First look at plans for Dove Lake viewing shelter at Cradle Mt National Park

A MAJOR change is coming to Cradle Mountain, with a new visitor centre proposed at Dove Lake.

HERE is your first look at plans for a new visitor centre at Dove Lake in Cradle Mountain National Park.

The Tasmanian Government today released images of the Dove Lake viewing shelter development proposal as the period of public comment opens.

Premier Will Hodgman said today marked a key milestone in the project, part of the Cradle Mountain Master Plan.

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An artist’s impression of Dove Lake viewing shelter development proposal, as part of the Cradle Mountain Master Plan. Pictures supplied by the Tasmanian Government

“[The plan] will deliver a unique visitor experience for the region to encourage visitors to stay longer and visit again,” Mr Hodgman said.

Improvements to the Dove Lake experience include:

a new viewing shelter blended into the landscape at Dove Lake;

a bus shelter and amenities building, an external viewing area, bus turning area and parking;

a connection to the Dove Lake walking tracks; and

a viewing platform adjacent to Glacier Rock.

An artist’s impression of Dove Lake viewing shelter development proposal, as part of the Cradle Mountain Master Plan. Pictures supplied by the Tasmanian Government

Mr Hodgman said the environmental impact statement would be on display for six weeks and he encouraged the Tasmanian community to provide comments either in writing, or by attending public information sessions to be held at Cradle Valley, Devonport, Launceston and Hobart.

“Feedback from the community will help refine the development approval that will be submitted to the Kentish Council,” the Premier said.

“Once all approvals have been obtained, the construction works will be tendered late this year,”

The DPEIS is available at the Parks and Wildlife Service website www.parks.tas.gov.au

Submissions must be received by October 21.

An artist’s impression of the view from the Dove Lake viewing shelter. Pictures supplied by the Tasmanian Government.