Eucumbene, New South Wales

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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 / 36.13528°S 148.62694°E / -36.13528; 148.62694
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

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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

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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

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Eucumbene has a number of heritage sites, including:

References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Eucumbene (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 March 2019.  
  2. ^ a b c "Eucumbene". New South Wales Geographical Names Board. Archived from the original on 3 March 2019. 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.