Community Explores De-Amalgamation Plans at Montreal Theatre

Published on 16 January 2025

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Around 25 people joined Interim General Manager Steven Pinnuck and Councillors Trina Thomson, Hugh Packard, David Sheldon and John Larter at the Montreal Community Theatre on Tuesday night to learn more about Council’s De-amalgamation Implementation Plan (DPI) and Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP).

The session covered key topics, including:

  • Financial sustainability scenarios for the existing Snowy Valleys Council (SVC).
  • Projected finances for the two proposed new councils: Tumut Region and Tumbarumba Region.
  • Differences in proposed Special Rate Variations between the two new councils and SVC.
  • Plans for dividing council equipment and resources in the event of de-amalgamation.
  • Opportunities for shared services between the two new councils.
  • The de-amalgamation process, including the referendum requirements and outcomes needed.

Interim General Manager Steven Pinnuck said the attendees were engaged, raising insightful questions about the topics.

“I’d like to thank those who attended and encourage everyone to review the de-amalgamation documents to understand what the future may hold,” he said.

Public Input and Individual Consultations

The de-amalgamation plans are on public exhibition until 31 January 2025, and all feedback will be shared with the Boundaries Commission and presented to Council in February.

For those seeking more detailed discussions, one-on-one meetings with Mr. Pinnuck can be booked. These one-hour sessions are available at the Tumut and Tumbarumba Council offices, with online and after-hours options also offered:

  • Tumut Office: Tuesday, 21 January, Riverina Meeting Room.
  • Tumbarumba Office: Wednesday, 22 January, Small Meeting Room.

To book a meeting or provide feedback on the DPI and FSP, visit www.svc.nsw.gov.au/de-amalgamation.

Upcoming Town Hall Meetings

Residents are also invited to attend upcoming town hall meetings:

  • Thursday, 16 January 2025: Tumbarumba RSL Hall, 6:00–7:30 PM.
  • Tuesday, 21 January 2025: Talbingo Country Club, 6:00–7:30 PM.
  • Wednesday, 22 January 2025: Khancoban Hall, 6:00–7:30 PM.

All community members are welcome to join and participate in shaping the future of their council.

-ENDS-

 

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