Jindabyne is now gearing up to become a year-round tourist destination with a $3 million major shopping centre expansion in motion.

The Nugget’s Crossing shopping centre, serving almost one million customers annually, has used the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct’s streamlined planning process to expand the Woolworths and Beer Wine and Spirits (BWS) supermarket.

Other proposed works include car park enhancements, improved access to the shopping centre and additional floor space.

This expansion marks a significant milestone in delivering essential retail infrastructure faster to meet the needs of the growing Jindabyne community.

“Jindabyne is entering an exciting new chapter as a year-round destination, with major infrastructure works now underway to support its growing community and visitor base," Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, said.

“Across the Precinct, we’re seeing transformative progress, from the Claypits upgrades that ensure safe, year-round access to Lake Jindabyne’s foreshore, to the $47 million investment in the new Jindabyne Education Campus, complete with road improvements and a dedicated school zone.

“These projects reflect the NSW government’s commitment to building resilient, thriving regional communities.”

Director Nugget’s Crossing Pty Ltd, Bruce Marshall, said the proposed expansion represents a major investment in the future of our community.

“Thanks to the streamlined planning process, we were able to work through a seamless process to advance our expansion and get shovels in the ground sooner," Mr Marshall said.

“The Nugget’s Crossing upgrade and broader shopping centre expansion are about more than extra space, they’re about building a Jindabyne that reflects the needs and aspirations of the people who live here. We’re proud to be part of a project that will serve the community for generations to come.

“I’ve been part of this community for more than 45 years, and I’ve seen firsthand how much potential it holds. This expansion is about investing in that future. I’m proud to contribute to a project that will keep our community growing strong.”

Progress is also underway across other projects in the Precinct such as upgrades to the Claypits, including wider paths, a sealed carpark, and elevated infrastructure to ensure safe, year-round access to Lake Jindabyne’s foreshore.

The NSW government’s $47 million investment in the new Jindabyne Education Campus is taking shape, with road upgrades including a new intersection, roundabout, and school zone.

The Lake Jindabyne Foreshore Design is on track for completion by late 2025, with the NSW government exploring funding opportunities for future development.

Upgrades to the Jindabyne Sewerage Treatment Plant and Water Treatment Plant are currently in design and on track to start construction in 2026.

An upgrade of sewer pump station number 6, supporting the new education precinct and future growth is under construction.

Special Activation Precincts in Moree, Parkes, Wagga Wagga and Snowy Mountains are part of the NSW Government’s major and transformative infrastructure program that will benefit regional NSW for generations to come.

Minister for Agriculture, Regional NSW and Western NSW Tara Moriarty said, “The Snowy Mountains Precinct plays an important role in creating long-term economic growth for the region and I am pleased to see key projects underway across the Precinct.

“The Nugget’s Crossing expansion is a great example of how streamlined planning pathways can deliver real outcomes for communities and meet the needs of a growing population.

“By creating a streamlined planning process, we’re not just speeding up approval, we’re accelerating economic growth. Projects like this shopping centre expansion help stimulate local business activity and strengthen the regional economy.”