PLANS have been released for the Lake Jindabyne Foreshore design as part of the 40-year vision for the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct (SAP) master plan.
The ‘Foreshore Design’ plans show six key focus areas across the 3.3km kilometre path from Banjo Paterson Park through to the foreshore trail connection near Widows Creek.
Foreshore Trail Connection, the Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club precinct, the Shared User Path, Claypits, Waterfront Park and Banjo Paterson Park. A new pathway would be three metres wide, extending to four metres in high activity areas and have an elevated section over water near the Waterfront Park.
The foreshore trail connection on the western side would allow access to the new Mountain Bike and Adventure Park on the Alpine Way.
Interested community members should view the full plans which note several points in each of the images, plus further descriptions. (see link bottom of page).
Once the plans have been adopted, they will be classed as shovel ready for future funding opportunities. Realistically, this funding could take time to secure, and the work would most likely be completed in several stages.
In the interim, Snowy Monaro Regional Council will be making repairs to the foreshore path area as there is still damage from the high water of recent years, and actual sections of the concrete path in need of repair.
The design principles for the area state it will create presence of Monero-Ngarigo Culture, stories and values and celebrate the diverse history of all Jindabyne people, culture and heritage.
The design will take into consideration the varying lake levels, with all new work being built above the ‘lake full supply level’ to overcome any flooding issues on pathways as per recent years.
The shared path will cater to pedestrians, cyclists and other users, will have lighting along its entire length with rest nodes, wayfinding signage and cultural and educational points of interest along the path.
Lake Jindabyne and the Jindabyne Township share a rich history in its relationship with Monero-Ngarigo Country, European culture and the Snowy Mountains alpine region. The proposed Cultural and Educational Trail aims to provide an opportunity to preserve and share knowledge of the history of the local area and its people.
As a key tourist destination, the following were identified as important themes to the community that could be represented as part of the Cultural and Educational Trail:
- Monero-Ngarigo Country stories and language
- Olympic Games and Olympian Walk of Fame
- Ski field history and pioneers
- Farming pioneers
- Old Town Jindabyne
- Snowy Hydro Scheme
- Veterans
- The Man from Snowy River
The Banjo Paterson Park will see a major overhaul including a new pump track, the lawn area raised and regraded to negate most high-level water occasions and an extended playground area. While the actual lawn area may be reduced, it’s hardly ever used to its full capacity.
The community should feel satisfied that the overall design of the foreshore would be a huge improvement to the town of Jindabyne.
- Time now to lobby the politicians for funding before the next state and federal elections.
Community Input
Its important to read the full design PDF to understand the full concept.
Community members have several ways they can comment on the plans, either by attending community meetings in Jindabyne (as noted below), or direct feedback via survey questions online or by responding with email.
- The consultation period finishes on November 6.
See the full Lake Foreshore Design Plan here
Upcoming community meetings will be taking place in Jindabyne.
Community Workshops
Office space located on Snowy River Avenue, Jindabyne between Escape Rooms and the NPWS Visitor Centre
Thursday, 24 October 2024
11:00am-1:30pm and 6:00pm-7:30pm
Drop in sessions
Nuggets Crossing Courtyard
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
3:00pm-5:30pm
Thursday, 24 October 2024
8:00am-10:30am
2:30pm-5:30pm
Friday, 25 October 2024
8:00am-10:00am
There is no prior registration for these community meetings.