Friday, February 14, 2025

EOI opens for Tasmanian tourism attraction revamp

Efforts to breathe new life into a north-west Tasmanian tourism attraction have gone global, with Expressions of Interest (EOI) now open for a new operator, or group, to take on and transform the Dismal Swamp site, west of Smithton, into a visitor hub.

Leading the EOI process is international company, TSA Riley, which is looking to engage with potential operators from across Australia and even across the globe.

“The hub at Dismal Swamp will create an exciting new visitor experience to complement the area’s amazing natural environment. It’s terrific to see this project now progress to the EOI stage,” said Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King.

“This is a great example of the Australian Government’s investment in the tourism future of the far north-west coast of Tasmania.”

The site has sat dormant since 2020 but has since secured $12.5 million from the Australian Government through a 2022 federal election commitment to help revitalise the site.

“We are building on Tasmania’s reputation as a world-leading tourism destination and highlighting Tasmania’s unique experiences,” said Tasmanian Premier and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Jeremy Rockliff.

“This redevelopment will transform the Dismal Swamp site into a world-class visitor hub for cultural and nature-based experiences within the broader far North West region.

“We expect the operation to feature a range of accommodation options and immersive nature-based experiences, which could attract an additional $9 million in annual visitor spend to the state.”

The project is expected to attract an overall investment of $40 – $50 million when commercial investors and a developer are locked in, providing a significant economic boost to the region.

The EOI document is available at: https://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/tarkine-adventure-hub-eoi.

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