TOURISM GRANT TO BOOST BJELKE-PETERSEN DAM FACILITIES
South Burnett Regional Council has been successful in winning a $50,000 grant from the Queensland government’s Tourism Experience Development Fund to boost visitor stays at Bjelke-Petersen Dam.
The funds will supplement Council capital expenditure of $150,000 to improve facilities at the Dam, including nine new split air-conditioners into cabins, the upgrade of the kiosk and eatery and painting the managers residence, nine 6mx6mx2.4m Colourbond bolt down carports, and a new shower area in the accommodation/conference facility.
Tourism Portfolio Councillor Jane Erkens described the upgrades as “important to develop a new customer experience to complement existing infrastructure and to increase the number of nights a customer stays.”
“This funding together with the Council’s commitment will assist developing a niche market focused on corporate retreats in a natural location.”
“We have to use the South Burnett’s own natural advantages to attract visitors to stay longer. This project will facilitate targeting corporate customers to invest in the same natural retreat that is currently enjoyed by recreational caravan, camping and fishing enthusiasts,” said Cr Erkens.
The project will be delivered by the Commercial Enterprise team, closely support by Council’s property team.
Work is expected to begin in March 2023 and be completed by August 2023.
