Developing a new Recreation Zone Plan for the lower Gordon River
The Parks and Wildlife Service is working to develop a new Recreation Zone Plan for the lower Gordon River as required by the 2016 Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Management Plan.
The review and update of the Recreation Zone Plan will take up to two years to complete. This timeframe is linked to the development of the Tourism Master Plan for the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area to ensure the two plans are aligned.
The Recreation Zone Plan is a non-statutory subsidiary plan to the 2016 Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Management Plan.
The Recreation Zone Plan has two parts, the first being the Background Report that outlines the planning context; the character and values of the area; recreation and use; existing visitor facilities and sites; the current management of the area together with a summary of the issues. The second part will be an action focussed plan for the future management of the lower Gordon River Recreation Zone.
The call for comment and input into the development of this draft Recreation Zone Plan has now closed.
The next stage in the process is the development of the Draft Recreation Zone Plan which will be released for public comment later in 2020.
Project stages
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| Stage 1 - Setting the background
- Development of a background report
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| Stage 2 - Release of the Background Report
- Release of the Background report for public comment
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| Stage 3 - Engagement
- Input sought about the management issues and options for the lower Gordon River Recreation Zone
- Online feedback survey (see Have your say section below for details)
- Public listening post sessions (COVID-19 dependent)
- Consultation with key stakeholders
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| Stage 4 - Preparation on the Draft Recreation Zone Plan
- Preparation of the draft Decreation Zone Plan based on consultation and feedback received
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| Stage 5 - Release of the Draft Recreation Zone Plan
- Formal release of the Draft Recreation Zone Plan for public comment
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| Stage 6 - Engagement
- Invitation for public comment on the Draft Recreation Zone Plan
- Comment via written submission and online feedback survey
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| Stage 7 - Review and finalise the Recreation Zone Plan
- Submissions are reviewed; a public comment report prepared and changes to the draft recreation zone plan will be made where appropriate
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| Stage 8 - Formal approval
- Formal approval of the final Recreation Zone Plan
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| Stage 9 - Release
- The final Recreation Zone Plan and public comment report published
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Key dates
Release of the Background Report for comment
Listening Post Session
- Cancelled due to COVID-19
Close of comment period on Background Report
Release of Draft Recreation Zone Plan for comment
Close of Draft Recreation Zone Plan comment period
Have your say
Any questions about the project can be directed to the Project Manager at gordonriverplan@parks.tas.gov.au
Alternatively questions can be post to:
Lower Gordon River Recreation Zone Plan
Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
GPO Box 1751
Hobart TAS 7001
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Important information to note
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