Bermagui CWA
About Bermagui CWA
Bermagui is located on the Far South Coast of NSW between Narooma and Bega.
Our CWA Branch has been operating for the best part of 100 years and we have achieved some wonderful things.
Back in 1982, Bermagui CWA built four small housing units on our land specifically for people in need of affordable rentals. This was made possible through generous donations from a well-known family, the Sinclairs, and funding from the Federal Government. The Sinclair Units have been providing comfortable and affordable homes for pensioners for more than forty years.
20 years later the Bermagui CWA received a generous gift from the estate of the Late Mrs Florence Froggett. That bequest has been enhanced through astute investment, dedicated savings and a $200,000 grant from the NSW Government’s LSCA Program.
Right now, local builders Get Smart Constructions, are well underway on site, but we must raise $100,000 more to complete the project.
If you have questions please email: Treasurer@BermaguiCWA.com
History of CWA Pensioner Housing in Bermagui 1982-2024
Bermagui and District Branch of CWA of NSW are caring, local ‘landlords’ for pensioners needing stable, affordable accommodation within their community.
| 1982 | Bermagui CWA built four ‘Aged Persons Independent Living Units’ on our property in Corunna St. Known as the Sinclair Memorial Units, funds came from our community, including the Sinclairs, and Federal sources. |
| 2002 | Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Froggett, a resident of Murrah Street West, bequeathed $220,000 to CWA Bermagui to be spent on the existing Sinclair Memorial Units. All funds were invested at bank rates. |
| 2011 | Two new units were planned and designed for the site, but the project didn’t comply with State Environmental Planning. Project shelved. |
| 2012 | Funds were to be transferred to the Illawarra Retirement Trust (IRT) for a Palliative Care Suite at Dalmeny. Funds remained invested at bank rates. |
| 2013-18 | Ongoing delays with building the Palliative Care Suite. |
| 2018 | IRT unable to proceed with the Palliative Care Suite due to fire regulations. Project cancelled. Funds remain invested at bank rates. |
| 2019 | Investigations to adapt existing garage building into two small units. Professional planner and accessibility specialist engaged to assist with Council processes and approvals. |
| 2021 | Development Application (DA) submitted to Bega Valley Shire Council (BVSC). CWA State Office gives permission to build two more units. Funds remain invested. |
| 2022 | DA approved by BVSC for two units, one to have enhanced accessibility. |
| 2023 | A local builder, Get Smart Constructions, has commenced work on the site aiming to complete before Summer 2024. |