Kiama Council wants to hear from locals about how to ensure heritage values of the historic Jamberoo Village are adequately protected and maintained.

The Jamberoo Heritage Review Study was first prepared and consulted on between 2021 and 2023.

Based on community feedback, the project was paused and an independent peer review was carried out two years ago.

In September 2025, a Report for Information on the Jamberoo Heritage Project was presented to Council, outlining the history of the project and next steps to progress the project.

Early engagement with affected landowners has begun, including direct notification and an information session.

“The information session was well attended and provided affected property owners with information on the heritage review project, how their property may be affected, the benefits of heritage listing, and the proposed next steps," Council’s director of strategies and communities Ed Paterson said.

The Jamberoo Heritage Review (Niche Environment and Heritage, 2023) and the Independent Peer Review (City Plan Heritage, 2023) were endorsed by Council at its meeting last week to be placed on exhibition for a minimum of 28 days.

Council will continue to engage with the affected landowners and broader community and staff will be available to discuss the project at community pop ups:

• Wednesday 5 November, 3pm to 6pm, Farmers Market, Kiama
• Thursday 6 November 2025, 4pm to 6pm, Jamberoo IGA.

Council's Strategic Planning Team will also available at the Planning & Development Hub at 32 Manning Street between 9-11am Mondays to Fridays, or by appointment.

The newly engaged Heritage Advisor is also available by appointment to assist with more complex enquiries.

Feedback received during the exhibition period will be considered by Council’s Strategic Planning Team and inform the preparation of a Planning Proposal to amend the Schedule 5 - Environmental Heritage of the Kiama Local Environmental Plan (KLEP) 2011.

The Planning Proposal will then be reported to Council to provide feedback on the consultation process and to commence any Planning Proposal Gateway processes.

Submissions can be made on Council’s Your Say page and close on Sunday 30 November.