- LNP will fund the Smithfield Mountain Biking Trail upgrade, showcasing Queensland’s natural assets and boosting the local economy.
- Commitment will deliver a mountain biking eco-tourism boom, attracting up to 75,000 riders each year.
- Part of the LNP’s Right Plan for Far North Queensland’s Future.
The LNP has today made a major announcement for the Cairns region, committing to delivering the Smithfield Mountain Biking Trail upgrade if elected next month.
The commitment is a massive boost for eco-tourism in FNQ, will bolster the local economy, deliver jobs and provide grassroots community infrastructure for Queensland families.
The LNP’s $14 million commitment is part of the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future and will upgrade the current trails to over 85 kilometres of world class biking and hiking tracks which can be used year-round.
Shadow Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Sam O’Connor said the LNP’s plan would revitalise FNQ’s eco-tourism offering and showcase the region’s natural assets.
“The LNP will restore a government that works for you, with the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future,” Mr O’Connor said.
“The Smithfield Mountain Biking Trail upgrade will transform Cairns into one of the world’s top mountain biking destinations, and is projected to attract up to 75,000 visitors every year.”
LNP candidate for Barron River Bree James said the Smithfield Mountain Biking Trail upgrade was part of their focus on working harder for Queenslanders, while under Labor Queensland was heading in the wrong direction.
“This upgrade will benefit thousands of local mountain bike riders, get families out and about and attract national and international biking events, bringing millions into the local economy,” Ms James said.
“Labor’s failures have overseen $20 billion-plus in project cost blowouts that could have instead delivered grassroots infrastructure like the Smithfield Mountain Biking Trail upgrade."
Ms James said Queenslanders could vote for the Smithfield Mountain Biking Trail upgrade and a government which worked for them, by voting LNP at this election.
“Queenslanders must show Labor the door in 2024, to ensure the right focus on delivering the programs, services and communities for our state,” she said.
“Only the LNP stands ready to deliver a fresh start for Queensland.”