Strategic planning in Nowra

The NSW Government is taking action to increase the supply of affordable low, medium and high-density housing, along with social housing, to meet the needs of our growing and diverse populations now and in the future.

The Shoalhaven LGA is expected to grow by over 43,000 people by 2041. To plan for this growth we’re taking proactive steps to ensure that this community continues to have access to new homes.

We’re working closely with Shoalhaven City Council to plan for the city’s future and revitalise the Nowra Riverfront Precinct while creating a stronger connection between the riverfront and Nowra CBD.

Two rezoning proposals for sites located along the Shoalhaven River are now available for public feedback. They aim to deliver more social, affordable, and private market housing, while strengthening connections between the city centre and the riverfront.

The Nowra Riverfront Precinct Rezoning Proposal will:

• Allow up to 377 new homes to be built.
• Introduce a 2% affordable housing requirement to the site. This will allow for 7 affordable homes to be built which must be managed by a registered community housing provider.
• Apply new building heights of between 5-12 storeys at the Hyam Street, Scenic Drive and Bridge Road sub-precincts.
• Apply floor space ratios ranging from 0.6:1 to 2:1.
• Apply a number of site-specific provisions to manage commercial and residential development consistent with the overall precinct master plan. 

For more information on the Nowra Riverfront Precinct Rezoning Proposal and to provide feedback, visit the NSW Planning Portal.

The Mandalay Sub-Precinct Proposal will:

• Allow approximately 530 new homes close to the new Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, Nowra Library, Nowra Aquatic Centre and the Nowra Local Centre.
• A minimum of 30% social and affordable housing across Homes NSW sites (approximately 100 homes).
• Increase the building height limit from 2-storeys to between 3- to 6-storeys.
• Potential for new restaurants and cafes along the Nowra waterfront.

For more information on the Mandalay Sub-Precinct Rezoning Proposal and to provide feedback, visit the NSW Planning Portal.