09.09-RV-01 Tourism Regional Policy: Regional Victoria VC## dd/mm/yyyy Objectives and strategies Objective 1 To encourage the development of tourism based industries and facilities. [New AC] Strategy 1.1 Facilitate tourism development that assists small towns facing economic and population challenges. [RGP] Strategy 1.2 Support large commercial tourism uses where located in urban locations or rural areas of lower agricultural value. [RGP] Strategy 1.3 Facilitate tourism development that: a) is near heritage places or natural features[RGP] b) assists in the sustainable management or linking of heritage places or natural features. [RGP] Strategy 1.4 Support nature-based tourism compatible with a environment and region’s landscape attractions. [RGP] [12.02-4p3part ] Strategy 1.5 Facilitate rural tourism activities that support agricultural enterprises such as cellar door and farm gate sales and accommodation. [RGP] Strategy 1.6 Support tourism development in locations that: a) are near identified strategic tourism investment areas [RGP] b) have been identified for sustainable and appropriate development [RGP] c) can be managed for risks from natural hazards such as bushfires and flooding [RGP] d) have access to settlements, transport infrastructure and other services [RGP] e) are compatible with other economic activities, particularly agriculture. [RGP] Strategy 1.7 Plan strategic tourism investment areas to maximise access to infrastructure, services and labour. [RGP] Strategy 1.8 Minimise impacts of tourism development on areas identified as strategic agricultural land. [RGP] Guidelines for decision makers Guidelines: 1. Tourism facilities should be compatible with and build upon the assets and qualities of surrounding rural activities and cultural and natural attractions. [17.03-1p3part] Consider as relevant: [17.03-1p4] 1. Tourism Investment Opportunities of Significance in National Parks Guidelines (Department of Environment and Primary Industries, 2013). [New] 2. Tourism Investment Opportunities of Significance in National Parks Making a Proposal (Department of Environment and Primary Industries, 2013) 3. Destination Management Plans for tourism destinations or regions and Victoria's Regional Tourism Strategy 2013-2016 (Tourism Victoria, 2013).
09.09-RV-01 Tourism Regional Policy: Regional Victoria VC## dd/mm/yyyy Objectives and strategies Objective 1 To encourage the development of tourism based industries and facilities. [New AC] Strategy 1.1 Facilitate tourism development that assists small towns facing economic and population challenges. [RGP] Strategy 1.2 Support large commercial tourism uses where located in urban locations or rural areas of lower agricultural value. [RGP] Strategy 1.3 Facilitate tourism development that: a) is near heritage places or natural features[RGP] b) assists in the sustainable management or linking of heritage places or natural features. [RGP] Strategy 1.4 Support nature-based tourism compatible with a region’s environment and landscape attractions. [RGP] [12.02-4p3part ] Strategy 1.5 Facilitate rural tourism activities that support agricultural enterprises such as cellar door and farm gate sales and accommodation. [RGP] Strategy 1.6 Support tourism development in locations that: a) are near identified strategic tourism investment areas [RGP] b) have been identified for sustainable and appropriate development [RGP] c) can be managed for risks from natural hazards such as bushfires and flooding [RGP] d) have access to settlements, transport infrastructure and other services [RGP] e) are compatible with other economic activities, particularly agriculture. [RGP] Strategy 1.7 Plan strategic tourism investment areas to maximise access to infrastructure, services and labour. [RGP] Strategy 1.8 Minimise impacts of tourism development on areas identified as strategic agricultural land. [RGP] Guidelines for decision makers Guidelines: 1. Tourism facilities should be compatible with and build upon the assets and qualities of surrounding rural activities and cultural and natural attractions. [17.03-1p3part] Consider as relevant: [17.03-1p4] 1. Tourism Investment Opportunities of Significance in National Parks Guidelines (Department of Environment and Primary Industries, 2013). [New] 2. Tourism Investment Opportunities of Significance in National Parks Making a Proposal (Department of Environment and Primary Industries, 2013) 3. Destination Management Plans for tourism destinations or regions and Victoria's Regional Tourism Strategy 2013-2016 (Tourism Victoria, 2013).