On 10 February 2015 Shoalhaven Council reaffirmed the following decision

Establish a sea level rise benchmarks for planning purposes based on a 2030 horizon 100 mm, a 2050 horizon of 230 mm and 360 mm horizon for 2100 as indicated in the Whitehead & Associates Report. Review the projection based on real data every 7 years with tidal gauges at HMAS Creswell and Ulladulla being included in the calculations along with other NSW gauges, modelled or corrected altimeter data be excluded unless new Satellites overcome the present measurement error.
Apply the adopted sea level rise projections for the preparation and review of flood studies, flood risk management studies and plans, coastal hazard studies and asset management plans;
As part of a future amendment to Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014, review Chapter G6: Areas of Coastal Management and other relevant chapters to ensure provisions are consistent with the adopted Sea Level Rise Policy and
Continue to monitor State and Federal Government advice including Stage 2 Coastal Reform and future Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports and review its sea level rise projections in accordance with part b