In a boost to emergency readiness in the Snowy Mountains region, the New South Wales Government has announced the completion of modernisation projects for Cooma and Thredbo Fire Stations. With an investment exceeding $2.5 million, the upgrades are designed to enhance firefighting capabilities and ensure safety for local communities.
PHOTO: Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib with Fire and Rescue NSW CREDITS: Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)
Cooma Fire Station, benefiting from a $1.7 million refurbishment, now boasts an expanded engine bay and driveway to accommodate diverse fire engines, alongside newly installed washroom facilities, motion-sensor LED lighting, and improved equipment storage. Additionally, an automatic ventilation system has been introduced to eliminate engine bay fumes, complemented by upgraded clean-up facilities for hazardous waste incidents.
PHOTO: The Cooma station was officially re-opened Tuesday June 10, 2025
Thredbo Fire Station, having received $900,000 in funding, features modernised facilities, enhanced ventilation systems, and new roller shutter doors, aligning with the needs of local firefighting efforts.
Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib remarked on the project’s significance, stating, “This $2.5 million investment in Snowy Mountains fire stations provides fire protection for local communities for years to come. It’s been great to visit these stations as refurbishments are completed, and these are just some of the improvements Fire and Rescue NSW is rolling out at stations across the state.”
PHOTO: The upgrades at Cooma Fire Station totalled $1.7 million dollars.
Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, expressed gratitude for the firefighters’ dedication: “The Cooma community and I are grateful for the commitment by the firefighters to keep us safe … I’m pleased to see the upgraded facilities meeting the needs of the committed firefighters.”
FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell highlighted the tailored upgrades, noting, “Snowy Mountains firefighters work in unique conditions, and the improved design of their fire stations reflects this.”
PHOTO: The re-opening of Cooma fire station began with a smoking ceremony.
The completion of these upgrades marks an important enhancement to the region’s emergency response infrastructure, with a focus on supporting the dedicated efforts of local firefighters.