Some the Current Issues the Association is dealing with are summarised below:-

 

Plantation Point Reserve

 

Shoalhaven City Council is currently formulating a Plan of Management for the Plantation Point Reserve, Vincentia. The Plan of Management will seek to protect the Reserve's values and will provide a framework for ways that the Reserve can be best used, conserved, enhanced and managed for the community into the future.

 

The Plan of Management will provide for the management of the Reserve and provide a framework for future operational and planning decisions for the development of infrastructure within the Reserve. A Plan of Management also provides Council, and other users of the Reserve, a basis for seeking funding applications for identified projects,

 

If you would like additional information, please contact Lindy Sandrey, Recreation & Strategy Officer on (02) 4429 3372.


Jervis Bay Marine Park

 

The following has been received from the Jervis Bay Marine Park:

 

"I am writing to inform you of the release of the draft zoning plan for Jervis Bay Marine Park which has been prepared as a result of the review of the current zoning plan which commenced in 2008. Thank you to those of you who previously made a submission. Information provided in those submissions has been used alongside improved scientific information and advice from the JBMP Advisory Committee has been used to inform the proposed changes to the zoning plan.

The aim of the review was to determine whether the zoning plan for the marine park remained appropriate for meeting the objects of the Marine Parks Act 1997. While the review found that in general the zoning plan was appropriate for meeting the objects of the Act, it identified opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the zoning plan.

A map of the proposed draft zoning plan for Jervis Bay Marine Park, and supporting documents are available from www.mpa.nsw.gov.au, following the links to Jervis Bay Marine Park. The draft zoning plan will be on public exhibition during which time all interested stakeholders are encouraged to make a submission on the proposed changes. All submissions received before the closing date of 5:00pm 17 September 2010 will be considered in finalising amendments to the zoning plan for Jervis Bay Marine Park.

Copies of the draft zoning plan and submission forms can also be obtained:-

The Marine Parks Authority is keen to obtain feedback from all stakeholders within the community on the draft zoning plan and you are strongly encouraged to complete a submission to provide us with your thoughts.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate the Jervis Bay Marine Park office on (02) 4428 3000 or email jervis.bay@mpa.nsw.gov.au."

 

 

Footpaths/Cycleways

 

Our pressure for more footpaths in Vincentia has borne fruit with a path along Elizabeth Drive from Burton Street to Holden Street has been completed and is a great asset. We are pleased to see that Council's budget for 2010/2011 includes funds for the path along Elizabeth Drive to be extended form Holden Street to Minerva Avenue.

 

With Commomwealth money a small extension of the shared path along the foreshore towards Holden Street was completed in September 2009. Following further representation by the Association, additional funding has been obtained from the Commonwealth and the extension of the shared path and a bridge over the creek should be complete by December 2010. The extension from Church Street to Holden Street will further enhance the attactiveness of the path as it will finish at the reserve where there are picnic tables, toilets and car parking.

 

 

 

Stockland Bayswood Shopping Centre

 

Woolworths Ltd. have announced that they have purchased from Stockland Ltd. the land for the proposed shopping centre on the Bayswood Estate. Construction of the Centre is to start mid 2010 and will be built in stages. The proposal may be viewed on the Department of Planning's website under "major projects". In summary the first stage will include Woolworth and Aldi supermarkets, a Big W discount department store and specialty shops. The proposed Library has been delayed to stage 2, probably in 2014, which concerns us.

 

The proposal is similar to the original design approved but there is an increase in retail space at the expenses of community and commercial space. We have queried the Department as to when the associated road works will be undertaken.

 


Tomerong Tip

 

A meeting was held on Thursday, October 1 in the Vincentia High School Hall to consider a proposal for a major landfill operation at Tomerong. Over 300 people attended and the overwhelming sentiment was that a major regional waste tip was not appropriate in the Bay and Basin area.

 

The VRRA has put in a submission to Council against the development of the grounds of increased traffic on our local roads with over 10,000 extra truck movements a year scheduled, presumably along Island Point Road and into Gumden Lane, but we are concerned about the increased highway traffic and maybe also on Jervis Bay Road. Leaching out of the tip into Duck Creek and then into Moona Moona Creek and then into Jervis Bay could become a major problem and there is also the concern about Tomerong Creek which flows into the St Geoges Basin.

Our submission dealt mainly with the effects on Vincentia but the Tomerong residents have very real concerns right on their doorstep and would appreciate support from all of us. Send your comments to Council quoting DA09/2077.

 

Conversion of the Shaolhaven Local Environment Plan (LEP) to the Department of Planning's Standard Instrument.

 

The LEP governs land use through zoning and details of the activities that may be carried out in particular zones. For example it defines the areas where only single houses can be built and those areas where apartments may be built, or areas where say boarding house and hotels can be built.

 

The The Shoalhaven City Council (Council) is currently converting the zoning's in the Shaolhaven LEP into the standard zoning's established throughout NSW by the Department of Planning. In many cases there is an exact fit between the old and the new zoning's, but where there is not an exact fit landowners may find their opportunities for development are expanded or reduced. The LEP in conjunction with the Development Control Plan (DCP) will also control height limits, building setbacks and similar restrictions.

 

The Association has made representation to Council about the zoning of certain sites and a draft of the new LEP should be available for public comment shortly (Watch this space). We will monitor this matter closely as there may be some unexpected consequences for residents.

 

Alcohol Free Zones for Vincentia

 

At its meeting on 22nd April 2008 following a close vote of 7 to 6, Council declared the following reserves to be alcohol free from 10 pm at night to 8 am in the next morning:

 

 

and at Huskission the White Sands Park and Moona Moona Creek Reserve.

 

Lack of Police Resources

 

There is a view that there is a lack of police resources in the Bay and Basin area. However if we are to convince the authorities that we need more police and a 24/7 police station we must get evidence. So, if you witness any criminal or anti social behavior you should report such incidents to the Police by ringing 131 444.

 

Vincentia at The Lady Denman Maritime Museum

Do you know where the name “Vincentia” came from? Well now is your chance to find out not only where our village name came from, but why the streets and beaches are named after warships and naval heroes. The Lady Denman Museum currently has an exhibition prepared by Vincentia resident Mary Furness - “From the Battle of St. Vincent to Vincentia”. A fascinating account of the naval battle of St Vincent fought between British ships and Napoleon’s allies the Spanish on St. Valentines day in 1797. The victorious ships and their captains gave their names to Vincentia’s beaches and streets. Well worth a look.

 

Shoalhaven City Council


The following draft policies of interest  may be found on Council’s website here .


 

 

 

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