The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has provided a significant update regarding the future of Jindabyne Landfill, as part of its efforts to ensure sustainable waste management in the region. SMRC announced today that preparations are continuing on the new Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) in Jindabyne, with the Jindabyne Landfill rehabilitation and capping project now […]
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Road Resealing Works Next Week on Bobeyan Road
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has advised roadworks will commence from Monday March 3, 2025 on Bobeyan Road between Ashvale Road and Shannons Flat Road, weather permitting. Crews will be on-site for several days next week to reseal this section of the important rural thoroughfare. Line-marking works will be scheduled once the resealed surface has […]
Date Set for Second Session of Adjourned February Council Meeting
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised councillors will meet at 10am on Monday March 3, 2025, in Cooma for the second session of the February Ordinary Council meeting, to consider remaining business on the agenda following the meeting’s adjournment last week. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Due to the length of the agenda, the February […]
Upcoming Jindabyne ScrapMart Closures
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised due to temporary staffing shortages, the Jindabyne ScrapMart tip shop at Jindabyne Landfill will be closed on Saturday March 1, and Saturday March 8, 2025. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Second-hand shoppers can still find plenty of bargains across the region over the next fortnight at our ScrapMart facilities […]
Have Your Say on the Revised Snowy Monaro Community Strategic Plan
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is inviting all residents, ratepayers, and stakeholders to provide feedback on the revised Snowy Monaro Community Strategic Plan 2042. The consultation is open now until Monday 24 March 2025, and is your chance to provide input on the updated plan following community engagement conducted last year. Originally adopted in 2022, […]
Motion to Complete Monaro Rail Trail Business Case Passed
The motion to reinstate the Monaro Rail Trail project into the Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s delivery and operational plan has been passed, but not before sparking intense debate among councillors, reflecting a mix of enthusiasm for potential economic rejuvenation and caution over possible risks and costs. PHOTO: A section of rail line on the proposed […]
Region-wide Road Resealing Works Continue From Monday March 3 2025
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised residents essential road resealing works will resume across the Snowy Monaro from early next month, with crews coming to roads across the region through to the end of March 2025, weather permitting. Continuing from Monday March 3, 2025, works are scheduled for selected roads in Avonside, Chakola, Cooma, Delegate, […]
Snowy Monaro Locals Transform Six Tonnes of Trash into Treasure in Annual Garage Sale Trail
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has announced the success of the 2024 Garage Sale Trail, where local residents embraced the annual event in record numbers. Over two weekends in November, a staggering six tonnes of second-hand goods were diverted from landfill, as the community turned what could have been rubbish into valuable resources. PHOTO: The […]
Roadworks Begin Next Week at Cooma Landfill
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised Cooma Landfill patrons can expect minor delays from Monday 24 February until Monday 3 March 2025, weather permitting, with roads at the facility set to undergo essential resealing and maintenance. Roadworks traffic control measures and temporary changes to traffic flow at the site will be in place while work […]
Nimmitabel Transfer Station Closed This Sunday 23 February 2025
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised residents in the Nimmitabel area that Nimmitabel Transfer Station will be closed on Sunday 23 February 2025. PHOTO: Nimmitabel Transfer Station. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “This is a one-off temporary closure for this day only, due to staff shortages.” “As an alternative option for residents needing to dispose […]