Oz Trade Minister wants Aquis project accelerated
Robb suggested that shouldn’t be difficult since the project has already cleared approvals from the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Robb added that Aquis’ backer Tony Fung‘s ambition of turning the region into a prime tourist destination is starting to take shape.
“He’s making huge investments into convention centers there,” said the trade minister. “It’s going to be of enormous benefit, thousands of jobs and lots of opportunity and it will be a magnet for other investment.”
Robb’s comments came after Aquis developers made it known that they were looking to bypass the integrated resort development process that the Queensland government requires before giving its approval.
But Robb believes that the development shouldn’t be impeded because of the project’s overall significance to Cairns, adding that businesses in the area should rally behind the project to ensure that it gets the necessary support to push through without any more delays.
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