Council Projects
Stay up to date on the latest Council major projects here. For other project information and notices, visit Public Notices.
Delivering major projects is an important part of what Council achieves each year.
Please note:
- All outdoor work is subject to weather conditions. Start and finish times are sometimes not as planned.
- Highways (including Brown Mountain and Wallaga Lake Bridge) are controlled by Transport for NSW, not Bega Valley Shire Council. For more information on Council's road, street and bridge works, please visit Live Traffic.
The overview map below shows details on major projects that Council currently has underway in the Bega Valley Shire.
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Map pins show the status of each project:
Green - Complete
Blue - In progress
Dark blue - In planning
Yellow - Delayed
Grey - Cancelled
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A-Z project list
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A Destination for All - Coastal Accessibility Projects
Destination for all projects
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)
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Active Transport Strategy
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
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Barclay Street Recreation Precinct Upgrades
The design and construction of an all-inclusive play space, skate park, site access and park at Barclay Street recreational precinct, Eden.
In progress
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.
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Barclay Street Sportsground Revitalisation
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.
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Beauty Point Boat Ramp
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
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Bega and Brogo Rivers Flood Warning System
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
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Bega Keith Mitchell Oval Floodlighting and Electricity Supply Upgrade
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
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Bega Sports Complex Building Project
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
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Bega Valley Regional Gallery upgrade
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.
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Bega Valley Shire Resilience
Enhancing the overall resilience of the Bega Valley Shire.
In progress
Proposed completion date: 2025
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Bemboka, Colombo Park amenities upgrade
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.
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Bermagui Harbour Boat Ramp Upgrade
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
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Bermagui Multipurpose Outdoor Courts Upgrade
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.
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Bermagui River Boat Ramp Facilities
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
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Berrambool Sportsground Floodlight Upgrade
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.
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Blackfellows Lake Boat Ramp Facilities
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)
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Brogo Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
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
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Candelo John Gordon Recreation Reserve Pavilion Renovation
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
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Catchment Stabilisation & Estuarine Protection Project
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.
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Cobargo Public Amenities
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)
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Cooler places in a warmer climate
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
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Cuttagee Bridge renewal
Cuttagee Bridge is nearing the end of its functional life and planning is underway to determine its future design and configuration.
In progress
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Dune Enhancement Project
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)
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Everyone Can Play Playspaces
Funding has been provided by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment's Open Space and Parklands Program.
Completed
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Flood and Sea Level Rise Policy and Planning
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.
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Green Shoots
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.
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Kiah Community Hall Rebuild Project
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.
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Lawrence Park Sportsground Improvements
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.
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Merimbula Airport General Aviation Precinct
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.
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Merimbula Airport Infrastructure Works
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
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Merimbula Airport Master Plan Review
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
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Merimbula Boardwalk and Foreshore Path upgrade
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
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Merimbula Lake Entrance Sediment Study
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.
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Merimbula Skatepark Project
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.
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Merimbula Transport Study
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
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NSW Boating Now Program
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.
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Pambula Lake (Broadwater) Boat Ramp Upgrade
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
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Pambula Sporting Complex Master Plan
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.
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Quarantine Bay Pontoon
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
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Recreation Strategy
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.
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Sapphire Aquatic Centre - Energy Efficient Heat Pump Upgrades
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
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Semi-Automated Waste Disposal System (SAWDS) - Cobargo
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
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Special Rate Variation
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
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Tathra Taylors Square Accessible and High Needs Amenities Building
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
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Tathra Wharf and Headland Precinct Plan
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
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Tathra Wharf Restoration
Restoration of the Tathra Wharf sub-structure, structure and building.
Completed
Proposed completion date: October 2023
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Tura Coastal Reserves Project
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.
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Wandella Community Hall Rebuild Project
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.
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Waste Strategy Development
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.
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Watergums Creek Bridge Upgrade
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
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Wolumla Flood Study
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
