One of Victoria’s most remarkable natural attractions, the unique salt lake environment of Lake Tyrrell, will get a new visitor information and tourism infrastructure thanks to $2.3 million from the Andrews Labor Government.
Lake Tyrrell is Victoria’s largest salt lake and is especially popular with visitors from China – Victoria’s largest market for inbound tourists, which is expected to contribute up to 60 per cent of tourism spend by 2025.
When complete, the $2.58 million project is expected to boost the lake’s current visitation numbers from 42,000 a year to more than 192,000 by 2025.
The project, a priority for the Mallee Regional Partnership will deliver a range of new facilities including a boardwalk, interpretive signage, walking tracks, a viewing area, accessible toilets, waste management infrastructure, and parking with turnaround space for buses.
The project will create six jobs during construction and once complete, it is forecast to contribute more than $6.9 million to the local economy.
As visitation to the area increases along with demand for accommodation, new businesses will be established in surrounding towns like Sea Lake to service the growing market.
The Lake Tyrrell Tourism Infrastructure Development Project is funded by the Labor Government’s flagship Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund, which is investing in iconic regional tourism projects that create world-class tourism experiences, support jobs and boost the regional economy.
Victorian Government Media Release
29th Jun 2017
