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Welcome to the NSW South Coast village of Tomerong. The name ‘Tomerong’ is derived from the local aboriginal word for ‘tall trees’ and is just 20km from Nowra and less than 10 minutes from the towns of Huskisson and Vincentia on the picturesque Jervis Bay (renowned for its pristine beaches, scuba-diving and dolphin and whale-spotting). Tomerong is also very close to the St Georges Basin area which is a prized destination for recreational fishers.
Tomerong was originally a major stopover point on the trip between Sydney and Melbourne and was a major tree-felling area with its products being shipped to Sydney from the (then) port of Jervis Bay. More detailed information of the history of this area is available on http://home.exetel.com.au/tomerong/history2/.
With a population of around 500 people, Tomerong combines ‘village life’ with ready access to beaches, fishing, boating, bush-walking, and other recreational activities. It has a very active community as indicated by the links to other pages of this site.
For more general information on the area:
The essence of village and community strength is self-reliance and community co-operation. The support for organisations in the village reflects our community’s strength. We hope the information provided here helps you discover more about the Tomerong community and surrounds.
* Welcome
* News
* Calendar
* Map
Welcome to the NSW South Coast village of Tomerong. The name ‘Tomerong’ is derived from the local aboriginal word for ‘tall trees’ and is just 20km from Nowra and less than 10 minutes from the towns of Huskisson and Vincentia on the picturesque Jervis Bay (renowned for its pristine beaches, scuba-diving and dolphin and whale-spotting). Tomerong is also very close to the St Georges Basin area which is a prized destination for recreational fishers.
Tomerong was originally a major stopover point on the trip between Sydney and Melbourne and was a major tree-felling area with its products being shipped to Sydney from the (then) port of Jervis Bay. More detailed information of the history of this area is available on http://home.exetel.com.au/tomerong/history2/.
With a population of around 500 people, Tomerong combines ‘village life’ with ready access to beaches, fishing, boating, bush-walking, and other recreational activities. It has a very active community as indicated by the links to other pages of this site.
For more general information on the area:
The essence of village and community strength is self-reliance and community co-operation. The support for organisations in the village reflects our community’s strength. We hope the information provided here helps you discover more about the Tomerong community and surrounds.
News
ShUT Inc. Final General Meeting Monday 19 March commencing at 7.30 p.m
As you may be aware, the development application DA09/2077 to establish a waste facility at the Tomerong Quarry site was defeated in October 2010, much to the delight of ShUT members. The proponent has also failed to lodge an appeal and the time frame to do so has now elapsed. Therefore, it has been deemed that ShUT Campaign Incorporated now serves no useful purpose and it is intended to request deregistration of the association.
A general meeting will be held at Tomerong School of Arts hall on Monday 19 March commencing at 7.30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to propose a special resolution to:
1. approve the cancellation of the registration and
2. propose the distribution of ShUT assets
All members and friends are most welcome to attend. We hope to see you there.
Shoalhaven City Council Community Engagement meeting at Tomerong Hall Friday 02/03/2012 at 11.00am.
Council staff [ Russ Pigg General Manager, Peter Adams Director Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, Tim Fletcher Director Development and Environmental Services] will be attending Tomerong on Friday the 2nd March at 11am at the Tomerong Hall to provide answers to engage with the community, find out want the COMMUNITY NEEDS AND WANTS and provide answers to our questions This is a rare but very beneficial opportunity for Tomerong residents to speak directly with Council members and convey their views on what Tomerong residents need and want...The Tomerong Forum has been advocating to Council over many issues for Tomerong particularly requesting services for Tomerong and Council have agreed to meet to discuss. We would love to get a good attendance at the hall to reinforce to Council that the community as a whole, would like services such as footpaths, parks and infrastructure in Tomerong.. We have put together a list (or Master Plan) to send to Council regarding some of the issues to address with council ( so they come prepared to the meeting)... Please feel free to send ideas, information on any of the below items or add any of your own items or ideas.. (send to tomerongforum@hotmail.com) We will be sending list to council next Thursday so please reply as soon as possible.
Hope to see you all at 2 March 2012 at 11am at Tomerong Hall... please advise your friends and neighbours.. The more numbers.. the more likely that we will make an impact on council.
1. Quarry compliance
2. Hawken Road drainage [including drainage levy on rates]
3. Condition of village roads [speed limits, traffic calming devices, pavement condition etc]
4. Passive recreation areas/ upgrade Church street Park
5. Lawn mowing regime [footpaths, bridge crossing Hawken rd etc]
6. Section 94 contributions [ approved subdivisions]
7. Future funding /infrastructure
8. Walkways/ cycleway links etc
9. Landscaping beautification of village -All please state some ideas
10.Kerb and gutter
11.Town Signage A set of 3 signs depicting our Timber heritage and a sense of pride in our community. Ideas please
12.Old Integral energy site [ future use ] Ideas and suggestions
13. Council spending
14.Future outcomes/desires, please send us ideas so we know what you want for the town and community.
Tomerong Community night are hosting a community night on 25 February 2012 from 6:30pm.
Please come along for a relaxed night to meet and socialise with other community members...
A sausage sizzle will be provided...
The night will feature open mic entertainment so come along and share your talent or come and enjoy others talents.
BYO your own drinks...
Look forward to seeing you there.. BRING YOURSELF, BRING YOUR FAMILY!
ALL WELCOME!!
150th Anniversary (Sesquicentenary) October, 2012.
Next Meeting – Tuesday 21 February – 6 p.m.
Hello All,
With just under nine months to go, planning for the Public School’s 150 Anniversary celebration is now stepping up a gear. The first meeting for 2012 will be held on Tuesday 21 February, in the school’s Connected Classroom/Computer Lab, commencing at 6 p.m. All are most welcome. If you know of others who may be interested in becoming involved with the planning of this event, please feel free to forward this email on.
To help commemorate the event the P&C are creating an art/recipe book and are inviting members of the community to submit their favourite recipes. If you would like to participate, please forward your recipes to tpsrecipes@hotmail.com or deliver a copy to the school office. Recipe forms can also be obtained from the Tomerong Post Office. You are able to email up to four items per person. Please include your recipe name, your family name, Ingredients, method/directions and other notes that may include where the recipe came from, favourite memories of the meal, variations, hints etc. Submissions are open until Wednesday 29 February, so time is now running out. If you would like to see you family recipe included in this publication – please act now.
As part of the celebrations the P&C are also selling commemorative pavers, so if you would like your name to go down in history, here’s your chance! You can purchase one, or more of these great pavers. They will become a permanent part of the school’s history, being laid in the schools grounds. You can choose either a standard paver with your name, or add your personal touch to a hand drawn paver. Paver order forms have been attached to this email. If you know of any others who would be interested in purchasing a paver or two, please forward the order form on.
For those of you who can’t make the meeting, but would like to contribute ideas, photos, anecdotes, go to: http://home.exetel.com.au/tomerong/tps150/index.htm.
Tomerong Public School, 150th Anniversary (Sesquicentenary) October, 2012
04/07/2011. Tomerong Public School will celebrate its Sesquicentenary on the October long weekend next year (29, 30 Sept and 1 Oct, 2012). The first Sesquicentenary Planning Meeting will be held in the Tomerong Public School Library on Monday 4 July, 2011 commencing at 6 p.m. All are most welcome. If you know of others who may be interested in becoming involved with the planning of this event, please feel free to forward this information on.
For those of you who can’t make the meeting, but would like to contribute ideas, photos, anecdotes, go to: http://home.exetel.com.au/tomerong/tps150/index.htm.
Date of Next Sesquicentenary Meeting – February 2012 Tomerong Public School.
For more news see also: News archive and Tomerong Forum > Community concerns
Or Pick up a copy of the Tomerong Public School Weekly, usually available on a Thursday on the counter at the Post Office.
Calendar
What's on - in and around Tomerong
ShUT Inc. Final General Meeting Monday 19 March commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Shoalhaven City Council Community Engagement meeting at Tomerong Hall Friday 02/03/2012 at 11.00am.
150th Anniversary (Sesquicentenary) October, 2012. Next Meeting – Tuesday 21 February – 6 p.m.
Shoalhaven City Council Community Engagement meeting at Tomerong Hall Friday 02/03/2012 11am.
Tomerong Forum Meeting Monday 12 March, 2012, 7.30pm at the Hall all welcome. Forum meetings fall usually on the second Monday of the Month.
See Tomerong Interest Groups page for other routine meeting dates.
If you have a local event to promote please contact
Calendar archive
ShUT Inc. Final General Meeting Monday 19 March commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Shoalhaven City Council Community Engagement meeting at Tomerong Hall Friday 02/03/2012 at 11.00am.
150th Anniversary (Sesquicentenary) October, 2012. Next Meeting – Tuesday 21 February – 6 p.m.
Shoalhaven City Council Community Engagement meeting at Tomerong Hall Friday 02/03/2012 11am.
Tomerong Forum Meeting Monday 12 March, 2012, 7.30pm at the Hall all welcome. Forum meetings fall usually on the second Monday of the Month.
See Tomerong Interest Groups page for other routine meeting dates.
If you have a local event to promote please contact
Calendar archive
Map
Google Maps view of Tomerong and surrounds. Use the zoom '+' & '-' tools on the to left of the map to zoom in and out of Tomerong. Click on the 'Satellite' button to get a real image view of Tomerong. Red pin points to Tomerong.
Google street view of Tomerong (images recorded a couple of years ago when the Tomerong Hall was undergoing renovation) You can use the controls on the top left hand side of the image to virtually navigate your way around Tomerong.
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