The only new chairlift construction for any ski resort in Australia is underway on the Burnt Hut Spur at Mt Buller this summer.

This new fixed-grip Doppelmayr quad chairlift will further boost Mt Buller's network of lifts servicing the popular area between the Horse Hill and Grimus chairlifts and replacing the Burnt Hut Chairlift lost to lightning damage in early 2010.

This exciting project is a $3.1million investment and is an important addition to the resort revitalising the popular northern slopes and re-opening up extensive terrain this popular gladed ski area.

"This new chairlift is a terrific addition for skiers and boarders at Mt Buller, particularly day visitors who will be able to access this popular ski terrain directly from Horse Hill." Said Laurie Blampied, General Manager of Buller Ski Lifts.

"Mt Buller continues to invest and improve the mountain to reward the enthusiastic skiers and boarders who spend time here each winter season. We are all passionate about this mountain and these investments demonstrate our ongoing commitment to seeing Mt Buller maintain its position as Australia's premier mountain resort and provide the foundation for future growth."

Mt Buller is the only ski resort in Australia to build any new chairlifts in the past seven years and maintains the largest ski lifting network in Victoria and with 13 chairlifts shares the record for the most number of chairlifts in an Australian resort.

The new chairlift will be the third new chairlift installed at Mt Buller since 2005. It will span 530 metres with a vertical rise of 135 metres and offers enhanced safety features and creature comforts for skiers and boarders including individual footrests.

In support of the new chairlift Mt Buller is expanding snowmaking operations on the Burnt Hut Spur and new 200m long trail with fully automated snowmaking machines also being installed this summer.

Follow the progress of the lift construction with updates and photos here