Eucumbene, New South Wales

Eucumbene is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council in New South Wales, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Eucumbene had a population of 12 people.[1]

Eucumbene
New South Wales
Eucumbene is located in New South Wales
Eucumbene
Eucumbene
Coordinates36°08′07″S 148°37′37″E
Population12 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2618
LGA(s)Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Suburbs around Eucumbene:
Tolbar Tolbar Braemar Bay
Tolbar Eucumbene Braemar Bay
Tolbar Nimmo Nimmo

Geography

The locality over looks Eucumbene Cove of Lake Eucumbene which is the impoundment of the Eucumbene Dam. The dam is part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, a major Australian hydro-electricity and irrigation project.[2]

History

The locality was formerly known as Eucumbene Cove.[2]
The former town of Eucumbene (1953 to 1966) was located approximately 2.5 kilometres to the south-east.

Heritage listings

Eucumbene has a number of heritage sites, including:

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Eucumbene (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  2. "Eucumbene". New South Wales Geographical Names Board. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  3. "Old Adaminaby and Lake Eucumbene, including relics and movable objects". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01794. Retrieved 2 June 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence.
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