ERA Planning have been engaged by Parks and Wildlife Service to provide planning services associated with the implementation of the Cradle Mountain Visitor Experience Master Plan.
The Dove Lake visitor experience.
ERA is coordinating the preparation of development applications with the appointed architects – Cumulus Studios – for both the Dove Lake Shelter and stage one of the Cradle Gateway Village. This work includes preparation of supporting planning submissions. Approval for Stage One of the Cradle Gateway Village has been received.
The Dove Lake Shelter requires approval through the Reserve Activity Assessment (RAA) process which ERA is also undertaken on behalf of Parks and Wildlife Services as the proponent. This has involved the preparation of a Development Proposal and Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) to inform the Parks assessment process. The DPEIS outlines the proposal, the existing site values, the potential for environmental impact and mitigation measures and monitoring requirements. The DPEIS is currently on public exhibit.
For stage two of the Cradle Gateway Village, ERA has prepared a planning scheme amendment application in consultation with Kentish Council to replace the existing Specific Area Plan for Cradle Valley with one that aligns with the current Master Plan. The Tasmanian Planning Commission are currently considering the amendment.