Mudgee community to benefit from tourism grant

Friday, 6 July 2007

Federal Member for Gwydir, John Anderson, today announced that Mudgee Brewing Company will receive $97,170 under the Australian Tourism Development Program. Mudgee Brewing Company is expanding from wholesaling boutique beers (in kegs and bottles) to include a cafe/restaurant and bar/tasting facilities onsite. The grant will be used to complete Stage 2 of the business plan to fit out the cafe/restaurant and bar, and for construction of the kitchen and office facilities and renovation of the building façade. "I congratulate Mudgee Brewing Company Ltd for securing this funding. It is a tribute to their hard work and will bring considerable benefits to our local area," Mr Anderson said. "This funding is part of the Australian Government's commitment to keeping our economy strong. By attracting more tourists to our local area, we can help boost the local economy by creating extra jobs and providing more opportunities for small business. "Tourism is an $81 billion industry, employing half a million Australians and creating thousands more jobs. About 48c of every tourism dollar is spent in regional Australia and this can only boost growth in our region." The Australian Tourism Development Program provides support for innovative and regional tourism projects. For further information on the Australian Tourism Development Program, visit www.ausindustry.gov.au.