Tender bids open for Jindabyne Claypits carpark upgrades
Published on 14 March 2025
Jindabyne’s Claypits carpark is set for a major upgrade, with work commencing in April 2025 as part of a joint initiative between the Australian Government, NSW Government, and Snowy Monaro Regional Council.
Stage one of the Claypits Foreshore Upgrade Project is now open for tender bids and will see the current dirt lot replaced by a paved parking area with marked spaces that accommodates significantly more vehicles.
The new carpark will be built above the high-water level of Lake Jindabyne to protect against the risk of future flooding and includes accessible pathways to make it easy for everyone in the community to visit the park or get down to the water. This project will significantly improve safety and accessibility for the growing number of residents and visitors accessing the foreshore year-round.
‘Our community in Jindabyne have been asking for this upgrade to the Claypits for a long time,’ said Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Chris Hanna.
‘Now, thanks to the support of our partners in the Australian and NSW Governments, the gateway to the heart of this iconic Australian town will be the safe, modern, and welcoming space that our growing region’s residents and visitors deserve.’
‘This upgrade to the Claypits carpark represents a significant step forward in supporting the growing community and tourism in Jindabyne,’ said Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty.
‘We are ensuring that this popular location remains accessible and safe for residents and visitors alike, now and in the future,’
‘The Claypits carpark upgrade is a testament to our ongoing commitment to enhancing regional infrastructure and development in Jindabyne through the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct’.
Details for a planned second stage of enhancements will be confirmed once work on stage one is complete, but will require additional funding to be sought. Council will provide progress updates and regular community impact notices throughout this project. Visit https://qrco.de/Claypits to keep up-to-date.
| These works will impact public access to the Claypits and Lake Jindabyne foreshore. |
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The Claypits carpark will be closed from Monday 28 April 2025 when construction begins, weather permitting. The site will remain closed until work is complete early next year.
Events booked at the Claypits stage during this period will be relocated to other venues, and holes one and two of the Jindabyne disc-golf course will be closed.
Access to some parts of the foreshore will be restricted while construction is underway, with alternative routes in-place for affected trails and shared pathways.
Any tree removals required as part of this work will be replaced with new mature plantings. The landscaping plans for stage one will see the total number of mature trees in the precinct increase, not decrease, once the new carpark is complete.
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| Project plan and map |
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