Alpine Community Plantation chair Anne Partridge (left) is delighted to have new executive officer Kirsten Seeto and new park manager Mark Turner on board at Mystic Park.
The Alpine Community Plantation (ACP) board has announced some new appointments in line with the increasing popularity and growing needs of Mystic Park in Bright. Outgoing executive officer, Nick Gall, has completed his term and has handed over to Kirsten Seeto. Source: Alpine Observer
ACP chair, Anne Partridge, said Mr Gall had done a commendable job through some very trying times, including changes to park access, COVID closures and keeping the park’s dedicated maintenance crew employed throughout.
“Nick was also instrumental in securing the $1.3 million grant funded through the Federal Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program,” said Ms Partridge.
Incoming executive officer, Ms Seeto, is a Wandiligong resident, avid paraglider pilot and keen mountain biker who has a solid background in organisational management and sports promotion.
“Mystic Park is one of Bright’s biggest tourism draw cards and, thanks to the recent grant Nick has secured for us, we are really looking forward to being able to better support the park for our residents, local businesses and visitors,” said Ms Seeto.
“We are still working through the finer detail of the grant agreement before we can talk about future works.”
Ms Seeto’s appointment coincides with another important addition to the Mystic Park team, which is the newly created role of park manager.
“We are excited to have Mark Turner join us as our new park manager,” Ms Seeto said.
“He comes highly experienced in trail building, having joined us from Thredbo Alpine Resort.
“An accomplished mountain bike rider, Mark brings with him a wealth of experience as our operational lead in the park.”
Mystic Park is operated by Alpine Community Plantation, a community-based not-for-profit organisation responsible for the recreational, educational and community use of HVP Plantations estate within the Alpine Shire.
HVP Plantations last week commenced harvesting parts of its pine plantation, which has seen some areas of the Mystic Park closed to the public.
Ms Seeto said much of the park remains open while harvesting operations continue until atleast the end of June, and she has urged park users to observe and obey any trail closures.
For more information go to the website www.mysticpark.org.au
