Townsville Marine Tourism Precinct
This project belongs to: Attracting Tourism Fund
Project overview
The development on the Strand will replace the current Breakwater Transport Terminal and include:
- new ferry berths
- facilities for buses
- a commercial precinct
- a brand new 90-room hotel.
The precinct will connect the central business district with major tourism offerings like Reef HQ Aquarium, Museum of Tropical North Queensland and the Museum of Underwater Art.
The project could also create opportunities in the development of Palm Island through the creation of reef tours and indigenous experiences
Benefits
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Support 67 construction and 63 operational jobs
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Attract 200,000 extra visitors to the region over 10 years.
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Grow local economy by $28.7 million
Timeline
Dec 2019
Commence Construction / sod turning
Feb 2020
Practical completion
April 2021
Commence operations
Last updated: 11 Feb 2020