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Tourism Industry Welcomes Labor Investment in Three Capes Track
Posted on Friday, 5 March 2010 | Permalink
The Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania today welcomed the Federal Government commitment of $12.5 million and the State Labor Government commitment of $12.8 million to establish the Three Capes Track.
TICT chief executive officer Daniel Hanna said the level of funding will bring huge benefits to both the Tasman Peninsula and Tasmanian economies.
“This is exactly what is required to continue to develop iconic, destination tourism experiences for Tasmania,” Mr Hanna said.
“This project will also be a great example of a public/private partnership, involving the private sector and the Federal and State Governments.
“We believe that Tasmania will start to benefit in a major way if the construction of the Track can be completed over the next three years, even sooner as sections are upgraded and opened.
“The TICT’s own report, prepared by KPMG, showed that a fully-developed Three Capes Track will deliver up to $190 million annually and 1500-plus jobs to the Tasmanian economy.
“The Three Capes Track, full-developed, will transform the Tasman National Park as a destination for day walking through increased promotion, exposure and improvements in day walk tracks and facilities.”
The Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania released the Three Capes Track Economic Impact of Additional Day Walk Visitors report last week (see attachment).
Mr Hanna said the proposed Three Capes Track would be a five night/six day walking experience on the Tasman Peninsula taking in Cape Raoul, Cape Pillar and Cape Hauy.
“The KPMG report found that the Tasmanian economy could benefit by up to $188 million per annum and 1563 jobs by 2017 through increased day walk visitors as a result of the development of the Three Capes Track.
“Importantly, the report also found that the Tasman Peninsula economy would benefit by up to $43.75 million annually and 323 jobs.
“The Three Capes Track would also deliver massive benefits to Tasmanian tourism and the Tasmanian economy.
“The development of a second iconic multi-day walk (in addition to the Overland Track at Cradle Mountain) in Tasmania would:
• significantly add to the Tasmanian brand
• better place Tasmania as an iconic walking destination to compete with destinations like New Zealand
• provide an alternative experience for the many visitors that have already experienced the Overland Track and Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park
• provide increased year round walking opportunities due to the more favourable climate on the Tasman Peninsula
• increase the profile of the stunning coastal environment of the Tasman National Park
