Relaxing by the lake at Urana Waterfront Pavilion.
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Federation Council has voted to streamline the management of one of Urana’s most vital tourism assets and will explore a joint management contract for the Urana Caravan Park and the Waterfront Pavilion.
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The management contract for the Urana Caravan Park expires on June 30 and at last month’s council meeting, officers presented a range of options to ensure the site’s long-term sustainability.
The endorsed recommendation seeks to consolidate operations of the caravan park, the Waterfront Pavilion, and surrounding foreshore facilities under a single, comprehensive tender.
Federation Council mayor, Cheryl Cook, said the move was about creating a win-win for the community and the Council by reducing internal overheads and enhancing the visitor experience.
"The Urana Caravan Park is a cornerstone of our local economy and a critical provider of accommodation for both tourists and workers," Cr Cook said.
"By moving toward a joint management model for the caravan park and the Waterfront Pavilion, Council can offer a more sustainable opportunity for a contractor, while making our own management processes more efficient.
“Consolidating these assets into one contract with clear Key Performance Indicators will allow us to take a more 'hands-off' approach, similar to our plans for other major assets, and ultimately provide better value for ratepayers."
Visitors enjoy a beer and a fireside chat at Urana Caravan Park.
To ensure a smooth transition and allow time for detailed financial modelling and the tender process, councillors resolved to extend the current operational agreements for both the caravan park and the Waterfront Pavilion until November 30, 2026.
The open tender process will be conducted under the NSW Local Government Act 1993, with a further report to be presented to Council for consideration once the process is complete.
