The Queensland State Government has purchased land west of Townsville, known as ‘the lakes’, from a grazier as an addition to the national park network.
Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon announced yesterday the purchase of the 35,300 hectare parcel of land in Gudjala country.
The cost, which remains unknown to the public, was subsidised by a contribution made by Wyss Foundation and it is understood the property had been in the previous land owner's family for generations.
Sources:
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/94393
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-05/qld-national-park-network-grows/100807350