Durack will be receive $2.6 million of investment in nine of our best Kimberley and West Coast attractions, for environmental restoration and recovery measures through the $1 billion COVID Relief Fund.
Federal Member for Durack, the Honourable Melissa Price, said this very welcome investment will create jobs, boost local tourism and preserve our environment as part of our economic recovery plan.
“The visitor’s centre at the iconic East Kimberley Purnululu National Park will receive a $350 000 upgrade, while West Kimberley attractions including Danggu Geikie Gorge will have a visitor facilities upgrade, a walkway and lookout built at Miluwindi Conservation Park and a redevelopment at Reddell Beach will be significant improvements to assist local tourism operators and visitors. We want to bring people closer to our wonderful Durack natural environment and we want to be part of protecting and promoting it,” Melissa Price said.
“Importantly this funding will play an important role in helping the local tourism economy, particularly in the northern parts of Durack who have been severely hit by the impact of COVID-19. These initiatives invest in projects that sustain jobs and local businesses, improve facilities and encourage people to visit regional communities when they are able to do so,” she said.
Projects in Durack have received more than half the $5.1 million dollars allocated to Western Australia under this program, creating an estimated 12 extra jobs.
Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said that the announcements showed the Morrison Government is delivering practical and lasting environmental outcomes, partnering with both State and Territory governments. Please see a full list of Durack investments attached.
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Media Contact: Rose Crane 0427 587395, Rosemea.Crane@aph.gov.au.
Purnululu National Park - Visitor Centre upgrade (Current building) Upgrade the current Visitor Centre including plumbing, electrical and internal fit out works. This will provide improved visitor experience and cultural heritage information to increase the awareness of local Aboriginal culture and other heritage values. Use of local builders, supply of materials, transport contracts, use of local design contractors. $350,000
West Kimberley Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park - Re-develop the Visitor Hub including construction works, landscaping and interpretation signage. This will increase visitor awareness and experience of cultural significance of Danggu and other heritage values. Provides local Aboriginal employment and supports commercial tour operators, construction contracts, IT contracts and transport contracts. $556,000
West Kimberley Miluwindi Conservation Park (Kind Leopold Conservation Park) - Design and construction of Lennard Gorge Walkway and Lookout Design and construct a new walkway and lookout. It will provide an improved experience to visitors by allowing safe access to gorge views, preventing damage to the Gorge. Commercial tour operators, construction contractors, materials suppliers, aviation companies, engineering companies will benefit. $320,000
Shark Bay World Heritage Area - Mia Rejuvenation Project interpretation signage Monkey Mia Rejuvenation Project -Interpretation signage $50 000
Shark Bay World Heritage Area - Monkey Mia Trail and Landscape works. $200 000
West Kimberley - Reddell Beach (Jabarragun) - precinct redevelopment to provide visitor infrastructure ,Redevelop the Reddell Beach precinct including landscaping and construction works. It will result in increased visitor awareness and experience of the cultural significance of the place. Benefits through construction contracts, cultural heritage surveys, local Indigenous suppliers, employment and training for Aboriginal rangers. $800 000
Lesueur National Park- Universally accessible walking trail at Cockleshell Gully Picnic Area. Construct a universally accessible walking trail at Cockleshell Gully Picnic Area, particularly for those with mobility restrictions and the elderly. Benefits through construction contracts and increased visitors to the local area. $40,000
The Ningaloo Coast - Development of a Ningaloo Marine Park Kayak Trail Design and construct a new kayak trail including signage and digital tools. It will raise awareness and enhance the presentation of heritage values. Additional tourism attractions in the area such as this could increase visitor length of stay providing economic flow on within the region. $150,000
The Ningaloo Coast - Refurbishment of the Milyering Discovery Centre, Cape Range National Park Refurbishment of the Milyering Discovery Centre. It will raise awareness and enhance the presentation of heritage values, plus involve construction contracts and potential increased visitor spend and economic flow on into the region.$150,000
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