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Snowy Monaro Regional Council
A large alpine and tablelands council on the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range — around 22,300 residents across Cooma, Jindabyne, Berridale, Bombala and dozens of villages, spread over one of NSW's biggest LGAs by area. It takes in Kosciuszko National Park and the Thredbo and Perisher ski resorts, so a large seasonal visitor population sits behind the resident figures. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, water and sewer, roads, planning — and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate rise, how it compares across NSW, and why bills differ.
Final year of a multi-year special rate variation: +10.75% in 2026–27
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets 5 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetySnowy Monaro's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
All 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Chris Hanna
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, and how voting works.
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council and report a problem.
Customer service: 1300 345 345
Open →Region profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~22,300 across one of NSW's largest LGAs
Open →What's happening
24 updatesAuto-collected from Snowy Monaro Regional Council's public channels and drafted in plain language (pending review).
- Policy
Council receives EPA Illegal Dumping Prevention Program grant
Published on 11 September 2026 The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is providing funding under round three of the Illegal Dumping Prevention Program to help Council address illegal dumping in the Snowy Monaro.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Jerrara Drive drilling work: Thursday 10 and Friday 11 September 2026
Published on 09 September 2026 Council has scheduled drilling works for Jerrara Drive, East Jindabyne between Rushes Bay Avenue and Camira Avenue. Work begins 7am Thursday 10 September 2026 and ends 5pm Friday 11 September 2026, weather permitting.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Barry Way pedestrian upgrades: Stage two works continue next week
Published on 11 September 2026 Work is continuing on stage two of Council’s project to build new paths, crossings and other pedestrian infrastructure upgrades along Jindabyne’s Barry Way.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Request for tender: Jindabyne High Zone Reservoir recommission design
Published on 11 September 2026 Council is seeking design tenders for the recommissioning of Jindabyne High Zone Reservoir.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Proposed grants commission methodology to impact ratepayers
Published on 11 September 2026 Council has been advised that proposed changes to how financial assistance grants are distributed across NSW will result in Snowy Monaro Regional Council receiving $5. 1 million per year less in grants towards providing services to its residents.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Event
Cooma Library Special Story Times
21 Oct 2026 Join us at Cooma Library for these special story times.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Last chance to have your say on Cooma parks and recreation land
Published on 28 August 2026 There’s still time to have your say on Cooma parks and recreation land. Don’t miss out—jump online now, fill in a short survey and help inform the future Cooma Parks and Play Strategy by 11.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Event
Household Chemical Clean Out
25 Oct 2026 It's time for a spring clean, with the annual Household Chemical CleanOut event returning for 2025.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Jindabyne Shared Trail: Tyrolean/East Jindabyne trails almost complete
Published on 28 August 2026 The new and improved Tyrolean Village and East Jindabyne trail network is almost complete, with work now underway on the final stages of the Jindabyne Shared Trail project.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Waste
New trades panel: Deadline extended and free webinar announced
Published on 27 August 2026 Council has extended the closing date to apply for the tender to join our new trades panel. If you run a trades business and want to get access to more opportunities for Council work, we invite you to submit an application today.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Waste
Local waste contamination rates on the rise
Published on 26 August 2026 Council figures released today show a concerning increase in household bin contamination rates across the Snowy Monaro over the first half of 2026.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Event
Snowy Ink Club - Young Adult Writing Club
24 Sep 2026 Join us at Jindabyne Library for this young adult 15 - 18 writers club Jindabyne Library, 1 Thredbo Terrace, Jindabyne 2630 5 more dates Tagged as: , Kids & family
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
September road resealing schedule
Published on 02 September 2026 Council’s roads team are taking immediate advantage of the return of spring and warmer weather across the region, with road resealing works now underway.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Sleeves up, gloves on: It's spring and The Great Spring Clean Up is on
Published on 10 September 2026 Council is calling on the Snowy Monaro community to help get our region looking its best this spring by hosting or joining a local event for The Great Spring Clean Up 2026.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Event
Games afternoon at Jindabyne Library
16 Sep 2026 Join us at Jindabyne Library for an afternoon of games and fun Jindabyne Library, 1 Thredbo Terrace, Jindabyne 2630 15 more dates Tagged as: , Kids & family
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Request for tender: Cooma and East Jindabyne water reservoirs
Published on 04 September 2026 Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for two water reservoir projects in Cooma and East Jindabyne.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Bombala and Cooma pool projects September 2026 update
Published on 04 September 2026 Steady progress has continued at Bombala and Cooma pools over the past several weeks, with major milestones expected for both upgrade projects in the month ahead.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Cooma Parks and Play Strategy
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback to help inform the development of our Cooma Parks and Play Strategy, which closed on Sunday 30 August 2026. Snowy Monaro Regional Council is developing a strategy for Cooma's parks.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Your Say Snowy Monaro
- Have your say
Have your say - 415-417 Barry Way planning proposal
Thank you to those who provided feedback on the planning proposal for 415-417 Barry Way, Jindabyne. Submissions closed at 11.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Your Say Snowy Monaro
- Policy
Draft 2026/27 budget and planning documents put on public exhibition
The council placed its draft suite of Integrated Planning and Reporting documents — including the 2026/27 Operational Plan, budget and fees and charges — on public exhibition for 28 days from 20 April 2026, with submissions closing 18 May 2026.
What this means for you: This is the council's annual plan for what it will spend and charge in 2026/27, including the final year of the multi-year special rate variation; residents could review the documents and make a submission during the exhibition period.
Source: Your Say Snowy Monaro — Draft IPR documents & 2026/27 Budget
- Development
Work begins on new Jindabyne sewer pump station
The council began construction of a new Jindabyne sewerage pump station (SPS6), part of the water and sewer upgrades supporting growth around Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct.
What this means for you: Water and sewer capacity in Jindabyne is being expanded to support new housing and year-round tourism; residents near the works may see construction activity.
Source: Snowy Monaro Regional Council — Work begins on new Jindabyne sewer pump station
- Have your say
Feedback sought on new additions to the Snowy Monaro Road Name Bank
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the additions to the Snowy Monaro Road Name Bank before the consultation closed on Friday 6 March 2026. Council is seeking public feedback on a new collection of names proposed for inclusion in the Jindabyne section of Council's Road Name Bank.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Your Say Snowy Monaro
- Have your say
Proposed changes to parking on Murray Street, Cooma
Thank you to those who provided feedback on the proposed changes to parking on Murray Street, Cooma before the consultation closed on Sunday 8 March 2026. Our team is now reviewing all submissions, which will be presented to the next Local Traffic Forum meeting for consideration.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Your Say Snowy Monaro
- Policy
Snowy Monaro 2042 Community Strategic Plan reviewed
The council reviewed its Snowy Monaro 2042 Community Strategic Plan — the region's highest-level long-term plan, first adopted in 2022 — incorporating feedback from community consultation.
What this means for you: The CSP sets the long-term priorities that guide the council's four-year Delivery Program and annual budgets; the review updated those priorities using community input.
Source: Your Say Snowy Monaro — Community Strategic Plan 2042 Review
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