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Delivering major projects is an important part of what Council achieves each year.
The overview map below shows details on major projects that Council currently has underway in the Bega Valley Shire.
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Completed
Proposed completion date: August 2022
Budget: Total Funding = $2,766,000
Funded by: NSW Government - Restart NSW (Regional Growth Environment and Tourism Fund); Bega Valley Shire Council; NSW Office of Environment & Heritage; Surf Life Saving NSW (Inclusive Communities)
Bega Valley Shire Council is developing an Active Transport Strategy which will provide Council with a roadmap for active transport infrastructure for the next 10 years. This will encompass all modes of active transport including walking, cycling an
Completed
Proposed completion date: Late 2023 to early 2024
The design and construction of an all-inclusive play space, skate park, site access and park at Barclay Street recreational precinct, Eden.
Completed
Proposed completion date: November 2024
Funded by: The Barclay Street recreation precinct upgrade project is jointly funded by the Australian Government, NSW Government and Bega Valley Shire Council.
Construct new pavilion and install flood lighting at the Barclay Street Sportsground AFL/Cricket oval.
Completed
Funded by: Funding received from the NSW Government under the Stronger Country Communities Fund, Round 2. Bega Valley Shire Council are contributing to the overall budget.
The upgrade of the Beauty Point Boat Ramp is complete, with asphalt works and cleaning completed on Friday before it was opened to the public in time for the commencement of the NSW school holidays.
Completed
Proposed completion date: 2020
The Bega and Brogo Rivers Flood Warning System feasibility study will contribute to informing the delivery of flood warnings for the community.
Completed
Proposed completion date: 2023
Funded by: NSW Government Floodplain Management Program
Upgrade sports field lighting to meet current Australian Standards at Keith Mitchell Oval to enable training for hockey and softball.
In progress
Proposed completion date: December 2024
Funded by: Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades Grant Program
A 'multi-use' approach to increases the sites ability to host a range of facilities for the community.
In progress
Proposed completion date: June 2025
A proposal to rezone more land to accommodate the shire's current and future urban housing needs.
In progress
Proposed completion date: End 2026
The redevelopment and expansion of the Bega Valley Regional Gallery is to be at its current site.
Completed
Proposed completion date: December 2022
Funded by: Australian Government's Building Better Regions Fund.
Enhancing the overall resilience of the Bega Valley Shire.
In progress
Proposed completion date: 2025
Renewal of ageing public amenities to include accessible compliant facilitiesand renewal of parkland shelters and picnic area.
Completed
Proposed completion date: 2022
Budget: Amount funded: $279,920
Funded by: This project is fully funded by the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications under Phase 2 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
To upgrade the boat ramp, pontoon and carparking area at Bermagui Harbour and to improve the overall use of the site.
Completed
Proposed completion date: June 2023
Budget: Total project funding: $880,162
Funded by: Transport for NSW contribution: $660,122 via the NSW Boating Now Program; Bega Valley Shire Council contribution: $220,040
This project will deliver multiple upgrades for the Bermagui Indoor Sports Stadium.
In progress
Proposed completion date: June 2025
Budget: $1,009,126
Funded by: NSW Government Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund Grant Program
This project will upgrade the existing turf outdoor courts to new asphalt multipurpose courts.
Completed
Budget: $160,000
Funded by: Jointly funded by NSW Government Stronger Countries Communities Fund and contribution from Bega Valley Shire Council.
Upgrade current boat ramp to include concrete double ramp, parking and lighting and install a pontoon jetty.
Completed
Proposed completion date: Works are scheduled for completion by mid-December in time for peak summer holiday period.
Budget: $655,000
Funded by: RMS via the NSW Boating Now Program; Bega Valley Shire Council
Upgrade the floodlights at Berrambool's AFLCricket oval to meet semi-professional lighting levels.
Completed
Funded by: NSW Government with contributions and support by Merimbula diggers AFL Club, AFL NSW/ACT and Bega Valley Shire Council.
Upgrade current informal ramp to include a concrete boat ramp, pontoon, lighting and formalised car park and access road. A State Government funded program to support and enhance the boating experience.
Completed
Proposed completion date: September 2022
Budget: approximately $1,019,000
Funded by: TfNSW via the NSW Boating Now Program; Bega Valley Shire Council, LRCI and MEMS (LLS)
Upgrade of the Water Treatment Plant which services the Brogo-Bermagui network to improve water supply reliability and quality.
Completed
Proposed completion date: Early 2023
Budget: $10.7 million
Funded by: Safe and Secure
Renovation works to the existing multi-purpose pavilion building at Candelo John Gordon Reserve.
Completed
Proposed completion date: September 2024
Budget: $194,195
Funded by: NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund
Reducing post fire impacts on our estuaries through sediment and erosioncontrols and stabilisation works.
In progress
Budget: $1,149 000 - NSW DPIE Coastal and Estuary Grants Program (Bushfire affected coastal waterways Program); $150,000 - Council has committed additional funds.
Funded by: NSW DPIE Coastal and Estuary Grants Program (Busfire affected coastal waterways Program) and Council.
Rebuilding of the Main Street public amenity and a new public amenity at the Apex Park in Cobargo.
Completed
Funded by: Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications)
The project aims to create cool refuges in local community halls and increase the resilience of these facilities during power outages.
Completed
Budget: $110 000 from the IRCC and $35 000 Council contribution.
Funded by: NSW Government, Increasing Resilience to Climate Change (IRCC) grant and Bega Valley Shire Council
Deliver new double lane cricket net training facilities at Eden, Wolumla and Tathra cricket clubs.
In progress
Budget: $241,000
Funded by: NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund
Cuttagee Bridge is nearing the end of its functional life and planning is underway to determine its future design and configuration.
In progress
This project aims to stabilise and protect dune systems to reduce current risks to natural and built assets as well as increase resilience to future threats from climate change driven sea level rise.
In progress
Budget: $80,000
Funded by: Bega Valley Shire Council ($40,000) and Office of Environment and Heritage Grant ($40,000)
Funding has been provided by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment's Open Space and Parklands Program.
Completed
Council is undertaking a project to implement the land use planning recommendations from various Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans and include the appropriate consideration of sea level rise datums into development assessments and land use
In progress
Proposed completion date: September 2024
Budget: $50,000
Funded by: Funded by Bega Valley Shire Council through Council’s Environmental Levy.
A project developed in response to the Tathra and Districts Bushfire of March2018 to restore natural areas that were destroyed or badly degraded by the fire.
Completed
Funded by: Crown Lands, Bega Valley Shire Council and South East Local Land Services.
Replacement of the old single lane timber bridge over Katchencarry Creek with a new dual-lane concrete bridge.
In progress
Proposed completion date: Early March 2025
Funded by: Transport for NSW Fixing Country Bridges Program.
Rebuilding Kiah Community Hall destroyed during the 2019-20 fires.
Completed
Proposed completion date: 2023
Funded by: NSW Government's Bushfire Local Economic Recovery (BLER) Fund. Bega Valley Shire Council is contributing to the overall budget.
Upgrade of park to include, play equipment, floodlighting, carpark and linkpathways to viewing areas and pavilion.
Completed
Funded by: NSW Government under the Stronger Country Communities Fund, Round 2. Bega Valley Shire Council are also contributing to the overall budget.
This project is the first stage in providing infrastructure for private and commercial tenancies.
Completed
Funded by: NSW Government is contributing $4 million, with Council contributing a further $620,000.
Council has formally adopted an Airport Master Plan that includes the extension and upgrades of the Merimbula Airport runway and creation of a General Aviation Precinct to the Southern end of the airport.
Completed
Proposed completion date: March 2022
The Merimbula Airport Masterplan is being reviewed after completion of a number of projects and recent changes in the aviation industry and legislation.
In progress
Proposed completion date: December 2023
Budget: $306,250
Funded by: Regional NSW – Business Case and Strategy Development Fund – Round 1
The upgrade of the Merimbula boardwalk and foreshore path with infrastructure to provide nature-based experiences, new viewing platforms, improved accessibility, and interpretative signage. The project will support and complement the existing touris
In progress
Proposed completion date: 2026
The Merimbula Lake Entrance Sediment Study will provide an analysis of sediment dynamics and drivers at Merimbula Lake entrance bar.
Completed
Proposed completion date: December 2022 - January 2023
Funded by: Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Boating Access Dredging Program and a contribution from Bega Valley Shire Council.
This project will replace the existing aging skatepark located at Berrambool with a new facility at Ford Park, Merimbula. The new site is located adjacent to the existing basketball court, inclusive play area and the beach. This will turn this area i
In progress
Funded by: The project is funded through a $500k grants through the Federal Government’s Investing In Our Communities Program.
Council is developing the Merimbula Transport Study to better plan for transport infrastructure prioritisation and implementation. This Transport Study will inform a place-based plan for Merimbula that considers all modes of transport.
In progress
Proposed completion date: January 2023
A NSW State Government funded program to support and enhance the boating experience. Check out the works that will be done in our shire.
Completed
Funded by: Roads and Maritime Services on behalf of Transport for NSW.
To upgrade the boat ramp, pontoon and carparking area at Pambula Lake (Broadwater) and improve the overall use of the site.
Completed
Proposed completion date: December 2023
Budget: Total project funding: $1,051,597.40
Funded by: Transport for NSW (TfNSW) contribution: $811,712.63 via the NSW Boating Now Program; Bega Valley Shire Council contribution: $239,884.77
Development of a new multi-use pavilion creating a regional sporting hub to service the south coast and surrounding areas.
In progress
Proposed completion date: September 2024
Funded by: Jointly funded by NSW Government (Office of Sports) and Bega Valley Shire Council.
Upgrade current pontoon to include an extension to the finger pontoon jetty and the upgrade of the original timber jetty as a recreational fishing platform not for mooring.
Completed
Budget: Total project funding = Pontoon $395,000; Jetty Upgrade $153,000
Funded by: Pontoon: TFNSW contribution = $330,000 and BVSC contribution = $65,000; Jetty Upgrade: $153,000 Recreational Fishing Trust DIP
This project aims to source information from the community regarding the future asset mix and strategy to guide investment and development in the Parks and Recreation Asset mix.
In progress
Proposed completion date: Adoption and implementation - March to April 2025
Funded by: This project is funded by Bega Valley Shire Council.
Upgrade of the existing swimming pool heat pumps at Sapphire Aquatic Centre with modern higher efficiency heat pump units.
Completed
Proposed completion date: March 2023
Budget: $220,000
Funded by: NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund
The project will innovate the previous transfer station by using technology for waste collection and more of a self-service approach.
In progress
Proposed completion date: February 2025
Budget: $918,000
Funded by: Bega Valley Shire Council - waste funds
Council is considering a permanent Special Rate Variation from 1 July 2023 to continue our existing levels of service and maintain our existing assets.
Completed
The redevelopment and upgrade of the public amenities building at Taylors Square, Tathra to include a high needs accessible toilet and change facilities.
In progress
Proposed completion date: July 2025
Budget: $600,000
Funded by: NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund
The development of the Tathra Wharf and Headland precinct plan to inform future upgrade works at Tathra Headland.
In progress
Proposed completion date: January 2023
Restoration of the Tathra Wharf sub-structure, structure and building.
Completed
Proposed completion date: October 2023
This project aims to improve the access and amenity of several key walking trails in Tura Beach.
Completed
Funded by: NSW Government under the Stronger Country Communities Fund, Round 2. Bega Valley Shire Council are contributing to the overall budget.
Rebuilding Wandella Community Hall destroyed during the 2019-20 fires.
Completed
Proposed completion date: June 2023
Funded by: NSW Government's, Bushfire Local Economic Recovery (BLER) Fund. Bega Valley Shire Council is also contributing to the overall budget.
The project will review and update Council's adopted 'Recycling the Future' Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2018-2028, setting a new time horizon of 2025-2035.
In progress
Budget: $170,238
Funded by: This project is an operational project funded from the Waste Fund.
The Watergums Creek Bridge upgrade will improve access and resilience for the Wonboyn community.
In progress
Proposed completion date: November 2025
Budget: $4.5 million
Funded by: Australian Government – Bridges Renewal Program and Bega Valley Shire Council
This study will improve Council's understanding of flood behaviour and it's impacts on the community, and better inform management of flood risk in the study area.
In progress
Proposed completion date: 30 June 2025
Funded by: NSW Government Floodplain Management Program
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