Tyndalls ‘Next Iconic Walk’ project update and EIS submission
The EIS for PWS's 'Next Iconic Walk' project was released in spring 2025, and completion of construction is currently planned for 2029. Most of our original fundamental problems with the project remain, plus some new concerns have recently come to light.
Mountain biking in Australia’s protected areas
The National Parks Australia Council has developed a position statement on mountain biking in response to increasing demands for access to protected areas for this activity, and with the purpose of informing the decision-making process regarding mountain bike trail development and activities in a way that aims to ensure the conservation integrity of protected areas.
kunanyi (Mt Wellington) zipline proposal
The TNPA opposes a proposed zipline from The Springs to a location near Strickland Falls (upper Strickland Avenue) because it is another example of a private commercial development on protected public land which impacts on both the natural and cultural (Aboriginal and historical) values of Wellington Park and the appreciation of those values by current visitors.
Future of kunanyi / Mt Wellington
The key natural and cultural values of The Mountain need to be preserved, protected and enhanced. The answer is not to construct additional infrastructure to facilitate even more visitors.
Proposed Development Assessment Panels
The TNPA urges the State Government to abandon its proposed ‘independent’ Development Assessment Panels for contentious planning matters, in favour of maintaining the current legislation.
Review of State Coastal Policy
The Tasmanian Government has released a Position Paper on its review of the State Costal Policy. The paper raises many issues of public administration, law and earth science. The TNPA opposes the introduction of an Interim State Policy to give immediate effect to the proposals outlined in the Position Paper.