Water park cash splash
THE Liberal and Nationals Coalition government has promised $1.34m for a new water park for the Far North.
The money would help build additional cabins and a water park at the Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park on the Atherton Tablelands.
Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park owner Lachlan Farquharson said he was excited that the “boat themed” and “fully inclusive” water park would bring a new option to the region.
“Each feature of the park will be for different kids,” Mr Farquharson
“Some autistic kids, where things get too much for, will love it.
“As soon as we know who wins the election on Saturday night, we’ll get all the plans in place and start going because we have everything ready to go.”
Mr Farquharson said he expected the project to take nine months to complete as the business has the systems in place ready to go.
“It just needs a tick of approval,” he said.
The park will be boat themed, referencing the lake, and include a splash
park, waterfalls and a river pool.
LNP Senator Susan McDonald said the project would attract visitors, particularly schools and larger families.
“The proximity to an international airport and export markets in Far North Queensland are extremely attractive to a wide range of businesses, farmers and tourism entrepreneurs,” she said. “More visitors is a win-win for the region – it creates more jobs and keeps money local.”
With the project worth more than $2.4m, it’s expected to employ 26 contractors during the park’s construction and six full-time employees once completed.