Councillors met on Tuesday 27 October, with the meeting continuing on Thursday 29 October, to consider a range of planning, community and infrastructure matters.

Broulee planning proposal deferred

A decision on the planning proposal for 207 Broulee Road was deferred pending a supplementary report. The report will further assess planning, housing supply, infrastructure and environmental considerations and return within 90 days, or provide a progress update on outstanding matters.

Woodlands planning proposal

A proposal to reduce the minimum lot size at 35 Dunns Creek Road, Woodlands, from 10 hectares to 3 hectares was not supported.

Batemans Bay Masterplan

Indicative building heights of 14, 27 and 50 metres were noted as options for further assessment, without determining their suitability or endorsing them as final development controls.

The Masterplan study area was also reduced to exclude land east of Joes Creek at Batehaven and the Batemans Bay industrial area.

Batemans Bay Community Centre to reopen

The Batemans Bay Community Centre will reopen for community use as a Council-managed bookable venue, with $20,000 allocated for the remainder of 2026-27. A solar panel installation plan will also be prepared for the centre.

Mystery Bay telecommunications facilities approved

Two telecommunications facilities were approved at Mystery Bay – a 10-metre facility in the road reserve at the corner of Lamont Young Drive and Casey Crescent and a 20-metre facility on Council reserve accessed from Negus Drive.

New Deputy Mayor elected

Councillor Mick Johnson was elected Deputy Mayor for a 12-month term following an open vote by show of hands.

New amenities for Hanging Rock

A contract will be entered into with the preferred tenderer to design and construct a new sports amenities facility at the Hanging Rock sports precinct.

Flood plan adopted for Batemans Bay urban creeks

The updated Batemans Bay Urban Creeks Flood Risk Management Study and Plan was adopted following community consultation.

Grant funding will be sought for actions identified in the plan, with its flood planning levels and controls to inform future updates to Council’s Development Control Plans.

Library Strategic Plan adopted

The Library Strategic Plan 2026-2032 was adopted following public exhibition. People who made submissions will be notified and thanked for their contribution.

Review of wearable recording technology

Policies, procedures and conditions of entry at Council facilities will be reviewed to address wearable recording technology such as smart glasses.

The review will consider privacy and child safety alongside accessibility and disability support, as well as appropriate signage and community information.

Former Bay Waters Motel site

An update will be sought from relevant NSW Government agencies and ministers on the fire-damaged former Bay Waters Motel site, including public safety and environmental risks, remediation and the site’s future.

Homes NSW will also be asked whether the site has been assessed for social, affordable or transitional housing. A further report will return to Council following the agencies’ responses.

Alcohol restricted areas endorsed

Proposed and continuing alcohol-free zones across Eurobodalla were endorsed, along with the continuation of alcohol-prohibited areas.

Great Southern Forest proposal

A proposal for Council to support the establishment of the Great Southern Forest was not supported.

The proposal involved establishing a conservation reserve incorporating state forests across south-east NSW.

Read the full agenda and minutes.

The Next Meeting of Council will be Public Access & Councillor Information Session

At 10am on 10 November 2026

Watch the webcast here https://webcast.esc.nsw.gov.au/archive/video26-1029.php#placeholder