Cleland Wildlife Park development takes next step
19 October 2018
SA Government:
The potential redevelopment of
Cleland
Wildlife Park has taken the next step with the State Government now
investigating a
market-led development process.
The current vision concept for Cleland Wildlife Park is for a $150
million
redevelopment of the park and further options of a cable car and
a
hotel in the Mount Lofty Precinct.
Minister for
Environment and Water David Speirs said the government has a clear
vision for Cleland Wildlife Park and would now involve the private
sector to explore redevelopment options.
“We have a fantastic opportunity to create a world-class nature-based
attraction in
South Australia for locals as well as domestic and international
tourists,” said Minister Speirs.
“Our vision is to deliver premier and unique guest experience that
promotes conservation and knowledge of South Australia’s native species
and draw visitors to our State.
“This Project will transform one of South Australia’s most loved
environmental assets to generate tourism exports, activate commercial
opportunities for the private sector, create new and high value jobs and
support regional economic development.
“A number of artist impressions have been prepared to express what may
be possible to be delivered at a new Cleland Wildlife Park.
“These impressions focus on keeping the best elements of Cleland that
are already valued by locals and visitors, whilst dramatically improving
guest experience.
“Development done in the right way will help preserve this beautiful
natural resource while further activating the
Adelaide Hills and increasing local job opportunities.”
Under the market-led development process the private sector would
propose redevelopment plans to the government based on the established
vision and objectives rather than the government identifying the
specific redevelopment plan to be implemented.
Stakeholder engagement and community consultation will be done to seek
the level of support for the redevelopment of Cleland and activation of
the broader Mount Lofty precinct.
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