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.
A previous version of this page May have suggested that Walgett Shire Council had provided funding for the improvements to the Tattersalls Hotel. This is not correct. The sole role of the Council is to seek grants to fund the upgrading of the Primitive Camp Ground in Collarenebri to accommodate increased visits and overnight stays. For clarity, the private owner of the Tattersalls Hotel provided 100% of the funding to upgrade visitor accommodation at the Hotel. The Council is responsible for applying for funding to upgrade the primitive camp ground (which it owns). We apologise for any confusion.
Estimated Cost
$750,000
Direct Jobs Created
10
Indirect Jobs Supported
15
Project Lead
Tattersalls Hotel (Private Owner)
Primitive Camp Ground (Walgett Council)
Funding
Tattersalls Hotel (100% Private Owner)
Primitive Camp Ground (Walgett Council)
Status
Owner of Tattersalls Hotel is upgrading existing accommodation to support increased tourism visits and overnight stays. This will create a more attractive destination for visitors, including a new cafe and restaurant.
Walgett Shire Council is progressing funding for upgrading the primitive camp ground.
Visitor numbers to the town have noticeably increased since this work commenced.
Theory of Change
