Bundaberg Regional Council is continuing its support of major developments within the region, including the NRMA Turtle Sands Nature Resort, through its Projects of Regional Significance (PORS) initiative.
The redevelopment of the Mon Repos accommodation facility was recently granted full discount of infrastructure charges by Council through the PORS scheme.
The support is aimed at fostering major developments that promise significant long-term benefits to the region’s economy, particularly in tourism.
According to its application, the upgrade to Turtle Sands will be completed in two stages.
Stage 1 is already finished and features 115 of the park’s 127 sites developed.
This includes 17 cabins, nine tent sites, 20 studio apartments, 69 serviced sites, and a pool.
Stage 2 will finalise the development, adding a bunkhouse with 12 rooms for educational and group tourism markets, along with a barbecue/camp kitchen and a pool lounge.
The project is expected to create significant local employment while further strengthening the region’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
Mayor Helen Blackburn said the decision to provide the full infrastructure charge discount highlighted the importance of the project in bolstering the local tourism industry, which contributed over $400 million annually to the region’s economy.
“The Bundaberg Region is a key tourism destination, attracting over a million visitors each year,” Mayor Blackburn said.
“With tourism playing such a vital role in our local economy, it’s crucial that we support projects like the Turtle Sands Caravan Park upgrade.
“The upgrade will provide much-needed accommodation for a diverse range of travellers, meeting the increasing demand as more visitors come to experience the Bundaberg Region.”
The full project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Find out more here.
About PORS
Council’s Projects of Regional Significance program recognises projects which will provide a significant economic boost to the region.
The program defines significant projects as those with a monetary value of $15 million or greater or providing more than 50 direct local jobs.
While projects which meet one of these thresholds automatically qualify under the program Council can also consider how projects provide special community benefit.
Qualifying projects are eligible for a discount of up to 100 per cent off the infrastructure charges levied for the development.
Projects already supported under this program include Gina’s Table and the expansion of Okara’s operations at the Port.
THANKYOU VERY KINDLY FOR THIS, AS WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE TO WALK ON THE BEACH VIA THE WALKWAY, TOURISM FIRST LOCALS SECOND
The park looks great! Mon Repos beach is quite pretty. Just a suggestion … there needs to be better signage at the entrance to Mon Repos advertising not just the turtle tourism attraction but also this new NRMA Turtle Sands Nature Resort. 🙂