After a competitive tender process, ARV has appointed SGS Economics and Planning to deliver a study into the economic significance of the Victorian alpine resorts. SGS has extensive experience in this space, having undertaken similar projects across a variety of sectors.
The study will obtain reliable knowledge about the economic and social significance of the alpine resorts of Mt Buller, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Stirling, Mt Baw Baw, and Lake Mountain, specifically to:
- Quantify the economic activity that is generated by Victoria’s alpine resorts, both individually and aggregately, across analysis of both the winter and summer visitation periods.
- Quantify the regional benefits generated by the alpine resorts in the local government area where they are situated.
- Identify the broader social, environmental and recreational benefits of the alpine resorts which are not captured through the economic contribution modelling (e.g., recreation value, health benefits, environmental benefits, existence value).
This project re-examines and builds on a study commissioned by the Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council (ARCC) by EY in 2017, and will see primary research undertaken across both the winter and summer seasons to consider the broad range of economic benefits provided by Victoria’s alpine resorts.
With significant challenges and change experienced in the alpine sector in recent years, this work is critical to obtain current, reliable knowledge to inform future initiatives and investment.
Page last updated: 16/05/23