The state government has been providing funding for the Collie economy ahead of its transition from coal power.

The funding is designed to support Collie through its transition into a new economy, but there are questions about where the money is actually going.

Jack McGinn from WA Business News told The Gary Adshead Show that $500k was awarded to KFC owners to create a new car park pitched as a tourism opportunity.

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