snowy sap project update - department of planning and
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Overview of Special Activation Precincts
• SAPs are unique to regional NSW and bring together planning and investment to stimulate economic development and create jobs in line with the competitive advantages and economic strengths of a region
• SAPs adopt a place-based solution to economic development and are being delivered through the $4.2-billion Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund
• The NSW Government announced the Snowy Mountains SAP on 15 November 2019, which evolved from the former Go Jindabyne Masterplan
• The new Activation Precinct State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) sets the planning framework through which SAPs will be delivered
Objectives of Special Activation Precincts
Whole-of-government collaboration
• SAPs are a “whole-of-government” approach to regional economic development and planning, bringing together the local Council and relevant agencies across the NSW Government
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THE SNOWIESTHEN + NOW
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Jindabynein the 1930s
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Jindabynein the 1960s
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Jindabynetoday
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Snowfall in Kosciuszko National Park
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Source: TRA Special Data Service, average of four financial years ending June 2018
A winter destination
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Source: Snowy River Shire Strategic Tourism Development Plan
Seasonality of Jindabyne
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Source: ABS 2016, Tourist Accommodation Small Data Area, NSW, 2015-16 (Cat 8635.0)
Seasonality of Australia’s tourism regions
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Source: ABS 2016, Tourist Accommodation Small Data Area, NSW, 2015-16 (Cat 8635.0)
Seasonality of Australia’s tourism regions
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Our Vision for the Snowies
SUSTAINABILITY +WELLNESS
INFRASTRUCTURE +CONNECTIONS
DESIGN +CULTURE
SPORT +EDUCATION
ADVENTURE +ECOTOURISM
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ADVENTURE + ECOTOURISMOn the right track
“Tourism is the cornerstone of the regional economy, and tourists are prepared to pay for it”
“A paragliding/hang-gliding take-off zone at the top of Crackenback Peak”
“A world-class mountain bike park on the edge of town seems like a rad idea”
“More water sports on the lake, but remember that ski-boats and swimmers don’t mix”
“Not going to lie, bungy jumping into the Thredbo Valley sounds amazing”
“Create an indoor adventure hub: climbing/bouldering, bowling, skating”
“We have a huge national park – It’s about time more ski resorts open”
“We need two more resorts, ASAP”
ADVENTURE + ECOTOURISMNot quite there yet
“Keep any new activity or development outside of Kosciuszko National Park”
“There shouldn’t be human infrastructure and impacts on our unique alpine area”
“Focus activities outside of KNP, or they will be obstructed, delayed, and compromised”
“Restrict any thrill seeker activities to already developed resort areas”
SPORT + EDUCATIONOn the right track
“Both the children and town will benefit from moving the school to Sport and Rec –The children at JCS need a larger area to learn, develop, and play”
“Sport and Rec is no longer a paddock out of town – the town is expanding”
“A TAFE to train and support locals in eco-tourism, adventure activities, and hospitality”
“A university will bring vibrancy and a ready-made workforce so youth can grow the area”
“Jindy should be a world-class education and research centre in alpine recreation/tourism”
“Sports training for mountain biking and gravity-based sports too”
“As winter shrinks, why not focus on non-winter sports?”
SPORT + EDUCATIONNot quite there yet
“A school should be in the centre of town, not in a paddock far away”
“Do we want Jindabyne to become a university town?”
“Sport and Rec needs to be more open to the community, not just sport groups”
“Build facilities that all young people can use, not just Olympians and professionals”
“This region isn’t just about sport – It’s time to provide arts and culture facilities/training”
SUSTAINABILITY + WELLNESSOn the right track
“Shouldn’t this be a given in this day and age?”
“Sustainable development of this area is essential for the SAP to come to fruition”
“Protection and sustainable use of KNP should be the highest priority”
“Planning instruments to not allow for wellbeing land uses outside of town”
“Would be nice to provide an Onsen experience through geothermal heating of water”
“We can do this Australia! We can do this Jindabyne!”
SUSTAINABILITY + WELLNESSNot quite there yet
“Why is it our responsibility to fix the Nation’s energy issues?”
“Stop trying to better everything – some things need to stay as they are”
“Due to our terrain and visual amenity, our region is not suitable for large-scale renewable energy projects, but ideal for small-scale community assets”
“By focusing on tourism, we’re loving-to-death the very resource that attracts people”
“Excise the resorts outside of KNP, National Parks and Wildlife Service is a conservation agency that is compromising commercial development of the resorts”
“Let’s preserve our scenic horizons by strategically locating these proposed facilities”
DESIGN + CULTUREOn the right track
“Buy the caravan park and transform waterfront into a tourism hub w/ cafes, bars, etc.”
“Lake foreshore upgrade is no question, public art too”
“The town needs more than a facelift – It needs a complete structural overhaul”
“Important signage should be in two languages: English and Monero Ngarigo”
“A multi-use cultural facility that celebrates and educates about the region’s history”
“Community facilities, youth activities, and aged care are needed for our residents”
“As a young person living in Jindabyne, housing is one of the most important issues”
DESIGN + CULTURENot quite there yet
“Does anyone have a good explanation for why successive governments have not supported and appropriately resourced hospital?”
“The arts are known for their contribution to wellbeing yet have been left out of the vision”
“Ski resort operation should be subject to the provision of staff housing”
“Rural and environmental zones don’t allow for breweries, distilleries, cafes, etc. Change zoning along Alpine Way and we’ll open bespoke galleries, local produce markets, etc.”
“Complying development removes any need for design of character considerations”
“There has been a lot of focus on tourism and it seems the community is not a priority”
INFRASTRUCTURE + CONNECTIONSOn the right track
“Build scenic lookouts/viewing platforms around Lake Jindabyne, the dam, and mountains”
“Better pedestrian linking of the two town centres”
“Dedicated bike lanes that remove the dangers for cyclists”
“Help the resorts to improve infrastructure to support day activities”
“Continue the expansion of fixed wireless networks throughout the region”
“A by-pass makes so much sense”
“An airport makes sense, but only if Qantas and Virgin will use it”
“Create a park-and-ride facility with government funded public transport to the resorts”
INFRASTRUCTURE + CONNECTIONSNot quite there yet
“A new airport is a waste of time and money – Investigate an upgrade of Cooma airport”
“The most worrying aspect is appeasing the ski resorts by permitting expanded roads and carparks for the short peak season – A more intelligent transport system required”
“The ridiculous situation allowing day trippers to drive to the resorts has to be resolved”
“A by-pass of Jindabyne is madness – We are only busy for a few weekends of the year”
“Cost of ski tube is obscure - Public transport needs to be affordable”
“Free buses to the resorts so I can shred the gnar without mum and dad driving me”
Ongoing engagement
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