The following documents have been assembled to assist you in applying for a new lease at Falls Creek Alpine Resort.
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Property and Leasing Workshop
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Falls Creek Resort Management in conjunction with the Falls Creek Alpine Association (FCAA) conducted a Property and Leasing Workshop information session on Wednesday 16 September at the Tivoli Club Melbourne.
Presentations and information were provided by:
Falls Creek Resort Management: New Lease, Leasing Process and Planning & Development
Bruce Howie (Municipal Building Surveyor) Building Code of Australia, CFA Bushfire Risk Assessment, Essential Services Reports and Prescribed Accommodation Requirements.
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Download the Property and Leasing Workshop Presentation - 16 September 2009.
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Stamp Duty on Alpine Lease Transactions
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Falls Creek Resort Management have recently sought advice from the State Revenue Office concerning the recent changes to the Duties Act 2000 which impose stamp duty on certain lease transactions and confirm as follows:
1. The initial grant of an alpine lease is a grant by the Crown and subsequently, exempt from stamp duty under section 51 of the Duties Act.
2. The surrender of such a lease to the Board will be exempt from duty under section 47 of the Duties Act - i.e. the Board represents the Crown and no duty is chargeable in respect of a transfer of dutiable property to the Crown.
3. Conditions in a lease requiring a tenant to undertake work and improvements on the leased property will not be treated as "consideration" for the grant of a lease where the improvements remain the property of the tenant.
On this basis, The Board will continue to negotiate with stakeholders on a surrender and re-grant basis, safe in the knowledge that the tenant will not be required to pay stamp duty upon the grant of a new lease.
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Download the State Revenue Office advice letter.
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Building Code of Australia Policy
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Download the Essential Services Safety Measures in Buildings Presentation - 16 September 2009.
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Download the Health Prescribed Accommodation Requirements Presentation - 16 September 2009.
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Leasing Implementation Policy
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The Leasing Implementation Policy came into effect on the 24th October 2002. The policy explains the leasing principles and procedures while providing a consistent framework for the leasing of Crown land in alpine resorts by current and new site holders.
Every current site holder in Falls Creek Alpine Resort now has the opportunity to surrender the existing lease and enter into a new lease specifically developed to embrace the new policy.
Importantly, the leasing principles have been expanded to enhance crown land tenure in Falls Creek Alpine Resort, drive superior building standards and as lease holders, provide you with more options to attract, improve and grow business, development and investment opportunities.
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Download the Leasing Policy Implementation Details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Download the Alpine Resorts Leasing Policy Frequently Asked Questions.
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The Lease Document
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The lease document provides the draft terms and conditions, subject to Board, Crown Land Management and Ministerial approvals of the commercial terms. The commercial terms will be defined once your Application and Business Plan have been approved.
Contact the Property and Leasing Manager for a copy of the Lease Document
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Download the Application for a New Lease and Surrender of Existing Lease.
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Business Plan Template
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This business plan should provide current and future information to Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board for the specified purpose, to allow a proper and calculated evaluation of your business or organisation.
This Business Plan template is a guide only, with numerous suggestions and examples. The plan is designed to assist operators in a systematic and strategic approach to achieving objectives. The level of detail required will be dependent upon the specific site and on proposed use and lease terms and conditions being requested.
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Download the Falls Creek Business Plan Template.
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Design and Siting Guidelines
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The Falls Creek Resort Management is committed to managing its operations in a manner that minimises environmental impacts and maintains the natural values of the Alpine Resort environment. These Guidelines have been prepared to supplement the statutory regulations in force.
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Download the Design and Siting Guidelines.
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Download Falls Creek's Approved Color Scheme Matrix.
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Vegetation & Weed Management Policy
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The Objective of the Policy is to preserve biodiversity and maintain and enhance the environment for flora and fauna through appropriate species and habitat protection and the management of threatening processes.
A Landscape Management Plan in accordance with the Vegetation and Weed Management Policy is required as part of all new lease applications. The report is required to identify and outline removal procedures for any exotic species on the site and replacement with local provenance native species where appropriate and to ensure appropriate management of the existing native vegetation. Due to the environmental sensitivity of the Falls Creek Resort, effective weed control and revegetation programs are key steps in ensuring effective vegetation management within the Resort. The Landscape Management Plan should include the following:
1. Report outlining:
a. The existing site conditions including a list of the native and exotic vegetation.
b. The proposed Vegetation Management plan for the next 5 years, Schedule of planting process...ie, what plants and when.
2. Plan showing proposed planting location at either 1:100, 1:200 or 1:400
Please see below a list of consultants that can complete a Landscape Management Plan and undertake the associated works:
Alpineology
0418 579 331
http://www.alpineology.com.au
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Download the Vegetation & Weed Management Policy.
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Download Example Landscape and Vegetation Management Plan.
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Alpine Resorts Discussion Paper
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Download the Discussion Paper
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Download the Background Paper
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Download the FAQs
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Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (Oil Tanks)
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Download the guidelines for removal and disposal of underground petroleum storage tanks.
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Download the guidelines on the design, installation and management requirements for underground petroleum storage systems.
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Download the contractors removal checklist.
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Bushfire Policy
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In response to Victoria's devastating bushfires, the Victorian Government has introduced a new residential standard for building. Falls Creek Resort Managements Municipal Building Surveyor has recently re-assessed the Bushfire Risk Assessment Policy in light of the new requirements.
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Download the New Bushfire Building Standards.
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Download the Bushfire Policy and the New Bushfire Construction Standards affecting Falls Creek Resort.
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First Home Buyers Grant
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Download the First Home Buyers Information.
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