Jindabyne Chamber Of Commerce

The Jindabyne Masterplan is a NSW Government initiative to revitalise the gateway town to the Snowy Mountains and make it Australia’s premier alpine destination.

It is a plan to make Jindabyne a fantastic year-round destination for both permanent residents and the town’s many visitors that not just copes with future growth but thrives on it for decades to come.

The Masterplan will be developed to consider all aspects of Jindabyne, including tourism, jobs, services, accommodation, housing, roads, local products and all factors that contribute to the distinct local character of the town.

Jindabyne is bursting with potential but needs a carefully considered plan to develop in a way that realises that potential.

The town booms during the 16 to 18-week ski season but is relatively quiet during the off-season which creates infrastructure challenges.

Direction 3 of the South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2036 – the Government’s 20-year blueprint for the future of the region – is to develop the Snowy Mountains into Australia’s premier year-round alpine destination.

To keep visitors coming for all 52-weeks to enjoy mountain biking, bushwalking, horseriding, kayaking, cultural and educational tourism, and recreational fishing.

The Jindabyne Masterplan will develop the town to cater and capitalise on the year-round influx.

The Masterplan will include:
· Analysis on the location of future services including schools, health services and community facilities;

· A plan to unlock the Lake Jindabyne foreshore, allowing better utilisation of the lake and greater access to the CBD’s focal point;

· Assess links and opportunities in surrounding towns and villages including Adaminaby, Berridale and Dalgety;

· Identify sites for future residential and commercial developments;

· Investigate the potential of a bypass, creating better amenity for the CBD.

Lee Shearer APM will lead the development of the Masterplan.

Most recently Ms Shearer led the successful project to pave the way for the revitalisation of Gosford on the NSW Central Coast and she also heads the state’s Resource Regulator.

Ms Shearer will oversee a whole-of-government working group that will include the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, other state agencies, community groups and business leaders.

A key initial focus for Ms Shearer is hearing what the local community has to say about this ground-breaking initiative to develop Jindabyne.

She will be in town on December 4, 5 and 6 2018 to discuss the Jindabyne Masterplan at a series of information sessions.

She is conducting a special business briefing for Chamber members on the evening of Tuesday 4 December, 5.30pm for a 6 pm start at Rydges <ONCE LOCATION IS CONFIRMED>.
If you can’t make that time there is another session at the Rydges from 1.00 – 3.30pm on the 4th December.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro and Minister for Planning and Housing Anthony Roberts today joined local business owners and community members to announce ‘Jindabyne 2036’, a new plan to revitalise Jindabyne with a $2.4 million masterplan to 2036.

Mr Barilaro said Jindabyne is bursting with potential, and now is the time to act and form a clear vision for the future.

“Jindabyne is the gateway to the beautiful Snowy Mountains, it is a thriving town with enormous potential for growth, and proper planning will see Jindabyne become known as the nation’s premier alpine destination,” he said.

“This masterplan will ensure Jindabyne is not only able to cope with future growth, but is also in a position to thrive for decades to come.

“Jindabyne is home to a landscape that tourists and visitors dream of, but it is also a fantastic place to live, work and raise a family. The masterplan will take into account the needs of permanent residents, as well as the region’s tourism needs for the future.

“We need to focus on delivering well planned, efficient and sustainable development that complements the region, supporting the unique character of the beautiful Snowy Mountains,” he said.

Mr Barilaro said the plan would:

• Include analysis on the location of future services including schools, health services and community centres.
• Set out a plan to unlock the Lake Jindabyne foreshore, allowing better utilisation of the lake and greater access to the CBD’s focal point.
• Look at the links and opportunities in surrounding towns and villages including Adaminaby, Berridale and Dalgety.
• Identify sites for future residential and commercial developments.
• Investigate the potential of a bypass, taking busy traffic out of the CBD.
• Redesign Jindabyne as Australia’s premier alpine destination.

Mr Roberts said Lee Shearer APM, who heads up the state’s Resource Regulator, would lead the development of the masterplan.

“Lee Shearer will work with the wider community to deliver results for Jindabyne, positioning the town as a magnet for tourism, business and residential growth at the heart of the Snowy Mountains,” he said.

“The end result will be a masterplan with a clear vision for the region, taking into account all aspects of the town including tourism, jobs, services, accommodation, housing, roads, local products and more.

“We will create and build a future proof plan to deliver for Jindabyne, building on the town’s strengths within the wider Snowy Mountains, a region that welcomes more than 1.3 million visitors a year and which is home to around 35,000 people,” he said.

Ms Shearer will oversee a whole-of-government working group that will include the Snowy Monaro Regional Council and other key stakeholders and community members.

Local businesses from across the region have been recognised and celebrated at the inaugural Snowy Monaro Business Awards.

The success of Snowy Monaro businesses was on show at the gala awards night held on Friday 18 May at the Station Jindabyne. More than 150 business leaders, owners and guests attended the occasion with the Eucumbene Trout Farm taking home the coveted ‘Excellence in Small Business Overall’ award.

The Business Awards provided a platform for local businesses to be honoured and thanked for the contribution they make to the region. Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro delivered the keynote address.

Playing a leading role in the success of the night was the tireless work of the Business Awards Working Group. The group comprised of: Kathy Kelly, President of the Cooma Chamber of Commerce; Olivier Kapetanakos, Vice Chairman of the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, Sue Fabish, Secretary of the Dalgety Chamber of Commerce and Karen Cash, Council’s Economic Development Officer.
Snowy Monaro Business Awards winners:

• Outstanding Young Employee – Brigid Elizabeth Everett, Gordon Litchfield Wool
• Outstanding Young Entrepreneur – Martin Brown, Director Snowy Sheds
• Outstanding Business Leader – Jonathan Forrest, Boyce Chartered Accountants
• Excellence in Small Business(1-4 employees) Eucumbene Trout Farm
• Excellence in Small Business(5-10 employees) Jindabyne Refrigeration
• Excellence in Small Business(11-19 employees) Monaro Media Group
• Excellence in Small Business(overall) Eucumbene Trout Farm
• Excellence in Business (20 or more employees) Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa
• Excellence in Social Enterprise Delegate Progress Association
• Start Up Superstar Snowy Mountains Magazine
• Excellence in Innovation Tall Red Poppy Marketing – Fiona Latham-Cannon
• Excellence in Sustainability Troldhaugen Lodge
• Excellence in Export TRC Tourism
• Outstanding Employer of Choice Blaxland Mawson & Rose Solicitors

Originally posted on Snowy Monaro Regional Council. 

The Chamber Executive and some key community members representing JCS and SMGS along with a staffer from John Barilaro’s Office met with Dean Lynch. This was an opportunity to review Major Projects and allocated funds to various projects. We also had an opportunity to discuss some local Jindabyne issues and highlight various challenges and opportunities.

A key one was to update him and tourism staff regarding “Smart City” technologies and opportunities for Jindabyne as a pilot program given its unique character and dynamics in the community with seasonal visitation and tourism growth.

Smart City supports local governments, private companies, research organisations and not-for-profit bodies to work collaboratively and deliver innovative smart city projects. The goal is to improve the liveability, productivity and sustainability of places like Jindabyne. We are uniquely placed as a dynamic community in a regional location which has recently been merged with local government. Also with our local State member being ideally positioned as Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills, and Minister for Small Business.

Projects relate to street lighting of key places in the community and incorporating technology for signage related to road conditions, signage for tourism and events. Security cameras incorporated into the lighting. Also WiFi and various communications and technologies that enable improved accessibility and performance. It also allows for smart metering of domestic and commercial premises to track power and various resources and services.

The most important part is the partnering of a range of organisations and service providers rather than exclusive arrangements and ensures best practice and also future proofing against obsolete or outdated technologies or resources. Hence “smart city” and a great opportunity for Jindabyne going forward.

Attached is a link for those interested enough in this as a project to look into further and especially a number of useful links for background.
https://cities.dpmc.gov.au/smart-cities-program

Supplying Transport to and from Snowy River Shire

Council would like to outline the differences between the Transconnect bus service and the new NSW Trainlink service scheduled to commence 1 July 2014. Both services will ultimately complement one another with the aim to improve access to and from the Shire.

“Council and community members have been working to obtain these two services for our community for many years. These pilot services will only become a permanent, year round transport system if the community support and patronise them. If we want to keep the services we need to demonstrate to the State Government that they are frequently used” explained Joseph Vescio, General Manager.

Transconnect is a community care style transport service designed to provide access to community members who are transport disadvantaged. Once the bus arrives in Canberra there is up to a four hour turn around period designed to allow travellers the opportunity to attend appointments or do shopping before the return journey. Turn around time depends on the destination access point. The service does drop off at the bus and airport terminals.

The NSW Trainlink service is primarily designed to link travellers with buses and trains to continue their journey. Therefore NSW Trainlink has a one hour turn around, as apposed to the Transconnect four hour turn around.

The Snowy River community is unique in the fact that during the winter our population increases with those coming down to work or visit. Whether a resident is permanent or temporary they qualify to use the Transconnect service. Where spare seats are available visitors to our region may also access the Transconnect service. It is noted however, that ‘residents’ will take priority.

“The Transconnect bus service has flexibility on the days of service provision, so it may alter the days of operation to Tuesdays and Thursdays once the NSW Trainlink bus commences, depending upon passenger numbers. This will then compliment the NSW Trainlink schedule to ensure that our region has a sustainable Monday to Friday service and will ensure that both pilot projects are utilised”. advised Tabitha Williams, Acting Manager Community Care.

Council thanks those who have been using and promoting the Transconnect bus service. To book your seat on the Transconnect bus or for more information please phone Council on 6451 1054. The Transconnect timetable and cost is available on our website. 

Read more about Snowy River Shire Council’s latest news at http://www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au