Projects
Listed below is information on other projects relevant to the management of Victoria's alpine resorts. These projects include:
- Alpine Resorts Land Stability Risk Mitigation Program
- Alpine Resorts Leasing Policy
- The Economic Significance of Australia's Alpine Resorts Study 2006
- Snowsafe
Alpine Resorts Land Stability Risk Mitigation Program
Following the 1997 landslide at Thredbo in NSW, DSE commenced a program for land stability risk mitigation in the six Victorian alpine resorts – Falls Creek, Mt Stirling, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Lake Mountain and Mt Baw Baw.
The program commenced with a comprehensive review involving inspection and assessment of all developed and developable land in the alpine resorts. In March 2000, $8.6 million was allocated for three years for risk mitigation programs based on the findings of the DSE’s review. These programs have been managed through the Alpine Resort Management Boards. DSE’s review and the Alpine Resort Management Boards’ programs have been reviewed and reported upon in detail in the Auditor General’s Report on Ministerial Portfolios June 2001.
The Alpine Resort Management Boards’ programs have clarified the scope of works required to address risks identified in the DSE’s review. An additional $4 million was allocated in May 2002 to provide further assistance to the Alpine Resort Management Boards for ongoing management of land stability risks over four years and $1 million on-going each year. The funding will enable continued timely management of risks through conduct of further works, continuation of monitoring systems, and site maintenance.
The continuation of the program will ensure the Government’s liability and risk exposure are adequately managed, as well as the added environmental benefit of reducing soil erosion. The program will also help ensure safe use and enjoyment of the alpine resorts by over 1.3 million visitors and continuation of the 3,700 jobs supported by the alpine resorts as well as their contribution to local and regional economies.
For further information contact the Public Land Assets Unit on 136 186.
Alpine Resorts Leasing Policy
Land within Alpine Resorts in Victoria is Crown land, with the exception of three small freehold parcels at Mt Hotham. All sites within Alpine Resorts are held under leases granted on behalf of the Crown. Alpine Resort Management Boards are able to grant new leases and are also responsible for the day to day administration of all leases.
The State Government approved a leasing policy applying to the leasing of land within Alpine Resorts. The policy recognises the contribution of the resorts, both to the State and to regional Victoria and the fact that resorts are changing from seasonal destinations to year-round, tourism-based townships with permanent populations.
A copy of the Media Release announcing the approval of the policy is available below.
Alpine Resorts Leasing Policy (PDF - 23 Kb)
With the assistance and support of the Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council, the Alpine Resort Management Boards and stakeholder representatives, DSE has developed a supporting paper which provides the details necessary to implement the approved policy. The Alpine Resorts Leasing Policy Implementation Paper was approved by the Minister for Environment and Conservation. A copy of the Alpine Resorts Leasing Policy Implementation Details is available below.
Alpine Resorts Leasing Policy Part 1 (PDF - 952 Kb) Alpine Resorts Leasing Policy Part 2 (PDF - 879 Kb)
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the paper, please contact the relevant Board. Contact details for individual Boards can be found on the resort websites:
In 2006 the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council completed a study of the annual economic contribution made by Victoria's Alpine Resorts to regional, State and national economies. The study updates a previous economic study of the resorts undertaken. The results confirm that the resorts are a major component of Victoria's tourism industry and extremely important to the economic life of the Alpine region of country Victoria.
The Economic Significance of the Australian Alpine Resorts - Summary Report (PDF - 1.0 Mb) The Economic Significance of the Australian Alpine Resorts - Full Report (PDF - 2.9 Mb)Snowsafe
Snow Safety Inc has been established as co-operative association of the Alpine Resort Management Boards, lift companies, and search and rescue agencies to promote safe and enjoyment recreation in the alpine resorts and has the following primary functions:
- conduct of public education programs to ensure that resort visitors are prepared for the adverse weather events that may occur in the Alps;
- facilitating co-ordination of search and rescue operations in the alpine resorts with Victoria Police, Boards, lift companies, ski patrols, the State Emergency Service and volunteers; and
- co-ordination of data collection and research into causes of injury loss or damage through participation in snow sports activities.