Award-winning Provenance Wines is set for a surge in visitors as it prepares to open its new winery and cellar door at the historic Fyansford Paper Mill site.
Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren and Member for Geelong Christine Couzens visited Provenance Wines today to tour their new facilities ahead of the winery’s grand opening.
Provenance Wines received a $332,000 grant through the Federal and Victorian Government’s joint Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure (TDDI) programme to build a new working winery, cellar door and function space on the banks of the Barwon River.
The new development will create new local jobs and a large function centre will allow Provenance Wines to attract and host events.
The Fyansford Paper Mill has emerged as a popular arts and cultural precinct in recent years, with Provenance Wines joining an art gallery and studios, mosaic workshop and cafe at the site.
The project is part of the Barwon Paper Mill redevelopment, which has created a modern experience while retaining the authenticity of the 1870s bluestone building.
Tourists bring serious business to Geelong and the Bellarine, with more than 5.1 million visitors spending $942 million in the 12 months to September 2017.
That is why the Andrews Labor Government is working to boost these numbers and make this region an even better place for visitors from around Victoria, and around the world.
The TDDI programme invests in major tourism infrastructure projects that boost local economies, create jobs and entice visitors to come to our regions.
The wine industry plays a vital role in regional and rural Victoria, delivering an estimated $7.6 billion to local economies and employing nearly 13,000 people.
Victorian Government Media Release: 9 March 2018
