MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have been presented with a recommendation from officers that the shire lodge an objection to the Arthurs Seat Eagle’s planned upgrades, with the objection set to be voted on at the 2 December council meeting. The upgrade of the Arthurs Seat Eagle was mooted last year with the expansion of both the bottom and summit stations, the addition of a pedestrian bridge over Arthurs Seat Road, the building of an observation tower, and the building of a “luge-style” ride down the escarpment. The plans were subsequently altered after community feedback, including the scrapping of the pedestrian…
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A COMMUNITY group is calling on the state government to commission an independent review of the landslide risks associated with a proposed $25m luge and tourism development at Arthurs Seat. Save Our Seat has urged Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny to order a peer review of the developer’s landslide risk assessment, arguing it would be “reckless” to proceed without independent scrutiny considering the findings from the McCrae landslide board of inquiry. The proposed development by Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE), which is currently being fast-tracked under the state’s development facilitation program, includes a rollercoaster-style luge running beneath the existing gondola on the…
MORE than 150 emergency services gathered at Arthurs Seat Eagle on 17 September for a large-scale rescue simulation aimed to prepare for a real-life emergency. The popular tourist attraction on the Mornington Peninsula was temporarily closed to allow the training session involving CFA, VICSES, Fire Rescue Victoria, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, and the Mornington Peninsula Shire to test their management plan.The operation involved a complex mock scenario where 24 trapped passengers were safely extricated from six gondolas following a simulated mechanical failure. This included helping a person in a wheelchair, and with a guide dog and baby.Dromana Fire Brigade 1st…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh will invite a meeting with Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny expressing growing community concern over a proposed redevelopment of Arthurs Seat Eagle.The $25 million plan involves expanding the popular tourist attraction including adding a new observation tower, a pedestrian bridge over Arthurs Seat Rd, a function centre, a luge ride attraction and an “experiential interpretive centre” – all of which would be delivered over three stages.However, a petition launched by “Save our Seat” last October has warned that Arthurs Seat state park was in “grave danger” if the plans went ahead. “Private developers are planning…
THE plans for a $25m redevelopment of Arthurs Seat Eagle are currently with Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny and at the “request for information” stage, while community opposition to the proposal mounts. The planned redevelopment, announced in September, would add a new observation tower, pedestrian bridge over Arthurs Seat Road, function centre, luge ride attraction and an “experiential interpretive centre designed to celebrate the natural wonders of the Mornington Peninsula”. The redevelopment is expected to be undertaken in three stages with stage one the base station upgrade, stage two the development of the luge ride from the summit to the base,…
ARTHURS Seat Eagle have announced plans to undertake a $25 million upgrade of its “facilities, attractions and natural green space” raising the ire of community members concerned about the scope of the works and lack of consultation.The proposed upgrade would add a new observation tower, pedestrian bridge over Arthurs Seat Road, function centre, luge ride attraction and an “experiential interpretive centre designed to celebrate the natural wonders of the Mornington Peninsula”.A statement from Arthurs Seat Eagle said, “As a result of securing further capital from the destination’s investors, the upgrade intends to diversify the types of experiences offered to tourists,…