Tourism Opportunity Plan - Tourism Queensland

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Catalyst Project Description Surfing Tourism Significant Dive Wreck Site ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Make the Gold Coast the global centre for surfing excellence in terms of surfing tourism and the world surf sports capital Conduct a feasibility study for the development of a world-class hall of fame/museum to showcase Australian surfing heritage and culture Prepare a scoping study and strategy to identify infrastructure requirements to support surfing events and ensure that the Gold Coast remains an internationally significant surfing destination. Establish the Gold Coast as a world-class dive destination: Select the preferred location for the dive attraction Identify a suitable structure, such as a Navy vessel to scuttle Build and develop dive industry capacity to deliver world-class dive experiences to domestic and international visitors Apply and receive for appropriate State and Federal permits Collaborate with State and Federal Government for the management of the site Market and promote the dive attraction Appendix Broadwater Masterplan* ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ In association with the new Gold Coast Waterways Authority, develop a Master Plan for the Broadwater to facilitate its key role in future development of tourism on the Gold Coast Development of a marine stadium to provide a focus for land and water-based events and festivals Development of a MAX/Super Yacht and marina facility which will establish the Gold Coast as a globally recognised location for the berthing, maintenance, refit and provisioning of Super Yachts To scope the most sustainable use for Wave Break Island which would maintain the functional integrity and maximise the recreational and tourism values Modifications to the Doug Jennings parklands to enable the area to better accommodate large gatherings, concerts and community events including precinct noise status Resolve future use of South Stradbroke Island as an important adjunct area as a locals ‘escape’ or future limited development Implementation of world-class open space design that improves the recreational use of the area while protecting and enhancing infrastructure and environmental values Development of a comprehensive pedestrian and cycle, walkway and park system Improvement of public access through the provision of boardwalks and extension and enhancement of Federation Walk/Bikeway system in Oceanside Park Explore the opportunity for a low impact ferry and bus transport hub in the Southport Boat Harbour Relocation of trawler fleet to more sustainable space Investigate the development of Marine hub precincts for commercial activity Develop a fair and equitable access strategy for commercial operators Cruise Terminal* Gold Coast Cultural Precinct ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Welcome active commercial interest in possible cruise terminal developments and maintain open communication with interested parties during any ongoing discussion and investigation. Guide interested parties to relevant government bodies for information on appropriate range of approvals required Development of a Master Plan for the development of a cultural and entertainment Precinct Development of a state-of-the-art gallery space, including an iconic building design Support access/connectivity options including bridge access Review Public/Private Partnership options and options for indigenous inclusion * Since the Gold Coast TOP update, there has been the establishment of the Broadwater Marine Project, a joint initiative of the Queensland Government and Gold Coast City Council seeking private sector investment to deliver an integrated tourism project, including a cruise ship terminal. 14
Catalyst Project Description Events and Meetings Infrastructure ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Gold Coast to have the best policy for the use of beaches and open spaces for events, meetings Establish base line requirement with MICE industry Council has specialist officers to review and improve the efficiency of the approval process Develop a dedicated business events ‘pod’ at Broadbeach Kurrawa Park and other beach locations such as Doug Jennings Park Support development for Doug Jennings Park Develop a marine stadium Allow a space for platforms to provide a space for beach events Noise precincts to be established to ensure viability of current and future events Develop an alternative location to the Big Day Out by sourcing a new major events site to replace the Gold Coast Parklands Provide support for the development of new community and special events spaces Appendix Tamborine Mountain National Park 15
Page 1 and 2: Gold Coast and Hinterland Tourism O
Page 3 and 4: Contents Surfers Paradise Aerial Ac
Page 5 and 6: 1 Context Gold Coast Dining, Marina
Page 7 and 8: 2 Guiding Principles Skypoint Q1, S
Page 9 and 10: 3 Our Vision Surfers Paradise Fores
Page 11 and 12: 3.5 The Gold Coast Visitor Market i
Page 13 and 14: 4 Gap Analysis Mt Cougal, Gold Coas
Page 15 and 16: 6 Supporting Projects Metricon Stad
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