The Eurobodalla Shire Council is hosting "walk-and-talk" sessions for residents to have their say on how to enhance and establish new activities along the Batemans Bay foreshore.
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The three sessions would start from the shelters near the Clyde Street carpark on the Batemans Bay waterfront, at the following times:
- Thursday, August 22 at 3-4pm
- Thursday, August 22 at 5.15-6.15pm
- Saturday, August 24 at 9.30-10.30am
"The walk-and-talks will give Batemans Bay locals a chance to share solutions on how to best encourage activities for more residents and visitors to enjoy the foreshore," a council spokesperson said.
The council's manager of strategic growth, Liz Rankin, said boosting business and leisure along the foreshore would reinforce Batemans Bay as the shire's gateway and tourism hub.
"We want to hear from locals how to enhance this important public space, how to establish new activities and explore different ways to use the waterfront," Ms Rankin said.
"What would the community like to see in the urban design and built structures for the area?
"How do we create for Eurobodalla a waterfront gateway that helps drive social and economic benefits?"
Ms Rankin said both the council and NSW Government recognised Batemans Bay as a key regional centre and tourism hub, and had a strong desire to revitalise the waterfront alongside the replacement of the Batemans Bay bridge.
"The NSW Government is investing in opportunities along the foreshore and we've invited specialist urban designers Inspiring Place to work with Council, businesses, landowners and the broader community on the Batemans Bay waterfront," she said.
For more information, visit https://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/inside-council/project-and-exhibitions/major-projects-and-works/batemans-bay-waterfront or contact strategic planning officer Angie Radford on 44741202 or angie.radford@esc.nsw.gov.au
