GLADSTONE REGION RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STRATEGY - November 2019
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GLADSTONE REGION RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STRATEGY November 2019
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
1. Purpose & Objectives.............................................................. 3
2. The Caravan & Camping Market............................................ 3
4. The Gladstone Region............................................................ 4
5. Consultation Priorities........................................................... 4
6. Current Situation.................................................................... 4
6.1 Existing Sites (non-commercial)
on Council controlled land...............................................4
6.2 Commercial Caravan Parks
and Campgrounds..............................................................6
6.3 State Forests, National Parks
and Recreation Areas......................................................... 7
6.4 Roadside Rest Areas for
Drive Fatigue Management............................................... 7
6.5 Unauthorised Sites.............................................................8
6.6 Wastewater Policy...............................................................8
6.7 Effluent Dump Points and
Potable Water Fill Points...................................................9
6.8 Designated Long Vehicle Parking (Day Use)............... 10
RV Friendly Town Program........................................................11
RV Friendly Destination.............................................................12
CMCA RV Park Network............................................................13
7. Into the Future........................................................................14
7.1 Attractions & Experiences.............................................. 14
7.2 RV Friendly Towns & Destinations................................ 14
7.3 Overflow Policy.................................................................. 14
7.4 Welcome and Volunteer Host Programs..................... 14
7.5 Increasing Gladstone Region’s RV Profile................... 15
Gladstone Region RV Strategy 5-Year Action Plan..................16
Consultation & Process.............................................................19
References..................................................................................19
Appendix 1.................................................................................. 20
Appendix 2................................................................................. 22
Appendix 3................................................................................. 24
Appendix 4................................................................................. 25
Appendix 5................................................................................. 26
Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 2
1. PURPOSE & There is a trend towards self- 2. THE CARAVAN &
OBJECTIVES contained recreational vehicles
CAMPING MARKET
as evidenced by environmentally
sustainable policies such as ‘Leave No Australia’s RV industry enjoyed a
One of the Destination Tourism Plan
Trace’ that have been adopted by the record year in 2018, with domestic
priorities for the Gladstone Region
Campervan and Motorclub of Australia caravan and camping trips exceeding
is the Drive Market of which the
(CMCA) which serves to mitigate 12.8 million overnight trips equating
RV market has been identified as a
the damage done to the natural to a 7.1% increase from 2017 2. The
potential growth market for the region, RV market generates 21.8 Billion in
environment by the drive market.
based on current and projected economic impact to the Australian
growth of the market in Australia. economy annually and in 2018.
Currently, locations such as Agnes A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE Queensland had the largest fleet
Water and Town of 1770 have AS DEFINED BY THE of Caravans and Campervans in
carrying capacity issues during QUEENSLAND CAMPING Australia, totalling 180,092 3. This
high seasons, with caravan parks OPTIONS TOOLKIT IS: equates to 26.5% of all registered
experiencing 100% occupancy and Caravans and Campervans Australia-
illegal free camping occurring. ‘A CARAVAN, MOTORHOME wide. In addition, Queensland
OR CAMPERVAN THAT HAS experienced the largest significant
Within Gladstone City there are no BUILT IN EATING, SLEEPING, growth in terms of RV visitor numbers
free camping/RV friendly sites. FOOD STORAGE AND from 2017 – 2018 making the state
Particularly to help increase
PREPARATION FACILITIES the most attractive region for
economic return from this market,
AND ALSO CONTAINS A visitation from the RV market.
it is recommended to develop RV
TOILET, SHOWER AND
In terms of activities undertaken
friendly sites in the region to grow
HOLDING TANKS FOR BOTH
by domestic campers whilst on
Gladstone Region’s reputation as an
GREY AND BLACK WATER,
their trip, eating out was the most
RV Friendly destination, particularly
CLEAN WATER STORAGE popular activity, with 6.5 million
to address:
AND HOT WATER SERVICE.’ trips involving this activity. Other
activities that followed included
→ To increase visitation near retail outdoor sightseeing, going to the
CBD of Gladstone THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS beach and bush-walking all being
STRATEGY ARE TO: involved in more than 4 million
→ Address overflow and illegal
caravan/camping trips.
free camping for areas currently → Ascertain economic outcomes
experiencing capacity issues and discover opportunities
to attract RV travellers to the 3. RV TRENDS –
This strategy has been developed
as a support document for the
Gladstone Region and drive SUPPLY + DEMAND
Gladstone Region Visitor Economy
repeat visitation ISSUES
Strategy based on a need to identify →E
valuate Council or CMCA owned
current opportunities that exist The rapid growth in sales of self-
RV/overnight sites and identify
contained caravans, outstripping
within the Gladstone Region for current facilities available for
that of motorhomes, has
attracting the recreational vehicle each site
significantly increased demand
(RVs)1 market.
→R
ecommendations that can be for low-cost, no-frills parking and
The report is influenced by the made towards an enhanced camping options.
recommendations made by the visitor experience for such sites
At the same time of this rapid
Queensland Camping Options Toolkit
→P
rovide marketing opportunities growth in the number of self-
which outlines industry supported
contained vehicles, the number of
solutions for local government, for the Gladstone Region to
caravan parks offering “no frills” has
including land management the RV market and improve
declined, and in some areas, such as
issues that can be adapted and the quality of information
Gladstone City, other users, such as
implemented to the many changing disseminated to RV travellers
fly-in/commercial traveller demand
needs of RV travellers. has seen the number of non-
powered sites decrease, and often
replaced with self-contained cabins.
1
A recreational vehicle is ‘a vehicle that combines transportation and temporary living quarters
for travel, recreation and camping’ as defined by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association Manned caravan parks are no longer
2
2019 Caravan and Camping State of Industry - Caravan Association of Australia low-cost accommodation providers
3
Caravan and Campervan Data Report – BDO
Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 3
and generally do not offer products → I NCREASING DEMAND - there →C
ouncil owned overnight sites
priced to meet the “no-frills” is an increasing demand for and facilities
requirements of the self-contained overflow sites especially relating
→ Roadside Rest Areas
RV market. They are heavily reliant to the Agnes Water area during
on a family market (representing over peak season. →C
ommercial Caravan Parks and
50% of their market), with growth in Campgrounds
auxiliary facilities and services such →R
V FRIENDLY – the need to
provide more RV sites in general →C
ampgrounds within State
as self-contained cabins, children’s Forests, National Parks and
splash pools and sandpits, games with regards to Gladstone City
where there is an identified lack Recreations Areas
rooms and internet kiosks.
of sites and facilities to cater for →U
nauthorised sites popular
this market. amongst the RV market
4. THE GLADSTONE
REGION →G
LADSTONE REGION PROFILE 6.1 EXISTING SITES (NON-
– the need to increase the COMMERCIAL) ON COUNCIL
The Gladstone Region is an Gladstone Region on third-party CONTROLLED LAND
indisputably popular spot for the camping apps such as YouCamp.
There are five sites in the region for
Caravan, Camping and RV market.
RV travellers where overnight stays
The region is a popular fishing 6. CURRENT are permitted on land that is either
destination and the gateway to SITUATION owned or managed by Council. Of
the Southern Great Barrier Reef these sites, three are paid sites and
which includes Heron Island, There are a number of sites two are free resting sites. A minimum
Lady Musgrave Island, Masthead located around the Gladstone level of standards for these existing
Island, North West Island, and Region where travellers can stop facilities will be introduced under
Wilson Island. In addition, there to rest or stay overnight. Such the proposed hierarchy of stops
are are a number of national parks locations can range from rest (Refer to Section 6). In addition, The
that surround the region such areas on highways to existing Action Plan attached to this Strategy
as Kroombit Tops National Park, Council sites and facilities, and identifies a series of actions that will
Eurimbula National Park, and campgrounds within a National Park. include improvements to existing
Deepwater National Park. Popular sites (e.g. infrastructure and signage)
camping and RV destinations include The following section splits as well help establish a minimum
Agnes Water and Town of 1770 as Balaclava overnight camping Curtis
sites in to the
Island standard of what to expect for
Island National park
well as Lake Awoonga, Tannum following categories: facilities at planned future sites.
Sands, Calliope and Mt. Larcom. Curtis Island
Raglan
Creek Rundle 1: Existing overnight facilities on Council owned/controlled land,
Figure
Range
National Park
5. CONSULTATION numbered below in Table 1
The Narrows
PRIORITIES Raglan
South End
The consultation phase for Ambrose
this
Targinnie 4 4
Facing Island
Port Curtis
strategy involved workshops for Yarwun
Gladstone
Mount Larcom
the Visitor Economy Strategy
and Destination Tourism Plan 5
Boyne Island
(DTP), interviews with individuals 2 Tannum Sands
that represented local Council, Wild Cattle Island
National Park
the tourism businesses, and RV Hummock Hill
market. The input provided helped
N HIG
HW A Y
Calliope Benaraby Island
SO
gauge Gladstone Region as a travel D A W Lake
Awoonga Turkey Beach
destination for the RV market, Eurimbula
evaluating the state of the industry National Park
and improving visitor experience for Castle Tower Seventeen Seventy
the drive market. 1 National Park
Agnes Water
THE FOLLOWING KEY THEMES Bororen 3
WERE IDENTIFIED: Deepwater
National Park
Kroombit Tops
Miriam Vale
→ DUMP POINTS - there should be National Park Nagoorin
Mount Colosseum
an increase of dump points around Ubobo National Park Broadwater
Conservation Park
the region (E.g. Gladstone City,
Boyne Tannum, and Miram Vale). Baffle Creek Rules
Beach
Builyan
Lowmead Baffle Creek
Many Peaks Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 4
Rosedale
TABLE 1: EXISTING OVERNIGHT FACILITIES ON COUNCIL OWNED/CONTROLLED LAND
EXISTING
NEAREST
SITE INFRASTRUCTURE/ COST COMMENTS
TOWN
TOILETS
1. Futter Creek Camping Calliope → Rest area No Charge →N
ot a popular site compared to Calliope
Reserve, Boynedale (Approximately River Picnic Area or Boynedale Bush
→ Toilet
block
Gladstone-Monto Rd 20.9 km) Camp a few KM down the road
→ Picnic
tables
→S
ite is well located to extend
→ 72-hour
time limit travellers stays in western region
→ No
fires allowed due to alternative free camping relative
→ Dogs
not allowed to commercial paid sites
→R
ecommend increasing visibility of
signage for site
→M
any remnants of fire pits by visitors
around the reserve
→R
ecommend increasing enforcement
of the “No Fires Policy” in addition to
additional maintenance on-site to collect
charcoal from ground
→R
ecommend extending time limit
to 5 days
2. Calliope River Picnic Calliope → Toilets available No Charge →W
ell-used site
Area, River Ranch (Approximately → Non-potable water →H
ighly recommend more signage
Two Sites (or sides): 12.5 km) available on site especially relating to the South site
North Side: → Dogs allowed (but →P
erhaps include a sign informing visitors
Calliope Historical must be on leash) of the turn-off point instead of relying on
Village (Entry Via Bruce a small street sign on a major highway
→ 48-hour time limit
Highway)
→ Nearby Calliope →R
ecommend developing potable water on
South Side: site due to popularity of site
Village provides
Old Bruce Highway, River
refreshments such →S
takeholder engagement revealed time
Ranch (Entry via Bruce
as tea, coffee, and limit is not strictly enforced. Caravans
Highway)
soft drinks. overstaying time limit. – Recommend
→ Markets are held at more enforcement during peak season
Calliope Village on a and increasing duration of stay during
frequent basis off-season
→ Recommend to investigate possible
partnership with Calliope Historic Village
to potentially manage site and provide
packaging with village to raise funds for
ongoing upkeep and development of village.
→Consider working towards being an “RV
Friendly Destination” as outlined by CMCA.
3. Workman’s Beach Agnes Water → 38 camp sites Family →E
xtremely popular site
Camp Grounds, Agnes (Within Town) available for tents (2 adults and → Money is collected on site by two rangers
Water and caravans 2 children under who alternate throughout the week
(Entry via Springs Road, → Unisex and disabled 17 years):
$27 – per day →R
ecommend ability for visitor to book
Agnes Water) toilets and check online and keep manager
→ Cold water beach Per person: on site. Ability to do so will make it
shower $9.60 – per day exponentially easier for visitors who are
→ Picnic tables coming in without knowing what capacity
campgrounds are at
→ Free gas barbecues
→R
ecommend having a designated female
→ Bins provided area for toilets
→ Drinking water →R
ecommend building fire cover over the
→ Unpatrolled beach BBQ for cooking
adjacent →A
dvise 42-day limit remain; however, with
→ 42-day time limit, a caveat that it is 42 days for the entire
with a minimum of 7 year without a reset. Can deter campers
days vacated before and squatters who live long-term which
usage again can be detrimental during peak season
→ Dogs must be → Stakeholder engagement with
leashed and caravanners and rangers reveal an
tethered interpretation stand conveying fauna,
wildlife, and indigenous information
would be an educational asset to the area
→A
dvise having signage added at entrance
of town directing towards campgrounds
Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 5
TABLE 1: EXISTING OVERNIGHT FACILITIES ON COUNCIL OWNED/CONTROLLED LAND
EXISTING
NEAREST
SITE INFRASTRUCTURE/ COST COMMENTS
TOWN
TOILETS
4. Gladstone Harbour Facing Island/ → Composting
toilets Overnight campers →G
reat that a booking system
Islands Curtis Island on both sites require a permit. is set up online
Two Sites: cleaned regularly be Family (2 adults →P
ermit can be obtained online
caretakers and 2 children or through the Gladstone Visitor
The Oaks Camping
Ground, Facing Island → 32
camp sites under 17 years): Information Centre
available at “The $20.50 per day →C
onflicting information on length of
South End Camping
Oaks” Per person: stay permitted. Gladstone Council page
Ground, Curtis Island
→ 20
camp sites $6.80 per day listed 42 days while booking page on
available at “South School groups Gladstoneregion.info lists 14 days.
End” – attending an →B
oth sites based in beautiful scenic
→ Dogs
must be approved school locations that requires a ferry to reach
leashed and excursion per →B
igger size camp-sites available for those
tethered person: who drive campervans
$3.20 per day
→R
ecommend keeping a longer duration of
stay on site
5. Lilley’s Beach, Boyne Boyne Island → Camping
only Permits cost →P
ermit can be obtained online through
Island permitted in the $50/year or Gladstone Council website
(Within Town)
(Entry via Handley Dr, enclosed area at the $10/week. → Only accessible by 4x4
Boyne Island) northern end A $5 charge applies → Beach fires are strictly prohibited
→ Site
is very basic. for replacement
No facilities or permits. →G
iven the nature and environment of
rubbish bins. where this camp site is, recommend
ensuring proper signage is placed along
→ Dogs
must be on Handley Dr directing users to it
leash and well-
trained to voice
commands
6.2 COMMERCIAL CARAVAN PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS the Discovery Coast region), it would be well within
Council’s interest to establish an overflow policy
Commercial caravan parks and campgrounds are numerous
and ensure the maximum number of RV tourists are
and there are 12 commercial caravan parks spread across retained. Such a policy would help establish locations
the region. Such parks and campgrounds differ from that would be suitable for any excess number of RV
Council sites in that commercialised sites usually provide a travellers that cannot be accommodated in the region
higher level of services and infrastructure such as showers, due to available sites being at full capacity. In addition,
laundry facilities, communal areas, powered and non- such a policy would provide conditions and guidelines
powered sites, on-site potable water and a dump point that have to be followed in the establishment of such
to dispose of wastewater. In addition, such facilities may sites. For example, the Queensland Camping Options
provide additional infrastructure and services such as Toolkit includes a template for such a policy and lists
swimming pools, activities for the family, and playgrounds. requirements such as ensuring overflow sites to be only
used during peak periods or when all available RV parks
As commercial caravan parks can fill up quite are at capacity, therefore providing an interim space for
quickly during peak season (especially in regards to caravanners until sites becomes available again.
Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 6
6.3 STATE FORESTS, NATIONAL • Bustard Head Camping Area 6.4 ROADSIDE REST AREAS FOR
PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS DRIVER FATIGUE MANAGEMENT
• Eurimbula Creek Camping Area
There is a plethora of day-use and • Middle Creek Camping Area In order to curb driver fatigue,
camping areas that exist within •R
odds Peninsula Camping Area roadside rest areas exist as spaces
State Forests, National Parks, usually throughout major highways
and Recreation Areas within the → Mouth of Baffle Creek and roads where motorists can stop
region. Such areas are utilised Camping Area to take breaks. Roadside rest areas
quite frequently by visitors and the are not long-term camping sites
→ Kroombit Tops National Park and the duration of stay for each
Gladstone Region has no shortage
(There are 3 camping areas site can differ with such information
of National Parks for camping.
within the park. Note that this being locatable on signage on-site.
The following camping areas are
park shares land with the Camping may not be permitted in
within the Gladstone Region with
North Burnett Region and the some areas and the maximum length
the managing authority being the
Banana Shire) of stay is usually capped at 20 hours.
Department of Environment and
Science. However, permits are • Griffiths Creek Camping Area The driver reviver program is
managed and enforced by the • The Razorback Camping Area a campaign launched by the
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Department of Transport and Main
• The Wall Camping Area
Service (QPWS). Roads (DTMR) in order to promote
→ Wild Cattle Island Remote drive fatigue awareness. Within this
→ Bulburin National Park (There are program, they have established the
Bush Camp
3 camping areas within the park. “stop, revive, survive” slogan which
Note that this park is partly within While these sites help form a is visible around state highways and
the North Burnett Region as well) diverse range of accommodation roads and driver reviver sites which
options across the region, it should offers refreshments to motorists
• Old Forestry Camping Area
be noted that the RV travellers that stop by to rest.
• Range View Camping Area may not choose to stay in National
While Roadside rest areas are
• Zampia Camping Area Parks due to the limitations that
integral to the safety and well-being
such parks possess. For example,
→ Castle Tower Bush Camping Area of the drive market, its purpose
distant proximity to services and
is not ideal to meet the needs of
→C
urtis Island National Park and shops, possible restrictions (such
travellers aside from providing a
Conservation Park (There are 3 as prohibited domestic animals
place of refuge and rest.
camping areas within the park) or generators), and difficulty in
accessibility, are all factors that There are 3 roadside rest areas
• Joey Lees Camping Area can deter RV travellers from visiting. in the Gladstone Region with two
• Turtle Street Camping Area As visiting these sites typically under control by local Council and
involve the acquisition of permits one by the DTMR. While rest areas
• Yellow Patch Camping area
online, these overnight stays are suitable for overnight camping are
→D
eepwater National Park pre-planned. listed on the Gladstone Council
Camping Area website, the 2 rest areas run by
The minimum level of services applied Council listed below are not and it
→ Eurimbula National Park to Council controlled or managed is recommended that such sites be
(There are 4 camping areas sites detailed later in the document added as “Day Rest Areas” on the
within the park) does not apply to state facilities. Council website.
Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 7
Balaclava Curtis Island
Island National park
Curtis Island
Raglan
Figure 2: Designated Road Rest
Creek RundleArea
Range within Gladstone Region according to the DTMR
National Park
The Narrows
Raglan
South End
Targinnie
Ambrose Facing Island
3 Yarwun Port Curtis
Gladstone
Mount Larcom
Boyne Island
Tannum Sands
Wild Cattle Island
National Park
1 Hummock Hill
IG HWAY Calliope Benaraby Island
N H
SO
AW Lake
D
Awoonga Turkey Beach
Eurimbula
National Park
Castle Tower Seventeen Seventy
National Park
Agnes Water
2 Bororen
Deepwater
National Park
Kroombit Tops
Miriam Vale
National Park Nagoorin
The rest areas within the Gladstone 6.6 WASTEWATER POLICY discharge,
Mount Colosseum bacterial loads, salinity
Ubobo National Park Broadwater
Region that are designated as such impacts, and biologicalConservation
oxygen Park
Council’s website currently does
by the DTMR are (Numbered above demand. Under Schedule 9 of the
not display any policies that are Baffle Creek Regulation
Rules
on Figure 2): Environmental Protection
in place regulating Builyan
the disposal of Beach
2009 in Queensland,
Lowmead
greywater
Baffle Creek
1. Boyne River Rest Area, Bruce wastewater (such as greywater) at
Many Peaks (wastewater) is constituted as a
Highway, Benaraby (DTMR) Council owned/controlled sites. This
prescribed water contaminant.
2. Bororen Memorial Park Rest is especially problematic for sites
The disposal of aRosedale
prescribed
Area, Bruce Highway, Bororen that are unsupervised with limited
water containment in waters or
(Local Council) space as it would be ideal to rotate
in any other place where it could
disposal points to allow sites to “dry
3. Mount Larcom Park Rest Area, reasonably be expected to wash
out” to avoid possible environmental
Raglan Street, Mount Larcom back in to waters is an offence
and health risks. Due to an increase
(Local Council) within the state.
of campers using RV sites and
6.5 UNAUTHORISED SITES water-based appliances on board This strategy recommends that
self-contained vehicles (such as Council-controlled sites include
The Gladstone Region has areas sinks, washing machines, showers) a bylaw or condition of usage
where unauthorised camping the issue of greywater contamination that greywater is not disposed of
happens on an intermittent basis. is much more serious. illegally. Instead, campers would
At certain times of the year, such have to be self-sufficient and store
illegal camping may happen more Disposing of wastewater on open
any wastewater on-board either
frequently (such as Agnes Water ground can contain an assortment of
purpose-built storage tanks or
when Caravan parks are at capacity). risks to both human health, flora and
smaller portable storage tanks.
Such a scenario may result in fauna and the natural environment.
Another alternative is that Council
Council receiving complaints from For example, greywater is used from
builds some variant of a storage
neighbouring residents. sinks, showers, hand basins and hold
tank on-site where it can then be
harmful chemicals, fats, oils, and
emptied at a dump point facility.
Areas where unauthorised roadside bacteria. When disposed of on the
camping transpires includes areas ground, greywater can be absorbed This is particularly important for
such as the parking lot by Main in to the soil or washed off in to sites of high use, e.g. Calliope
Beach; the SES grounds near the nearby surface water bodies such as River and peak seasons around
township of 1770; Barney Point creeks and rivers where an adverse Workman’s Beach.
Esplanade; and the Gladstone growth of algae can negatively
Duckponds (opposite the Croquet impact the ecosystem.
Grounds). It is recommended to
increase signage of designated RV In addition, greywater is detrimental
sites to assist in the region’s attempt to both human health and the
to mitigate unauthorised camping. environment through nutrient
Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 86.7 EFFLUENT DUMP POINTS AND POTABLE WATER FILL POINTS
Effluent dump points are facilities that are built with the intention of letting self-contained RV
travellers dispose of any wastewater they are carrying while Potable Water Fill Points are sites
where travellers have access to water safe for personal consumption.
Due to an increase in self-contained RV travellers, the demand for these sites around the region
have increased.
The Gladstone Region provides 4 dump points in the region accessible by the public below:
*Please note that while some caravan parks provide dump points, these are not listed below as they may not be accessible by the public
LOCALITY SITE ADDRESS
Calliope Caravan Dump Point Cnr Taragoola Road and Dawson Highway, Calliope
Cnr Blomfield Street and Dougall Street, Miriam Vale
Miriam Vale Caravan Dump Point *The CMCA has highlighted the existing Miriam Vale dump point
needs realignment of the curb to meet the dump point as larger
vehicles can’t access it.
1770 Caravan Dump Point Cnr SES Access and Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy
Benaraby - Boyne River Rest Area Bruce Highway, Benaraby
Caravan Dump Point *Note that this dump point is maintained by the DTMR
WATER FILL STATIONS
Gladstone has several water fill stations situated in localities around its region. It is highly advisable to
inform users that the potable water is accessible side by side with dump point locations on Council’s website.
https://www.gladstone.qLD.gov.au/camping-beaches
LOCATION SITE ADDRESS COMMENTS
Calliope Water Fill Station Cnr Taragoola Road and Dawson →N
o usage charge associated
(Placed at Calliope Dump Point) Highway, Calliope with it
Miriam Vale Water Fill Station
Cnr Blomfield Street and Dougall →P
otable water available on
(Placed at the Miriam Vale
Street, Miriam Vale site but no signage to show it
Dump Point)
→ Water is designated as
“Non-potable” as there is no
1770 Water Fill Station
Cnr SES Access and Captain Cook back-pressure valve installed.
(Placed at 1770 Caravan
Drive, Seventeen Seventy A regulator would need to
Dump Point)
be fitted for it to be safely
designated as drinkable.
Additional dump sites and water filling stations are recommended in Gladstone City precint area and Tannum Sands,
with further investigation for Mount Larcom lookout area and near Lake Awoonga.
Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 96.8 DESIGNATED LONG VEHICLE access of essential services that The proposed new Marina Car Park at
PARKING (DAY USE) RV travellers would use, by such Agnes/1770 will require RV/Caravan
as supermarkets, main streets of parking and turnaround area.
Long-vehicle parking (day use only)
towns and beach frontages/fishing
is sparse within the Gladstone Other locations identified during
opportunities.
Region and not well documented. consultation for designated long
It is recommended that a review Research conducted shows long- vehicle parking (day use) includes:
of existing Long-vehicle parking vehicle parking exists in Agnes Water
→ Mt. Larcom look-out
is conducted identifying current with an official parking bay outside
car vehicle bays for long vehicles the Caltex on Captain Cook Drive. → Mt. Larcom township (northern
and subsequently posting such Parking is also possible at both entry to region)
information on the Gladstone the Marina and Visitor Information
Regional Council and tourism Centre in Agnes Water, Lion’s Park at → Miriam Vale (southern entry to
websites. In addition, further Miriam Vale, and the Mt Larcom rest region)
investigation should be made on area. Informal parking spots exist
→ East Shores (Gladstone City)
potential spots where additional outside of the Headlands and SES
long-vehicle parking spaces can grounds at the Town of 1770. → The Gladstone Marina
be made.
Feedback was made during
In order to maximise the economic stakeholder engagement that
impact of this market and increase a lack of long-vehicle parking
the Gladstone Region’s reputation spaces is readily apparent especially
as being RV friendly, it is highly in regards to peak seasons where
advisable to ensure long-parking such designated bays are often full.
vehicle bays exist within easy
Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 10RV FRIENDLY →P
rovision of short term, low cost overnight parking
(24/48 hours) for self-contained recreational vehicles,
TOWN PROGRAM as close as possible to the CBD.
What is it? → Access to potable water.
The RV Friendly Town™ (RVFT) program is → Access to a free dump point at an appropriate location.
a Campervan and Motorhome Club of
Australia Limited (CMCA) initiative. Desirable Criteria
An RVFT is one that has met a set of guidelines to →P
rovision of long term parking for self-contained
ensure they provide a certain amount of amenities, and recreational vehicles.
level of services for these travellers. When RV tourists →A
ccess to medical facilities or an appropriate
enter a town displaying the RVFT sign, they know they emergency service.
will be welcome, certain services will be provided and
they will have access to a safe place to stay overnight, →A
ccess to a pharmacy or a procedure to obtain
and possibly for a longer period. pharmaceutical products.
→V
isitor Information Centre (VIC) with appropriate
CMCA promotes RV Friendly Towns by dedicating one
parking facilities.
page to the town on the Club website, publishing a one-
off article on the town in the Club’s monthly magazine, →V
IC to provide a town map showing essential facilities,
The Wanderer, and listing the town in each edition of the such as short and long term parking areas, dump
magazine. point and potable water.
CMCA also offers council 2 x 600mm x 690mm roadside → RVFT signs to be erected within the town precinct.
‘RV Friendly’ signs free of charge. These signs will display
Other considerations
the abbreviated ‘RV’ symbol, followed by the words
‘Friendly Town™’. Other considerations by the CMCA when assessing an RV
The CMCA RV Friendly Town™ (RVFT) program is used by Friendly Town is the general attitude of the council and
more than 36% of councils across Australia as a tool for the business people. The program is intended to offer
managing the provision of low-cost accommodation. town business owners the opportunity to be innovative
in meeting the needs of RV tourists, while at the same
How does a town qualify? time growing their businesses.
For a town in the Gladstone Region to be appointed to the A consideration may be to consider tendering of sites
program, the following set of guidelines that must be met: following consultation and confirmation of potential sites
with council approval that meet minimum standards for
Essential Criteria
overflow and potential RV parking.
→P
rovision of appropriate parking within the town
centre, with access to a general shopping area for
groceries and fresh produce.
Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 11RV FRIENDLY The essential and desirable criteria are listed below.
DESTINATION Essential Criteria
An RV Friendly Destination is a “one-off” →P
rovision of short term, low cost overnight parking
place of interest, such as a homestead (24/48 hours) for self-contained recreational vehicles
or country pub, that is friendly towards (RVs) in a safe location.
all mobile travellers. They are generally →T
he nominated parking area needs to be on a solid
businesses where you can visit in any size rig and in level surface with enough room for large vehicles to
many cases, stay overnight. manoeuvre safely.
It is aimed at assisting those towns and communities
→ If the nominated site is a campground, then it needs
not able to meet the criteria of the CMCA RV Friendly
to be well maintained and offer facilities such as BBQ
Town™ (RVFT) program.
areas, toilets, power, covered seating, refuse bins and
Local councils, community organisations and businesses commercial element eg. cafe or restaurant.
can participate by selecting a suitable site within the
Desirable Criteria
town precinct to become the RVFD.
→ Access to a dump point.
Sites considered for inclusion in this program could
include: hotels and pubs, clubs, wineries, tourist → Access to potable water.
attractions and businesses that meet the essential criteria
→ Longer term parking.
as listed below.
All RVFD applications are assessed on an individual
In respect to camp sites it needs to be demonstrated
basis with the final decision being made by CMCA. The
that the nominated site has a commercial element
CMCA reserves the right to review any RVFD at any time
and or has undergone a significant upgrade to facilities
and withdraw the site from the program should an
and provides a level of amenity that sets it apart from
acceptable standard not be met or charges levied fall
a normal campground or roadside rest area. Existing
outside the criteria of low cost.
campgrounds that lie outside town and community
boundaries will not be considered for inclusion in the The RVFD will be promoted on the CMCA website, in
RVFD program. the Club’s monthly magazine, The Wanderer, and on the
GeoWiki online database.
Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 12CMCA RV PARK CMCA RV PARK BUNDABERG
NETWORK A new CMCA RV Park has been opened in Bundaberg
in Burrum St (via Civic Ave). With shaded or open
A CMCA RV Park is on land owned
sites, a happy hour shelter, dump point (cassettes
or leased by the CMCA with:
only) and potable water. It is conveniently located
→ Approximately one hectare of flat ground. close to the local shopping district, only a short stroll
→ Space for 30 to 50 RVs. for travellers to stock up on supplies or dine in and
explore the town. This park is only open to people
→A
dump point with a wash down tap, with potable
travelling in self-contained vehicles.
water taps around the site.
→ One (1) powered site for the 24/7 volunteer custodian.
→ A shelter shed for gatherings and an assembly point.
→A
ccess available to CMCA members and a limited
number of the general public for vehicles that meet
the CMCA Self-Contained Vehicle Policy.
→A
ll operational costs including grounds maintenance
and rubbish collection met by CMCA.
→A
n administration/booking fee of $3 per person or $6
per vehicle, per night for members and $15 per site for
non-members.
The infrastructure development consists of:
→A
ccess and roadways into and within the park,
as required.
→ Fences or bollards to restrict access to the main gate.
→ Main gate and signage.
→ Dump point and wash down tap.
→ Potable water taps as required around the site.
→O
ne powered site including the power connection for
the custodian.
→ A shelter shed and concrete pad.
→ Any required levelling, landscaping and planting
All infrastructure development is organised and funded
by the CMCA. Based on our experience this cost will vary
depending on the site, but we expect development costs
generally to be in a range of $50,000 to $100,000.
CMCA will consider purchasing or leasing any suitable
land, however we see mutual opportunities and benefits
in partnering with local councils.
Gladstone Region Recreational Vehicle Strategy 137. INTO THE FUTURE Currently Miriam Vale is recognised on the Caravanning
Queensland site. Such programs will assist with
With an ageing population and increasing leisure time, promoting the region as an attractive RV destination to a
future trends for the recreational vehicle and caravan and wider audience.
camping market are likely to continue its upward trend.
With this in mind, it is imperative Gladstone Regional 7.3 OVERFLOW POLICY
Council develop a more proactive approach to non-
Consideration should be given to establishing a
commercial recreational vehicle accommodation
policy to manage overflow of existing facilities during
within the region to:
peak seasonal periods, particularly for the Agnes Water
→H
arness the potential of the market growth for the / Town of 1770 area which often experiences a greater
economic benefit of the region, demand during peak periods and could benefit from
an overflow area that could be utilised during period
→ Adequately manages the market growth for potential of peak demand.
environmental impacts, and
Feedback from caravan park operators indicates that
→ Promotes the opportunities and sites available with its during peak times visitors are being turned away as
key partners, including GAPDL and DCTC. commercial sites are generally at capacity.
7.1 ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES Allowing areas to be utilised for camping during peak
times only, when commercial sites are fully booked would
The Gladstone Region offers attractions and experiences enable a greater number of travellers to stay in the region
the RV market strongly desires. and avoid them potentially moving on out of the region.
With stunning coastal villages and a renowned fishing The Queensland Camping Options Toolkit outlines a
destination, this is already evident in the demands suggested model that can be developed and other RV
experienced at the Discovery Coast (including Town of Strategies have adopted this model or committed to
1770 and Agnes Water) with access, carrying capacity further investigation.
and illegal camping issues arising, especially during
peak seasons. This approach has been successfully used in locations
where there is insufficient demand year-round for
In addition to the Discovery Coast, Gladstone also
an additional facility but demand is consistently too
offers existing experiences that would cater for this
great during peak periods to be accommodated in
market, including industry tours, Feast on East Markets
existing facilities.
and the Coffee Cruise. The Art Gallery is centrally
located with library in the CBD and the marina is walking The aim is to offer an alternative to camping in a rest
distance to CBD. area by providing a safe camping environment for visitors
while protecting the viability of permanent commercial or
Other attractions include – Boyne Valley, Calliope
low cost facilities.
Historical Village and markets, Tannun Sands and
BAM Markets, climbing Mount Larcom, the new The policy would provide direction on suitable overflow
Gladstone Region Tours and proposed Boyne Burnett sites and would outline restrictions on use i.e. only
Inland Rail Trail. when there are no vacancies available at any caravan
park within the location. Terms of use, time limits,
7.2 RV FRIENDLY TOWNS & DESTINATIONS
management of the site would also need to be addressed
The Gladstone Region needs to become known and in the policy.
marketed as RV Friendly to meeting growing market trends.
A ‘camp host’ program may also be utilised for overflow
Neighbouring regions, including Bundaberg and the sites, to ensure guests are welcomed, general visitor
Gympie Region have been recognised as supportive of information is provided and to provide a presence on
RV tourism and has received ‘RV Friendly Town’ status the site to assist with any security and unlawful stay/
from the CMCA for the townships of Gympie and Goomeri overstay concerns.
with Tin Can Bay recognised under the ‘Community
An Overflow Camping Policy Template from the
Welcomes Recreational Vehicles’ program from
Queensland Government Camping Options Toolkit is
Caravanning Queensland.
included in Appendix 1.
There are opportunities to develop the towns across the
7.4 WELCOME AND VOLUNTEER HOST PROGRAMS
region to determine if appropriate as RV Friendly towns
or destinations under the CMCA program or under the It is recommended that a ‘camp host’ program be
Community Welcomes Recreational Vehicles program by investigated which may be beneficial for sites such
Caravanning Queensland. as Calliope.
Gladstone Visitor Economy Strategy 2025 14This would allow for a volunteer to act as a host for Just a sample of other networks include:
the site with duties that may include greeting travellers
WIKI CAMPS
on site, providing basic visitor/tourism information
Website and a very popular APP
and in return would be able to stay on the site for a
https://www.wikicamps.com.au/
short period.
FREE RANGE CAMPING
This program has been developed in other Council
(including where up dump points are)
areas. For example with McKinlay Shire, for their park
https://www.freerangecamping.com.au/directory/
at Julia Creek.
YOUCAMP
The local CWA in Julia Creek also provides morning teas
An Air BnB for Caravanners
and the Visitor Information Centre volunteers organise a
https://youcamp.com/
weekly “Welcome to Julia Creek” camp oven dinners to
increase length-of-stay and spend. THE GREY NOMADS
A “Welcome to Gladstone” campaign, like the “Welcome http://www.thegreynomads.com.au/
to Noosa” campaign to make a visitor and RV Friendly
atmosphere (e.g. Welcome to Boyne/Tannum, Welcome
to Calliope, Welcome to Agnes/1770, Welcome to Miriam
Vale etc.).
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS
The following recommendations are seen as
This could be developed or extended from the greeters
key drivers to capture the potential of the RV
program with GAPDL volunteers. To be successful, local
market into the future for the success of the
leaders in each town/location would be required.
Gladstone Region:
7.5 INCREASING GLADSTONE REGION’S RV PROFILE
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently the region’s presence in RV forums and media 1. Attract a commercial major chain leisure
is limited. based Caravan Park/RV Park Resort in
Gladstone City (e.g. BIG 4/Discovery Parks)
To harness the growth in the market, as RV friendly sites,
facilities and parking are confirmed, Council should work and promote expansions on Discovery Coast.
with its marketing and industry partners, particularly 2. D
evelop an RV Friendly site or Official RV
GAPDL and DCTC to give them the facts and content to Friendly Destination in easy walking distance
promote the locations and region within this network. of Gladstone CBD
In addition to the CMCA (website and The Wanderer 3. Where appropriate, following needs analysis
Magazine) and Caravanning Queensland networks and and consultation, develop RV Friendly Towns
the Caravan and Camping Shows, there are numerous throughout the Gladstone Region.
websites and social media networks, particularly
4. D
evelop overflow policies, sites and
Facebook groups in this market, some with exceptionally
management structures, particularly for the
large followings.
Discovery Coast area during peak seasons.
5. F
urther dump points, water fill stations and
designated long vehicle parking (day use) in
key locations.
6. Investigate potential RV Friendly Tourist
Centres and Miriam Vale and Mount Larcom
township as key entry and dispersal points for
the Gladstone Region.
7. Provide accurate and timely content with
strategic partners, GAPDL and DCTC to
actively promote the destination to this
market and disseminate information through
tourism networks.
8. Investigate an RV volunteers host program
and/or expansion of cruise ship ambassador/
greeters program into targeted RV sites.
Gladstone Visitor Economy Strategy 2025 15GLADSTONE REGION RV STRATEGY 5-YEAR ACTION PLAN
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS
2019 - 2020 - 2023 -
STRATEGY ACTION STAKEHOLDER KPI
2020 2023 2025
Stakeholder GRC and GAPDL to lead industry and GRC Industry and community
Consultation and community consultation process for consultation undertaken
Collaboration GAPDL
RV Friendly sites. for potential/identified RV
friendly sites.
Feature the RV Strategy Action Destination Implementation of Action
Plan as an ongoing item of Tourism Plan Plan with collaboration
implementation with the Destination Committee achieved across sectors
Tourism Plan committee of GAPDL. and relevant industry
groups
Where appropriate bring in advice
from relevant industry bodies,
such as CMCA and CQ (for both RV
consumer and commercial operator’s
perspectives). Where needed,
advice to also be sought from local
government councils who have
undertaken any similar actions (e.g.
Bundaberg, Rockhampton).
Caravan Park/RV Actively promote and attract a GRC Investment prospectus/
Park Resort commercial major chain, leisure GAPDL preliminary feasibility
based Caravan Park/RV Park Resort study.
in in Gladstone City (e.g. BIG 4/
Discovery Parks) and promote Attraction of major chain
expansions on Discovery Coast. leisure park.
Expansion of park/s on
Discover Coast to meet
demand.
RV Friendly Sites/ Confirm potential RV Friendly Sites GRC Confirm potential RV
Destinations GAPDL Friendly sites.
•U
tilise and build upon the
and Towns
information gathered from the Confirmation by CMCA
Gladstone RV Strategy and input
from consultation to identify Insert line
potential RV Friendly Sites/
Destinations for the Gladstone
Region.
•S
elect these sites based on
essential criteria provided by CMCA
(included in this document).
•U
ndertake community/industry
consultation for each site.
• Potentially tender approved sites.
RV Friendly Town - commence GRC At least one RV
process of developing RV Friendly CMCA Friendly Town in region by
Towns throughout the region end of 2020.
following essential criteria, with the
target of a minimum one RV Friendly
town within the Gladstone Region by
end of 2020, with multiple towns by
end 2021.
RV Friendly Policies Develop and/or clearly communicate GRC Policies developed
through council website and GAPDL GAPDL Information on policies
visitor website RV information for: communicated and
• Wastewater policy publicly available.
• Overflow camping policy
(particularly for Town of 1770/Agnes
Water during peak holiday periods)
• Unauthorised camping policy
•C
ommunicate, promote and sign
existing dump points and potable
water fill points/stations
•C
ommunicate, promote and sign
designated long vehicle parking
(Day Use)
Gladstone Visitor Economy Strategy 2025 162019 - 2020 - 2023 -
STRATEGY ACTION STAKEHOLDER KPI
2020 2023 2025
RV Friendly Facilities Existing facilities: GRC Existing Facilities
•E
rection of sign at Calliope River Upgrade/update existing
free camping site facilities.
•M
iriam Vale dump point (cnr.
Blomfiled & Dougall St) requires
realignment for larger vehicles
•M
iriam Vale Water Fill Station
requires sign for potable water
available
• 1770 Water Fill Station
(at 1770 caravan dump point) is
currently “non-potable”. Requires
regulator to be fitted for water to
be potable
Undertake planning and GRC Planning & Development
development of : GPC (East Shores) Site identification,
•M
ore designated long vehicle planning, installation,
parking (Day Use), particularly for signage and
Gladstone (e.g. CBD, East Shores, communication of more
Tannum sands, Mount Larcom, designated long vehicle
Lake Awoonga) parking locations (day-
•M
ore strategically located dump use). Dump points &
points and potable water fill water fill stations...
points/stations in line with long
vehicle parking locations
• Dump points and potable water fill
points/stations
Review of sites and facilities DTPC
annually to monitor demand and GRC
management of sites
GAPDL
RV Welcome Investigate an RV volunteers host GAPDL Incorporation of RV
Program/ volunteers program and/or expansion of cruise DCTC facts and market needs
ship ambassador/greeters program into tourism volunteer
into targeted RV sites/locations. training.
This could include pop-up services
in high demand areas (e.g. Calliope Development/ expansion
free camping area, Discovery Coast/ of tourism volunteer
Miriam Vale during peak seasons). program into RV friendly
locations/ sites.
Educate current tourism volunteers
and ambassadors on RV friendly
facilities, locations, interests and
needs of the RV market.
RV Friendly Tourist Undertake pre-feasibility of Miriam GRC Complete site
Centres Vale and Mount Larcom townships GAPDL identification and
as locations for RV Friendly Tourist pre-feasibility study.
DCTC
Centres that could be developed
with long-vehicle parking, visitor
information to encourage dispersal
and length-of-stay throughout the
Gladstone Region. Provide ancillary
services e.g. electric car charging
station, free WIFI and digital charging
stations, dump point, water fill
station etc.
Increasing Gladstone Updating of existing RV friendly sites, GAPDL Sales and marketing
Region’s RV Friendly parking and facilities/services (e.g. DCTC strategy developed and
Profile dump points, water fill stations) on implemented including
GRC
GRC, GAPDL and DCTC websites. promotional tools,
CMCA activities and collateral.
Supply of this information, images
and destination information about CQ
why Gladstone Region is great for a National RV
caravan, camping and RV holiday for networks/ media.
third party sites including (but not
limited to)
• CMCA
• Caravanning Queensland
• Wiki Camps
• Free Range Camping
• You Camp
• The Grey Nomads
Gladstone Visitor Economy Strategy 2025 172019 - 2020 - 2023 -
STRATEGY ACTION STAKEHOLDER KPI
2020 2023 2025
Increasing Gladstone Further develop promotion to this GAPDL Inclusion of RV
Region’s RV Friendly market as part of annual regional information and content
Profile destination marketing, including: in wider destination
•R
V information on Gladstone campaigns, promotions
Region visitor map and visitor and marketing collateral.
guide.
• Inclusion of RV information on
Gladstone Region in Southern
Great Barrier Reef campaign.
•P
resence and promotion of
Gladstone Region at Caravan and
Camping shows (e.g. Brisbane,
Sydney, Melbourne), including RV
information, self-drive itineraries
and fishing – reef/coastal/inland
opportunities.
•U
pdate and further develop RV
friendly content for destination
promotion from blogs, images and
media releases.
• Invite RV friendly media and
influencers to experience the
RV offering.
Stakeholders
GCR Gladstone Regional Council
GAPDL Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited
GPC Gladstone Ports Corporation
DCTC Discovery Coast Tourism and Commerce
DTPC Destination Tourism Plan Committee
CMCA Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia
CQ Caravanning Queensland
Gladstone Visitor Economy Strategy 2025 18CONSULTATION & PROCESS
The consultation process included industry workshops
with the Gladstone Region Destination Tourism Plan and
Visitor Economy Strategy in Gladstone and Agnes Water,
including over 30 representatives from the region.
One on one interviews were also conducted following the
workshops with council officers and councillors, GAPDL,
DCTC and CMCA.
Site inspections for this strategy was conducted at
Calliope River Picnic Area, Futter Creek Camping Reserve,
and Workman’s Beach. Anecdotal feedback was gathered
from visitors staying at these sites helping contribute
to stakeholder engagement. In addition, the research
collected included visits to the Visitor Information
Centres in Agnes Water and Gladstone.
REFERENCES
→ Queensland Camping Options Toolkit
- Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business
and the Commonwealth Games.
→ 2019 Caravan and Camping State of Industry
- Caravan Association of Australia.
→ Caravan and Campervan Data Report 2018
– Caravan Industry Association. ABS Motor Vehicle Census.
→ Environmental Protection Regulation 2009
– Queensland Government.
→ Growth and Trends in the RV Sector in Australia
– May 2019, CMCA.
→C
MCA RV Toolkit
– CMCA, 2019
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Gladstone Visitor Economy Strategy 2025 19APPENDIX 1
Overflow Camping Policy Template
OVERFLOW CAMPING POLICY (draft) Public liability insurance Relocation/termination
Objective The council will arrange public risk Campers may be asked to
insurance to protect ratepayers relocate to more appropriate sites
The purpose of this policy is to at the discretion of the council.
from any and all costs incurred by
provide overflow facilities within Camping may be terminated or
any accident or incident involving
[Insert Shire/Location] that will campers that may result in claims suspended at any time at the
accommodate additional numbers of against the council. discretion of the council.
camping tourists when permanent
caravan parks and camping facilities Sewer and sullage disposal Part A
within the local government area are compliance
This section relates to the
operating at or near capacity.
The dump points for disposal of establishment and operation of
This policy will ensure that the waste sullage and sewerage water a recreational vehicles (RV)
operation of overflow sites/facilities are to be inspected regularly and emergency overflow facility within
within the local government all fittings and hoses checked, and [Insert Shire/Location].
area complies with legislative maintained if necessary, to comply
For the purposes of this policy,
requirements. Also, it will ensure with Australian standards.
an RV is a vehicle that combines
a consistency of regulation so that transportation and temporary
Fire separation zone
all overflow site/facilities operate living quarters for travel, recreation
and meet an agreed minimum Individual caravans, motorhomes and camping.
standard, and will ensure the or tents are to be sited on sites
operation of overflow sites/facilities 6 metres wide to ensure 3 metres 1. C
ouncil may establish an
does not impact on the viability of separation from the next caravan overflow area for RVs only
permanent facilities. motorhome, tent or building to when there are no vacancies for
vehicles of this nature available
ensure fire safety. Hydrants and
Legislative requirements at any caravan park within
hoses are to be checked regularly
[Insert Shire/Location]. A camper
Land Act 1994 and must be able to reach all
is permitted to book into the
Queensland Caravan Park Policy areas where vehicles are sited
overflow only if it is believed that
(PUX/901/102 version 3) when camped.
there are no available spaces in
Secondary Use of Trust Land
Open fires the caravan parks.
(PUX/901/209 version 5)
No open fires are to be lit, or 2. Council may close the overflow
Workplace Health and area for camping for the purposes
fireworks discharged inside the
Safety Act 1995 of significant community events.
overflow area at any time without
Local Law No. 16
prior council approval.
(Parks and Reserves) 3. P
rimary-use activities at
Local Law No. 5 (Control of Animals) Waste management the overflow area will take
precedence at all times.
General Waste disposal bins are to be
regularly serviced to ensure there is 4. The maximum stay at any RV
Risk management overflow camping facility could
no build-up of waste.
be a maximum of 7 consecutive
A regular risk management
Grounds maintenance days or at the determination of
review will be carried out at the
[Insert Shire/Location]. Authorised
overflow area to ensure that all the All grounds maintenance will be
camping ground hosts may stay
infrastructure components required carried out by council staff or
longer than the maximum period.
in the camping areas comply with contractors. Vegetation clearing
the requirements of legislation, and mowing will be carried out by 5. C
amping by participants at
Australian standards, government council staff as needed to ensure community events may be exempt
policies and local laws. bushfire protection is maintained. from some or all of the conditions
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