JENOLAN Caves' historic Caves House hotel will be transformed into a five-star destination under a $10.4 million funding commitment from the NSW Government.
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Deputy premier John Barilaro and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole were at the Central Tablelands drawcard, south-east of Bathurst, on Wednesday afternoon to make the announcement.
"Today is not an election commitment, it's money in the bank," Mr Barilaro said.
Mr Barilaro and Mr Toole said the $10.4 million would be used to refurbish all 36 guest rooms at Caves House, including providing ensuites for each room.
They said the hotel’s grand dining room, reception and entry areas would be improved and heating, cooling and power systems would be upgraded.
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“These upgrades will bring architect Walter Liberty Vernon’s romantic vision to life, paying homage to Cave House’s rich history and heritage while also providing visitors with a modern five-star accommodation experience,” Mr Toole said.
“These upgrades will not only benefit the Blue Mountains tourist economy, but also provide proper disability access to Caves House and ensure the 1880s era hotel complies with modern building standards.”
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Mr Barilaro said the new funding boost would increase tourism numbers "and provide countless flow-on benefits for local businesses and the community".
"More visitors means more heads on beds and more diners in local restaurants,” he said.
He said tourism was a key industry for the state's regions.
The $10.4 million funding has come from the $300 million Regional Growth - Environment and Tourism Fund.
It was the second major announcement from the NSW Government for the Oberon district in the past week.
Last week it was announced that the second Bathurst Bullet daily return train service to Sydney will stop at the village of Tarana.
