December 2017

Common Issues raised

• Empty Shops in Batemans Bay – can we attract new businesses?
• Batemans Bay as a Drawcard – what are we known for and how do we promote this?
• Tourism – are Council and Tourism operators improving Tourism?
• Tourism Signage and CBD signage is lacking.
• Continuous Shared walkway/footpath not complete, poor footpath conditions, need to consider both in terms of access.
• Impact of new bridge works on town and business.
• Mackay Park Development – concerns over consultation process, concept design, 25 v 50 m pool, Will it be multi-use for arts and events?
• Use of old bridge – what can we use it for maybe a dive attraction?
• Design of new bridge – will it be iconic?
• Issues of Water and Sewerage at Nelligen.
• Poor Phone, mobile and internet coverage particularly north at Maloneys / Long Beach areas
• Erosion issues at Surfside
• Local Parks – condition of Albert Ryan Park and Surf Beach pedestrian crossing, foot bridge, parking and facilities.

 

Maloneys Beach  – 6 November 2017

• Phone and internet

– Mobile coverage still not improved – risk to emergency services – OPTUS and Telstra equally bad

– NBN available however speed is slow and phone service is poor – 100mb with actual speed of 25 mb – waiting on others to join to help improve upgrades to service

– Phone service is intermittent

• Bridge

– Bridge breakdown is concerning – emergency access, exacerbated by phone service, accessible walkway

• Paddleboard operation – summer weather, 3 x locations
• Sea rise

– Retrogate – inundation issues

– restoration

– Property loss – no compensation

– DA Issues 149.2

– Owners not allowed to protect property

– Euro higher than Bega and Shoalhaven

– Council Rep advised that this is being discussed

• Wharf

– Erosion on Surfside

– Minimal designed structure

– changes to break wall

– faster current

– sand dragged out to river mouth

– poor solution at present

– surfside in real trouble with minimal wave protection

• Food van regulation – to be clarified
• Mackay Park – needs consultative approach
• Batemans Bay Hospital

– Is it closing?

– Big concern for community and for Allied development

• Broulee Private Hospital? where is this at?
• Albert Ryan Park? Resolved in 2 weeks?
• Pathway Review

– Yet to be released by council

– not a lot happening due to budget limitations

– high priority for Cullendulla Crossing

 

Nelligen – 7 November 2017

• Water and Sewerage

– water getting critical (C/Park) 7 x loads per day

– Sewerage – pollution issue

– Council – no clear plan for upgrade

– Council – have employed an engineer consultant to do design to seek funding for sewerage and water (stage 2 bay ridge to fund storage for Nelligen)

• Increased boat and long vehicle parking
• new roadwork’s speed limit of 80kph – advised it should be 100 kph
• 80kph speed limit a concern due to foot traffic security
• events needs more support
• Caravan and Camping show return to Batemans Bay is not secured

 

Batehaven – 8 November 2017

• Balance of local tourism and business
• Bay is a regional hub and needs to be recognised as one
• Batehaven signage – roads and shops- response from responsible agencies required eg: RMS, Council, Council signage plan???
• Speed zones around area a concern at Glenella Rd – Batemans Bay High School
• Lighting at Corrigans Park and Playground not always on
• Business Start Ups – need to know more what is on offer
• Enticing business to the bay – is chamber involved and supporting pop-up stores also?
• What are Batemans Bay Drawcards? needs promoting
• Focusing on older and active generation and promoting to this demographic
• Tourism budget for Eurobodalla is 1.2 mil enough and where does it go?
• Inclusion and promotion of local Indigenous culture
• Pool development – 25 v 50 metres?
• Creating other industry on top of tourism for area
• Promotion of the Botanic Gardens more
• Surf Beach Crossing and parking at shops is a concern
• Public bikes could they be installed along beach road areas?
• Traffic management at roundabouts in north Bay needs looking at over peak seasons

 

Denhams Beach – 8 November 2017

• Public Bin at sculpture needs removing
• Surf beach Park – issues with poor access due to tree roots and pathway quality
• Surf Beach shops and pedestrian access across Beach Road is required and replacement of the footbridge near shops on footpath area
• Surf Beach grassed areas for parking overflow needs restoration including the footbridge
• Shared pathway funding is needed- can Andrew Constance help with this?
• Street seating in general
• Using t he old Bay Bridge as tourist drawcard due to iconic status
• Heritage structures around bay need promotion and attention – we are knocking them down and not keeping them
• speed limits there are many variations in the bay along Beach Rd
• What is the future of the tip and sewerage area? Is there a possible re-location ?
• Roundabouts needs attention for beautification work
• Road side clearing of trees what is the reason behind this?
• Fence at Surf Beach for restoration of dunes needs attention or removal
• Bus Stop at George Bass Dr and Silverdell needs attention for access
• Surf Beach shops car park is difficult to access and has several minor accidents. Main road and Explorers way need attention to car parking and access
• Headland Walk is in poor condition up from Denhams Beach with lots of erosion

 

Malua Bay – 10 November 2017

• Hotel development at Malua Bay – approved to start with 54 rooms, chain operation and 3 x stories
• Marina at Bay – is this going to expand or more development?
• Tourism – offering of activities is needed, some poor accommodation has been reported – council has appointed a Tourism Manager
• Rental costs in the CBD are high – hard to get business to start up and controlled by landlords
• Mackay Park

– Swimming Pool 25 v 50 m

– Arts community?

– Multi use venue design options?

– Community Consultation?

• Garbage bins at sculpture need removing
• Marina Development – under improvements
• Chamber proposal for Pier for Cruise ship access
• Roads – concerns on traffic at cross roads, what is happening with Glenella Rd bypass to highway?
• Dive Reef – can we use the old Bay bridge as a dive site?
• Bowling Alley in town would be great to see
• Shared walkways required for safe access
• Restaurant and bar could be put in at the Surf Club at Malua Bay
• More events in the area

 

Batemans Bay – 13 November 2017

• Impact of new bridge on town and commerce
• local job opportunities for new bridge work?
• access of bridge for elderly and pedestrians
• Retention of part of the iconic bridge
• Are there 2 x lanes into North Street from Highway?
• Pontoons north of bridge – water taxis, more pier access and tourism activities along the river needed
• Tourism traffic is missing Clyde Street and town – no signage or engagement of traffic from highway
• Visitor information in Clyde St / Foreshore – what is the vehicle access to Clyde St from Bridge?
• Bus Bay access – impact on business in Clyde St from new bridge
• Activate the foreshore in Clyde Street
• Christmas decorations in the bay are pathetic! no shop fronts dressed up, prizes could be given for best display in shops etc
• Mackay Park – consultation process and public meetings have been a waste of time
• Pool 25 m v 50 m – not consultation with swimming groups, schools etc
• Concern of rates effect from Mackay Park development
• 22/11/17 Meeting Perfex – BBay Community Centre – Pool Party is Welcome
• Albert Ryan Park decision of decommissioning of toilets
• Single Rallying Phrase – “No more nice guy” catch phrase
• $47 Mil for a pool no ones wants – fight for the next generation
• Given up on current pool – closed at 2pm and don’t sell goggles or hot chips
• Current pool is White Elephant
• Worries of heat and chlorine of new pool
• 6 months turnaround for sports infrastructure decisions
• Pool street march and pack the pool?
• More promotion for local shop front – competition for attending shops with prizes to find Christmas items and include promotion for January
• Concerns of current proposal for Mackay Park pool as a white elephant
• Public square fountain and chairs
• Rates economically sound model
• 3 hours worth of analytical time?
• Town Beach – deck chairs and umbrellas, no reason for tourists to turn into North Street
• Attractive and pretty town centre
• Accumulative affect of lots of small contributions by individual retailers
• Ross Report – Public Parks, BB Rotary Park, Albert Ryan Park – community prepared to contribute to beautification
• Single voice for issues such as Mackay Park, empty shops, high unemployment, age discrepancy
• Sydney Food Bowl to Euro Bowl
• If you don’t do anything about our future, no reason to complain
• United Voice – negate ‘divide and conquer’ mentality and get together.
• Gateway ??
• Street scaping looks good
• Christmas Markets at night
• NB roll out in town