Victoria’s government blamed for Point Nepean tourism project failure
BTN News
Thursday, 02 July 2015
Australia’s Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) is ‘disappointed a compromise was not reached’ to continue with a project at Mornington Peninsula’s Point Nepean site, following the State government’s decision to walk away from an agreement with the private sector.
“The plan centred on the Quarantine Station in the National Park and entailed a sustainable development that was sensitive to the local environment,” said Diane Smith, chief executive VTIC.
"Its focus was to preserve the integrity of the site’s natural and cultural heritage and to create more access for people to experience this wonderful place. The failure to reach a compromise means the state is delayed in realising the benefits of sustainable tourism.
“Public-private partnerships are vital to the growth and prosperity of our sector. Point Nepean is a significant cultural and heritage site and the private sector was positive about working with government on a great project for Victoria.
“The State government has turned its back on this Point Nepean development, which has the potential to diminish private sector confidence in investing in Victorian tourism projects.
“Our industry saw this as a litmus test for future developments and there is now concern regarding investment in innovative, job creating new tourism projects in Victoria.”
Victoria’s government blamed for Point Nepean tourism project failure
BTN News
Thursday, 02 July 2015
Australia’s Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) is ‘disappointed a compromise was not reached’ to continue with a project at Mornington Peninsula’s Point Nepean site, following the State government’s decision to walk away from an agreement with the private sector.
“The plan centred on the Quarantine Station in the National Park and entailed a sustainable development that was sensitive to the local environment,” said Diane Smith, chief executive VTIC.
"Its focus was to preserve the integrity of the site’s natural and cultural heritage and to create more access for people to experience this wonderful place. The failure to reach a compromise means the state is delayed in realising the benefits of sustainable tourism.
“Public-private partnerships are vital to the growth and prosperity of our sector. Point Nepean is a significant cultural and heritage site and the private sector was positive about working with government on a great project for Victoria.
“The State government has turned its back on this Point Nepean development, which has the potential to diminish private sector confidence in investing in Victorian tourism projects.
“Our industry saw this as a litmus test for future developments and there is now concern regarding investment in innovative, job creating new tourism projects in Victoria.”
