Kiama calls for Premier and Treasurer to address local priorities during by-election
Kiama Mayor Cameron McDonald has thanked Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey for visiting the Illawarra this morning and speaking with local businesses at the Business Illawarra breakfast.
Mayor McDonald said the event was a valuable opportunity to hear the Government's perspective on issues such as workplace reform and broader challenges facing New South Wales.
"Engaging directly with the business community is important, and I thank the Premier and Treasurer for making the time to do so," Cr McDonald said.
"However, with a by-election now underway in Kiama, it was disappointing that we heard little about the issues directly affecting our community. Voters in Kiama want to know where the Government stands on the projects and priorities that matter to them."
Council recently adopted its State Government Advocacy Plan, which highlights the most pressing local priorities requiring State support. These include:
- Kiama Sports Precinct redevelopment – upgrades to ageing facilities supporting more than 5,500 club members.
- Urban Expansion Area Structure Plan – strategic planning for up to 4,500 new residential lots.
- Bombo Water Resource Recovery Facility upgrade – urgent investment to support housing growth and protect the environment.
- Removal of the Spring Creek restrictive covenant – unlocking Council-owned land to restore financial sustainability.
- Kiama main streetscape renewal and Harbour revitalisation plan – modernising public spaces and activating underutilised precincts.
- Education and early learning facilities – flood-free preschool for Jamberoo and more providers across the LGA.
- Improved road and public transport links – including reclassification of Jamberoo Mountain Road.
- Special Entertainment Precinct – to support Kiama's live music and night-time economy.
"These issues are critical to the future of Kiama," Cr McDonald said.
"As Mayor, I again extend an open invitation to the Premier and Treasurer: come to Kiama, sit down with our community, and tell us where you stand on these priorities. Our residents deserve to know."
