The Parks and Wildlife Service sought comments from the public on the Draft West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Strategy for eight weeks from May to July 2024 with 183 public submissions received.
The draft strategy forms part of the Tasmanian Government’s $10 million commitment to support sustainable recreational off-road vehicle opportunities in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area, and more widely on the West Coast.
The draft strategy aimed to:
- protect the important natural and cultural values of the area
- allowing safe access, improved facilities and enhanced recreational experiences within the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and West Coast.
The strategy did not consider opening new tracks or reopening previously closed tracks. This is in recognition of the significance of the Western Tasmania Aboriginal Cultural Landscape and previous decisions not to reopen tracks that had been closed. The focus was on improving existing tracks and facilities.
The public submissions received were reviewed and amendments were made to the Strategy based on this feedback. A Submissions Report has been prepared to summarise the themes raised and responses. This report and a schedule of the public submissions are available below.
West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Strategy Submissions Report (PDF 997Kb)
West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Strategy - Public Submissions (PDF 2Mb)
The West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Strategy and project updates are available on the project webpage.