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See where Council's latest major projects are up to and find out when they will be completed.
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.
Map pins show the status of each project:
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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
In progress
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.
In progress
Proposed completion date: February 2024
Funded by: The Barclay Street recreation precinct upgrade project is jointly funded by the Australian Government, NSW Government and Bega Valley Shire Council.
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
A 'multi-use' approach to increases the sites ability to host a range of facilities for the community.
In progress
Proposed completion date: February 2024
The redevelopment and expansion of the Bega Valley Regional Gallery is to be at its current site.
In progress
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
Infrastructure upgrades in the Kalaru village including shared path construction, stormwater upgrade, concrete kerb and gutter, road pavement stabilisation and reseal.
Completed
Funded by: Australian Government Roads to Recovery and Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program; NSW Government Active Transport, Regional Road Repair Program, Block Grant and; Bega Valley Shire Council stormwater budget and Special Rate Variation.
Rebuilding Kiah Community Hall destroyed during the 2019-20 fires.
In progress
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.
Lake Curalo riparian restoration habitat action grant.
In progress
Proposed completion date: August 2024
Budget: $18,900
Funded by: Funded by the Department of Primary Industries, Recreational Fishing Trusts
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
This study and plan is being undertaken to assess options to manage the flood risk in these areas.
Completed
Proposed completion date: February 2021
Funded by: NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment supported Council by providing technical assistance and grant funding for the project.
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.
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
To upgrade the boat ramp, pontoon and carparking area at Pambula Lake (Broadwater) and improve the overall use of the site.
In progress
Proposed completion date: June 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
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
The aim of the Project is to seal 7kms on West Kameruka Road.
Completed
Budget: $3.5 million
Funded by: NSW Government for the 2017-18 Fixing Country Roads & Bridges Construction Stream.
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 Tathra to Kalaru Bike Track represents the first stage in creating a cycling network between Bega and Tathra.
Completed
Funded by: NSW Government
The development of the Tathra Wharf and Headland precinct plan to inform future upgrade works at Tathra Headland.
Completed
Proposed completion date: January 2023
Rebuilding Wandella Community Hall destroyed during the 2019-20 fires.
In progress
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
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