“Each former council area will host their own separate celebrations, allowing staff an opportunity to come together and mark this historical moment by celebrating the many accomplishments they have achieved for their communities over the years”, general manager, Joseph Vescio said.

The community is advised that the following former council area offices, depots and facilities will be closed on the following dates:

Cooma–Monaro

Closed from 1.30pm Tuesday, July 5

Bombala

Closed from 1.30pm Wednesday, July 6

Snowy River

Closed from 1.30pm Thursday, July 7

Each former council area will celebrate separately to minimise any impact upon the community. With the remaining two branches being able to service enquiries and assist the public where needed.

Administrator Dean Lynch said that staff have been working non-stop to ensure the merger transition takes places with minimal impact to their communities.

“Their hard work and dedication to their communities remains unchanged and to this end I feel that these celebrations are the perfect opportunity, to not only thank them for their ongoing commitment, but to acknowledge the conclusion of their former council areas and the commencement of our new regional organisation”.

For further information on the branch closures please contact Snowy Monaro Regional Council on 1300 345 345.