Water Management
Thredbo sits at the top of the Thredbo Rider catchment, meaning we are first users of the water and must act responsibily to prevent negative impacts upon downstream users and the natural environment.
We encourage water-wise usage in Thredbo-owned venues and across the Thredbo village community in private lodges and apartments. Recent work on implementing minium WELS ratings for appliances is one way we can reduce water usage.
The Thredbo Alpine Hotel runs a Green Stay initiative, allowing guests to opt out of daily sheet and towel washes which reduces water and chemical consumption.
Thredbo’s snowmaking process uses water when the weather is cold enough in winter, however, the majority of this water returns to the Thredbo River each spring when the snow melts.
Thredbo works with the University of Canberra Institute for Applied Ecology to closely monitor the biological and physical condition of the Thredbo River which allows us to best manage the impacts the resort might have.
The EnvironmentThredbo operates within Kosciuszko National Park, one of Australia’s most beautiful and sensitive natural settings. Our innovative environmental initiatives cover all aspects of resort operations so we can preserve our unique alpine backyard for future generations.
CommunityThredbo understands caring for the environment is a team effort. We work in collaboration with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Thredbo community, Red Energy, Snowy Hydro, and local non-profit groups to protect the mountains we value so much.
LeadershipThredbo is Australia’s first snow resort to have its major resort operations powered by renewable electricity and to achieve Gold EarthCheck Sustainable Destination Certification, setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability within the snow industry and protecting our environment into the future.
