The new station is a huge improvement on the old one. Photo: Supplied.
A new $7.9 million Moama Police Station has officially opened, replacing a near century-old building once described as “not fit for purpose” with a modern facility designed for frontline policing.
The new station, located in the Murray River Police District, features a public front counter, custody area with van dock, detectives’ offices, a task force room, state-of-the-art CCTV, command offices, storage areas, staff amenities and a meal room.
It marks a stark contrast to the ageing Maiden Street station it replaces – a building officers had worked out of for more than 30 years despite significant deterioration.
Member for Murray Helen Dalton, who attended the ribbon cutting, campaigned for seven years to have the old station replaced.
“The old station was simply not fit for purpose and since 2019 we have been advocating for a new one,” she said.
“I saw the disrepair firsthand – cracks in the walls, gaps in the structure, no women’s toilets, no CCTV and a broken alarm system.”
Mrs Dalton previously posted images of the building’s condition on social media to pressure the NSW Government to act.
The old station in 2019. Photo: Helen Dalton MP.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley joined NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon, Southern Region Acting Assistant Commissioner Darren Brand APM and Murray River Police District Commander Superintendent Paul Smith APM to officially unveil the new facility.
“This $7.9 million investment is about backing Moama with a station built for the future that strengthens frontline policing and helps officers respond when people need them most,” Minister Catley said.
“A year ago, I came to this region to listen and hear directly from locals about what needed to change and we’ve acted. More officers, stronger policing on the ground and today, a new station for this community.”
The station will serve as a central policing hub, housing general duties officers and Traffic and Highway Patrol, while also accommodating detectives and specialist units such as domestic violence officers when required.
Murray River Police District Commander Superintendent Paul Smith and Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon with Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley and Murray MP Helen Dalton at the official opening. Photo: Supplied.
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said modern facilities were essential to effective policing.
“Regardless of where our officers serve across the state, it is essential they have access to the best facilities available, and facilities that not only meet the needs of the community but also provide the necessary support for our frontline officers,” he said.
“And this modern policing facility is a significant investment in strengthening community safety in and around Moama, by improving police capability to be able to disrupt and respond to crime, deal with emergencies and meet community needs.
“It is a privilege to not only be here to support our police, but to also connect with those we serve.”
Construction on the new station began in 2025. It was handed over to police late last year and has been operational since January.
