Shoalhaven City Council is pleased to announce funding for seven sustainable tourism infrastructure projects.
Earlier this year, Council successfully obtained grant funding of $5.3 Million under the NSW Government Restart NSW Infrastructure Grant.
The $5.3 Million together with $1.63 Million of Council funding and an $80,000 in-kind contribution from the Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council (ULALC) will enable projects to be undertaken to improve infrastructure around some of the City’s most popular tourist destinations.
Project locations include:
Plantation Point
Palm Beach
St Georges Basin/Sanctuary Point
Bherwerre Wetland
Hyams Beach
Ulladulla Headland and Warden Head Walking Trails
Murramarang Coastal Walk Extension
To deliver the projects, Council has appointed Michelle Green as the Tourism Project Manager.
Michelle has delivered a wide range of Local Government infrastructure projects with Wingecarribee Shire Council and in the private school sector, for the Anglican Schools Corporation. Having grown up in the Shoalhaven, Michelle is excited to return home to the South Coast and is looking forward to working with Council staff and the community to deliver the projects and enhance our tourism infrastructure for both visitors and local residents.
Rob Crow, Chair, Shoalhaven Tourism Advisory Committee said, “Tourism in the Shoalhaven is a $1 billion industry, we are excited to deliver infrastructure to support our community and visitor economy.
“This infrastructure will offer new and improved facilities in some of our most highly utilised areas, as well as offer alternative experiences to drive off peak visitation, creating year-round jobs.”
In accordance with the Restart NSW Grant Guidelines, the projects will be delivered over the next three years. Council will be conducting community consultation as the projects progress.
To stay informed about the various projects and community engagement opportunities, please view Council’s Get Involved Page.
