Dreamworld expansion approved by state government
The Queensland state government has approved a major expansion for the Dreamworld theme park, including a $200 million hotel development. The project aims to boost tourism and infrastructure ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.
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Large-scale infrastructure projects are critical for regional economic development and preparation for international sporting events.
shares Share article Dreamworld’s multimillion-dollar expansion, including a $200 million hotel development, has been approved by the state government.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie fast-tracked the application to expand the site last year after it stalled with the City of Gold Coast council and today announced it had been approved.
Dreamworld’s multimillion-dollar expansion into a tourism and resort precinct has been approved. 9news
He said his department had been working through submissions and community consultation for the last eight months and the expansion was “good to go”.
“This is a win for tourism, it’s a win for jobs, it’s a win for housing, it’s a win for retail and hospitality,” Bleijie said at Dreamworld this morning.
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