Transition To De-Amalgamation

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The Snowy Valleys De-amalgamation Referendum was held on Saturday, 29 November 2025 with a definitive Yes vote being delivered by the community to reinstate two new councils based on the boundaries of the former Tumut (Northern) and Tumbarumba (Southern) Local Government Areas.

Council is now following the demerger pathway made possible by legislation introduced and passed by the state Government in 2024 towards a proposed proclamation date of 1 July 2028.

The Transition to De-amalgamation project will continue to be progressed in consultation with the NSW Office of Local Government, with further reports to be presented to Council as additional project milestones are reached.

The Snowy Valleys De-amalgamation Referendum was held on Saturday, 29 November 2025 with a definitive Yes vote being delivered by the community to reinstate two new councils based on the boundaries of the former Tumut (Northern) and Tumbarumba (Southern) Local Government Areas.

Council is now following the demerger pathway made possible by legislation introduced and passed by the state Government in 2024 towards a proposed proclamation date of 1 July 2028.

The Transition to De-amalgamation project will continue to be progressed in consultation with the NSW Office of Local Government, with further reports to be presented to Council as additional project milestones are reached.

  • Snowy Valleys Votes YES to De-amalgamation

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    Published on 01 December 2025

    The Snowy Valleys community has delivered a clear “Yes” in early counting for the De-amalgamation Referendum, signalling strong support for a return to two independent councils.

    Snowy Valleys Council Mayor Julia Ham said the strong turnout and clear outcome demonstrated the community’s commitment to shaping its local governance future.

    “The people have decided, what a great day for democracy!” Mayor Ham said.

    Read the full article here

    Published on 01 December 2025

    The Snowy Valleys community has delivered a clear “Yes” in early counting for the De-amalgamation Referendum, signalling strong support for a return to two independent councils.

    Snowy Valleys Council Mayor Julia Ham said the strong turnout and clear outcome demonstrated the community’s commitment to shaping its local governance future.

    “The people have decided, what a great day for democracy!” Mayor Ham said.

    Read the full article here

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