Geotechnical policy for the NSW alpine resorts
In September 2002 the development consent role for Kosciuszko alpine resorts was transferred to the Planning Minister. One of the Department's main aims in assessing any development in the resort and support areas is to ensure that all proposed development is undertaken in accordance with geotechnical and structural engineering best practice.
In consultation with key stakeholders and the public, the Department developed and subsequently adopted the Geotechnical Policy - Kosciuszko Alpine Resorts 
on 25 September 2003. Many development applications submitted will require a geotechnical report prepared in accordance with the Geotechnical Policy.
The key objectives of the policy are that:
- geotechnical and related structural matters are investigated and documented by suitably qualified professionals with appropriate expertise in these fields;
- geotechnical and structural matters are assessed by the Department throughout the development applications process; and
- development is carried out in accordance with related geotechnical and structural investigation results.
Geotechnical Forms
The following forms are referred to in the Geotechnical Policy. Hard copies are also available by contacting the Alpine Resorts Assessments Team.
Geotechnical Maps
Geotechnical maps referred to in the policy are available in pdf format via the links below. Hard copies are available by contacting the Alpine Resorts Assessments Team. Larger A0 and A1 sized hard copy maps may be viewed at the Jindabyne office located at Snowy River Ave, Jindabyne.
The Accompanying Notes should be read in conjunction with the geotechnical maps.
Perisher Valley incorporates nine (9) maps. G1 illustrate the G-lines referred to in the policy, in Perisher Valley, as a whole. G1-1 to G1-8 illustrating more detailed G-line sections of Perisher Valley individually.
The maps below illustrate G-lines in the remaining five resort areas and three resort support areas referred to in the policy.
For further information please contact the Alpine Resorts Assessments Team.