General News
8 August, 2024
Future rosier for island
THE future of Double Island is in the hands of the community as the Queensland Government has opened an online engagement hub and a community forum for people to voice their ideas for the island.
After the tourism lease on Double Island held by Fortune Island Holdings was revoked, the government has decided to let the community decide what they want to happen with an online engagement hub athttps://bit.ly/3AdALoy and a community forum on August 13 at the Peppers Beach Club and Spa in Palm Cove from 5pm-7pm.
All consultation closes on September 13.
“The community has had a lot of interest in Double Island for many years, so the Department of Resources is going to run an online and in-person session for the community to share their thoughts and vision about what they think should happen to Double Island,” said Member for Barron River Craig Crawford. “We’re really keen to hear what the general community, from anyone who’s already involved in tourism as well as the environment sector but also the general public, the recreational public, the fishermen, everyone that has an interest, has to say,” he said.
