Coordinate the Implementation TEVE Master plan developed. development of of the master Support a master plan plan. I&EP for Puffing Tourist railway and lead the development of the proposed Puffing Billy Tourist Railway Act. Improve Continue to The Tele- 141 new mobile towers committed to date. public implement the Government comm- access, $51 million will continue to unicatios facilities and program to fix look for amenities, mobile opportunities to branch, parking and blackspots in further DEDJTR mobile phone regional Victoria, increase and and internet including along capitalise on coverage at regional rail regional mobile key visitor lines. 109 new coverage. attractions. mobile towers from Round 1 Mobile Black Spot Program to be constructed. 32 sites announced as successful in receiving Commonwealth funding for Round 2. Invest in Consider SRV, PV Outdoor recreation infrastructure projects considered. outdoor outdoor Support recreation recreation infrastructure infrastructure TEVE, that projects as part RDV, increases of the DELWP visitation and development of length of stay a pipeline of in regional tourism and rural investment areas and opportunities also benefits (refer to “more locals. private sector investment section’). Priority: Improved access into and around Victoria The goal of this priority is to deliver, by 2025, convenient air access to Melbourne and regional Victoria for visitor from key international markets with more direct international flights, and visitors within the state have a range of options to safely and
Coordinate the development of a master plan for Puffing Tourist railway and lead the development of the proposed Puffing Billy Tourist Railway Act. Implementation of the master plan. TEVE Support I&EP Master plan developed. Improve public access, facilities and amenities, parking and mobile phone and internet coverage at key visitor attractions. Continue to implement the $51 million program to fix mobile blackspots in regional Victoria, including along regional rail lines. 109 new mobile towers from Round 1 Mobile Black Spot Program to be constructed. 32 sites announced as successful in receiving Commonwealth funding for Round 2. The Government will continue to look for opportunities to further increase and capitalise on regional mobile coverage. Tele- comm- unicatios branch, DEDJTR 141 new mobile towers committed to date. Invest in outdoor recreation infrastructure that increases visitation and length of stay in regional and rural areas and also benefits locals. Consider outdoor recreation infrastructure projects as part of the development of a pipeline of tourism investment opportunities (refer to “more private sector investment section’). SRV, PV Support TEVE, RDV, DELWP Outdoor recreation infrastructure projects considered. Priority: Improved access into and around Victoria The goal of this priority is to deliver, by 2025, convenient air access to Melbourne and regional Victoria for visitor from key international markets with more direct international flights, and visitors within the state have a range of options to safely and
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