The long-awaited Moama Police Station is reaching a significant milestone today, with the first sod to be turned on site, officially marking the start of construction.
The $7.9million station will bolster police capabilities and community safety in the growing Murray River region.
The state-of-the-art facility is being built on the corner of the Cobb Highway and Francis Street and will be a central regional policing hub for the entire district.
The station will be fitted with modern technology and facilities to support local officers to better serve the district and drive down crime.
The new Moama Police Station will include:
- Public front counter
- Custody area
- Command and administration offices
- Highway Patrol and Crime Management Unit areas
- Detectives area and Task Force room
- Specialist teams, including Police Prosecutors, and Emergency Management
- Storage areas for exhibits and investigation materials
- Vehicle parking for first responders and Highway Patrol
- General Duty & Duty Rooms
- Meeting/conference areas
- Staff amenities, including meal rooms, lockers, and other facilities.
The new police station is scheduled to be completed in early 2026.
This facility is a key part of the NSW Government's ongoing commitment to providing modern policing services and supporting local officers with the resources they need to protect their communities.
The NSW Government is building a better NSW and ensuring our frontline police have the capability they need to fight crime and support every community.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Yasmin Catley said:
"Our police officers do incredible work keeping our communities safe and this new station will provide them with the modern facilities and resources they need to continue this important work.
"As Moama and the surrounding regions continue to grow, it's important that our police have the infrastructure to keep up with the increased demand for services.
"The new station will bolster the capability of local police to respond to and drive down crime."
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Joe Cassar APM, Southern Region Commander said:
"This new fit-for-purpose Moama police station provides a more centralised location for officers to be deployed across the district with improved capacity, in turn improving response times."
"We know the population in and around Moama is growing and the current police station is no longer fit for purpose. This modern station will be fitted with the most up to date technology, which means we are better able to serve the local community and its future needs."
Independent Member for Murray, Helen Dalton MP said:
"This new Moama Police Station will play an important role in the safety of our region."
"People might remember that I was quite critical of the delays to this project involving the previous NSW Government and I congratulate the Minns Government for getting on with the job."
"We all have a right to feel safe in our homes and on our streets. And as our community grows, it's essential that our police force grows with us."
"Our police officers need proper facilities and equipment to do their jobs and we can all be confident that this new station will help NSW police continue to keep us all safe."
