A scaled back version of the initial $32 million Busselton Jetty expansion has been given the go-ahead by the city, after a drastic costs spike almost made the project "impossible".
The not-for-profit behind the Busselton Jetty has rescoped the $32 million underwater observatory project after cost hikes rendered it unviable, keeping it afloat by splitting it into two stages.
EXCLUSIVE: It was set to kickstart tourism post-COVID, but a plan to build Australia's largest marine observatory in Busselton is in jeopardy after coming in $20 million over budget.
Plans to build Australia's largest marine observatory in the South West have hit a hurdle after the project came in more than 50 per cent over budget amid rising construction costs.
A $32 million plan to build Australia's largest natural marine observatory in the South West is another step closer, receiving the endorsement of the City of Busselton.
The not-for-profit behind a $32 million plan to build Australia's largest natural marine observatory at Busselton has lodged its plans with the federal government today.
Saracen Properties and Security Capital Australia have announced the development of a $100 million, five-star spa and resort in Margaret River, a boon for the South West region's tourism industry as it pursues a post-pandemic revival.
Busselton Jetty will strengthen its position as one of the South West's foremost tourist attractions on the back of new amenities and renovations to the site, according to chief executive Lisa Shreeve.
Named Australia's third top tourist attraction at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards and visited by a record 500,000-plus people in 2018, Busselton's iconic jetty is currently the subject of detailed plans to expand its tourist offering.
