ROCKY KNOLLS / DAMSITE

For as long as I can remember while skiing at Falls Creek we have looked towards Mt McKay and Rocky Knolls and wanted to ski there. On 5 January 2001 an application was lodged to develop the first two lifts in this area adding 90% to the total skiing area at Falls Creek.  In early 2003 following the full consultation process approval was granted to build these lifts, all that now needs to occur is the Federal Government approving this project.

The Development Area

The picture below shows the area where the Dam Site lift which originally was to be the Big Dipper Twin T Bar will be installed. This is now going to be a Quad Chair the same as is proposed for Rocky Knolls.  

DAMSITE LOCATION

The proposed ski field layout is shown above. The Rocky Knolls lift is approximately 750m in length. The Damsite lift is approximately 587m in length. The ski field development represents an increase of 90% in ski able terrain for the Falls Creek Alpine Resort.

SAINT FALLS AT SLALOM PLAZA

For some time there have been plans to develop the area around the Halley's lift in front of Snowland, In 2006/7 this will become a reality with the Saint Falls building stage one commencing, Stages two and three will be constructed over the following two summers.

this area is aimed to be a one stop shop for the day skier enabling them to park their car, walk in and get all their ticketing and ski hire needs then straight out and on to the lift.  It will also offer some excellent up market accommodation

Saint Falls will become a feature of Falls Creek unique in many ways. 

CEDARWOOD APARTMENTS

The rebirth of an icon, built in the mid 70's Cedarwood was the place to be but over time it was neglected and became a shadow of its former self.  Six years ago new owners started on the path of regaining the former position, summer of 2002/3 a ski hire and sun deck were added and over the summer of 2003/04 the front of the building had full balconies constructed with sliding doors replacing the windows.  In 2004/05 the rear of the building underwent a two million dollar rebuild adding many quality apartments and in 2005/06 Falls Creeks highest apartment the Penthouse was added.  This summer we see the final works completed with four new apartments built on the ground floor where the bar and Restaurant used to be.

SNOWMAKING ON WOMBATS

A long dream for many will be finished in time for the 2007 ski season, snowmaking on Wombats Ramble.  This will greatly help maintain skiing back to the village at the Slalom Plaza end as well as the Home Trail into the bowl.