Mount stirling

摘要: Abstract The paper briefly reports the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process undertaken in 1994–1996 into future of Mount Stirling Victoria, Australia, which was targeted for development as an integrated ski resort. EIA preceded by extreme controversy about proposed use mountain downhill skiing and a legal injunction to stall development. It represents rare example where government used find best overall solution public policy issue. A consultative committee (including interest groups community representatives) involved scoping statement (EIS), writing study brief, selecting consultant, guiding preparation EIS. framework evaluating alternatives based on sustainable principles developed during number alternatives, ranging from “no development” comprehensive resort village, were generated; natural, social economic data analysis alternatives. An independent panel appointed hear submissions all recommend government. case reinforced two key premises. First, it underscored value undertaking strategic that incorporated wide range technical, environmental, information EIS decision-making process. Second, demonstrates dispute resolution can be achieved through focus requirements distributive, procedural, relational justice.