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Jamberoo Action Park to lodge new DA over controversial car plan

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29 October 2025, 3:30 AM

Jamberoo Action Park to lodge new DA over controversial car planJamberoo Action Park. Photo: Destination Kiama

Jamberoo Action Park will be lodging a new Development Application that includes additional information requested by Kiama Council after its initial plan to use its car park in its low season was rejected.


Representatives of the Action Park and Council met on Tuesday to discuss the recent Development Application regarding the use of the existing car park area.


The Park had been using its car park as a holding yard for imported cars during the off-peak season.



The vehicles in question are BYDs - a Chinese manufacturer which has gained significant traction in the Australian market in recent years and are built as electric vehicles.


Council and the Action Park on Wednesday issued a joint statement to say "both parties are committed to working together constructively and transparently to ensure the best outcomes for the community and local businesses, while adhering to all planning regulations".


Council will consider this application before any further compliance action is taken.



Both parties "appreciate the community’s interest in this matter and look forward to a positive and collaborative outcome".


It is understood that concerns about the use of Jamberoo Road, a Council-managed road where the park is located, to transport a large amount of vehicles in and out of the area is a major reason behind the initial DA being rejected.


Council became aware three months ago that the overflow parking areas were being used to store a significant number of new vehicles after receiving complaints during the winter months.



Compliance officers inspected the site and instructed the Action Park owners to cease operating without consent via a Notice of Intention to issue an order to comply with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.


The Park was advised that a development consent was required to operate a transport depot and noted that this use was prohibited in the rural zones.


The land on which Jamberoo Action Park is situated was bought by the Eddy family in 1974 when milk quotas were reduced in NSW, and the dairy farm became no longer needed.


Since then, the park has become NSW’s largest family-owned and operated water theme park and currently has a masterplan development approved to provide entertainment for 4500–5000 people.