Emergency management planning

Victorian Alpine Resorts welcome news of a 2020 snow season

The Victorian Alpine Resorts welcomes the State Government announcement of a further easing of Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, and that the snow season can commence from 22 June 2020. This is exciting and welcome news for all Victorians who love the snow.

The Victorian Alpine Resorts are continuing to work on their COVID SAFE operating plans, including capacity management, traceability, cleaning and hygiene, accommodation (commercial, shared and staff), food & beverage and transportation. There is much to be done before the resorts can provide their usual services including downhill skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, and the resort communities are looking forward to welcoming visitors from 22 June 2020.

In the meantime, the resorts will be open as destinations that can be visited in accordance with Victorian State Government directives. Anyone visiting from the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend will be required to pre-purchase a resort entry pass online and carry wheel chains as required by each resort. However, the ski fields will remain closed, along with most of the other facilities and services that usually mark the formal commencement of the season.

Pre-purchased ticketed entry enables the resorts to effectively manage capacity in accordance with the Victorian Governments’ public health measures. It also sustains services that are essential to keep the resorts operating during this time including snow clearing, parking and public facilities.

Further information specific to the offering of each resort will be released on their individual websites shortly:

fallscreek.com.au

mtbuller.com.au

mthotham.com.au

mountbawbaw.com.au

lakemountainresort.com.au

mtstirling.com.au

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Visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus website for current information and updates
www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

Or call the coronavirus hotline
1800 675 398 (24 hours).

Southern Alpine Resort Management Board has a responsibility to plan, respond and assist with recovery in the event of an emergency affecting its community. A Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee has been established and produced a Municipal Emergency Management Plan in conjunction with the Victoria State Emergency Service and pursuant to the Emergency Management Act 1986 and Emergency Management Act 2013.

The Municipal Emergency Management Plan for Southern Alpine Resort Management Board has been developed for Lake Mountain and Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resorts to meet the legislative requirements.

The aim of the Municipal Emergency Management Plan is to detail the agreed arrangements for the planning, prevention, response and recovery from emergencies that could occur in the Lake Mountain and Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resorts. This includes:

• Ensure that emergency management is organised within a structure that facilitates planning, preparedness, operational coordination and community participation;
• Implement measures to prevent or reduce the causes or effects of emergencies;
• Manage arrangements for the utilisation and implementation of resources in response to emergencies;
• Manage support that may be provided from adjoining municipalities and other agencies;
• Assist the affected community to recover following an emergency; and
• Complement other local, regional and state planning arrangements.

For your copy, access via this link.

For further information on emergencies, contact emergencymanagement@southernalpine.vic.gov.au