JENOLAN CAVES TO RECEIVE $8.5 MILLION FACELIFT

Jenolan Caves

The popular Jenolan Caves are set to receive an $8.5 million facelift thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Regional Growth – Environment and Tourism Fund.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said the funding would give tourists an even more spectacular view of the caves and the incredible surrounding scenery.

“Jenolan Caves is often the first stop for tourists travelling west over the Blue Mountains into regional NSW, and today’s announcement will guarantee we capture the attention of visitors with a much needed facelift of this world class tourist destination,” Mr Barilaro said.

The funding will go towards three key projects — upgrading the Blue Lake area, construction of the Binoomea Track and Inspiration Point lookout, and the Jenolan Caves Gateway Centre — and will create economic benefits by delivering additional jobs for the region.

Construction is expected to begin by December 2018, with works completed by December 2021.