Thanks for your feedback!
Our Bass Point Reserve CMP was on Public Exhibition from 7 December 2023 - 17 January 2024. We're currently reviewing your feedback and will get back to you with the next steps.
Council and the NSW State Government both recognise that Bass Point Reserve is a unique location which requires a strong commitment to conservation management and protection. To ensure this is protected for future generations we have engaged an independent expert Virtus Heritage to develop a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) for Bass Point Reserve.
A CMP identifies:
Virtus Heritage worked with community members and key stakeholders to develop this plan, to make sure we protect the local significance of Bass Point.
Our Bass Point Reserve CMP was on Public Exhibition from 7 December 2023 - 17 January 2024. We're currently reviewing your feedback and will get back to you with the next steps.
Bass Point Reserve is a 72 hectare coastal area, located just south of Shellharbour Village and contains one of the few littoral rainforest areas in the Illawarra.
The reserve is recognised as one of the most important archaeological sites on the NSW coast and is listed on the NSW State Heritage Register for its Aboriginal, European and natural significance.
Council and the NSW State Government both recognise Bass Point Reserve as a unique location which requires a strong commitment to conservation management and protection.
The first step is to develop a framework to facilitate decision-making about the interpretation and conservation of the site, the Conservation Management Plan (CMP).
Generally, the CMP sits above other documents, like a plan of management, and tourism plans. These plans also guide the use of sites for recreation and tourism to ensure that heritage and conservation values are maintained alongside visitor involvement.
Virtus Heritage will consult with the local community and stakeholders and develop the CMP for Council.
A CMP is a document that provides guidance and a structured framework for managing a special location with heritage significance.
Bass Point Reserve is a place of both local and State significance with a collection of environmental, cultural and heritage aspects. Our local community are keenly aware of the environmental and cultural significance of this location, and the State Government recognises multiple heritage values.
For further information on CMP's, visit NSW Department of Planning.
The overall goal of this CMP is to create a document which centres on protection and management of Bass Point Reserve.
The CMP will seek to:
The goal of a CMP is to support and guide conservation of a significant place. The document does not have scope to address Impact Assessment Processes or facilitate development of the area as a development site.
The CMP can make recommendation for new or improved infrastructure that will enhance the importance of place.
Council and the NSW State Government both recognise that Bass Point Reserve is a unique location which requires a strong commitment to conservation management and protection.
Under the Crown Land Management Act 2016, Council is authorised to manage the Reserve as if it were public land under the Local Government Act 1993. As such, a Plan of Management is to be developed and the CMP forms the first steps in its development.
Yes, the CMP will be made public for community access once it is endorsed by Council.
Council has engaged Virtus Heritage, a heritage and conservation consulting company. Virtus Heritage will conduct consultation with the local community and develop the Conservation Management Plan.
This aerial image indicates a red line that encompasses the area that CMP will consider.
We have engaged Virtus Heritage, a heritage and conservation consulting company to develop a Conservation Management Plan for Bass Point.
Virtus Heritage have completed background research, a site analysis and investigated areas within Bass Point which need conservation and protection.
We have also established an internal working group to provide expert advice and input into the CMP, and will meet with key stakeholders including but not limited to the Local Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal Advisory Committee, Landcare Illawarra, Marine Estate Management, Machine Gun Battalion and recreational groups.
Our office hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday
Customer Service phone: 4221 6111 www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au
council@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au
The following Terms and Conditions govern the use of Let's Chat (“the site”). The platform is owned and operated by Social Pinpoint Pty Ltd, on behalf of Shell Harbour City Council.
By accessing and using this site, you are choosing to accept and comply with the Terms presented throughout this agreement as well as the Privacy Policy and Moderation Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors and users of this site. Linked sites, affiliated services or third party content or software have their own Terms that you must comply with. If you disagree with any of the Terms presented in this agreement, you may discontinue using the site immediately.
If you are under 18 years old, please ensure that your parent or guardian understands and accepts these Terms and Conditions (including the Privacy Policy and Moderation Policy).
What are the conditions with a user’s account?
While using the site, you must not violate any applicable laws and regulations. It is our duty to protect the confidentiality of content you provide on our site in accordance with our Privacy Policy. When you create an account with us, you must always provide us with accurate information. Failure to provide accurate information violates the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your account on our service. You are responsible for protecting your own password you use for this site and for any activities done under that password. Unauthorised use of your password or account must be immediately reported to Social Pinpoint. In some cases, we or our agents may require access to your user accounts to respond to technical issues.
We are not responsible for the content on the site that has been provided by the users of the site. Any content posted by you is subject to the rules of our Moderation Policy. Your contribution to the site may be edited, removed or not published if we consider it inappropriate (refer to Moderation Policy). Contributors should also be aware that their posts may remain online indefinitely. Where practical, you may choose not to identify yourself, deal with us on an anonymous basis or use a pseudonym.
What does Social Pinpoint require from their users?
You must understand and agree that, without limitation:
all information, data, images and other materials are the sole responsibility of the person from whom the content originated; you are prohibited from advertising or offering to sell or buy any goods and services you cannot transmit Content that contains software viruses or programs designed to change or destroy the functionality of any computer software or hardware; or you cannot collect or store personal data about other users of the site you cannot impersonate any person or entity, including without limitation to a Social Pinpoint representative you cannot interrupt or interfere with the site or servers or networks connected to the site you cannot attempt to gain unauthorised access to the site or other use accounts
Can your account be suspended or terminated?
We may terminate or suspend access to your site and/or account immediately, without prior notice, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. We may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all the related files and information in your account. After your account has been terminated, the content you have posted may also remain indefinitely on the site.
If you want to terminate your own account, please send an email to info@socialpinpoint.com.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regards to its conflict of law provisions.
Indemnification
Social Pinpoint, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, licensors and other partners are not responsible for any loss, liability, claim, or demand, including legal fees, made by any third party due to or arising from a breach of this agreement and/or any breach of your representations and warranties set forth above.
What content does Social Pinpoint own?
The Let's Chat website contains the copyrighted material, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and other proprietary information (“Intellectual Property”) of Social Pinpoint and its suppliers and licensors. Social Pinpoint owns and retain all proprietary rights in the intellectual property. All intellectual property in the content of this site including without limitation to text, software, source code, pages, documents and online graphics, photographs, sounds, audio, video and other interactive features are owned by or licensed to us.
Any original content that you submit or post on our site may be made available to the public and allows users to share your content (with the end user acknowledging your contribution) under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Australian License.
Except for Intellectual Property which is in the public domain or for which you have been given written permission, you may not copy, alter, transmit, sell, distribute any of the Intellectual Property.
We are not responsible for your communications or dealings, including payment and delivery of goods or services, with a third party found via our website. Any loss or damage incurred from those communications or dealings are solely between the user and the third party.
Disclaimer and Warranties
Users must agree that you use of the site is at your own risk. We make no warranty that the site will meet your requirements or be uninterrupted or error-free. Any material that the user downloads through the site is done at their own risk and are responsible for any damages to their computer system or loss of data.
What happens if these Terms change?
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time without notice. The most recent version of the Terms can be seen on this page. By continuing to access or use our site after those revisions become effective, you agree and will comply to the revised terms. If you do not agree to the revised terms, please discontinue using our site.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@socialpinpoint.com
Enter your email address below. We will send you instructions to reset your password.
Back to Log in
Creating an account helps us better understand your needs and the needs of the community.
Sign up with email
Already have an account? Log in now
Thank you, your account has been created.
Completing the questions below helps us better understand the diverse range of people who contribute their ideas. The questions are optional.
You’re using an outdated browser.
Some features of this website may not work correctly. To get a better experience we strongly recommend you download a new browser for free:
Would you like to follow this project to receive email updates?