Our officers need appropriate facilities in order to do their jobs. This follows our $4 million investment into a wastewater transfer system, barge landing facilities and heritage works.īuild a new St Helens Police Station, with an investment of $7.5 millionĪs part of our long-term plan, the Liberal Government has delivered additional police officers to stations across the State, and will continue to do so.

Improved rain water capture, storage and delivery assets.

Improved, reliable electricity generation infrastructure and power connection to all buildings in the Darlington precinct.

Completion of new waste water treatment facilities including.

The infrastructure will provide ongoing certainty of experience to commercial operators and visitors to the island. The Maria Island National Park is one of the key attractions in the lower East Coast area, driving the regional tourism economy.It is steadily increasing in visitation – growing 24 per cent in recent years.Ī re-elected Majority Liberal Government will commit $6.8 million to Stage 3 of the Maria Island Re-Discovered project. The Liberal Government has already demonstrated its commitment to ensuring that Maria Island remains a unique and sought-after destination on the East Coast of Tasmania. Provide $6.8 million for Stage 3 of the Maria Island Re-Discovered project

A shared use track from the Freycinet National Park Visitor Centre, through to the Wineglass Bay car park.

This will build on the investments already being delivered by the Liberal Government, including –

Realignment of the road to alleviate congestions on Freycinet Drive, and the impact on residents.

A transport hub with a shuttle bus to the Wineglass Bay Car Park to minimise traffic and parking.

New state of the art Visitor Centre facilities similar to the highly acclaimed and recently opened Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre.

We will continue to take the responsible approach of improving infrastructure to meet the existing demands, but also, and more importantly, take steps to ensure that the benefits of tourism do not compromise the natural, cultural and social values of the Freycinet Peninsula.Ī re-elected Majority Liberal Government will provide an additional $14 million into this iconic tourism destination to develop a new Visitor Gateway adjacent to the National Park. The Freycinet National Park has been one of the fastest growing and most popular tourism destinations in Tasmania. $14 million towards the development of a new Visitor Gateway adjacent to the Freycinet National Park Our support of the region continues, with further initiatives under a re-elected Majority Liberal Government including: We have worked hard to support the East Coast community and its plans for economic growth and job creation, to showcase its unique beauty as a key tourist destination. The Tasmanian Liberals are the strongest supporters of our regional communities.

Continue the $30 million investment into the Great Eastern Drive.

Develop a new Visitor Information Model, with the East Coast as the pilot.

Deliver $600,000 in grants towards our State-wide electric vehicle charging network in our regions and key tourism destinations, including at Bicheno or Triabunna.

Provide $1 million towards resurfacing Wielangta Road.

Commit $50,000 towards the compilation of a master plan for the East Coast visitor economy.Provide $200,000 to both St Mary’s Community Health Centre and May Shaw at Swansea, for upgraded equipment, and also provide an additional $560,000 over four years to support additional staffing at May Shaw to help support demand for urgent care services in the area.

Provide $560,000 over four years for additional staffing at the St Helens District Hospital, with $400,000 for upgraded equipment at the Hospital.Boost the number of permanent paramedics on the East Coast by 40 per cent.We will make permanent the two new paramedics put in place in Swansea during COVID-19, and recruit an additional two paramedics for St Helens, with an investment of $2.1 million over four years.Increase aeromedical support with a new helipad for the East Coast, to be located near the new St Helens Hospital, with an investment of $300,000.Build a new St Helens Police Station, with an investment of $7.5 million.Provide $6.8 million for Stage 3 of the Maria Island Re-Discovered project.Invest $14 million towards the development of a new Visitor Gateway adjacent to the Freycinet National Park.

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