$5M in State Government Funding for the Whitsunday Skyway – Whitsunday Life

$5M in State Government Funding for the Whitsunday Skyway – Whitsunday Life

The Whitsunday Skyway project has received a $5 million government funding boost to support its development. This investment will help enhance tourism infrastructure in the Whitsunday region, aiming to attract more visitors and create new economic opportunities. Originally published in the Whitsunday Life on 22nd November 2024

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The Mary Watson-Blake award to Elizabeth Hackett – Whitsunday Life

Elizabeth Hackett was recently honored with the prestigious Marie Watson-Blake Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual at the 2024 Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Awards. This award recognises her exceptional leadership and vision in transforming the tourism sector, particularly in the Whitsundays region. Article originally published on the 22nd November 2024

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Whitsunday Skyway to go ahead – Whitsunday Times

The Whitsunday Skyway, a $100 million project, will feature a 1km cable car linking Airlie Beach to Conway National Park, offering stunning views of the Whitsunday Islands. Expected to create hundreds of jobs, it is currently awaiting State and Federal approvals, with the LNP pledging $5 million in funding if elected. Article originally published in…

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Skyway game changer received big pledge – Whitsunday Life

Exciting news for the Whitsundays! The Whitsunday Skyway project, set to be one of the most impressive on-land developments in the area, recently secured essential funding, moving the ambitious $87 million venture one step closer to becoming the largest on-land infrastructure project in our region. Article originally published in Whitsunday Life 25th October 2024

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A minute with the mayor – Mackay and Whitsunday Life

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…

Palaszczuk Government backs Whitsunday Skyway

Palaszczuk Government backs Whitsunday Skyway

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said a re-elected Labor government would contribute $1 million in matched funding towards the project for the purchase of additional land for Conway National Park. The Premier said Australian Adventure Tourism Group’s Whitsundays Skyway cableway and ecotourism adventure proposal had the potential to support hundreds of jobs and create a brand new…