Clive Palmer’s car museum gets approval near Brisbane – report

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Mining billionaire Clive Palmer’s on-again, off-again car museum has finally received approval to be built near Lake Wivenhoe, about an hour west of Brisbane. Initially planned for Yaroomba on the Sunshine Coast, the museum faced community opposition and was relocated after Somerset Regional Council approved the new site. The Patrick Estate facility will feature 11 large sheds for displaying 923 cars and 278 motorcycles, making it Australia’s largest car museum. It will include cabins, a cafe, a gift shop, and a workshop, and is projected to attract 100,000 annual visitors, generating $9 million in revenue. The museum will showcase a range of vehicles, including replicas, Ferraris, Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Jaguars, and celebrity-owned cars.

Brands mentioned: Bentley, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar.