Project Update May 2025
The West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Strategy has been released and is available at Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Project webpage.
A draft of the Strategy was developed in consultation with key stakeholders, including the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area Management Committee, West Coast and Circular Head Councils, the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and recreational vehicle user groups. The draft Strategy was released for public feedback in a ‘Have Your Say’ period of eight weeks from May to July 2024, with 183 submissions received.
A Submissions Report has been released with the Strategy, and summarises key themes raised in submissions, and responses to these. The Submissions Report and a schedule of the public submissions are available at Draft West Coast Off Road Vehicle Strategy webpage.
With the release of the Strategy the implementation phase has commenced. PWS will initiate planning activities for works prioritised to commence in Year one.
Project Update July 2024
The public comment period on the Draft West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Strategy is now closed.
The draft strategy forms part of the Tasmanian Government’s $10 million committed to support sustainable recreational off-road vehicle opportunities in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area, and more widely on the West Coast.
The submissions will be considered as part of the final strategy.
The draft strategy aims to protect the important natural and cultural values of the area, while allowing safe access, improved facilities and enhanced recreational experiences within the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area.
In recognition of the significance of the Western Tasmania Aboriginal Cultural Landscape and previous decisions not to reopen tracks that had been closed, the strategy is not about opening new tracks or reopening previously closed tracks, but rather about improving existing tracks and facilities.
The draft strategy is focused on developing sustainable management outcomes for off-road vehicle use and delivering an improved experience for users and visitors in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and the broader West Coast.
For more information on the draft strategy visit the Have Your Say webpage.