Tasmanian tourism and hospitality operators receive funding to reduce emissions

December 7, 2023

Environment / Finance / Hospitality / Tourism /

The Tasmanian Government is investing more than $620,000 in 14 Tasmanian tourism and hospitality operators to help reduce emissions produced by their business.

From a winery to accommodation businesses, the successful applicants are using this funding to purchase equipment such as electric vehicles, solar power systems and EV charging stations.

The funding is being delivered through the state government’s Tourism Emissions Reduction Grant Program with Premier and Minister for Tourism, Jeremy Rockliff, noting “we know Tasmania offers the tourism experiences that the world wants and our Government is investing in these businesses to ensure they can continue to lead the way in the global sustainability agenda.

“I congratulate the successful applicants, and all tourism and hospitality operators who are working to reduce their footprint and operate sustainably.”

Successful applicants:

Moorilla Estate: Replace lighting with LED & composting waste
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel: Installation of solar power system
Silo Hotel: Installation of EV chargers for guests
DarkLab: Reusable plates and cutlery
Wynyard Waterfront Motel: Replacement of gas hot water system
Sanctum Boutique Apartments: Installation of two EV charging stations
Oceana B&B: Purchase of electric vehicle
McDermotts Coaches: Purchase of four hybrid buses
Tours Around Tasmania: Purchase of luxury electric vehicle
Harrison House: Installation of double-glazed windows
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys: Installation of solar power system
The Cove Tasmania: Purchase of electric ATV’s/EV charger
Bellgrove Distillery: Purchase of electric vehicle
Blue Derby Pods Ride: Purchase of electric van

The program provided one-off grants up to $50,000 for small and $100,000 for medium to large tourism and hospitality businesses to operators who had already completed an emissions audit.

These grants also directly align with the state’s 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy, which outlines a commitment to establish Tasmania as a global leader in responsible and sustainable tourism.

The Tasmanian Liberal Government has provided $300,000 to Tourism Industry Council Tasmania to support operators to undertake emissions audits and carbon accounting.

Premier Rockliff said this will help businesses better understand their emissions profile and be in a position to develop plans to reduce their footprint.

More information on these programs is available on the TICT website.

Image. Pennicott Wilderness Journeys is a successful applicant for Installation of a solar power system

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