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Boil Water Notice For Batlow

Published on 18 August 2026

Batlow residents are advised to boil their tap water used for drinking or to use bottled water until further notice due to a treatment plant process failure. Council advises water with low chlorine levels has been supplied into the water network due to a treatment plant equipment failure.

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Snowy Valleys Council’s MEC Project Nearing Completion

Published on 13 August 2026

The new Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre (MEC) at Richmond Park, Tumut, is nearing completion, with the major construction project now entering its final stages.

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Nominations Open for 2027 Australia Day Awards

Published on 13 August 2026

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Snowy Valleys Australia Day Awards, recognising the outstanding individuals, groups and organisations that make a difference across our communities.

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New Equipment to Boost Snowy Valleys Council's FOGO Operations

Published on 07 August 2026

Snowy Valleys Council's Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) composting facility has received a major boost with the addition of a new tractor and mulcher.

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De-amalgamation Steering Committee to Hold Inaugural Meeting

Published on 03 August 2026

The Snowy Valleys Council De-amalgamation Steering Committee will meet for the first time on Thursday 6 August at the Snowy Valleys Resilience Hub in Batlow, marking an important milestone in the transition towards two independent councils.

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Council Seeks Local Contractors to Join Preferred Plant Hire Panel

Published on 21 July 2026

Snowy Valleys Council is inviting local contractors and plant hire businesses to tender for inclusion on its 2026-2029 Panel of Preferred Suppliers for Plant and Equipment Hire.

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Community Invited to Help Shape the Future of Mannus Lake Catchment

Published on 10 July 2026

Snowy Valleys Council is inviting community members to attend a public meeting to help establish a new Mannus Lake Catchment Management Group.

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Community Representatives Join De-amalgamation Steering Committee

Published on 09 July 2026

Snowy Valleys Council has appointed six community representatives to its De-amalgamation Steering Committee, ensuring local voices continue to play a key role in shaping the future of the region.

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Council To Retain SVC Brand Following Community Feedback

Published on 03 July 2026

Snowy Valleys Council has resolved to retain the existing Snowy Valleys Council (SVC) brand and extend its use to the new northern Council (formerly the Tumut Shire Council area) following the outcomes of a community survey undertaken as part of the de-amalgamation process.