The Ball Park Caravan Park is located on a Crown Land Reserve and as such council is required to engage with regulatory authorities including Crown Lands to also prepare a Draft Plan of Management for the land.
Once Crown Lands have accepted the proposed Draft Master Plan and the accompanying Draft Plan of Management, Federation Council will be in a position to place the Draft Master Plan on public exhibition for community review and feedback.
Federation Council Mayor, Cr Patrick Bourke said council looks forward to being in a position to place the Master Plan on public exhibition and seek local community feedback once the required regulatory authorities have completed their work and council has adopted the draft plans.
“Key aspects of the proposed plan that council will present to Crown Lands and other agencies, and ultimately our local residents, for consideration include some exciting proposals to provide more public open space, particularly in proximity to the Bridge Road and the Murray River,” he said.
“There are also some changes proposed to the accommodation options available to incorporate more powered sites, upgraded amenities, more cabins and the introduction of ensuite sites which will bring the accommodation options at the park in line with other Murray River Holiday Parks.
“The entire park will be redeveloped in stages once the detailed design is completed. The park will continue to operate and be open for business with cabins and powered and unpowered sites available.
“Council is confident the park will continue to return income during the redevelopment phase and generate economic activity for the town and surrounds. Bookings are already strong for the annual Khaki Vehicle Event, with organisers keen for a big 2020 event.”
The entire park redevelopment is estimated to occur over a 3-5 year time period. Ultimately, this will provide a renewed space for our community and many current visitors to return to, and to attract even more visitation into the future.
Annual Agreement holders that had previously occupied sites at the Ball Park Caravan Park have now vacated the sites in accordance with the 90 day notices that were issued by council.
Mayor Bourke said: “Council understands that this was a challenging and stressful time for some people and would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their understanding and cooperation.
“Our community looks forward to welcoming families who have been associated with the park over many years as future visitors to Corowa and the surrounding region, and to take advantage of the various accommodation options that will continue to be available into the future.”
Federation Council is committed to supporting its tourism industry and the redevelopment of Ball Park Caravan Park will assist to further activate the beautiful riverfront and provide visitors and the local community with a new fully compliant facility on the banks of the Murray River.
