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The Snowy Valleys De-amalgamation Referendum was held on Saturday, 29 November 2025 with a definitive Yes vote being delivered to reinstate two new councils based on the boundaries of the former Tumut and Tumbarumba Shire Council 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.
Key De-Amalgamation Decisions Made at 21 May 2026 Council Meeting
Council has formally endorsed a range of measures to progress the de-amalgamation project, including:
Approval to seek up to $5 million in State Government funding to support de-amalgamation costs
The engagement of specialist consultants to update the project’s Financial Sustainability Plan, including assessment of potential Special Rate Variation scenarios.
Formally incorporate de-amalgamation activities into the organisation's Integrated Planning and Reporting documents to ensure the project is reflected in Council’s strategic and operational planning.
Establishment of a De-amalgamation Steering Committee with voting membership to include all Councillors, along with community representatives from both the Northern and Southern areas of the Snowy Valleys Local Government Area (by expressions of interest).
Establish a new De-amalgamation Community Panel, which will support consultation and engagement activities throughout the project (by expressions of interest) .
Seek community feedback on the possible retention of the Snowy Valleys Council brand for one of the newly constituted council areas, recognising the potential cost efficiencies associated with retaining the existing brand identity.
Express your Interest to join our Community Panel
Expressions of Interest are now open for a 20-member De-amalgamation Community Panel, which will provide community input, local knowledge and feedback to support Council's decision-making throughout the transition period.
Council is seeking ten representatives from the northern area (former Tumut Shire) and ten representatives from the southern area (former Tumbarumba Shire), with membership to reflect the diversity of the Snowy Valleys community, including a range of ages, backgrounds, interests and lived experiences.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 19 July 2026.
The Snowy Valleys De-amalgamation Referendum was held on Saturday, 29 November 2025 with a definitive Yes vote being delivered to reinstate two new councils based on the boundaries of the former Tumut and Tumbarumba Shire Council 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.
Key De-Amalgamation Decisions Made at 21 May 2026 Council Meeting
Council has formally endorsed a range of measures to progress the de-amalgamation project, including:
Approval to seek up to $5 million in State Government funding to support de-amalgamation costs
The engagement of specialist consultants to update the project’s Financial Sustainability Plan, including assessment of potential Special Rate Variation scenarios.
Formally incorporate de-amalgamation activities into the organisation's Integrated Planning and Reporting documents to ensure the project is reflected in Council’s strategic and operational planning.
Establishment of a De-amalgamation Steering Committee with voting membership to include all Councillors, along with community representatives from both the Northern and Southern areas of the Snowy Valleys Local Government Area (by expressions of interest).
Establish a new De-amalgamation Community Panel, which will support consultation and engagement activities throughout the project (by expressions of interest) .
Seek community feedback on the possible retention of the Snowy Valleys Council brand for one of the newly constituted council areas, recognising the potential cost efficiencies associated with retaining the existing brand identity.
Express your Interest to join our Community Panel
Expressions of Interest are now open for a 20-member De-amalgamation Community Panel, which will provide community input, local knowledge and feedback to support Council's decision-making throughout the transition period.
Council is seeking ten representatives from the northern area (former Tumut Shire) and ten representatives from the southern area (former Tumbarumba Shire), with membership to reflect the diversity of the Snowy Valleys community, including a range of ages, backgrounds, interests and lived experiences.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 19 July 2026.
Thank you to everyone that participated in the SVC brand survey.
The survey outcomes support retaining the current Snowy Valleys Council (SVC) brand. Council has agreed to retain the brand and apply it to the new northern Council (formerly the Tumut Shire Council area) upon proclamation (July 2028).
As a result, the De-amalgamation Project budget will be adjusted to reflect savings achieved through the retention of the existing SVC brand, avoiding the need for a full rebrand.
Community consultation will now be undertaken to determine the preferred naming convention for the new Southern Council. This consultation is expected to commence following the establishment of the De-amalgamation Community Panel, anticipated in August 2026.
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