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Work has commenced on a new state-of-the-art all-weather viewing shelter at Dove Lake that will offer visitors breathtaking views of the lake and popular Cradle Mountain. Once complete, the Dove Lake Shelter will integrate with the new Cradle Mountain Gateway - offering visitors world-class facilities at the entrance to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA).

Construction of the new shelter is being undertaken by Devonport-based Vos Constructions, with the building designed by Cumulus Studio Architecture.

Tasmanian Minister for Environment and Parks, Roger Jaensch advises “now is an ideal time for work to start on the new Dove Lake Shelter so that we can continue to deliver high quality visitor experiences in our parks and wilderness areas into the future.

“Significant Infrastructure projects like this are vitally important and will provide contemporary facilities for locals and tourists to enjoy, while supporting our building and construction industry through the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The new shelter will incorporate a walker registration and information area, interpretive materials, a landscaped courtyard, toilets and a bus shelter with a turning circle.

All work on the project is required to include new social distancing and personal hygiene measures to protect workers and contractors on site, with work expected to be complete by mid-2021.

The project is part of the Tasmanian Government’s $26.8 million commitment toward the development of the Cradle Mountain Master Plan.

Image: Cradle Mountain National Park courtesy of Discover Tasmania.

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