaches to cross boundary issues. Our partnership with other regional councils also supports our work by providing access to government funding, attracting investment, and accessing a wider field of DRAFTexpertise.

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How Shoalhaven 2040 works with the Community Strategic Plan

Priority Goal Planning Priorities – Current Work/Collaboration Activity/Actions

1.1 Build 1.1.01 Undertake to Planning Priority 11 – Protecting the environment inclusive, safe prevent, prepare for, • Records our current work implementing the Coastal and connected respond to and recover Zone Management Plan and developing the Coastal communities from natural disasters Management Program. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the NSW Government on its Marine Estate Management Strategy. Planning Priority 12 – Adapting to natural hazards through building resilience • Records our current work implementing adaptation, flood risk management, and bushfire risk management plans. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the NSW Rural Fire Service to identify bush fire prone land and implement Planning for Bush Fire protection 2019. • Sets actions to prepare resilience action plans for settlements and areas at risk from floods and/or bushfires, continue to develop flood risk studies and management plans, and prepare an Urban Greening Strategy. Planning Priority 13 – Managing resources • Records our current work developing a Sustainable Energy Strategy and implementing the Sustainability Action Plan. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the NSW Government to improve and update its building sustainability index. • Sets actions to updated the Sustainability Action Plan and prepare an Emissions Reduction Strategy.

1.1.02 Support Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure communities to become • Records our current work implementing strategic plans safer and stronger through for community infrastructure. positive and effective • Sets actions to update the strategic plans guiding the planning, partnerships provision of community infrastructure. and programs Planning Priority 3 – Protecting and enhancing neighbourhoods • Records our current work supporting the implementation of community-led strategic plans. • Identifies our collaboration activity with Community Consultative Bodies to prepare community-led strategic plans.

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1.1.03 Develop plans and The principle of creating inclusive, caring and accessible strategies which help to communities is embedded in the Vision and several create an inclusive, caring Planning Priorities. and accessible community Planning Priority 1 – Providing homes to meet needs and lifestyles • Records our current work implementing the Affordable Housing Strategy. • Identifies our collaboration activity with community housing providers to increase the supply of affordable rental housing. • Sets actions to deliver accessible and adaptable homes and develop a scheme requiring new developments to provide affordable housing. Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure • Records our current work implementing strategic plans for community infrastructure. • Sets actions to update the strategic plans guiding the provision of community infrastructure. Planning Priority 3 – Protecting and enhancing neighbourhoods • Records our current work supporting the implementation of community-led strategic plans. • Identifies our collaboration activity with Community Consultative Bodies to prepare community-led s trategic plans. Planning Priority 7 – Strengthening commercial centres • Records our current work developing a place strategy for the Burton Street Shopping Centre, Vincentia. • Sets an action to undertake a program of place-based planning exercises for Shoalhaven’s local centres. Planning Priority 16 – Promoting events and public art • Sets an action to review planning controls to promote and support events to activate public spaces.

1.1.04 Provide solid waste Planning Priority 13 – Managing resources and recycling collection, • Records our current work implementing the Waste resource recovery and Reduction Management Strategy. landfilling • Sets actions to secure the future operation and land requirements of waste management facilities and require efficient waste sorting facilities in medium- and high- density residential development.

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1.1.05 Develop plans which Planning Priority 1 – Providing homes to meet needs enable a variety of housing and lifestyles options to be provided for • Records our current work: the community and which - implementing residential strategies and structure helps to connect people plans, including the Affordable Housing Strategy, and places. - delivering new residential areas close to existing settlements, - amending planning controls to encourage increased residential density in Nowra City Centre and Ulladulla Town Centre, and - setting planning and development controls to deliver new residential areas in the Nowra-Bomaderry regional release area. • Identifies our collaboration activity with community housing providers to increase the supply of affordable rental housing. • Sets actions to identify the supply, diversity and location of new homes and develop a scheme requiring new developments to provide affordable rental housing.

1.1.06 Use Council’s - Not applicable regulatory powers and government legislation to enhance community safety

1.1.07 Continue to Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure maintain and improve • Identifies our collaboration activity to identify and emergency service reserve land required for new infrastructure. facilities

1.2 Activate 1.2.01 Bring the Arts to the Planning Priority 16 – Promoting events and public art communities community • Identifies our collaboration activity with artists to through arts, deliver public art in public spaces, including the Nowra culture and Murals project in Nowra City Centre. events

1.2.02 Provide cultural Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure facilities that meet the • Records our current work implementing strategic plans needs of the community for community infrastructure. • Sets actions to update the strategic plans guiding the provision of community infrastructure. Planning Priority 16 – Promoting events and public art • Records our current work reviewing planning controls for the temporary use of land for weddings and other temporary events. • Identifies our collaboration activity with artists to deliver public art in public spaces, including the Nowra Murals project in Nowra City Centre. • Sets actions to promote and support events to activate public spaces.

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1.2.03 Recognise and Planning Priority 14 – Heritage items and places protect our cultural • Records our current work managing a list of heritage heritage items and places and administering a heritage assistance grants program for the maintenance of heritage items and places. • Identifies our collaboration activity with local historic groups to identify heritage items and places and opportunities to conserve them. • Sets actions: - to establish a Heritage Design Advisory Service to provide expert guidance on development involving or close to heritage items and places, - update the European Heritage Study, - prepare heritage interpretation programs for selected settlements, and - develop conservation management plans for council owned heritage items and places. Planning Priority 15 – Scenic and cultural landscapes • Records our current work protecting landscapes with scenic and cultural significance. • Identifies our collaboration activity with Aboriginal communities and Local Aboriginal Land Councils to identify Aboriginal cultural heritage and cultural landscapes. • Sets actions to identify and protect scenic and landscape values.

1.3 Support 1.3.01 Undertake Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure active and maintenance and • Records our current work implementing strategic plans healthy enhancements of Council for community infrastructure. communities parks and sporting fields • Sets actions to update the strategic plans guiding the provision of community infrastructure.

1.3.02 Provide recreation Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure and leisure facilities to • Records our current work strategic plans for meet community needs community infrastructure. • Sets actions to update the strategic plans guiding the provision of community infrastructure.

1.3.03 Plan, manage and Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure provide for the social and • Records our current work implementing strategic plans recreational infrastructure for community infrastructure. needs of the community to • Sets actions to update the strategic plans guiding the ensure access, equity and provision of community infrastructure. sustainability

1.3.04 Operate and Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure maintain the water and • Identifies our collaboration activity with infrastructure sewer schemes providers to identify and reserve land required for new infrastructure.

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2.1 Improve 2.1.01 Advocate for Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure and maintain improvements to regional • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State our road and transport linkages Government and public transport service providers to: transport - upgrade the rail line, stations and services between infrastructure Berry and Bomaderry, - enhance and expand bus services and strategic bus corridors, and - identify and reserve land required for new infrastructure.

2.1.02 Manage and maintain • Not applicable administrative buildings, depots, jetties & boat ramps

2.1.03 Build and improve Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure roads, bridges and drainage • Records our current work delivering and maintaining a safe and efficient road network. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to deliver infrastructure for new urban release areas, continue the rolling upgrade of the Princes Highway, and identify and reserve land required for new infrastructure. • Sets an action to prepare an updated Integrated Transport Strategy.

2.1.04 Manage footpaths and Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure cycle ways • Records our current work delivering and maintaining a safe and efficient active transport network. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to improve pedestrian crossing facilities on the Princes Highway (Nowra, Milton and Ulladulla). • Sets an action to prepare an updated Pedestrian and Mobility Action Plan.

2.1.05 Manage roads, drainage • Not applicable and bridges

2.2 Plan and 2.2.01 Develop quality land This Local Strategic Planning Statement is a strategic manage use plans land-use planning policy document setting out how appropriate Council will identify and meet the communities’ land-use and sustainable needs over the next 20 years. It covers how we anticipate development the City will change and the work required over the next 7-years to manage development and the delivery of necessary infrastructure and services. The document will direct changes to Council’s planning and development controls and other planning tools, such as development contributions, to ensure facilities and services are provided to meet the communities’ needs.

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2.2.02 Facilitate the provision This Local Strategic Planning Statement is a strategic of development that meets land-use planning policy document setting out how the changing needs and Council will identify and meet the communities’ land-use expectations of the community needs over the next 20 years. It covers how we anticipate the City will change and the work required over the next 7-years to manage development and the delivery of necessary infrastructure and services. The document will direct changes to Council’s planning and development controls and other planning tools, such as development contributions, to ensure facilities and services are provided to meet the communities’ needs. 2.2.03 Manage development to • Not applicable ensure compliance with land use plans and approvals 2.2.04 Provide strategic • Not applicable planning support services to the organisation and community 2.3 Protect 2.3.01 Improve the protection • Not applicable and showcase of valuable natural and cultural the natural roadside assets environment 2.3.02 Develop strategies to Planning Priority 13 – Managing resources help to reduce Shoalhaven's • Records our current work developing a Sustainable carbon footprint Energy Strategy and implementing the Sustainability Action Plan. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to improve and update its building sustainability index. • Sets actions to update the Sustainability Action Plan and prepare an Emissions Reduction Strategy. 2.3.03 Maintain and enhance Planning Priority 11 – Protecting the environment the natural environment • Records our current work: - managing development to improve habitats, prioritise water quality, and limit adverse effects on areas with biodiversity values, - implementing adaptation, flood risk management, and bushfire risk management plans, and - delivering the Coastal Zone Management Plan and development of Coastal Management Programs. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to map biodiversity resources and implement the Marine Estate Management Strategy. • Sets actions to: - to confirm areas of high environmental value, - recognise and protect biodiversity resources with appropriate planning and development controls, - prepare resilience action plans for settlements and areas at risk from floods and/or bushfires, and - continue the development of flood risk studies and management plans.

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3.1 Maintain 3.1.01 Work with business, Planning Priority 6 – Providing jobs close to home and grow a government and other • Nominates a Special Activation Precinct to coordinate robust economy entities to build a planning and investment activity. with vibrant strong and productive • Sets a policy statement for new urban areas to provide towns and Shoalhaven economy employment opportunities equivalent to the number of villages resident workers. • Records our current work implementing the Economic Development Strategy and preparing Council’s stock of employment land. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to implement the Shoalhaven Regional Economic Development Strategy. • Sets actions to review and identify the amount and type of employment land needed over the next 20-years and develop job performance objectives for new urban release areas. Planning Priority 7 – Strengthening commercial centres • Records our current work developing a place strategy for the Burton Street Shopping Centre, Vincentia to identify opportunities to upgrade and revitalise the centre. • Identifies our collaboration activity with established community groups and chambers of commerce to identify the centres requiring detailed planning exercises. • Sets actions to identify the amount and type of retail floor space required across Shoalhaven’s commercial centres and commence a program of place-based planning exercises for Shoalhaven’s local centres. Planning Priority 8 – Promoting a responsible visitor economy • Records our current work implementing the Shoalhaven Destination Management Plan. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to implement its marine-based tourism strategies. • Sets actions to balance tourism activity and manage impacts on communities and sensitive locations and identify infrastructure and services required to support tourism locations.

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Planning Priority 9 – Supporting agriculture and aquaculture • Sets a policy statement to retain and manage existing rural land, avoiding the rezoning of land for other uses including rural-residential and residential outcomes. • Identifies our collaboration activity with neighbouring councils to deliver a regional approach to planning for agriculture, and the State Government to map productive resource lands. • Sets an action to identify strategically important resource lands and the land use planning mechanisms to support viable agricultural activity. Planning Priority 10 – Industrial and defence-related opportunities • Sets a policy statement to retain and manage existing zoned industrial land, including from rezoning for other purposes, while future need is established. • Records our current work: - delivering zoned and serviced industrial land across Shoalhaven, - developing the Albatross Aviation technology Park, and - protecting the airspace around defence facilities. • Identifies our collaboration activity with Federal and State Governments to support defence establishments and defence-related industries. • Sets an action to review industrial land to understand and respond to future demand and develop an activation strategy for existing industrial land.

3.1.02 Actively pursue Planning Priority 6 – Providing jobs close to home innovative processes and • Nominates a Special Activation Precinct to coordinate new technologies for the planning and investment activity of the South Nowra benefit of the Shoalhaven Industrial Area, Albatross Aviation Technology Park, community Nowra City Centre- Riverfront-Hospital Precinct, and marine tourism hubs at Huskisson, Sussex Inlet, Woollomia and Ulladulla.

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3.1.03 Promote and service Planning Priority 8 – Promoting a responsible the Shoalhaven as a visitor economy diverse tourist destination • Records our current work implementing Shoalhaven Destination Management Plan. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to implement its marine-based tourism strategies. • Sets actions to balance tourism activity and manage impacts on communities and sensitive locations and identify infrastructure and services required to support tourism locations.

3.1.04 Provide tourism Planning Priority 8 – Promoting a responsible services for the Shoalhaven visitor economy • Records our current work implementing Shoalhaven Destination Management Plan. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to implement its marine-based tourism strategies. • Sets actions to balance tourism activity and manage impacts on communities and sensitive locations and identify infrastructure and services required to support tourism locations.

3.1.05 Identify individual Planning Priority 8 – Promoting a responsible trends and develop visitor economy strategies for Holiday • Sets actions to set consistent and appropriate planning Haven Tourist Parks which controls for caravan parks and campgrounds. meet business needs

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3.1.06 Make our CBDs and Planning Priority 4 – Nowra City Centre town centres active places • Records our current work implementing a range of existing strategies and masterplans applying to the City Centre and Riverfront Precinct. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to increase investment in the City Centre, including the completion of the new bridge, improved public spaces, and expanding the hospital. • Sets actions to review the strategies and masterplans guiding the future growth and development of the City Centre. Planning Priority 5 – Ulladulla Town Centre • Records our current work implementing the recommendations of the South Ulladulla Building Heights Review. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to maintain and protect the operation of the working harbour. • Sets actions to prepare a masterplan to guide the future development of Ulladulla Town Centre. Planning Priority 7 – Strengthening commercial centres • Records our current work developing a place strategy for the Burton Street Sopping Centre, Vincentia to identify opportunities to upgrade and revitalise the centre. • Identifies our collaboration activity with established community groups and chambers of commerce to identify the centres requiring detailed planning exercises. • Sets actions to undertake a retail study to identify the amount and type of retail floor space required across Shoalhaven’s commercial centres and commence a program of place-based planning exercises for Shoalhaven’s local centres. Planning Priority 16 – Promoting events and public art • Sets an action to review planning controls to promote and support events to activate public spaces.

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4.1 reliable 4.1.01 Provide quality • Not applicable services that customer service through meet daily the customer service unit community needs

4.1.02 Provide an • Not applicable accessible quality Family Day Care service

4.1.03 Provide sustainable Planning Priority 2 -Delivering infrastructure burial, cremation, • Sets an action to investigate sites for new cemetery memorial services and facilities in the Jervis Bay and St Georges Basin area. cemetery maintenance to the Shoalhaven community and seek to influence policy development in the industry

4.1.04 Manage the delivery Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure of infrastructure, roads, • Records our current work delivering and maintaining drainage and bridges a safe and efficient road network. • Sets an action to prepare an updated Integrated Transport Strategy.

4.1.05 Deliver a full range • Not applicable of Council's services at Ulladulla Service Centre

4.1.06 Deliver water and Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure sewerage capital works • Identifies our collaboration activity to identify and reserve land required for new infrastructure.

4.1.07 Plan for water and Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure sewage capital work • Identifies our collaboration activity to identify and reserve land required for new infrastructure.

4.2 Provide Not applicable • Not applicable advocacy and transparent leadership through effective government and administration

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4.3 Inform and 4.3.01 Improve and The current draft of Shoalhaven 2040 has been informed by: engage with enhance council’s • The results of community consultation on other strategic the community communication and planning documents, including: about the engagement with the - the Growth Management Strategy Discussion Paper decisions that community about our (Nov 2018-Jan 2019), Draft Shoalhaven Character affect their lives future direction, major Assessment Report (Nov 2018-Jan 2019), and various projects, key policies rezoning applications/planning proposals. and messages - An online community survey testing some draft content, with 100 survey responses received between 4.3.02 Support effective February and March 2020. communications between Council and community - Workshops between Councillors and Council staff about the draft document and the related Strategic Planning Works Program. 4.3.03 Build community • This draft of Shoalhaven 2040 needs to be publicly awareness and exhibited to provide Shoalhaven’s communities the involvement in the natural opportunity to participate in its continued development environment and finalisation. The planning legislation sets a minimum public exhibition requirement of twenty-eight (28) days. 4.3.04 Continue to Council staff are investigating the use of webinars (online inform and consult with presentations), short online surveys, forums, and chat the community about rooms to provide information on the draft document and planning and development answer queries and collect feedback. policies and applications in accordance with legislative requirements

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How Shoalhaven 2040 works with the Community Strategic Plan Illawarra-Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2015 Shoalhaven Local Strategic Planning Statement Direction Action Planning Priorities – Current Work/Collaboration Activity/Actions

Goal - 1 A prosperous Illawarra–Shoalhaven

1.3 Grow 1.3.1 Renew and Planning Priority 4 – Nowra City Centre regional revitalise Nowra Centre • Records our current work implementing a range of strategic assets by coordinating State existing strategies and masterplans applying to the to support agency input into precinct City Centre and Riverfront Precinct. economic planning and reviewing • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State growth across capacity for expanded Government to increase investment in the City Centre, the region health uses including the completion of the new bridge, improved public spaces, and expanding the hospital. • Sets actions to review the strategies and masterplans guiding the future growth and development of the City Centre. Planning Priority 6 – Providing jobs close to home • Nominates a Special Activation Precinct, including the hospital and surrounding land, to coordinate planning and investment activity. • Sets an action to update planning and development controls around the hospital and in Shoalhaven’s towns and villages to allow medical specialists and support services to establish.

1.3.3 Support the growth Planning Priority 6 – Providing jobs close to home of defenceDRAFT related • Nominates a Special Activation Precinct, including industries at the Albatross the Albatross Aviation Technology Park, to coordinate Aviation Technology Park planning and investment activity. Planning Priority 10 – Industrial and defence-related opportunities • Records our current work delivering zoned and serviced industrial land across Shoalhaven, developing the Albatross Aviation technology Park, and protecting the airspace around defence facilities. • Identifies our collaboration activity with Federal and State Governments to support defence establishments and defence-related industries.

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1.3.5 Develop a stronger Planning Priority 6 – Providing jobs close to home marine-based tourism • Nominates a Special Activation Precinct, including industry, capitalising on marine tourism hubs at Huskisson, Sussex Inlet, the region’s numerous Woollomia and Ulladulla, to coordinate planning small ports and building and investment activity. on The Waterfront, Shell Planning Priority 8 – Promoting a responsible Cove marine facility visitor economy • Records our current work implementing the Shoalhaven Destination Management Plan. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to implement its marine-based tourism strategies.

1.4 Support 1.4.2 Support the Planning Priority 6 – Providing jobs close to home new and development of new • Nominates a Special Activation Precinct, including expanded industrial land through marine tourism hubs at Huskisson, Sussex Inlet, industrial ongoing collaboration Woollomia and Ulladulla, to coordinate planning activity by between State and Local and investment activity. providing Government and servicing Planning Priority 10 – Industrial and defence-related well-located authorities, to coordinate opportunities and -serviced infrastructure delivery • Sets a policy statement to retain and manage existing supplies of zoned industrial land, including from rezoning for other industrial land purposes, while future need is established. • Records our current work delivering zoned and serviced industrial land across Shoalhaven. • Sets actions to undertake a strategic review of industrial land to understand and respond to future demand and develop an activation strategy for existing industrial land.

1.4.3 Support growth Planning Priority 10 – Industrial and defence-related in the priority growth opportunities sectors through flexible • Records our current work delivering zoned and employment lands serviced industrial land across Shoalhaven. guidelinesDRAFT for the • Sets an action to undertake a strategic review of Illawarra-Shoalhaven industrial land to understand and respond to future demand.

1.5 Strengthen 1.5.1 Conduct a strategic We will work with Local Aboriginal Land Councils to the economic assessment of land held enhance the economic self-determination of Aboriginal self- by the region’s Local communities through their land holdings. We will work with determination Aboriginal Land Councils Local Aboriginal Land Councils and the State Government of Aboriginal to identify priority sites to support the preparation and implementation of strategic communities for further investigation plans, including actions to develop land owned by Local of their economic Aboriginal Land Councils. opportunities Planning Priority 8 – Promoting a responsible visitor economy • Sets an action to facilitate appropriate tourism uses on land owned by Local Aboriginal Land Councils.

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Goal - 2 A variety of housing choices, with homes that meet needs and lifestyles

2.2 Support 2.2.1 Investigate the Planning Priority 1 – Providing homes to meet needs housing policies, plans and and lifestyles opportunities investments that would • Records our current work: close to support greater housing - implementing a series of residential strategies and existing diversity in centres structure plans, services, - delivering new residential areas close to a range of jobs and settlements, and infrastructure in the region’s - amending planning controls to encourage increased centres residential density in Nowra City Centre and Ulladulla Town Centre. • Sets an action to identify the supply, diversity and location of new homes.

2.3 Deliver 2.3.1 Coordinate Planning Priority 1 – Providing homes to meet needs housing in new infrastructure delivery and lifestyles release areas to support West Lake • Records our current work: best suited Illawarra and Nowra- - implementing a series of residential strategies and to build new Bomaderry release areas structure plans, communities, - delivering new residential areas close to a range of provide settlements, and housing choice DRAFT and avoid - setting planning and development controls to environmental deliver planned residential areas in the Nowra- impact Bomaderry regional release area. • Sets actions to identify the supply, diversity and location of new homes. Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure • Records our current work planning and delivering road connections to new urban release areas. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government coordinating infrastructure delivery for new urban release areas.

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Goal - 3 A region with communities that are strong, healthy and well-connected

3.2 Enhance 3.2.1 Investigate We recognise the city-shaping opportunities for new community options to improve and improved forms of public transport provided by the access to jobs, public transport service potential fast-rail network and the continued development goods and levels which better link of electric and autonomous vehicles. services by centres, corridors and Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure improving growth areas to Metro • Records our current work delivering and maintaining connections Wollongong a safe and efficient road and active transport network. between centres and • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State growth areas Government and public transport service providers to: - upgrade the rail line, stations and services between DRAFTBerry and Bomaderry, and - enhance and expand bus services and strategic bus corridors. • Sets an action to prepare an Integrated Transport Strategy and Pedestrian and Mobility Action Plan.

3.2.3 Investigate tourism- Planning Priority 8 – Promoting a responsible related transport services visitor economy in Kiama and Shoalhaven • Records our current work implementing the Shoalhaven Destination Management Plan. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to implement its tourism strategies. • Sets an action to identify the infrastructure and servicing requirements to support sustainable tourism locations.

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3.3 Build 3.3.1 Review and update The principle of building socially inclusive, safe and healthy socially the Neighbourhood communities is embedded in the Vision and a number of inclusive, safe Planning Principles Planning Priorities. and healthy Planning Priority 1 – Providing homes to meet needs communities and lifestyles • Records our current work implementing the Affordable Housing Strategy. • Identifies our collaboration activity with community housing providers to increase the supply of affordable rental housing. • Sets actions to: - identify the supply, diversity and location of new homes, - update development controls to deliver accessible and adaptable homes, and - develop and test a scheme requiring new developments to provide or pay for affordable rental housing. Planning Priority 2 – Delivering infrastructure • Records our current work implementing strategic plans for community infrastructure. • Sets actions to update the strategic plans guiding the provision of community infrastructure. Planning Priority 3 – Protecting and enhancing neighbourhoods • Records our current work supporting the DRAFTimplementation of community-led strategic plans. • Identifies our collaboration activity with Community Consultative Bodies to prepare community-led strategic plans. Planning Priority 7 – Strengthening commercial centres • Records our current work developing a place strategy for the Burton Street Shopping Centre, Vincentia. • Sets an action to undertake a program of place-based planning exercises for Shoalhaven’s local centres. Planning Priority 16 – Promoting events and public art • Sets an action to review planning controls to promote and support events to activate public spaces.

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3.4 Protect 3.4.1 Conserve heritage Planning Priority 14 – Heritage items and places the region’s sites when preparing local • Records our current work managing a list of heritage cultural planning controls items and places and administering a heritage heritage assistance grants program to support the maintenance of heritage items and places. • Identifies our collaboration activity with local historic groups to identify heritage items and places and opportunities to conserve them. • Sets actions to: - establish a Heritage Design Advisory Service to provide expert guidance on development involving or close to heritage items and places, DRAFT- update the European Heritage Study, - prepare heritage interpretation programs for selected settlements, and - develop conservation management plans for council owned heritage items and places. Planning Priority 15 – Scenic and cultural landscapes • Records our current work protecting landscapes with scenic and cultural significance. • Identifies our collaboration activity with Aboriginal communities and Local Aboriginal Land Councils to identify Aboriginal cultural heritage and cultural landscapes. • Sets actions to identify and protect scenic and landscape values.

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Goal - 4 A region that makes appropriate use of agricultural and resource lands 4.1 Protect 4.1.1 IdentifyDRAFT regionally Planning Priority 9 – Supporting agriculture and regionally important agricultural aquaculture important lands and reflect the • Sets a policy statement to retain and manage existing agricultural outcomes in local rural land, avoiding the rezoning of land for other uses lands as an planning controls including rural-residential and residential outcomes. asset to food • Identifies our collaboration activity with neighbouring and fibre councils to deliver a regional approach to planning for production and supporting agriculture, and the State Government to provide contemporary mapping of productive resource lands. • Sets an action to identify strategically important resource lands and the land use planning mechanisms to support viable agricultural activity.

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Goal - 5 A region that protects and enhances the natural environment

5.1 Protect 5.1.1 Avoid, minimise Planning Priority 11 – Protecting the environment the region’s and mitigate the impact • Records our current work managing development environmental of development on to improve habitats, prioritise water quality, and limit value by significant environmental adverse effects on areas with biodiversity values. focusing assets • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State development in Government to finalise contemporary mapping of locations with biodiversity resources. the capacity • Sets actions to develop a strategic conservation plan to absorb to confirm and protect areas of high environmental development value and biodiversity resources.

5.1.3 Protect the region’s Planning Priority 11 – Protecting the environment biodiversity corridors in • Identifies our collaboration activity with the local planning controls State Government to finalise mapping of biodiversity DRAFTresources. • Sets actions to develop a strategic conservation plan to confirm and protect areas of high environmental value and biodiversity resources.

5.1.4 Create a consistent Planning Priority 11 – Protecting the environment approach to protect • Records our current work managing development important riparian to improve habitats, prioritise water quality, and limit areas in planning and adverse effects on areas with biodiversity values. development controls • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to finalise contemporary mapping of biodiversity resources. • Sets actions to develop a strategic conservation plan to confirm and protect areas of high environmental value and biodiversity resources.

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5.2 Build the 5.2.1 Apply contemporary Planning Priority 12 – Adapting to natural hazards Illawarra- risk management to through building resilience Shoalhaven’s coastal and other hazards • Records our current work implementing Shoalhaven’s resilience to adaptation, flood risk management, and bushfire risk natural hazards management plans. and climate • Identifies our collaboration activity with the NSW change Rural Fire Service to identify bush fire prone land and implement Planning for Bush Fire Protection. • Sets actions to: - prepare resilience action plans for settlements and areas at risk from floods and/or bushfires, - continue development of flood risk studies and management plans, and - prepare an urban greening strategy. Planning Priority 13 – Managing resources • Records our current work developing a Sustainable Energy Strategy and implementing the Sustainability Action Plan. • Identifies our collaboration activity with the State Government to improve and update its building DRAFTsustainability index. • Sets actions to updated the Sustainability Action Plan and prepare an Emissions Reduction Strategy.

5.3 Improve the 5.3.1 Develop long term Planning Priority 13 – Managing resources environmental waste management • Records our current work implementing the Waste outcomes capacity as the population Reduction Management Strategy. for waste and development of the • Sets actions to review planning controls to: management region increases - secure the future operation and land requirements and air quality of waste management facilities, and - require efficient waste sorting facilities in medium- and high-density residential development.

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5.4 Secure 5.4.1 Protect sensitive Planning Priority 11 – Protecting the environment the health estuaries and coastal lakes • Records our current work implementing the Coastal of coastal Zone Management Plan and developing Coastal landscapes by Management Programs. managing land DRAFT• Identifies our collaboration activity with the uses and water State Government to implement its Marine Estate quality Management Strategy.

5.4.3 Implement a Planning Priority 11 – Protecting the environment risk-based decision- • Records our current work implementing the Coastal making framework to Zone Management Plan and developing Coastal manage water quality Management Programs. and waterway health for all coastal lakes and estuaries in the region where development is planned, with priority given to sensitive lakes and estuaries

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