Findings from Snowy Hydro’s 2024 Community Insights research have now been published, with opportunities for locals to attend in-person information sessions to ask questions and provide feedback.
The research campaign conducted earlier in the year invited all community members across south-eastern NSW to provide their opinions and experiences related to Snowy Hydro operations and the Snowy 2.0 project.
Insights gathered from the survey will help shape Snowy Hydro’s approach to community engagement and commitment to supporting positive social outcomes, according to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Scott MacKillop.
“We’re really grateful that people gave up their time to talk to us about how they see Snowy Hydro in the community and share their ideas,” he said.
“The research told us there is strong support for Snowy Hydro and the Snowy 2.0 project across the region.
“There was also great feedback around how Snowy Hydro can continue to evolve the way it engages with local communities, which we are using to inform our approach going forward.
“The community also made it clear that there is a strong expectation that Snowy Hydro continues to have a positive impact on the region, particularly in terms of the legacy Snowy 2.0 leaves for the region after construction.
“We look forward to talking with you at the information sessions so you can ask questions and find out more about the recommendations being developed by the Snowy Hydro team.”
The Snowy Hydro community information sessions being held throughout the Snowy Mountains and surrounding areas will give community members a chance to hear about the research findings, ask questions and give us their feedback.
The sessions will also include updates on regional water operations and Snowy 2.0 project construction progress, including plans for a fourth tunnel boring machine and milestones achieved at the Tantangara and Lobs Hole worksites.
The Snowy Hydro Community Insights survey was open to individuals aged 18 and older from the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys, Towong, Bega Valley and surrounding local government areas. A series of focus groups, one-on-one meetings, phone surveys and community pop-up stalls supported the online survey.
Research findings will be available on the Snowy Hydro website and at the community information sessions. Details below:
| LOCATION | DATE | TIME |
| Talbingo Country Club | 18 November | 6pm – 7.30pm |
| Tumut Valmar Support Services | 19 November | 6pm – 7.30pm |
| Jindabyne Bowling Club | 21 November | 6pm – 7.30pm |
| Adaminaby School of Arts Hall | 26 November | 6pm – 7.30pm |
| Cooma Ex-Services Club | 27 November | 6pm – 7.30pm |
| Corryong Events Centre | 2 December | 6pm – 7.30pm |
| Khancoban Community Hall | 3 December | 5pm – 6.30pm |
| Bega Bowling Club | 9 December | 6pm – 7.30pm |
| Merimbula Twyford Hall | 10 December | 6pm – 7.30pm |