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Australia : Palaszczuk Government floats EOI process in the battle for Tobruk

Publish Date : 31-Aug-2016

The Palaszczuk Government has called for expressions of interest from local councils to decide the most suitable location for the ex-HMAS Tobruk.

Tourism Minister Kate Jones said the government would today write to all coastal councils asking them to express an interest in hosting the historic vessel should Queensland be successful in its bid.

We want to see the ex-HMAS Tobruk return home to Queensland, Ms Jones said.

A number of Queensland regions have already expressed an interest in the vessel and we hope the Federal Government will recognise the great potential of ex-HMAS Tobruk to boost our tourism offerings.

The HMAS Tobruk has a strong connection to Queensland having been based at HMAS Moreton naval depot and first sailing in Queensland waters in 1981.

We know many Queenslanders have proudly served on this historic vessel making our state a fitting final resting place.

We are conducting a formal expression of interest process to determine the best location.

The Queensland Government has submitted a proposal to the Department of Defence to acquire the ex-HMAS Tobruk to establish an artificial reef and dive wreck.

The Federal Government is expected to advise on the outcome by the end of September.

Ms Jones said the Palaszczuk Government was determined to grow Queenslands nation leading dive tourism industry.

The ex-HMAS Tobruk offers great potential as a world-class dive site, she said.

Theres no better location than Queensland with our warm clear water, glorious weather, and existing dive locations including the HMAS Brisbane on the Sunshine Coast and the Great Barrier Reef.

This EOI process will enable us to choose the perfect Queensland location for the vessel and bring the best return for Queenslanders.

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