Current public exhibitions
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At its meeting held on 25 February 2025, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the draft Communication and Engagement Strategy on public exhibition.
Our Communication and Engagement Strategy aims to actively communicate and engage in a way that shares our stories, listens to our community, informs our future and improves the wellbeing of those who live, work and visit Port Stephens.
We want the community to take the time to review the revised Communication and Engagement Strategy and share with us whether we’ve got everything covered. It’s important to us that our community is informed about the services, projects and initiatives happening and have a say in the future of their place.
The draft Communication and Engagement Strategy Review will be on exhibition from Monday 10 March 2025 to Sunday 6 April 2025, and will be exhibited at the following locations:
- Council's Administration Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (during normal business hours)
- Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
Submissions:
Submissions can be emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or in writing to the General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 by 5pm Sunday 6 April 2025 quoting file number PSC2013-00406-0074.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this policy please contact Emily Livens, Communications and Engagement Coordinator on (02) 4988 0503.
At its meeting held 11 March 2025, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the draft Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in Public Places Policy on public exhibition.
The draft Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in Public Places Policy will be on exhibition from Wednesday 12 March 2025 to Wednesday 9 April 2025, and will be exhibited at the following locations:
- Council's Administration Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (during normal business hours)
- Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
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Submissions:
Submissions can be emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or in writing to the General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 by 5pm Wednesday 9 April 2025 quoting file number PSC2020-02103-031.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this policy please contact John Maretich, Assets Section Manager on (02) 4988 0255.
At its meeting held 11 March 2025, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the draft Bus Shelter Policy on public exhibition.
The draft Bus Shelter Policy will be on exhibition from Wednesday 12 March 2025 to Wednesday 9 April 2025, and will be exhibited at the following locations:
- Council's Administration Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (during normal business hours)
- Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
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- Bus Shelter Policy (PDF 579 KB)
Submissions:
Submissions can be emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or in writing to the General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 by 5pm Wednesday 9 April 2025 quoting file number PSC2005-2646-0772.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this policy please contact John Maretich, Assets Section Manager on (02) 4988 0255.
At its meeting held 11 March 2025, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the draft Contribution to Works for Kerb and Guttering Construction Policy on public exhibition.
The draft Contribution to Works for Kerb and Guttering Construction Policy will be on exhibition from Friday 14 March 2025 to Friday 11 April 2025, and will be exhibited at the following locations:
- Council's Administration Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (during normal business hours)
- Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
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Submissions:
Submissions can be emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or in writing to the General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 by Friday 11 April 2025 quoting file number PSC2009-06551-0049.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this policy please contact John Maretich, Assets Section Manager on (02) 4988 0255.
At its meeting held 11 March 2025, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the draft Statement of Business Ethics Policy on public exhibition.
The draft Statement of Business Ethics Policy will be on exhibition from Friday 14 March 2025 to Friday 11 April 2025, and will be exhibited at the following locations:
- Council's Administration Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (during normal business hours)
- Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
Submissions can be emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or in writing to the General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 by 5pm Friday 11 April 2025 quoting file number PSC2010-00010.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this policy please contact Tony Wickham, Governance Section Manager on (02) 4988 0187.
At its meeting held 11 March 2025, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the draft Receipt of Petitions Policy on public exhibition.
The draft Receipt of Petitions Policy will be on exhibition from Friday 14 March 2025 to Friday 11 April 2025, and will be exhibited at the following locations:
- Council's Administration Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (during normal business hours)
- Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
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Receipt of Petitions Policy (PDF 444.3 KB)
Submissions can be emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or in writing to the General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 by 5pm Friday 11 April 2025 quoting file number PSC2013-05621.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this policy please contact Tony Wickham, Governance Section Manager on (02) 4988 0187.
In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:
| Community Land: | Part Lot 101 DP 1175980 is situated at 98 Shoal Bay Road Nelson Bay NSW 2315 & Part Lot 4 DP 1042475 is located at 74 Victoria Pde Nelson Bay NSW 2315. |
| Lessee: | Zumba Fitness with Lorna Davies - ABN 49406035036 |
| Term: | 1 year licence |
| Purpose: | Commercial Operators Licence |
| Council Reference: | AUTH25/20 |
Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.
Enquiries should be directed to Councils Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.
At its meeting on 25 March 2025, Council resolved to exhibit the addendum request to include 20 Nulla Nulla Lane, Hinton in the Local Housing Strategy (LHS).
Council received a request seeking to amend the LHS (an addendum request) to identify that the abovementioned site can accommodate new large lot residential housing, subject to further investigation and assessment as part of a future rezoning process.
The LHS provides Rural Residential Criteria to enable land that is not identified to be assessed as suitable for further investigation and potential rezoning.
The Addendum Request to include 20 Nulla Nulla Lane, Hinton will be on exhibition from Wednesday 26 March 2025 to Monday 28 April 2025 at:
- Council's Administration Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (during normal business hours)
- Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
- Mobile Library (various locations)
Attachments:
Submissions:
Submissions are invited and can be lodged in writing to the General Manager at Port Stephens Council until 5pm Monday 28 April 2024:
- Mail: PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- Email: council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Please quote file number 38-2024-48-1 with your submission. Submissions may be made in any format, which is able to be sent via email and is less than 10MB in size. This may include a video file or audio voice recording in addition to more traditional written format.
Enquiries:
Please phone Mitchell Drover on 02 4988 0476.
On 25 March 2025, Council resolved to exhibit the draft Tilligerry Place Plan. This draft plan was developed after significant community consultation, aiming to improve the liveability and wellbeing of the Tilligerry Peninsula community.
The draft Tilligerry Place Plan is on exhibition until 5pm Monday 28 April 2025.
You can view the plan online or in person during normal business hours at:
- Council's Administration Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (during normal business hours)
- Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
- Tilligerry Community Library, 46 Meredith Avenue, Lemon Tree Passage
- Tilligerry Arts Group, 13 Meredith Avenue, Lemon Tree Passage
Two drop-in events with Council staff available to talk about the draft Tilligerry Place Plan will also be held at:
- Tilligerry Aquatic Centre Community Open Day on Saturday 29 March 2025 from 10am to 3pm (weather dependent)
- Tanilba Shopping Centre on Thursday, 17 April 2025 from 3pm to 5pm
Submissions:
Submissions can be emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or in writing to the General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 by 5pm Monday 28 April 2025 quoting file number PSC2025-00781-0004.
To make it easier for you to have your say and lodge a submission, we've created this short survey.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this policy please contact Courtney Maloney, Strategic Planner via our customer experience team on 4988 0255.
Public notices
Road naming – Section 162 Roads Act 1993
Pursuant to section 162 Council proposes to name the roads described below:
- Proposed Name: Citrus Drive
- Locality: KARUAH NSW 2324
- Council Ref: PSC2022-01576-0019
Description: The new road “Citrus Drive” will be constructed off the extension of Gray Drive, Karuah within proposed subdivision of Lot 12 DP 1299990 & Lot 2 DP 748343.
Submissions should be received at Council within 28 days of the date of this notice by post or email statutory.property@portstephens.nsw.gov.au. For more information, please contact Vanessa Green on (02) 4988 0403.
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