ECONOMIC WAMA will inject significant funds into
the regional community by
sourcing local materials and
employing local trades in the
development and building
stages. Ongoing employment
will increase related to the site
and increased tourism services.
TOURISM WAMA will
add a broader dimension
to the tourism experience
and stimulate new tourism
developments, both in utilities
and services. This includes
an audience of nature-based
tourists who are seeking
interpretation of natural
history and want to learn
more through studying
examples of wildlife art,
working wetlands, botanical
gardens and native bushland.
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CULTURAL WAMA will
establish a national showcase
collection of historical works
and iconic wildlife art that will
be sourced from galleries and
private collections.
ART WAMA will create a
unique centre of excellence
dedicated to wildlife art that
provides local, national and
international artists with
exhibition and studio space.
The opportunity to share
and develop creative skills
will attract national and
international art and
botanic enthusiasts.
FLORA & FAUNA
WAMA will foster recognition
and understanding of the
importnace of Australian
flora and fauna. |
EDUCATION WAMA
will stimulate community
interest and provide
educational opportunities
about our natural world. It
will expand opportunities
for students and promising
artists to pursue their talents
through workshops and
natural history education.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The WAMA museum and
gallery, along with workshops
auditoriums and studios, will
significantly add amenities for
the staging of conferences,
major events and festivals.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The WAMA site will showcase
best practice examples of
water sustainability, biodiversity
conservation and environmental
protection
and preservation. |
