Three signature events for Douglas Shire extended until 2024
Community
Three key events which will boost the local economy have received funding from Douglas Shire Council until 2024.
Councillors at today’s ordinary council meeting unanimously endorsed ongoing funding for the Wonderland Spiegeltent, the Mossman Show and Reef-to-Reef and Triple-R Mountain bike event.
The events are seen by council as favourite events for both locals and tourists, as well as providing good economic returns for the Shire.
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said each event provided significant economic and social benefits in their own unique way.
“We have no hesitation in backing these fantastic events which add so much value to our local community and hold us in good stead for increased economic activity in the next three years,” he said.
“Douglas Shire is immensely proud to host a world-class mountain biking event in the Reef-to-Reef and continue support for the wild entertainment delivered by the Wonderland Spiegeltent which has been a headline act of Port Douglas Carnivale since 2016.”
“Each year, these events are expected to attract thousands of people into our region and bring in almost $2 million of economic activity.”
“We are also thrilled to be re-affirming our support for the Mossman Show, which has been celebrating and showcasing our community for the past 60 years.”
Council and Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD) have both identified increasing activity in the event space as a key economic driver for the region moving forward.
Head to the Council website to see the full breakdown of event funding.