18 April 2019

Gunnedah Shire Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for an operator of a Koala Park and Education Centre to be established in Gunnedah.

Council was awarded $6.48 million for the project under the State Government’s Regional Communities Development Fund and is seeking suitable organisations such as existing wildlife and tourism operations, not-for-profit animal conservation groups, or university and research organisations to assist with the design and then to operate the centre.

“We are seeking established groups or organisations to express their interest in the project and show vision, innovation and experience in their proposals - what we want delivered is a world-class Koala Park and Education Centre that is sustainable for the long-term and is iconic to Gunnedah,” Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said.

“This project is significant for our Shire and will see benefits in koala conservation, as well as for our tourism, economic development and education sectors.”

Expressions of Interest are now open and documentation can be found at www.tenderlink.com 

For more information contact Gunnedah Shire Council’s Customer Relations Team on (02) 6740 2100.

Photo Caption: Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for an operator of a Koala Park and Education Centre to be established in Gunnedah.

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Media Contact: Ashley Gardner 6740 2100.