Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre
Project Status
The MEC project has taken another step forward, with its Development Application (DA) now under independent assessment following the close of public submissions on 8 April 2025.
Once assessed, the DA will be referred to the NSW Southern Regional Planning Panel (SRPP) for a final decision. The panel will consider the assessment report, public submissions and relevant planning legislation.
Council has requested a formal public meeting, where submitters can speak and the panel can consider the site and the merits of the application. A meeting is tentatively planned for late April or early May, with details to be confirmed.
Once confirmed, the SRPP will notify submitters who provided contact details and advertise the meeting in the local newspaper. Council will also share this information.
Project Background
Snowy Valleys Council received funding from the Australian and NSW Governments Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund (BLERF) to build a Multipurpose Centre in Tumut which has sufficient capacity to double as an Evacuation Centre in times of emergency.
The purpose-built multipurpose facility and evacuation centre will cater for multiple indoor sports, the size of two basketball courts to accommodate local, regional and state sporting competitions as well as a facility to host conferences, local school and community events.
The centre is proposed to be built at Richmond Park, opposite the Tumut Bowling Club.
Council has engaged a Facility Design Group to prepare the detailed design and oversee all documentation required for lodging a Development Application. Community members and stakeholders will be able to provide additional input during the Development Application process. Your voice matters, and we’re committed to creating a project that reflects the needs of our community.
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Project Moves into Detailed Design Phase
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25 November 2024
A community consultation session is being planned for mid-December, offering residents the chance to meet the architect, gain insights into the project, ask questions, and share any concerns.
As part of the Development Application process, stakeholders and community members will also have the opportunity to provide feedback.
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Geotechnical Works
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1 October 2024
Council’s contractor has completed geotechnical field work at the Richmond Park site and will now prepare a Final Report detailing the ground's properties, potential risks, and recommendations. This information will guide the appointed engineering company in designing the concrete slabs, footings, and foundations for the two-story commercial building, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards.
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Design Tenders Called
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25 September 2024
Council is now inviting tenders for the design of the Tumut Multipurpose Centre. We are looking to engage a qualified consultant team to develop the project documentation, with the lead consultant ideally offering Architectural Services, supported by a team of engineering and specialist consultants.
The Request for Tender closes at 12:00 PM on Friday, 25 October, tender lodgement is online via the Tenderlink website. A report will be presented at the 21 November Ordinary Council Meeting.
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Geotech Contractor Awarded
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23 September 2024
Council has awarded a contract for geotechnical and environmental testing of the Richmond Park site. The contractor will begin work this week, and over the next two weeks, they will drill boreholes and take samples to assess the ground’s geotechnical and environmental properties.
We expect the noise levels from this work to be comparable to that of a lawn mower.
Once the geotechnical investigations are complete, Council will move forward with finalising the engagement of specialist design consultants to prepare a Concept Design for the new building in preparation for the lodgement of a Development Application early next year. During both the Concept Design and Development Application stages, we’ll ensure the community has the opportunity to review and provide feedback.
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Council to investigate Richmond Park site
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4 July 2024
At their June 2024 meeting Councillors resolved to approve the Richmond Park site, opposite the Tumut Bowling Club as the preferred site for the Multipurpose Centre building. Read the full media release here.
What's next?
- We'll be doing some Geotech investigations and final feasibility studies.
- If all goes well, we'll move forward with detailed design plans in preparation of a Development Application.
- During the Development Application process, interested stakeholders and community members will get a chance to review and provide feedback.
Photos
Animation - MEC - Draft Concept Design
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This is an animation fly around of the Draft Concept Design for Snowy Valleys Council's Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre
