Draft strategy open for public feedback

Published on 11 July 2025

Council is seeking community input on the draft Residential, Commercial and Industrial Lands Strategy until Monday 1 September 2025. The draft strategy concerns housing and employment growth in the Snowy Monaro over a 20-year period.

Interested community members are encouraged to visit the consultation page on Council’s engagement platform at https://qrco.de/lands25 to review the draft strategy, supporting documentation, or to complete the feedback survey.

Representatives from Council are holding a series of drop-in sessions during the consultation period. Members of the public can speak to the team at these events to learn more about the draft strategy and provide their feedback in person.

Fact sheets for each town and village covered by the draft strategy are available on the project engagement page at https://qrco.de/lands25, with specific and relevant information for residents about the proposed changes in their local area.

The draft Residential, Commercial and Industrial Lands Strategy will play a role in future land zoning, housing availability, employment, infrastructure and investment in the Snowy Monaro. Please visit the link above to have your say today.

For further information about this draft strategy, the ongoing public consultation, or upcoming in-person sessions – please visit https://qrco.de/lands25.

Community members with questions or concerns are welcome to contact Council’s strategic planning team on 1300 345 345, or by email at council@smrc.nsw.gov.au.