Formal research and strategic planning is required for a proposed South Coast Saltwater Art Trail. The Museum of Saltwater Art (working title only) is anticipated to feature installations above and below the water, as well as tidal displays on the NSW South Coast. The project would be the second underwater marine art park in the southern hemisphere, as part of a world-class tourism attraction.

Key elements include First Nations storytelling, representation, and interpretation, as well as sustainable environmental objectives to improve marine habitats. The initiative would feature consumer facing technology, including underwater videos accessed on-site via QR codes and even remotely online, to genuinely optimise accessibility for all users and to enrich the overall visitor experience. Opportunities include, but certainly are not limited to accompanying audio, live-feed webcams, virtual reality, and interpretive video, to showcase local First Nations culture, marine life, and coastal and environmental attributes.

As a result of the ambitious scale and scope of this project, a comprehensive strategic business case is required, along with feasibility study with analysis of the industry, product development, environmental factors, and site considerations. The focus area for the strategy is the coastal local government areas of Shoalhaven, Kiama, Shellharbour, and Wollongong.

Submission and contact details.

Please provide your quote/response and any relevant supporting documentation via email

by COB Friday 15th September 2023 to:

Shannan Perry-Hall

General Manager

Destination Sydney Surrounds South

E: shannan@dnsss.com.au

M: 0418 776 640