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.