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July 29, 2021
By TRACEY ROXBURGH and PHILIP CHANDLER
One of Queenstown’s most experienced aviators is ‘‘dead against’’ a proposal to close Milford’s airstrip, while Queenstown mayor Jim Boult’s promising to work with operators to lobby for its retention.
Milford Opportunities Project governance group boss Keith Turner unveiled plans yesterday the result of four years’ work which include a recommendation to close the Milford
airstrip.
In a statement, Turner says the group knows that’ll be ‘‘controversial’’ and will affect livelihoods.
‘‘But the airstrip is in a poor state of repair, is already beginning to flood at extreme high tides, is very exposed to alpine fault tsunami risk and would be very expensive to rebuild to a modern and sustainable standard.
Minister of Conservation
Expert group lays out plan to better protect iconic UNESCO World Heritage site Milford Sound Piopiotahi and its surrounds
Funding confirmed for dedicated unit and Establishment Board to assess the recommendations and provide oversight of the process from here
Milford Opportunities Project a test case for transformational change in tourism
Proposal recognises Ngāi Tahu’s presence in and knowledge of the landscape
The government has confirmed that work by an expert group into the future of Milford Sound Piopiotahi will proceed to its next stage.
“The release of a new plan to address visitor pressures and safety at the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site in Fiordland marks another step to improved access and protection of this jewel in our tourism crown,” Stuart Nash said.
Hon Stuart Nash Hon Kiritapu Allan
Expert group lays out plan to better protect iconic UNESCO World Heritage site Milford Sound Piopiotahi and its surrounds
Funding confirmed for dedicated unit and Establishment Board to assess the recommendations and provide oversight of the process from here
Milford Opportunities Project a test case for transformational change in tourism
Proposal recognises Ngāi Tahu’s presence in and knowledge of the landscape
The government has confirmed that work by an expert group into the future of Milford Sound Piopiotahi will proceed to its next stage.
“The release of a new plan to address visitor pressures and safety at the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site in Fiordland marks another step to improved access and protection of this jewel in our tourism crown,” Stuart Nash said.
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