Queensland Government: Government invests $10 million in outback tourism infrastructure

The Palaszczuk Government will invest $10 million in outback tourism infrastructure including $2.2 million over two years to expand and refurbish the Australian Workers Heritage Centre in Barcaldine.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the funding would go towards a series of projects for Western Queensland. "This investment will give a leg-up to the outback's growing tourism sector," the Premier said."More and more people want to travel to western Queensland every year as they discover great attractions like the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Australia's Dinosaur Trail."In years to come I hope our investment in infrastructure and attractions helps to create a great outback tourism trail so visitors stay for longer and spend more in western Queensland." Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad said the government's $10 million Outback Tourism Infrastructure Fund was in addition to the $36 million Regional Tourism Infrastructure and Experience Development Program announced during the election."Today's announcement is a testament to the Palaszczuk Government's commitment to growing Queensland's $25 billion tourism industry," she said."During the election we invested an extra $170 million in this space and we continue to deliver real dollars to ensure we're supporting tourism operators in regional Queensland."