Part 1 Capricorn DTP Achievements 2014 - 2020

Nurim Circuit, Mount Archer

Summary of Key Achievements

The time period of the prior Destination Tourism Plan resulted in some significant achievements and key project developments, delivered by both the private and public sectors at all levels of government (Local, State and Federal).

Public Infrastructure 2014 - 2020

PRECINCT PRIORITY PROJECT COMPLETION

Capricorn Coast Yeppoon foreshore & Town centre revitalisation The appoval of the ‘Great Keppel Island Revitalisation Plan’ (Resort) Capricorn Coast bikeway plan – Yeppoon CBD to Mulambin Beach Emu Park foreshore redevelopment – ANZAC Memorial Total $53 M funding secured 2015/16 (Local, State & Fed). Opened May 2018 Approval March 2013 (Fed & State), May 2013 (Local Gov) Opened January 2020

RSL, Lions Club of Emu Park, Bendigo Bank, Local & State Gov. Opened 2019.

Rockhampton Region

Wreck Point Lookout

Panorama Drive $460,000 17 June 2017 (Local & State Gov, Yeppoon Lions Club) Total $30 M funding secured (Local & State Government). Completed 2017

Statue Bay Drive

$20 M (Local, State & Fed, Cat D Funding) Completed 2018 Rockhampton Riverfront redevelopment Total $36 M funding secured 2015/16 Opened March 2018

Upgrade Rockhampton Airport Total $7.1 M (2015) Runway lighting Total $12.6 M (2017) tarmac upgrade

Mount Archer N/P Activation Plan – Nurim Skywalk Rockhampton Museum of Art

Fitzroy River Boat Ramps Yeppen South project (Pacific Coast Touring Route into Rockhampton State Strategic Touring Route Signage (SSTR) program Opened 2019

Due for completion 2021 Funding $31.5 M (State $15M, Fed $10M, $8.5M) Completed 2020 Opened October 2015 (Fed & State Gov $170M) 5 of the 10 Qld SSTR in Queensland shared in $9 M from 2013-2018 signage program

Central Queensland Highlands

Significant Events support

Ongoing Carnarvon Gorge Access Road sealing October 2017

Empire Apartments, Rockhampton

Disclaimer: The list below of private infrastructure investment for 2014-2020 is not an exhaustive list of all new major private developments and experiences within this time period. It reflects the priority projects and experience gaps identified in 2014, which have had the greatest impact on visitation to the destination.

Private Infrastructure 2014 - 2020

PRECINCT PRIORITY PROJECT

COMPLETION

Capricorn Coast New 4.5 star accommodation: Oshen Yeppoon opened April 2014 Salt Yeppoon opened February 2016 Revitalising Great Keppel Island Great Keppel Island Hideaway (New owners July 2014 – renamed/relaunched). Keppel Explorer, GKI Watersports & Keppel Dive, Keppel Konnections

Backpacker Investments

Yeppoon Beachhouse opened 2018

Rockhampton Region New 4.5 star accommodation

Empire Apartment Hotel opened Jan 2015 Kortes Resort opened 2015 Fishing Charters Rise Environmental & Guiding Services; Double Threat Charters; Hooked Fishing Charters, Guided Fishing Downunder; Reel Fishing CQ/River Cruises CQ Central Highlands New accommodation at Carnarvon Gorge Takarakka Bush Resort expansion 2018 Sandstone Park opened 2017