Minister for Development and Innovation of the Tourism Industry and Minister for Sport The Honorable Stirling Hinchliffe

The Palaszczuk Government’s $ 25 million tourism infrastructure fund continues to create jobs and attractions for Queensland’s economic recovery.

Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said eight projects were either starting, running, or recently completed.

“Together, these projects raised $ 10.5 million in funding for the growing tourism infrastructure to support more than 200 construction and 113 operating jobs, primarily in regional Queensland,” said Hinchliffe.

“With the long and lingering tail of COVID, the Palaszczuk government supports companies with the confidence to create new visitor experiences.

“Tourism has been hit harder than most by the global pandemic, the ongoing closure of the international border and the hiring of JobKeeper by the federal government this weekend.

“The Fund for Growing Tourism Infrastructure is helping make Queensland the place for new world-class tourism experiences and better rebuilding the industry.”

Projects include:

  • US $ 2 million for the Outback Gondwana Foundation in Eromanga to build a gallery for the 30-meter skeleton of a titanosaur to expand outback tourism. Completion expected by August.
  • $ 1.086 million for 65 powered and unpowered campsites and eight five-star luxury eco tents at the Splitters Farm in Bundaberg, which is expected to attract 66,000 visitors a year. Completion expected at the end of July.
  • $ 1.3 million for five self-contained eco-accommodation pods at Overflow Estate Winery. Completion by the end of July.
  • $ 2.25 million to build nine cottages and villas for Dusty Joes Winery, tavern, restaurant and basement door. Completion by May.
  • $ 1.21 million for a 15,000 square foot extension of the Lone Pine Wildlife Sanctuary with boardwalks, new exhibits, and night tours. Completion expected June 2022
  • $ 990,000 for The North Stores on Mount Tamborine to create a new food tourism attraction, workshop and nursery where visitors can enjoy a garden-to-plate experience. Completion expected in November.

Mr Hinchliffe said the Tourism Infrastructure Growing Fund has supported a total of 22 projects across Queensland.

“The Palaszczuk government restarted the fund last year at the height of the pandemic to help tourism operators innovate for the future by creating new attractions and visitor experiences,” said Hinchliffe.

“More than 730 construction jobs, many in the Queensland region, have been supported by government investment and up to 460 operational jobs.

“With the launch of new tourism experiences, we expect nearly 750,000 visitors to regional Queensland, boosting the annual visitor economy by $ 193 million.

“The Palaszczuk government has invested more than $ 790 million in helping the tourism industry with COVID.

“And with initiatives like the $ 25 million tourist infrastructure fund, we’re helping Queensland Tourism create jobs for Queensland’s economic recovery and build better future jobs.”

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