PERISHER Resort began planning for major expansion in 1995 and this week received approval for 66 new apartments and nearly 1,000 square metres of new retail space.
Member for Monaro Steve Whan announced on Monday that stage one of the concept plan was approved. The plan was proposed in 2009.
Mr Whan said the development would boost both the economy and employment levels in the Snowy Mountains.
Head of Perisher Resort Peter Brulisauer said the new village centre and increased accommodation would enhance year round tourism. He said works could begin late next year.
“It’s really welcome news,” Mr Brulisauer said.
“Stage one will deliver the start of the village that has been planned for the resort for so long,” he said.
Parking arrangements at Perisher Resort will not change with stage one, however were future stages to be approved, the car park would be redeveloped with 800 new beds, and a retail, commercial and entertainment precinct.
No parking spaces would be lost at any stage of development according to Mr Brulisauer. He said park and ride would not replace car parks and multistorey car parks would not be built.
Perisher’s village plan was awarded the 2004 excellence award for urban design by the NSW Division of the Planning Institute of Australia.
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