2019-08-06 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                             6 AUGUST 2019


Indicative Timeline

Enhancing an iconic nature-based experience like the Cooloola Great Walk requires
extensive planning, engaging with multiple stakeholders and identifying and addressing
environmental considerations.

The Cooloola Great Walk is progressing through a staged market engagement process and
ongoing collaboration with Traditional Owners and the local community. This process will
determine the best proposal to enhance and complement the established trail and its existing
public infrastructure amenity.

An indicative project timeline is provided below*:
1. October - November 2018: Expressions of Interest: Suitably qualified proponents invited
   from the Market Engagement stage to refine their proposals for the Cooloola Great Walk
   Opportunity
2. Late May 2019 – August 2019: Request for Detailed Proposal: Shortlisted proponents are
   invited to further develop concepts and proposals, including confirmed commercial
   arrangements with Traditional Owners
3. Q4 2019: Preferred Proponent: The successful Tourism Operator will be selected and
   binding terms negotiated
4. 2020: Approvals and Construction: A range of community benefits delivered immediately
   including construction jobs
5. 2021: Cooloola Great Walk Operational: New enhancements to the trail operational.
*This timeline is indicative only and is subject to change.

Contact
Please get in touch for more information at:
    Website: www.ditid.qld.gov.au/tourism/s...
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 1800 957 852 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST)
    Post: Tourism Development Projects division, Department of Innovation, Tourism Industry
      Development and the Commonwealth Games, PO Box 15168, City East, QLD, 4002
You can also stay connected and follow us on social media:
     @QldEcotourismTrails
     @QldEcoTrails




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