The new world-class visitor centre at the Twelve Apostles will create hundreds of jobs for workers and apprentices.
More than 750 people have been employed at the Visitor Experience Centre since construction began last year.
The $126 million redevelopment has also given more than 50 apprentices the once-in-a-lifetime experience of honing their trades skills.
The centre will also create dozens of ongoing jobs across hospitality, customer service, retail and maintenance.
Tour operators and local businesses will benefit as visitors extend their stays in the region.
It’s another example of government-backed infrastructure creating jobs and fostering skills.
The new precinct is quickly taking shape, with works on the visitor centre, landscaping, carparks and connecting roads progressing.
This includes a major planting blitz, with 100,000 native plants to help restore this part of Keerray Woorroong Country.
When completed later this year, the precinct will be a stunning gateway to Victoria’s south-west.
It will connect millions of visitors to the region’s famous natural wonders and captivating towns.
Featuring a sweeping visitor centre, gallery space, restaurant, kiosk and extensive gardens, the site will deliver an incredible nature and cultural experience.
Expanded carparking will help safely manage the high volume of cars, buses and coaches.
The project is funded through a $676 million partnership between the Albanese and Allan governments and City of Greater Geelong.
The new facilities support Victoria’s $46.7 billion economy, projected to reach $57 billion by 2030.
More than $50 billion has been delivered through the Allan Labor Government over the past decade to make our regions even better places to live, work, visit and study.
Labor is delivering the infrastructure Victoria needs, while Jess Wilson’s Liberals are planning $40 billion in cuts.
Quotes attributable to Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney:
“People travel from across the globe to experience the Twelve Apostles for a reason. It’s one of those places that leaves a lasting impression, and these new facilities will help even more people experience the very best of our region.
