The Tasmanian Government has called on its federal counterparts to get behind the Cradle Mountain cableway project.
Minister for Business, Industry and Resources Eric Abetz described the planned cableway as an “iconic” addition to Tasmania’s tourism portfolio.
The state government has pledged to cover half of the original $60 million costs but insists federal funding is essential for the project to move forward.
“It was always intended that the cableway would be jointly funded by both the state and Australian Governments,” Abetz said.
“We know this is a major project for the state and for regional tourism.”
The state government has already invested more than $22 million to build the new Gateway Visitor Centre and Dove Lake viewing shelter, which Abetz says have received “overwhelmingly positive feedback”.
“Our Government developed a cableway business case built on a comprehensive assessment of the benefits and costs of this solution,” he said.
A spokesperson for Federal Regional Development Minister Catherine King wouldn’t confirm whether the cableway would receive federal funding.
Instead, they pointed to a recent $3.8 million commitment to planning for the Devonport to Cradle Mountain corridor.
This funding is intended to help scope, cost and deliver the project effectively.
