ECONOMIC
Visitor Accomodation
Work with local businesses on investment strategy to improve quality and volume of accommodation offerings. Work with Walgett Shire Council to explore grants to upgrade existing Primitive Camp Ground into a full service campground with power, water and bathroom facilities with boardwalk to the CBD to increase the length of stay of visitors to the town.
Estimated Cost
$1.5 million
Direct Jobs Created
10
Indirect Jobs Supported
15
Project Lead
Tattersalls Hotel/Walgett Shire Council
Funding
Tattersalls Hotel/Walgett Shire Council
Status
Owner of Tattersalls Hotel is upgrading existing accommodation and expanding accommodation on 2nd floor of hotel. This will create a more attractive destination for visitors, including a new cafe and restaurant. Walgett Shire Council have approved a project to upgrade the existing primitive camp ground. Visitor numbers have noticeably increased since this work commenced.
Theory of Change
