Published: 30 August 2021
Licence fees are being waived and critical public infrastructure is being identified in the latest initiatives, providing support to Kalbarri tourism operators in the wake of Cyclone Seroja.
Commercial operations licence fees and park entry fees will be waived for licenced commercial tourism operators located in the Shire of Northampton and operating tours within Kalbarri National Park.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions will be contacting eligible businesses to enact the fee waivers.
The Mid-West Development Commission has also received $250,000 to identify and support the redevelopment of public infrastructure needs in the community. This includes plans to revitalise the foreshore.
It follows the 12-month appointment of a Tourism WA project officer in Geraldton who is working with State and local government agencies, Regional Tourism Organisation Australia’s Coral Coast and local operators to support Kalbarri’s ongoing recovery from the impact of the cyclone.