Why Perth?
The idea of skiing in Perth might initially sound implausible, but there are a number of very positive factors that point to the potential success of the concept:
- There is a large number of ski enthusiasts living in Perth who are prevented from pursuing their sport by the long distance / high expense of a ski holiday from Perth
- The Perth populace is active, outdoor, sporting oriented and open to new ideas
- Perth residents would love something cool to do in summer!
- A Snowdome would be a significant addition to Perth’s range of tourist attractions and would encourage interstate visitation (the only other Snowdome in Australia is the world’s first in Mt Thebarton, Adelaide) and provide a greater range of activities for international visitors.
- Technology advancements may have led to the potential for lower capital and operating costs than earlier Snowdomes (many of which struggled to be profitable).
- Successful Snowdomes around the world operate in areas with similar population catchment.
