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Shoalhaven City Council | A place like no other
| Shoalhaven City Council Nicknamed “The City of 49 Towns and Villages,” Shoalhaven is an unspoiled bounty of natural wonders, boasting over a hundred pristine beaches, an astonishing combination of world-class waterways and an abundance of premier national parks, state forests and bushland areas. The region features a diverse array of experiences to peak the interests of any traveler, whether they crave stunning scenery, action-packed adventure, top-quality food and wine offerings or simply a unique culture and lifestyle.
Shoalhaven City Council | Only a two-hour drive away from both Sydney and Canberra, Shoalhaven is one of NSW’s hidden treasures, replete with the sort of panoramic beauty that leaves visitors in awe. Its waterways are particularly impressive, with the massive Jervis Bay out-sizing the Sydney Harbour at a whopping 102 square kilometres, and the immaculate Clyde River reportedly having “the cleanest, least polluted waters of any major river in eastern Australia.” Shoalhaven also encompasses some of the finest beaches in the world, including Hyams Beach, which has “the whitest sand in the world,” according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Additionally, nearly threequarters of the region’s land mass consists of gorgeous, verdant landscape to complete the unparalleled contrast of environmental delights. Moreover, Shoalhaven offers the full suite of outdoor activities to fully embrace the region’s natural beauty, ranging from stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking all the way through to world-renowned rock climbing at first-class destinations like Thompsons’s Point. The city complements its breathtaking surroundings with its exceptional culinary offering. Shoalhaven is well-known for its phenomenal
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Shoalhaven City Council | wines, cheeses and oysters, and for having a thriving restaurant and cafe scene, which further add to its specialness. Shoalhaven is home to approximately 100,000 residents, with Nowra being the city’s largest population centre at 30,000. The remaining 70,000 residents are “scattered across the amazing little villages and towns throughout the whole area.” According to Craig Milburn, Director of Corporate & Community Services at Shoalhaven City Council, the region offers a culture and lifestyle unlike anywhere else he’s ever visited. He describes the experience as “surprising” and encourages others to come and visit Shoalhaven to gain a firsthand understanding of what makes the city so unique. “I’ve only been here for two years personally, coming down from the North Coast, and I’ve been very, very pleasantly surprised by the lifestyle we have here,” he says. In particular, Craig cites the diversity of Shoalhaven’s 49 towns and villages, which range from larger regional towns like Nowra, to hinterland villages such as Barrengarry and Kangaroo Valley, to a multitude of beachside A DIVERSE OFFERING
| Shoalhaven City Council suburbs like Callala Bay. He says that while these localities are all in relatively close proximity to one another, they offer completely different experiences. “You can drive from Nowra for five minutes and go through the Bomaderry Creek Walk, and you’d think you’re in a whole other world with all the sandstone cliffs that you’re walking into,” he declares. “In 20 minutes, you can be on the beach at Callala Bay, which is part of Jervis Bay, and in 20 minutes the other direction you can be at Kanagroo Valley or Berry experiencing everything they have to offer as these amazing little towns.” Furthermore, Shoalhaven has an assortment of accommodation options to suit a variety of different tastes and income levels, including beautiful older heritage properties, modern townhouse villas or cost-effective apartment-style living. The region also offers an equally diverse selection of employment opportunities. For example, Shoalhaven has the HMAS Albatross − an airfield used by the Royal Australian Navy − which employs both a range of military personnel as well as a variety of highly qualified professional specialising in the aviation field. Additionally, Shoalhaven is home to large
Shoalhaven City Council | industrial companies like Nowra Chemical Manufacturers Pty ltd, further stabilising and diversifying the local economic base. To boot, the city boasts a robust education sector that comprises a plethora of schools, both public and private, including the Shoalhaven campus of the University of Wollongong. Council also reopened the Ulladulla Civic Centre nearly 12 months ago, which is an excellent conference venue for those seeking to host events at an affordable price, and which provides more jobs for locals in southern Shoalhaven. Even more, the region boasts a particularly vibrant and healthy cultural scene that residents and visitors alike can immerse themselves in. Specifically, Craig references the growing Shoalhaven City Arts Centre and Regional Gallery as well as the exceptional 900seat Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, with the latter hosting a variety of popular shows such as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow and the Russian National Ballet, in addition to supporting local productions. The Shoalhaven City Council goes above and beyond to nurture that cultural scene through initiatives such as the Nowra Alive
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| Shoalhaven City Council cil is also looking to begin building the Northern Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre, a brand new four-court indoor basketball stadium. Moreover, Council is currently developing a couple of large industrial estates to help create more jobs in Shoalhaven, whilst simultaneously providing great investment opportunities throughout the region. Shoalhaven is an attractive option for land developers looking to build close to major city centres due to its close proximity to both Canberra and Sydney, offering a very competitive price point without compromising on location. “From a town planning, bigger picture point of view, it’s a great place to be looking for investment,” adds Craig. With a wide variety of major projects underway, Shoalhaven City Council needs the support of a strong and dependable supply chain − and they have just that. “We turn over about $300 million a year as an organisation, and to do that we have to have really strong partnerships with our local suppliers,” Craig says. “We go through pretty regular tender processes to ensure we’re getting the right price from a competitive market, and the relationships we have are very positive. We are thrilled to see the level of investment we have in the city.”
Shoalhaven City Council | A BRIGHT FUTURE In the coming years, Shoalhaven City Council will continue to develop the region without spoiling its impeccable natural beauty. Craig says they have seen an increase of almost 30 per cent in the delivery level of capital works within Council, and they will keep investing in the community through major projects to secure a bright future for the entire region. Council will also focus on diversifying the local economy to safeguard it from the inevitable fluctuations each individual industry experiences. According to Craig, this diversification will also strengthen the “whole social fabric” of the Shoalhaven community. “In five years’ time, you’re going to see a very strong city of 49 towns and villages,” Craig concludes. “Those villages are growing and have their own experiences and identities. They’re actually strengthened so that people who are either looking at moving here, investing here or even just holidaying here will have a really diverse range of experiences to choose from. And the more accessible we can make that, the more inclusive we can be as a community, the stronger we’ll be in the long-term.”
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