Dinner Plain community called on to comment on key plans

The Dinner Plain Activation Phase 2 and Dinner Plain Snowmaking elements are important parts of the overall village rejuvenation project. 

Alpine Shire Acting Director Assets Elaine Burridge said Council wants to be sure the community has shared any feedback before plans are finalised.

“We’re confident that the current plans strike the balance between affordability and delivering the priorities of both the community and visitors, but before we move to the next stage of the project we want to make sure we have it right for the community,” she said.

“Dinner Plain Activation Phase 2 includes improvements to recreation spaces, improved connectivity in the village centre and key infrastructure upgrades.

“With the rising costs of construction materials, we’ve needed to adjust the scope of Phase 2 to ensure the essential needs of the project are being met - important upgrades to infrastructure and facilities  that will boost visitors and increase amenity for residents.”

The proposed scope has been workshopped with the Dinner Plain Community Stakeholder Committee, to align with the project objectives and provide the best outcome for the community.

The $2.37million project is being funded through a $2 million Bushfire Recovery Regional Economic Stimulus and Resilience Grant and a $370,000 Council contribution.

The Dinner Plain Snowmaking Project aims to improve snowmaking infrastructure at Dinner Plain for increased reliability of snow cover for the duration of the season.

The current proposal recommends the purchase of a portable snow factory, along with two snow guns to be erected on Peashooter toboggan slope.

Ms Burridge said Council believes the plan to include snow guns and a snow factory will provide the most reliable snow making result.

“The snow factory will be used to create a snow base on Peashooter early in the season, which will capture more early natural snow fall and create the canvas for snow making with the snow guns,” she said.

“The goal is to ensure there is enough snow on Peashooter to welcome snow play and tobogganing from the snow season opening weekend in June.

“We want to know what the community and property owners think of this proposal - do you think a snow factory and snow guns combination will meet snow making needs?

The $3 million project is funded from the Victorian Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund, which aims to stimulate economic and community development.

Dinner Plain residents and property owners are encouraged to visit Council’s website to learn more, view the plans and complete a short survey.

Ms Burridge said this is a valuable opportunity for the Dinner Plain community to have their say on key infrastructure works that will impact them.

“Survey responses received will be collated and reviewed against the total population of Dinner Plain,” she said.

“If you have any feedback about Council’s approach to these projects, this is your chance to let us know what you think.

“We will assume that anyone who does not share their concerns is generally in support of the designs.”

Dinner Plain Activation Stage 1 is moving towards completion, and Council is working with the Dinner Plain Community Stakeholder Committee to finalise designs and delivery timeframes.

Learn more and have your say at: www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/community/have-your-say/have-your-say-dinner-...