NSW Government to support regional tourism with USD227m fund

NSW Government announced (06-Mar-2016) AUD300 million (USD227.4 million) in funding for state regional environmental and tourism infrastructure projects. An initial funding round of AUD100 million (USD75.9 million) is available for regional communities to submit expressions of interest. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said the intention of the funding is to generate increased tourist numbers, create jobs and build on other regional investment programmes. Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall reported overnight visits in NSW regional have risen 17% since 2011, and the government looks forward to promoting the growth of regional tourism. [more - original PR]