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With close to 800,000 people having visited Rottnest Island in 2023, generating visitor spending of $283 million, Tourism Council WA has welcomed the $30 million commitment for Fremantle B Shed upgrades, including a new Rottnest Island ferry terminal, visitor centre and berth for the STS Leeuwin II.

Tourism Council WA Chief Executive Evan Hall noted "we welcome the upgrade of the Fremantle B-Shed to turn the waiting area into an arrival experience with opportunities for events and attractions.”

Hall said investments in Rottnest Island and other top drawcards would attract international visitors to Western Australia and added "It is also critical that accommodation is developed at the precinct so visitors can stay overnight in Fremantle to catch the ferry to Rottnest Island.”

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