Published on Friday, 12 May 2023 at 8:00:00 AM

The State Government has committed $5 million to the development of Geraldton's West End Precinct in the first round of the Government of Western Australia's $285 Investment Attraction Fund.

Speaking at a State Budget Breakfast hosted by the Commission this morning, Deputy Premier Roger Cook said the West End Precinct will be a multifaceted attraction that showcases the best of what the region has to offer, including the creative arts, Indigenous culture, and local food and beverage.

A tourism, cultural, creative and historical development in the heart of Geraldton, it is estimated the project will unlock approximately $16 million in capital investment, create more than 130 full time direct and indirect jobs and incentivise further investment and development opportunities in the region.

Stage one will include revitalising the Geraldton Radio Theatre, which will provide a space for the creation and celebration of regional talent, including Aboriginal art and cultural exhibitions, stage shows and comedy nights.

The first stage will also include a providore retail space showcasing fresh regional produce and seafood, a family-friendly food and beverage venue, and reroofing the headspace Geraldton building, which will provide approximately 400sqm of office/function room space.

Full media statement: State Government commits $5 million to heart of Geraldton | Western Australian Government (www.wa.gov.au)

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