❓ Question regarding the allocation and implementation of $4 million in funding for the Kalamunda Tourism Hotspot initiative, including budget confirmation, responsible agency, specific projects, and community engagement strategies. The answer confirms the funding, timeline, responsible agency, and planned projects, as well as ongoing stakeholder engagement.
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I refer to the Government's commitment of $4 million during the election campaign for the Kalamunda Tourism Hotspot initiative, and I ask: (a) Is the $4 million commitment in the budget: (i) If yes, then when will this $4 million in funding be released; (b) Which agency or local body will be responsible for managing the project; (c) What specific tourism infrastructure, services or improvements will this funding support; and (d) How will the community and local businesses be engaged in the planning and delivery of this project?
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Answered
12 August 2025
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
9 days
(a) Yes.
i. It is identified for delivery from 2025-26 to 2028-29.
(b) Tourism Western Australia.
(c) New tourism attractions in Pickering Brook including a mega mural installation and a soft adventure tourism attraction and a dedicated marketing program to raise awareness of the visitor assets of the Perth Hills and Swan Valley Tourism Attractions.
(d) Stakeholders have been consulted in the initial studies and business cases. Stakeholders will continue to be engaged throughout the development and delivery of the attractions.
i. It is identified for delivery from 2025-26 to 2028-29.
(b) Tourism Western Australia.
(c) New tourism attractions in Pickering Brook including a mega mural installation and a soft adventure tourism attraction and a dedicated marketing program to raise awareness of the visitor assets of the Perth Hills and Swan Valley Tourism Attractions.
(d) Stakeholders have been consulted in the initial studies and business cases. Stakeholders will continue to be engaged throughout the development and delivery of the attractions.
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