The development of tourism in Western Australia relies on the development of appropriate infrastructure, which services a tourist's needs and encourages investment by the private sector in competitive tourism product.
Infrastructure such as accommodation, restaurants, built attractions, tours and transport are primarily developed by the private sector. Private investors are unwilling to invest in tourism facilities, however, without good airport and road infrastructure and the availability of affordable basic services such as power, water, sewerage, electricity and telecommunications, which together make tourism investments economically viable.
Tourism WA facilitates infrastructure development through the preparation of Tourism Development Priorities, which identify key infrastructure projects for tourism destinations across the state. Tourism WA liaises with other government agencies such as Main Roads WA, the Department of Planning and local government authorities to ensure tourism infrastructure projects are given priority in capital works programs.
For further information or to provide feedback, contact the Development Manager on:
Tel: +61 8 9262 1700
Email: info@westernaustralia.com