Regional Tourism Investment and Infrastructure Plan

The Brisbane RTIIP is a visionary plan that aims to provide direction and a central focus for the sustainable development of tourism in the Brisbane region out to 2018.

The purpose of the Plan is to identify a range of tourism related infrastructure and investment opportunities that, if developed, have the potential to ensure Brisbane’s future as a tourism destination.

The plan details more than 30 potential investment opportunities, focusing on three areas with the greatest potential for the region:

1. New tourism products and the enhancement of existing natural assets
2. Public infrastructure needed to support the leisure offering for the region
3. Investment required to deliver on new projects

Ten catalyst projects have been elevated as a priority because of their potential to strengthen Brisbane’s tourism offering for domestic and international visitors, maximise the economic benefits of tourism to the local economy, and help deliver on Brisbane’s tourism vision.

Invest Brisbane, with the support of Brisbane City Council and Tourism Queensland, is leading and managing the investment process for each catalyst project.

The ten proposed catalyst projects:

1. An internationally significant national Indigenous centre visitor attraction at South Bank.
2. A Moreton Bay aquarium and marine discovery centre at North Bank
3. A 'Story of Brisbane' high-tech interpretation centre and a viewing platform of Greater Brisbane and the Scenic Rim at Mt Coot-tha. The project could include a cable car system between the lookout and the botanic gardens.
4. Two new or redeveloped major piers for river boat and island services from Brisbane city centre.
5. A second shipping terminal up river to support existing facilities and address the needs of the new, larger cruise ships visiting Brisbane.
6. Two new international five to six star hotels to be built at Victoria Park and in the CBD offering more than 600 new rooms.
7. Ipswich to extend its successful railway heritage theme to create a tourism precinct with a conference centre and accommodation facilities.
8. A major walk with quality hut and lodge-style accommodation in the Scenic Rim World Heritage National Parks.
9. Development of a major Moreton Bay ferry terminus at or near the mouth of the Brisbane River for a faster and more effective link between the CBD and the Moreton Bay islands.
10. An eco-lodge on Moreton Island using the existing lighthouse and surrounding infrastructure.
    

For further information on the Brisbane tourism vision, or a copy of the draft Brisbane RTIIP, please contact:

Theresa Meehan
Manager – Investment Attraction
Invest Brisbane
T: +61 (7) 3006 6229
M: +61 (0) 433 683 522
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Sharon Raguse
Tourism Development Manager
Invest Brisbane
T: +61 (7) 3006 6229
M: +61 (0) 413 035 349
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