Bega Valley Shire Council

24/06/2026

❗ Temporary Closure – Bermagui Waste & Recycling Centre

The Bermagui Waste & Recycling Centre will be temporarily closed for four consecutive Thursdays while we finalise recruitment, onboarding and required staff training.

Affected dates:
📅 Thursday 25 June
📅 Thursday 2 July
📅 Thursday 9 July
📅 Thursday 16 July.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we work to ensure the centre is fully staffed and ready to continue providing safe and reliable services.

For information on other Waste & Recycling Centre locations across the shire, please visit our website: https://www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/For-Residents/Waste-and-Recycling/Waste-and-Recycling-Centres/Opening-Hours-Waste-and-Recycling-Centres ♻️

24/06/2026

🏊 Council endorses preferred architect for Bega War Memorial Pool design

Council has awarded the contract for the detailed design of the Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool renewal to Haskell Architects.

The redevelopment will deliver a modern, accessible aquatic centre featuring:

✅ A new 10-lane 25-metre pool
✅ Warm water program pool
✅ Wading pool with water play features
✅ Improved amenities and accessibility
✅ Environmentally sustainable design elements

The current pool has served the community since 1962, and this renewal will help ensure local residents can enjoy quality aquatic facilities for generations to come.

The project is funded by $16 million from the Australian Government's Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program, with council contributing $300,000 toward detailed design.

Find out more on our website:

Bega Valley Shire Council has awarded the contract for the detailed design of the Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool renewal to Haskell Architects.

23/06/2026

📣We're seeking community feedback on recent changes to Council's Draft Child Safe Organisation Policy.

The draft policy outlines Council’s child safety responsibilities, reporting procedures, accessibility and inclusion obligations, and governance arrangements.

Council is committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children and young people accessing our services, facilities and programs. Community members are encouraged to review and provide feedback.

To view the document on exhibition and provide feedback, visit Councils Have Your Say webpage before Wednesday 5 August:

Bega Valley Shire Council is exhibiting draft Policy 4.16 Child Safe Organisation for community feedback.

23/06/2026

🪩Calling all Dancing Queens, Super Troupers and kings of the dance floor!

Join us this Friday evening at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre as we spin through the hits of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and today.

We've got good times, boogie wonderlands and more hits than you can shake a sequinned jumpsuit at.🕺

Get your tickets here before they sell out: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1582082

⚠️Warning: Musical Bingo may cause spontaneous chair dancing, enthusiastic singalongs and heated debates about whether the 80s had the best music.

Follow Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre for more events!

23/06/2026

🌟 Preferred sites named for proposed Bega and Eden childcare centres

Council has endorsed preferred locations for proposed new childcare centres in Bega and Eden, marking an important step towards increasing childcare options in the Bega Valley.

The proposed centres at the South East Regional Hospital site in Bega and near the library at 112–114 Imlay Street in Eden could each cater for up to 118 children, helping meet growing demand for childcare places.

There is still more planning and advocacy work ahead, and significant state and federal government investment will be needed to bring these projects to life.

We will continue working with our government partners to seek the funding needed to deliver these important community facilities.

Read more:

Bega Valley Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding early childhood education and care services, endorsing preferred sites for proposed new centres in Bega and Eden.

23/06/2026

👉Community feedback shapes revised plans for Merimbula CBD

We heard your feedback and it has helped shape the next stage of improvements for the Merimbula CBD.

Following extensive community consultation, Council has endorsed a revised package of traffic, parking and public space improvements that reflects community feedback while continuing to improve safety, accessibility and the town centre experience.

Key features of the endorsed plan include:

✅ Two new mini roundabouts at Main Street intersections with Sapphire Coast Drive and Market Street
✅ A new pedestrian crossing and lighting on Market Street
✅ Beach Street to become one-way eastbound with new angle parking
✅ Upgraded public spaces, landscaping and a new playground on Beach Street
✅ Minor landscaping, seating and pedestrian safety improvements at Hylands Corner
✅ Market Street to remain two-way, with existing turning movements at the traffic lights retained.

Construction of the mini roundabouts, pedestrian crossing and associated lighting is expected to begin in August, with Beach Street improvements to follow later in the year.

We will continue to keep the community updated as the project progresses, including updates on construction timing and traffic impacts.

For more information, visit:

Bega Valley Shire Council has endorsed revised traffic, parking and public space changes for the Merimbula Central Business District (CBD) following extensive community consultation.

22/06/2026

📣Council locks in budget and plans

Council has adopted a suite of planning documents that will guide the direction of its services and projects over the next four years.

The Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents provide a roadmap for how Council will deliver services and manage community assets while responding to ongoing financial challenges.

We thank community members who took the time to review the documents and provide feedback.

With the plans now adopted, Council staff will begin implementing the priority actions identified for 2026-27.

For more information, visit Council's website:

Bega Valley Shire Council has adopted a suite of planning documents that will guide the direction of its services and projects over the next four years.

22/06/2026

🟢 Bega Valley Shire Council meeting recap 🟢

Here’s a quick summary of a few key items discussed at this week’s Council meeting:
👉Council’s budget and plans for the financial year ahead locked in.
👉Merimbula CBD upgrade project to focus on two key roundabouts and Beach St changes.
👉Childcare expansion planning will commence for new centres at South East Regional Hospital in Bega and the Eden Gateway site in Eden.
👉Several Community Project Proposals provided in principle support.

Full meeting minutes will be available on our website on Friday.
https://begavalley.infocouncil.biz/

Next Council Meeting: Wednesday 15 July at 2pm.
Join us in the Council chambers or watch live online via our streaming service:
https://webcast.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/video.php
Recordings of Council meetings are also on this page.

22/06/2026

💧Planned water interruption – Tathra 💧

There will be a scheduled water outage for main upgrades on:
📅 Wednesday 24 June
⏰ 9.30am to 3.30pm
📍 47 Andy Poole Drive to the intersection of Francis Hollis Drive.

Please note: Water disruptions will be intermittent during these times while works are underway.

All affected properties are receiving notification via letterbox drop.
When the water supply is returned, we recommend running your taps for about a minute to clear out any air in the pipes.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we complete these important upgrades.

20/06/2026

❗Sewer spill CONTAINED - Bermagui

UPDATE: Sewer spill contained

The spill has been contained and most of the wastewater was removed using a sucker truck.

As the spill did not impact the harbour, previous advice to avoid swimming and fishing in the harbour has now been lifted.

Please continue to follow signage and avoid fenced-off areas of the golf course while testing and any further actions are coordinated with the NSW EPA.

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Council is responding to a sewer spill at the golf course in Bermagui.

The spill has been repaired by Council's Water and Sewer team.

Council crews and an Environmental Health Officer are on site assessing the situation and taking steps to contain the spill.

For your safety, please keep clear of the affected area and avoid all water-based activities nearby, including swimming and fishing until further information is available.

We appreciate your cooperation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.