Here are some details of Plum Creeks Moosehead Lake
Development Plan, and links on how to find out more.
Weary
On April 5th Plum Creek submitted their development plan for the Moosehead Region. This is the biggest development ever proposed in Maine in one of the most remote and stunning parts of the state. The development plan is a 570-page document. Throughout the summary the page numbers correspond to the .PDF of the plan posted at: http://www.northernforestalliance.org/plum_creek.htm
Development Details
There will be 575 new shorefront lots and 400 new back lots for a total of 975 new houses. (see attached table for locations) (pg 156)
o The development will be spread over 16 water bodies (pg 156)
3 RV Parks or 600 acres of new commercial development (pg 222)
A lodge on Brassua Lake or 500 acres of new commercial development (pg218)
A new resort in Lily Bay that would include: (pg 214)
o Golf course, indoor pool, Marina, Fine dining, spa and fitness center, horse stables and tennis courts. (pg 215)
o The Grand Moosehead Lodge Resort model includes a variety of accommodations, ranging from single rooms at a main lodge to four bedroom cabins, with a range of overnight, extended-stay and year-round residential options. (pg 215)
1000 acre industrial area (pg 223)
4 new 20,000 sq/ft commercial sporting camps (location TBD) (pg 219)
A system of rental cabins. (location TBD) (pgs 222)
Development Mitigation
30 year No Development Zone over 382,000 acres
o The Office of the Attorney General issued an opinion on the proposed zoning stating that it does not represent any additional conservation. For a copy contact
[email protected].
71 Mile Snowmobile Trail Easement (pg 240 map on 238)
55 mile Hiking Trail Easement (pg 236, map on 238)
An offer of up to 100 acres for affordable housing. (pg 224)
500 Easements on 55 remote ponds (pg 163)
For more information contact:
Ian Burnes
Maine Projects Director
Northern Forest Alliance
3 Wade Street
Augusta, ME 04330
207 430 0139
[email protected]
Diano Circo
North Woods Policy Advocate and Outreach Coordinator
Natural Resources Council of Maine
3 Wade Street, Augusta ME 04330
207-622-3101, ext 218
[email protected]
www.nrcm.org