Outer Barcoo Interpretative Centre - Isisford Lease Opportunity

⁠⁠⁠Tenders are hereby invited to lease the Outer Barcoo Interpretative Centre - Isisford. The centre consists of a commercial cafe and an interpretative centre. Council is offering a 3x3x3 lease opportunity consisting of cafe and operation of the interpretative centre on behalf of Council. A Management Agreement will be put in place to outline the responsibilities of the parties.

The cafe and restaurant are fully equipped to allow immediate commencement of business operations. Council is prepared to negotiate a management fee for the interpretative centre operations.

Isisford is a small rural and very supportive, community approximately 110km from Longreach and 1160 km north-west of Brisbane. The town is well resourced with an 18 hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis court, park with covered children's playground, post office, police station, two hotels, library, Council Branch office and internet facilities and located on the banks of the famous Barcoo River.

The Outer Barcoo Interpretive Centre is a museum depicting the evolution of nature from 100 million years ago to the present. The feature attraction is a life-sized replica model of Isisfordia Duncani, who lived over 100 million years ago. There are displays of local fauna, flora, reptiles, birds and fossils that have lived in this region, as well as formation of the Great Artesian Basin and general history of the Isisford area. An audio - visual presentation portrays life in the Isisford area since settlement. The building also houses a 60 seat theatrette, cafeteria, local arts and craft displays.

The town and the Outer Barcoo Interpretive Centre are major drawcards for self drive tourists visiting the Outback.

Tenders close at 5 pm on 22nd April, 2016. Tender information is available from Council’s website at www.longreach.qld.gov.au, or by contacting Clint on Weber, Acting Director Community and Cultural Services, telephone (07) 4658 4111 or ClintW@longreach.qld.gov.au.

The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Ian Bodill
Chief Executive Officer

PO Box 144
Ilfracombe Qld 4730