Current public exhibitions
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The Community Group Loans Policy
Council at its meeting of 10 June 2025, resolved to place the Community Group Loans Policy on public exhibition.
The revised policy is available for viewing on Council’s website at https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/council/public-exhibitions or for enquiries telephone Council on 4988 0255.
The revised policy will be on exhibition from 11 June 2025 to 8 July 2025.
Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until 5.00pm on 8 July 2025 quoting file number PSC2009-02488-516.
Please note, 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.
Council at its meeting of 10 June 2025, adopted a matter arising. It is moved that Council:
- Places on public exhibition a proposal to amend the ‘Entry – Spectator’ fee for all Aquatic Centres to read $2.00 in the Fees and Charges.
- Public exhibition will occur for 28 days, and should no submissions be received, the changes to the ‘Entry – Spectator’ fees will be adopted without a further report to Council. Should this occur, the amount will be fixed at that rate, and only able to be amended through a Council resolution.
The amendment to the 2025-2026 Fees and Charges is available for viewing on Council’s website at https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/council/public-exhibitions or for enquiries telephone Council on 4988 0255.
The amendment to the 2025-2026 Fees and Charges will be on exhibition from 11 June 2025 to 8 July 2025.
Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until 5.00pm on 8 July 2025 quoting file number PSC2024-03723-0003.
Please note, 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.
Draft Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (Comprehensive Amendment)
At its meeting held on 10 June 2025, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the Draft Port Stephens Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (Comprehensive Amendment) on public exhibition.
The Draft Port Stephens Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (Comprehensive Amendment) will be on exhibition from Friday 13 June 2025 to Friday 11 July 2025 and will be exhibited at the following locations:
- Council’s Administration Building: 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace
- Raymond Terrace Library: 18A Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library: 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
Attachments:
- Draft Port Stephens Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (Comprehensive Amendment)
- Fact Sheet
Submissions:
Submissions are invited and can be lodged in writing to the General Manager at Port Stephens Council until 5pm Friday 11 July 2025:
- Mail: PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- Email:council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Please quote file number PSC2023-03568 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 Gemma Wallace on 02 4988 0543
A Gateway determination was received from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on 12 March 2025.
The draft planning proposal will be on exhibition from Friday 30 May 2025 to Monday 30 June 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:
- Draft planning proposal
- Appendix 1- Proposed mapping changes
- Appendix 2- Ecological values letter
- Appendix 3 - Flood risk management advice additional advice
- Appendix 4 - Heritage due diligence report
- Appendix 5 - Mixed use indicative subdivision plan
- Appendix 6 - Strategic bushfire study
- Explanation of amendments
- Gateway determination
Submissions:
Submissions are invited and can be lodged in writing to the General Manager at Port Stephens Council until 5pm Monday 30 June 2025:
- Mail: PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- Email: council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Please quote file number 58-2024-4-1 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 Patrick Worthington on 02 4988 0532.
Council at its meeting held 10 June 2025, resolved to place the draft Code of Conduct on public exhibition.
The draft Code of Conduct will be on exhibition from Friday 13 June 2025 to Friday 11 July 2025, and will be exhibited at the following locations:
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 July 2025 quoting file number A2004-0984.
Please note, 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:
Should you have any questions regarding the draft Code please contact Council’s Governance Section Manager on (02) 4988 0255.
Council at its meeting held 10 June 2025, resolved to place the draft Code of Meeting Practice on public exhibition.
The draft Code of Meeting Practice will be on exhibition from Friday 13 June 2025 to Friday 25 July 2025, and will be exhibited at the following locations:
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 25 July 2025 quoting file number A2004-0984.
Please note, 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:
Should you have any questions regarding the draft Code, please contact Council’s Governance Section Manager on (02) 4988 0255.
Financial Assistance for the Disposal of Waste in Port Stephens Policy
At its meeting held 10 June 2025, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the draft Financial Assistance for the Disposal of Waste in Port Stephens Policy on public exhibition.
The draft Financial Assistance for the Disposal of Waste in Port Stephens Policy will be on exhibition from Friday 13 June 2025 to Friday 11 July 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 Friday 11 July 2025 quoting file number PSC2005-2681-0315.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this policy please contact Chris Cannard, Waste Management Coordinator on (02) 4988 0255.
At its meeting held on 10 June 2025, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the Draft Development Control Plan 2025 (DCP) on public exhibition.
The draft DCP will be on exhibition from 9am Monday 16 June 2025 to 5pm Monday 14 July 2025 and will be exhibited at the following locations:
- Council’s Administration Building: 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace
- Raymond Terrace Library: 18A Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library: 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
- Mobile Library (various locations)
Downloads:
Submissions:
Submissions are invited and can be lodged in writing to the General Manager at Port Stephens Council until 5pm Monday 14 July 2025:
- Mail: PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- Email: dcp@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Please quote file number PSC2024-03481-0003 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:
Francesca Hanlon (Strategic Planner) on (02) 4988 0302.
Provision and Management of Cemeteries Policy
At its meeting held 24 June 2025, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the draft Provision and Management of Cemeteries Policy on public exhibition.
The draft Provision and Management of Cemeteries Policy will be on exhibition from Wednesday 25 June 2025 to Friday 23 July 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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- Provision and Management of Cemeteries Policy (PDF 611 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 Friday 23 July 2025 quoting file number PSC2005-3664-0304.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this policy please contact John Maretich, Assets Section Manager on (02) 4988 0255.
Property Investment and Development Policy (PDF 611 KB)
Council at its meeting of 24 June 2025, resolved to place the revised Property Investment and Development Policy on public exhibition.
The revised policy is available for viewing on Council’s website at https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/council/public-exhibitions or for enquiries telephone Council on 4988 0255.
The revised policy will be on exhibition from 25 June 2025 to 22 July 2025.
Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until 5.00pm on 22 July 2025 quoting file number PSC2009-02488-516.
Please note, submissions may be made in any format, which is able to be sent via email and is less than 10mb in size.
Acquisition and Divestment of Land Policy (PDF 611 KB)
Council at its meeting of 24 June 2025, resolved to place the revised Acquisition and Divestment of Land Policy on public exhibition.
The revised policy is available for viewing on Council’s website at https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/council/public-exhibitions or for enquiries telephone Council on 4988 0255.
The revised policy will be on exhibition from 25 June 2025 to 22 July 2025.
Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until 5.00pm on 22 July 2025 quoting file number PSC2009-02488-516.
Please note, submissions may be made in any format, which is able to be sent via email and is less than 10mb in size.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Council at its meeting of 24 June 2025 resolved to place on public exhibition for 28 days the allocation of $500 from Mayoral Funds to the following individual:
- Irene Drieman
Council is required to seek public comment when proposing to provide financial assistance to individuals. For more information please contact Council on 4988 0245.
Submissions are invited and can be lodged in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until 5pm Thursday 24 July 2025.
Please quote file number PSC2024-03159.
Council at its meeting on 24 June 2025, resolved to exhibit the Revised Sponsorship Policy on public exhibition.
The revised policy is available for viewing on Council’s website or for enquiries, telephone Council on 4988 0255.
The Revised Sponsorship Policy will be on exhibition from Monday 30 June 2025 to Sunday 27 July 2025.
Submissions are invited and can be lodged in writing to the General Manager at Port Stephens Council until 5pm Sunday 27 July 2025 quoting file number PSC2013-00406.
Please note, submissions may be made in any format, which is able to be sent via email and is less than 10mb in size.
Public notices
Notice of intention to treat infestations of aquatic weeds
Notice is given that Port Stephens Council intends to treat infestations of aquatic weeds on or in water in the Campvale Drain and portions of the following rivers occurring in the Port Stephens Council Local Government Area:
- Hunter River and tributaries from Raymond Terrace to the confluence of the Paterson River.
- Paterson River and tributaries from the confluence of the Hunter River upstream to the Port Stephens Council boundary.
- Williams River and tributaries upstream from Raymond Terrace to the Port Stephens Council boundary.
Herbicides containing active ingredient 600g/kg Metsulfuron methyl and/or active ingredient 360g/l glyphosate will be used.
Residents in the treatment area should not use, drink or swim in the water during the period of treatment. Small scale reapplications may occur within 30 days of the date of the original treatment. Any further enquiries may be directed to Council on 4988 0255 or 4988 0392.
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