Snowy Monaro Local Strategic Planning Statement A vision for a sustainable high quality lifestyle in a beautiful environment Environment and Sustainability Directorate 2020 Adopted by Council: 21 May 2020 0 Acknowledgement of Country Snowy Monaro Regional Council acknowledges that Aboriginal people were the first people of this land. Council recognises the Ngarigo people as the traditional custodians of the majority of the region we now know as the Snowy Monaro region. We pay respect to knowledge holders and community members of the land and waters and to Elders past, present and future. Snowy Monaro Region Local Strategic Planning Statement Copyright Snowy Monaro Regional Council PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630 Produced by the Economic Development and Tourism Unit of the Environment and Sustainability Directorate Cover Images: Moving the Mob, courtesy of Breanna Arnold (Top). 1 Blue Cow Sunset, courtesy of Ryan Smiles (Bottom). Contents Past and Present ............................................................................................................................... 5 The Snowy Monaro Story ............................................................................................................... 5 Taking a closer look – Snowy Monaro Sub-regions .......................................................................... 8 About the Plan ................................................................................................................................. 11 Legislative Context ........................................................................................................................... 11 Strategic Context .............................................................................................................................. 12 Consultation ................................................................................................................................... 17 Catalysts for Future Growth and Change in the Snowy Monaro ................................................... 18 The Future is Bright .......................................................................................................................... 19 20 Year Vision .............................................................................................................................. 19 How will we get there? ................................................................................................................... 20 The vision for the region can be achieved by implementing 12 core planning priorities ............... 20 A Sustainable Environment with a Vibrant Connection to Heritage and Culture ........................................................................................................................................ 21 Planning Priority 1 - Protect and enhance the cultural and built heritage of the Snowy Monaro .. 22 Planning Priority 2 – Protect and enhance the scenic landscape of the Region ............................. 24 Planning Priority 3 – Identify, protect and encourage restoration of environmental values in the Snowy Monaro Region ................................................................................................................. 25 Planning Priority 4 - Move towards a carbon neutral future ......................................................... 28 Our Thriving Economy.......................................................................................................... 31 Planning Priority 5 - Promote, grow and protect agricultural production and industry ................. 32 Planning Priority 6 - Maximise potential for business growth and efficiency................................. 34 Planning Priority 7 – Support development of the Snowy Mountains as Australia’s premier year- round alpine destination.............................................................................................................. 37 Vibrant Places to Live, Work and Play ......................................................................... 39 Planning Priority 8 – Use appropriate evidence based planning controls to respond to a diverse region and provide for the recreational needs of the community................................................. 40 Planning Priority 9 - Provide a variety of housing options throughout the Snowy Monaro............ 42 Infrastructure to Support Growth and Change ......................................................... 45 Planning Priority 10 - Identify and integrate transport corridors and connections with the right types and levels of development ................................................................................................. 46 Planning Priority 11 - Foster resilient, enduring and safe local communities using land use planning controls which address local and regional natural hazards ........................................................... 50 2 Planning Priority 12 - Capitalise on Growth and Change by Preparing for New Business and Population ................................................................................................................................... 52 A Local Perspective ......................................................................................................................... 55 What will the future look like? ..................................................................................................... 55 The Future Cooma ....................................................................................................................... 56 The Future Jindabyne .................................................................................................................. 61 The Future Bombala .................................................................................................................... 66 The Future Berridale .................................................................................................................... 69 The Future Michelago .................................................................................................................. 72 Old Adaminaby & Anglers Reach .................................................................................................. 76 Bibbenluke .................................................................................................................................. 76 Bredbo ........................................................................................................................................ 77 Cathcart....................................................................................................................................... 77 Dalgety ........................................................................................................................................ 78 Delegate ...................................................................................................................................... 79 Nimmitabel ................................................................................................................................. 80 Numeralla.................................................................................................................................... 81 Kalkite ......................................................................................................................................... 82 Rural Lands ................................................................................................................................. 84 Implementation, Monitoring and Review ....................................................................................... 89 Mapping ........................................................................................................................................ 104 References .................................................................................................................................... 116 3 GLOSSARY Abbreviations ACT Australian Capital Territory BFPL Bushfire Prone Lands CSP Community Strategic Plan CP Development Contributions Plan under section 7.11 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 DCP Development Control Plan DPA Delegate Progress Association DPIE Department of Planning, Industry and Environment EP&A Act Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 HCA Heritage Conservation Area IP&R Integrated Planning and Reporting framework under the Local Government Act 1993 KNP Kosciuszko National Park LALC Local Aboriginal Land Council LEP Local Environmental Plan LGA Local Government Area LSPS Local Strategic Planning Statement MRT Monaro Rail Trail NSW New South Wales RMS Roads and Maritime Services SAP Special Activation Precinct SEPP State Environmental Planning Policy SETRP South East and Tablelands Regional Plan SMRC Snowy Monaro Regional Council TfNSW Transport for New South Wales 4 Past and Present windswept grassland of the Monaro with its big dark skies, iconic vistas and increasing The Snowy Monaro Story presence of renewable energy in the form of windfarms. The Snowy Monaro region is immense and diverse, a landscape composed of vivid contrasts, an ancient history and a bright future. It covers over 15,000 square kilometres across terrain that vertically occupies 2000 metres of altitude including Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak. It is truly a unique part of Australia. Two great Australian rivers, the Murrumbidgee and the Snowy, have their headwaters in the alpine areas. They descend from