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Member for Swan Hill Peter Walsh has gained the support of the Liberal Nationals Coalition for a study into the tourism and marketing potential of Lake Boga.
“Following years of drought, gnats, rotting fish and dust the sight of a water filled Lake Boga is a boon to locals and travellers alike,” Mr Walsh said today.
“The return of water to the lake will be a massive boost to the region for tourism and related businesses and, consequently, I have gained a commitment of $30,000 from the Liberal Nationals Coalition to fund the development of a Tourism and Marketing Plan for the district if the Liberal Nationals Coalition are elected on November 27.
“The Plan will consider future accommodation, tourist and marketing related opportunities for Lake Boga and to determine the viability of an Aboriginal Culture Centre for the area.
“Already tourists are flocking back to the lake with summer bookings being confirmed, skiing and yachting events being organised and visitor numbers to the iconic Catalina Museum soaring.
“This is an ideal time to develop an extensive plan which will take the district into the future and set the guidelines for how Lake Boga will take advantage of the refilled lake and the opportunities it offers,” Mr Walsh said.
“I am very pleased that the Liberal Nationals Coalition has seen the importance of this project and has been so willing to commit these funds for its implementation,” he said.