Cook Labor Government promises $3 million Collie tourism boost

A popular South West tourist attraction will receive almost $3 million in upgrades, as part of a new WA Labor commitment to boost visitor numbers in Collie and surrounds.
  • $2.9 million Cook Labor Government commitment to upgrade Wellington Dam
  • Investment to fund kiosk, water and power upgrades to support visitor numbers
  • Builds on the Cook Labor Government’s $40 million-plus support for Collie tourism

A popular South West tourist attraction will receive almost $3 million in upgrades, as part of a new WA Labor commitment to boost visitor numbers in Collie and surrounds.

Announced today, a re-elected Cook Labor Government will spend $2.9 million on kiosk, water and power upgrades at Wellington Dam, home to the world’s biggest dam mural.

The massive artwork has become a must-do attraction for people visiting the Collie region, complementing the new trails network, Lake Kepwari and upgraded national park camping facilities in the area.

This investment will provide upgrades to the Wellington Dam kiosk to improve its offerings to visitors, enabling the facility to deliver more for hikers, mountain-bikers and visitors.

The State Government has invested in excess of $40 million in Collie tourism initiatives since 2017, delivering a more than 73 per cent increase in visitor numbers and millions in economic benefits for the town.

This funding is part of the Cook Labor Government’s wider investment to diversify the Collie economy and create local jobs, as the community transitions away from coal mining.

Comments attributed to Environment Minister Reece Whitby:

“These upgrades to Wellington Dam will help this tourism drawcard to go from strength to strength, bringing in thousands of visitors and supporting the local economy."

“Only the Cook Labor Government is committed to ensuring Collie grows as a tourism destination, investing more than $40 million to support the industry since 2017.”

Comments attributed to Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns:

“From the State’s largest network of mountain biking trails, to unique scenery and the world’s biggest dam mural, the Cook Labor Government is establishing Collie as a bucket-list tourism destination."

“Today’s announcement will build on WA Labor’s strong track record of diversifying the Collie economy and creating great local jobs.”

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