Win for Yarra Valley Tourism
Very exciting news today!
Minister King ( Federal Minister for Regional Services) recently announced the success of our joint Regional Development Australia Fund application with Yarra Valley Railway for $3.56M for the $9M Yarra Valley Regional Tourist Precinct and Rail Link Reconstruction Project. Minister King made the announcement at 11:30am in Yarra Glen today.
The
steam heritage railway will be a unique, historical and iconic drawcard for
visitors to the already popular Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges tourist
destination. We believe this project unlocks the full potential of arguably
what will become the most beautiful tourist railways in Australia.
The
railway is estimated to attract 200,000 visitors each year and generate $35
million with the flow on benefits to our community and local business
significant. The importance of the project to the tourism product of the Yarra
Valley was evident at the announcement with notable business leaders attending,
including representatives from the Healesville Chamber of Commerce, Rochford
Winery, RACV Club and Yarra Valley Chocolateria and Ice Creamery.
Council
has committed $250,000 plus resources to the project and will enjoy a continued
and positive working partnership with Yarra Valley Railway to see the railway
become a reality.
Fair to say, the Yarra Valley Railway and broader Yarra Valley community is very excited by this announcement.
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