“It’s Time” Community Awareness Campaign

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It’s Time for the Eden community to be consulted and involved with the Snug Cove development projects.

The Commonwealth and State Governments and the Council will spend at least $25 million to transform Snug Cove into a cruise ship port and a safe harbour with a marina basin over the next 2 years or so.

This is literally a once in a lifetime opportunity for Eden for jobs growth and investment.

The changes made to the port will be permanent, will determine the future of Snug Cove and will have significant implications for the Eden economy for decades ahead.

If the projects are effectively combined, the outcome will be very positive for both the cruise ships and the safe harbour marina basin project.

A combined project will provide the best, most continuous economic benefit with minimum long term risk for Eden and the south coast region. It will future proof the port.

If this is not achieved and one or other project is seriously compromised, Eden will have lost a fantastic opportunity.

It’s Time for the community to get moving and make sure Eden gets the outcome it needs.

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Minister orders a review of attenuator plans

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The current planned location and design of the attenuator for the safe harbour/marina has been criticised by POEM consultant, International Marina Consultants as being risky and creating a non commercial marina layout.

The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Member for Bega, Andrew Constance has ordered an independent review of the attenuator plans as quickly as possible so as not to delay the project which is due for completion by mid 2017.

Snug Cove Attenuator Gets High Priority

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POEM has been advised by the NSW Government that construction of the attenuator (panel breakwater) in Snug Cove is now a high priority. This will provide a safe harbour for small vessels and protect the harbour infrastructure.

The final attenuator design and siting issues should be resolved soon so that construction can be carried out in tandem with the Breakwater Wharf extension under the one contract.

A Blueprint for Investment and Jobs in Eden

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April 2015

The Snug Cove Safe Harbour and Marina

The Maritime Hub for Southern New South Wales

Aim: To stimulate local investment and jobs by attracting tourists, holidaymakers, fishers, retirees, investors and developers to Eden and the south east region on a year round basis.

Strategy: To create a modern, attractive, safe, busy, user friendly port and precinct in Snug Cove with the involvement of the Eden community, neighbouring land owners and lease holders, fishing and mussel industries, the State Government, the Bega Valley Shire Council and other stakeholders.

Issues: Aims and Opportunities

POEM does not claim to have the answers to all the following issues but we believe they need to be at least addressed upfront. Also, we are not claiming that our list is exhaustive. We are sure that, as stakeholders are consulted, more issues will be raised.

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Geotechnical Investigations Complete at Port of Eden

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A geotechnical survey to provide experts with an accurate profile of the sea bed in the Eden Harbour is now complete, Member for Bega Andrew Constance announced today.

“The NSW Government remains fully committed to delivering $10 million to the Port of Eden Infrastructure Improvement Program, and this important work means we are one step closer to delivering improvements that will make a difference to local boating and the entire Eden community,” Mr Constance said.

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Geo tech studies commence

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Geo tech studies of the ocean floor in Snug Cove have commenced.
These studies will form the basis for a report on the feasibility and options for placement of the wave attenuator to form the Safe Harbour.
This report will  be available in March/April 2015.
Preparatory work on an Environmental Impact Study has also commenced.