In a move to bolster road safety and longevity, the Minns Labor Government has announced a $37.5 million investment aimed at refurbishing over 470 kilometres of state-managed roads in regional New South Wales, with important roads in the Snowy Monaro set-to benefit from spray sealing. This initiative, part of a broader strategy to enhance the […]
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Snowy Mountains Highway: Final Landslip Repairs Underway
Transport for NSW is working to repair landslip damage on the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain as part of the natural disaster recovery response across the state’s road network. PHOTO: The steep and narrow sections of road have created challenges for the work, with machinery operating in spaces narrower than a standard single car […]
NSW Communities Urged to Prepare for Upcoming Fire Season
As the bush fire season looms, firefighters in New South Wales are calling on households to prepare their homes and properties. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has launched a new safety campaign, “One Ember Can End It,” to raise public awareness about the dangers of embers in bush fires. Minister for Emergency Services Jihad […]
Council Seeking Tender Bids for Jindabyne Sewer Pump Station Upgrades
A tender for major upgrades to Jindabyne’s Sewer Pump Station #6 is now open for submissions, funded by the NSW Government’s Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation as part of the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct (SAP). This joint project is delivering the essential infrastructure Jindabyne needs today and to serve the growing community and tourism […]
Three Golf Clubs in Snowy Mountains Set-to Receive Boost for Sustainable Upgrades
Three prominent golf clubs in the Snowy Mountains region, namely Cooma, Coolamatong, and Delegate, are set to receive upgrades thanks to the latest round of Community Building Partnership Grants. This government initiative, announced by New South Wales Minister for Sport and Minister for Small Business, Steve Kamper, aims to modernise and sustain community hubs across […]
Construction Begins on New Fire Control Centre
The Snowy Monaro is on-track for improved emergency response and management from mid-next year, with construction work officially underway on the NSW Rural Fire Service’s (RFS) new Monaro Fire Control Centre in Cooma’s Polo Flat precinct. PHOTO: The Fire Control Centre is due for completion in June next year CREDITS: NSW RFS Due for completion […]
Delegate Celebrates Historic Milestone with New Water Treatment Plant
In a significant development for Delegate, a new water treatment plant has been completed, marking the first time in history that the town will have access to fully treated drinking water. The project, lauded as a game-changer, was made possible by a $15 million investment from the New South Wales Government’s Safe and Secure Water […]
Trout Cod Action Plan Finalised: Free Community Information Sessions Announced
The NSW Government has finalised the Trout Cod Action Plan earlier this year, following community feedback received in late 2023. The plan aims to preserve and rejuvenate Trout Cod populations in historical habitats across New South Wales, as a part of a decade-long initiative. With the action plan underway, the Monaro Acclimatisation Society is reminding […]
Next Stage of Landslip Repairs Underway on Brown and Cambewarra Mountains
Landslip repairs are underway at two more sites on Cambewarra Mountain this week, with teams also preparing to start work on the last remaining landslip site on Brown Mountain. The Australian and NSW Governments are funding these repairs through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). PHOTO: One of the landslip sites from natural disasters on […]
Slippery Slopes Ahead, NSW Drivers Encouraged to be Road-Ready and Consider Bus Services
With bumper snowfalls and school holiday crowds flooding the Snowy Mountains, the Minns Labor Government is urging drivers to be prepared before heading to the alpine region, warning that too many are arriving under-equipped for dangerous winter road conditions. PHOTO: The Snowy mountains Bus Service provides an alternative to managing alpine roads on your own […]