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“The Steel Taipan’s green shoots of recovery are estimated to deliver an additional $30 million to the Gold Coast’s visitor economy, which is terrific news for tourism operators. “As the only rollercoaster of its kind in Australia, the adrenalin of the Steel Taipan is predicted to bring an extra 250,000 visitors a year to the Gold Coast,” Mr Hinchliffe said. Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said with a top speed of 105 kilometres an hour and a G-force of 3.8, the Steel Taipan would be a hit with thrill-seekers. “With Queensland’s borders now reopen to fully vaccinated interstate visitors, there’s no better time for the Steel Taipan to strike.” “That’s why we partnered with Dreamworld on the Steel Taipan, to accelerate our COVID Economic Recovery Plan for Gold Coast tourism,” he said. “Now it’s rolling, the ride will support 30 ongoing operational work opportunities for locals. “Construction of the Steel Taipan created 200 Gold Coast trade jobs when they were needed most, generating around $15 million for Queensland businesses in the south-east. “Our government worked closely with Dreamworld early in the pandemic to help make this rollercoaster a reality, supporting it through our $25 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund. “This is another great example of a Queensland tourism operator finding opportunities to rebuild better and recover from the impacts of COVID-19,” Mr Dick said. Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick called the rollercoaster “an instant icon” for the park and said it will bring a range of benefits for the Gold Coast. Dreamworld’s newest attraction, the Steel Taipan, opens today, with the rollercoaster poised to deliver a $30 million boost for the Gold Coast visitor economy.įirst announced by the park in August 2019, the highly anticipated thrill ride features the first rear spinning gondola in the world, the Tailwhip 360⁰.