Expressions of interest sought for Snowy River Hostel in Berridale

Published on 30 January 2024

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking expressions of interests to provide short-term respite care (or similar services) for residents of the Snowy Monaro through the repurposing of Snowy River Hostel in Berridale.

Over the last three years, Council has been working to divest the organisation of its residential aged care services and facilities. As part of this transition, Snowy River Hostel will soon be closed.

Respite care is Council’s preferred operating model for the future use of the Snowy River Hostel site. This includes ‘cottage respite’ services provided under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, short-term accommodation or respite care provided under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), or other respite models outside of the specific examples listed above.

Council may consider alternative operating models for the site. These include alternative care models to support people over the age of 65 years, affordable or community housing, and crisis housing.

Expressions of interest must include a sound business case, containing:

• The proposed business model
• Evidence to support the business model, and the viability of the service or service options presented
• A demonstration of the need for the service or service options proposed, with a preference for statistical data in support of these claims
• Information about the proposed provider’s existing service footprint in the region, including a list of the services offered and operating locations
• Resourcing options and evidence for the proposed model
• The proposed provider’s entity details, entity name, ABN/CAN, contact details, proposed use, proposed commencement date
• Tenure proposed for the facility
• Any limitations – including potential limitations – on providing the proposed service, such as grant applications or funding sources

Expressions of interest must be submitted before 9am Wednesday 28 February 2024 by email to council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

An on-site briefing will be held 10am Monday 12 February 2024. Bookings are required.

All enquiries, including briefing bookings, are to be directed to Bianca Padbury by phone on 1300 345 345 or by email to bianca.padbury@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

Any proposal for the future of the Snowy River Hostel site must meet permissible use requirements under the Snowy River Local Environmental Plan 2013.

Snowy River Hostel is offered in its current state, with no funding or grants available. Council will consider the transfer of some site infrastructure, subject to negotiation based on the approved model.