The island state will head to the polls on March 23 after the Liberal minority government failed to resolve a stand-off with two crossbench independents.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff says if re-elected, his government will work with local tourism industry leader Simon Currant to deliver the "world's ultimate chocolate experience".
Jeremy Rockliff is hoping the Cadbury chocolate fountain will be a sweet winner with voters. (Rob Blakers/AAP PHOTOS)
The fountain will sit alongside the Cadbury factory, just north of Hobart overlooking the River Derwent, offering chocoholics a sweet taste of the Apple Isle.As well as the fountain there will also be a premium chocolate studio, a chocolate lab with a make-your-own chocolate bar, a chocolate emporium, café and playground.
Touted by the Liberals as the "greatest thing to happen to tourism since MONA", Mr Rockliff said tourism had been one of the state's most transformative sectors in the past decade.
"We talk a lot about the cultural and economic lift of the MONA-effect, but it's important that we keep investing, growing, changing and giving visitors even more reasons to visit Tasmania and spend their money in our cities and regions," he said on Sunday."This will re-write the 'must-see' list for every visitor that comes to Tasmania; hug a Tassie devil, sip wine on Wineglass, stroll Salamanca, climb Cradle, and cap that all off with the sweetest experience of them all at the Chocolate Experience at Cadbury."
Mr Currant predicted the complex would become a tourism icon.
"My vision for many years has been to have our own chocolate experience here, not just a chocolate shop, an experience that they will remember forever," he said on Sunday.
"It came from an initial plan to re-ignite what was once here and ... blow people's minds."
The old Cadbury tours hold a very special place in the hearts of many Tasmanians, mine included. — Jeremy Rockliff (@jeremyrockliff) That absolute joy of visiting with your family, and coming home with pockets full of Cadbury chocolate. Well, we're going to invest in a marvellous creation of our own. pic.twitter.com/uW1qlzX8ycMarch 9, 2024
Most of the $100 million in funding will come from investment groups, Mr Currant said, adding that the Liberal government's support would give investors confidence.
The project also has the support of factory owner Mondelez International, which Mr Currant says has given permission for the Cadbury name to be used.
A returned Liberals government will put up to $12 million aside for the project and invest $2 million over 18 months on planning, designs, approvals and get it shovel ready.
Some $2 million will be spent over 18 months on early-stage works on the site, including but not limited to public walkways, cycle infrastructure and headworks.
Subject to agreed milestones, $8 million for the precinct would then be made available.The project could create 300 construction jobs, 200 jobs on completion and deliver a $120 million boost in annual economic activity.
AAP has contacted Labor and Greens for comment.
Meanwhile, the Labor opposition on Sunday announced measures to support renters, if it wins government.
Under the plan renters will be allowed to hang pictures, plant veggie gardens and have pets.
A Labor government would also crack down on rent bidding.
Labor also announced plans to bring Tasmania into line with the rest of the nation by introducing industrial manslaughter laws.
"Unions Tasmania is pleased that the Labor Party sees how important these laws are to keep workers safe and is willing to stand up for workers to make them a reality in Tasmania," Unions Tasmania Secretary Jessica Munday said.
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