A minute with the mayor – Mackay and Whitsunday Life

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Mayor Ry with Shadow Minister for Environment and Science Sam O’Connor and other Queensland Mayors at the Coastal Leaders Forum in Townsville. Photo supplied

Mayor Ry Collins and other officials attended the 2024 Coastal Leaders Forum in Townsville in August, focusing on economic growth and tourism. A key discussion was the Whitsunday Skyway project, a planned 1km cable car ride offering views of the Whitsundays. The project aims to boost tourism, expecting 250,000 visitors annually and $40 million in spending. It is currently in the planning stage, with construction estimated to take 24 months and costs projected at $86 million. Mayor Collins emphasized the potential benefits of the Skyway for local and visitor experiences, underscoring its importance for future economic growth in the region.

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