Public Review Period: March 30 through June 15, 2012
The draft Hatcher Pass – Government Peak Unit Development and Asset Management Plan” developed by the MSB will (when adopted) provide a general direction for the phased development of the numerous trails, skiing areas, and other recreational facilities in the Unit. This Plan also provides management intent and management guidelines that are more specific to these developments than that provided by the Hatcher Pass Management Plan.
Until that Plan is adopted, Hatcher Pass – “A New Beginning” provides information on how the area could be developed. This “conceptual development plan” was adopted by the Borough Assembly in 2008.
The Draft Hatcher Pass – Government Peak Unit: Development and Asset Management Plan public review period is open March 30 through June 15, 2012. The Asset Management Plan will provide the foundation for present and future decisions on how the Government Peak Unit will be managed and developed, and must be consistent with the Hatcher Pass Management Plan,
April 4, 2012 Press Release - Trees felled on future road to Nordic trails at Hatcher Pass. Read April 4, 2012 Press Release
February 2, 1012 Press Release - The contract and the additional money for the road and parking area were approved unanimously by the Assembly Tuesday, February 21.
Clearing for one-mile access road begins in March; construction begins late May 2012
Under construction: 10 km of Nordic trails, easy to moderate levels
Trails were cleared summer 2011
Nordic trails scheduled to open November 2012
News
The public review period for the Government Peak Unit: Development and Asset Management Plan has been extended through June 15th. We appreciate your comments!
The Hatcher Pass/Government Peak Recreational Area Access project clearing has begun. Correction: Timber that is cleared from the site will be made available to the public. A $25 permit is required from the Land Management Division at the Mat-Su Borough Administration building at the Dorothy Swanda Jones Building, 350 E. Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, upstairs. The cost for each cord of wood is an additional $25 with a maximum of three cords per family. Gall Glenda at 745-9864 with questions.
Locations and date for removal will be posted on the Hatcher Pass Recreation Area’s Facebook page and on this project website.
