These include;

• a commitment of over $3.9 million for a new temporary six-million-litre water tank to be erected at the Welch St Campsite in Exmouth along with the installation of permanent water infrastructure;
• almost $1.6 million provided to the Shire of Exmouth to support the development and running of the Welch St Campsite to accommodate visitors;
• Support for the refurbishment of existing Coral Bay ablutions, water fill and sewerage disposal points for caravans and campers;
• Upgrades to Ocean View Caravan Park in Onslow and overflow camping.

In a wider sense, but also of benefit to grey nomads, will be $1.9 million to fund rest area upgrades on the Minilya-Exmouth Road, and an investment of $5.4 million dollars into telecommunications including new mobile base stations and the upgrade of base stations across the region.

The Government says the contribution will also provide a lasting legacy for the region, ‘which is one of our fastest growing and most popular tourist destinations’.

“The countdown is well and truly on with only one month to go to the 2023 Solar Eclipse,” said Regional Development Minister, Don Punch. “While the moment of totality during the eclipse is 62 seconds, the announcement of over $22 million committed from the WA Government to this event provides a legacy for the region lasting for years to come.”

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