Jindabyne

The article reports on discussions between Snowy River Shire Council representatives and William Hudson, Commissioner of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority, concerning the proposed flooding of Jindabyne and Adaminaby as part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Hudson assured councillors that affected residents would be consulted before decisions were made about their relocation and the establishment of new townships, and that they would receive fair treatment. He explained that the Authority's immediate priorities were establishing accommodation for workers, developing electricity generation and commencing tunnel construction, with detailed planning for the relocation of the towns to follow.

The article describes the transformation of Jindabyne during the early construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme and the town's impending destruction beneath a new reservoir. The arrival of thousands of workers, including European migrants, brought unprecedented prosperity to local businesses, despite uncertainty about the town's future. It recounts Jindabyne's early history, changing social life, housing and supply difficulties, and plans for a replacement township. Residents were concerned about compensation, relocation and preserving the town's identity. The article captures the contrast between the economic opportunities created by the Snowy Scheme and the loss of a long-established rural community.

A 1952 newspaper article reports that construction of New Jindabyne had already begun, three or four miles from the original township, which was destined to be submerged by the Snowy Mountains Scheme.

Of the 16 houses planned for Commission staff, 10 had already been erected. Streets had been planned and named, and the houses were equipped with electricity, running water and sewerage.