Silver Star Mountain Resort is planning a major expansion that would add new attractions and accommodation for an additional 2,000 people. The public is being invited to comment on the plan at an open house Feb. 25, 4-7 p.m. People will have a chance to review the plan and ask questions during the information session at the National Altitude Training Centre auditorium in the village. Silver Star’s proposed update to its master plan has been submitted to provincial officials for review and approval. According to the plan, the resort's goals include "expanding the lift-serviced mountain biking and bike park; developing an 18-hole golf area, zipline(s), a spa, indoor pool, water park and museum; by offering nature trails, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, hosting a series of special celebrations, conferences, events and festivals."
The proposals include:
a five-phase mountain and base area development plan;
addition of three new ski terrain pods;
approximately 2,000 additional bed units in the existing village base area, and at the West Knoll residential area;
new and expanded winter/year-round attractions;
no change to the Controlled Recreation Area.
While the plan says the summer season at Silver Star is fairly modest, the resort is "increasingly focused on the establishment of lift serviced mountain biking, a rapidly growing sport. Silver Star is expecting to significantly surpass last year’s mountain bike ticket sales of 25,748."
Silver Star’s proposed master plan update can be viewed online. Comments can be emailed, using the subject line “Silver Star Comments,” to Tori.Meeks@gov.bc.ca. All-season resorts are big business in the province and are said to contribute $1.3 billion to the economy.
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Revisions made to the master plan for Silver Star resort:
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