Lindeman Island resort revival on track
28 July 2017
Queensland Government: Lindeman Island’s revival is a step closer with the release of the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the $583 million redevelopment and expansion of the island’s resort.
State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said the draft environmental impact statement for the Whitsunday islands project was available for public consultation for six weeks.
White Horse Australia Lindeman proposes a five-star beach resort, six-star spa resort, five-star eco resort, tourist villa precinct and luxury camping facilities, creating 300 jobs each during construction and 300 operational jobs once completed.
“The redevelopment is consistent with the Palaszczuk Government’s Advancing Tourism plan to drive growth and jobs in the tourism industry,” Dr Lynham said.
“However, it is within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and it’s important that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the Reef.
“The independentCoordinator-General has released the draft EIS for public consultation until 4 September and all submissions received during this consultation period will be considered in finalising the evaluation.”
Lindeman Island’s resort has been closed since 2012 after suffering significant damage from Cyclone Yasi in 2011.
The White Horse proposal is one of several significant investments planned in the Whitsundays, including:
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$2 billion re-development of the Laguna Whitsundays Resort
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development of Daydream Island Resort and Spa and South Molle Island Resort
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redevelopment of Brampton Island.
Dr Lynham said the Coordinator-General was also conducting consultation
on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy
and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
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