Project update

Council’s sub-consultants will finalise the Biodiversity Develop Assessment Reports (BDAR) and Statements of Environmental Effects (SEE) by the end of November 2023. Following the finalisation of these reports, Council will submit DAs for all trial sections. The Aboriginal Heritage Cultural Assessment (AHCA) has also been finalised.

Background

Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail - vision to reality

The Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail project aims to provide a 50km trail network around the southern half of the lake. The trail design will target mountain bike riders, walkers and trail runners. The project will complement existing trail experiences in our region which will encourage increased visitation and provide a valuable recreation asset for our community.

The ‘round the lake trail’ vision has been explored by Council over the last 10 years. Further detailed planning has been undertaken between Jindabyne and the outer villages in more recent times. The Southern route option will provide a variety of trail experiences to a wide user group. This includes a 50km circuit from the Jindabyne town centre with the options for a shorter journey from either East Jindabyne, Tyrolean or Hatchery Bay.

The Hatchery Bay trail section will link the Lake Jindabyne Shared Trails to the Thredbo Valley Track at the Gaden Trout Hatchery.

What the project involves

The project will involve extending the existing, and legitimising, trail network to the northernmost end of East Jindabyne and the Thredbo Valley Track to Hatchery Bay on the west. Project funding will also cover improvements to the existing trail network along with supporting infrastructures such as car parking, trail heads and visitor day-use areas.

Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail has been awarded $11.8 million in funding by the Regional Growth Environment and Tourism fund, funded through Restart NSW. The program provides funding for infrastructure that supports regional economic growth, creates local employment opportunities and drives growth in the visitor economy.

Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail project map

1. Gaden to the boat ramp via Hatchery Bay

This section formalises the link between the Thredbo Valley Track and the Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail. NPWS and Council have been working together to create the interlinking trail network which creates a 50km ride between Thredbo and Jindabyne.

The Hatchery Link will also undergo trail realignment and upgrade works.

2. Banjo to Cobbon/Dam wall access

Creation of a trail link between Banjo Paterson Park and Cobbon Crescent. Existing pedestrian access across Jindabyne Dam will also be upgraded for shared walker and rider safety.

3. Mill Creek/Tyrolean

This section will include the addition of car parking and upgrades to parts of the trail network. A concept plan for trail improvements has been prepared with community input.

4. Tyrolean to East Jindabyne

The trail corridor has been determined and planning consent is complete for stage 1. This section will create a link to East Jindabyne as well as an additional loop trail returning to the trailhead at the new carpark.

Timeframe for completion

The project will be delivered in stages over four years with the completion in late 2024. The first stages of construction will include the Tyrolean to East Jindabyne link. Trail reconstruction stages will commence during the autumn and winter months of 2024 to avoid interruption to riders during the busy spring and summer months.

Community consultation

Council will be providing regular updates on the project via this page and project phase sub-pages. Regular consultation with our stakeholders and interested community members will be an essential part of the project. There are still areas where trail planning will need to be completed before construction. Council will ensure that residents will be included and informed during this process.