According to the NSW Police media unit, the works are set to begin in the coming months.
“Following a recent tender process, the NSW Police Force has appointed Intrec to manage the building works for the new Moama Police Station,” the media unit said.
“Building works are due to commence in the early second quarter of 2025.”
The process of building the new Moama Police Station has spanned several years.
The original police station, a heritage-listed building on Francis St, was deemed unfit for use and in a state of disrepair.
The size of the station meant it was also unable to accommodate the staff required to service the growing community of Moama.
After much deliberation and discussions with the community, it was decided by Murray River Council that the new station would be built at Lawry Park, located on the Cobb Hwy.
In 2021, the NSW Government allocated $4 million to put towards the works as part of the 2021-22 budget.
A further $1.9 million was allocated in the 2022-23 budget in hopes that the build would be completed in 2024.
However, delays occurred due to factors such as the rezoning of the Lawry Park land from community land to operational land.
Murray River Council Mayor John Harvie said the recent selection of a builder for the works was a positive step forward.
“The appointment of a builder for the new Moama Police Station is a welcome milestone for this much-anticipated project,” he said.
“Both council and the community have been advocating for modern, fit-for-purpose facilities for several years, so it’s incredibly pleasing to see this now one step closer to reality.
“This project will provide vital infrastructure to support community safety and wellbeing in the Moama region for years to come.”
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