Eurobodalla Council is proposing to close and sell Coopers Island Road at Trunkatabella, following a Crown Lands survey confirming there is no access to public land or water.
The short gravel road runs east from the highway to a causeway over Bowns Creek, previously a popular spot for fishing and kayaking. However, a detailed Crown Solicitors' investigation has revealed the causeway and adjoining land are privately owned.
Council's director of finance and corporate services Stephanie Speedy says it makes sense to close the road and transfer ownership to the adjoining property owner.
"Without access to public land and water, there is no community benefit to keeping and maintaining Coopers Island Road," Ms Speedy says.
"There are still several other access points to the Tuross waterways, and Council recently completed a $130,000 upgrade the Tuross River bridge boat ramp with easy access from the highway access located just three kilometres from Coopers Island Road."
The community can lodge submissions on the proposed closure and sale of Coopers Island Road until Friday 12 December, with councillors considering the feedback before deciding on the matter at the February 2026 council meeting.
