Tweed Coast Pro will provide a boost for the local economy and shine a light on our region

The North Coast will be in the spotlight this week as the World Surf League brings a major event to the area, in what is tipped to be a huge boost to the local economy.

The Tweed Coast Pro will be held on the North Coast this week.

The North Coast will be in the spotlight this week as the World Surf League brings a major event to the area.

Thousands of people are expected to visit the region for the seven day World Surf League Tweed Coast Pro, and Tweed MP Geoff Provest said he expected to see crowds lining up to charge the local economy and spend valuable tourism dollars at local businesses.

More than 240 of the best surfers from the Australia and Oceania region will battle it out for the lucrative top spot on the podium.

The event was made possible by the Regional Events Acceleration Fund, which encourages new major events to be delivered in regional areas.

“By hosting the Tweed Coast Pro this will help stimulate the local economy and shine a spotlight on all the region has to offer,” Mr Provest said.

“This exciting event will showcase our amazing coastline and will see the region receive valuable tourism dollars and encourage future competitions to be held on the Tweed Coast.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro, said the Tweed Coast Pro will put regional NSW in front of a global audience of up to 10 million viewers.

“The Tweed Coast Pro puts regional NSW on the map as a place to visit, not only to catch a world-class wave but also as a place to come and enjoy major events and the beautiful sun, sand and surf that NSW is famous for,” he said.

“Surf events bring money into local hospitality and tourism businesses and the Tweed Coast Pro event comes off the back of the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup, replacing Victoria’s Bells Beach, which injected millions of tourist dollars into the Newcastle economy.”

That event had originally been slated to be held at Lennox Point, but after fierce local opposition, Ballina Shire Council voted against the plan.

At the time, Mr Barilaro slammed “NIMBY” council, saying they had made the wrong decision.