Sector
Education/Research/Tourism
Opportunity
Develop a new educational, research and tourism centre with a focus on a natural unique environment and culture
Location
Julia Creek, North West Queensland, Australia
Investment type
Greenfield
Investment opportunity highlights
Develop a new Research and Education Centre with Tourism component. Potential for the proposed centre to be a partnership arrangement with Government in relation to Fisheries, Natural Resources, Education including R&D, industry and philanthropic opportunity
Investment required
AUD1.5 – 1.8 million construction cost
Timeframe
Dependent on investor but development to commence by 2015 is desirable
Financial information
Potential for the proposed centre to be a philanthropic project operating at breakeven
Why invest?
- Unique and innovative Induction Centre for Industry and Tourism
- Ensure long term research and education of endemic environment conducted within the region allowing on site field research to be part of the process
- Centre will contain one of a kind large aquatic displays that are utilised for research, education and tourism
- Offset revenue will come from Coffee Shop that ties to the natural environment including sustainable, clean living i.e. aquaponics for growing produce from fish tank waste showcasing future living in Northern Inland Australia
- Entire centre including external landscaping, which will contain endemic plants of the region, will showcase educational, research and tourism concept as one.
- Aspects of the centre will complement Government and Industry programs and legislation as well tie opportunities to local and regional schools
- Good options for land availability
- McKinlay Shire Council is a strong supporter of this opportunity
- Complements the popular At The Creek Visitor Centre
Company
Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Zone (MITEZ) and McKinlay Shire Council (MSC)
Further information
Glen Graham, MITEZ: E ceo@mitez.com.au W www.mitez.com.au P +61 7 4743 3488
McKinlay Shire Council: W www.mckinlay.qld.gov.au