By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY
Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) has awarded the waste services contract for Mt Buller and Mt Stirling to 4SITE Australia, an experienced regional provider with practical knowledge of operating in alpine environments of Mt Hotham, Falls Creek and Mt Buller.
The appointment supports ARV’s commitment to delivering reliable, responsive and locally informed waste services across the resorts.
By engaging a regional provider, ARV is helping ensure public investment continues to support local jobs, skills and economic activity.
Experienced local personnel will play an important role in providing the responsiveness and practical understanding required to manage waste effectively in a complex alpine setting, where seasonal demand, weather conditions and environmental sensitivities all shape operations at the resorts.
The ARV Waste Services Contract establishes a framework for continuous improvement, innovation, sustainability and operational efficiencies that will benefit visitors, resort operations and the surrounding alpine environment.
This partnership further supports ARV’s environmental objectives and aligns with the Victorian Government’s circular economy goals, including improved recycling, resource recovery and reduced waste to landfill.
ARV looks forward to working with 4SITE Australia to protect the unique alpine environment while continuing to improve waste and resource recovery outcomes for Mt Buller, Mt Stirling and their communities.
ARV boosts emergency readiness across all resorts:
It has been a productive period for emergency management across Alpine Resorts Victoria, with strong progress driven through collaboration, planning and practical implementation.
During May, each resort held its Emergency Management Operational Planning Committee (EMOPC) meeting, bringing together resort teams, emergency services and key partner agencies.
Held twice a year, these meetings bring together resort teams, emergency services and partner agencies to discuss local risks, preparedness activities and emergency management priorities.
They form a critical part of ARV’s emergency management framework, ensuring collaboration and preparedness across our resort communities.
The ARV Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) also met in June to discuss ARV-wide emergency management priorities and initiatives.
A key project over the past 12 months has been the development of the Resort Emergency Management Operational Guidelines (EMOGs).
These practical guidelines support emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery across the resorts.
They include action plans for a range of scenarios, including bushfire, isolation, severe weather events and critical service disruption. Most resorts have now endorsed their EMOG through their EMOPC, with the remaining documents expected to be finalised shortly. Once implemented, these guidelines will provide resort teams with a clear and consistent approach to managing emergencies.
