A GOVERNMENT document has revealed the Victorian government invited the Arthurs Seat Eagle to propose changes to the draft planning permit conditions for its rollercoaster-style luge before final approval was granted. The disclosure is contained in a Statement of Reasons prepared by the Planning Minister’s delegate following a request from the community group Save Our Seat and the Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA). This comes after months of community backlash and opposition towards the project, which was approved in February and is set to begin construction this year (Eagle greenlit as opponents vow to fight, The News 20/02/26). The statement…
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OPPONENTS of a controversial rollercoaster-style luge at Arthurs Seat have launched the next phase of their campaign, vowing to continue fighting the project despite recent state government approval. The Save Our Seat community group has announced a public meeting at the Dromana Community Hall on Sunday 29 March from 4-6pm to rally support and discuss next steps. The state government last month formally approved plans for a major redevelopment of the Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE) tourism precinct, finding the proposal acceptable on planning grounds. The project includes a new observation tower, Victoria’s first mountaintop luge ride, an expanded café, and…