Considerations when Redesigning a Caravan Park

The primary focus of the design is to provide a higher quality of living and to create a favourable environment for both permanent and casual occupants. This is achieved by following the regulations and exceeding some of the minimum requirements. The result is a park that has a superior living environment with large lots and a large proportion of open space. 

Modern caravan parks are planned in a similar way to suburban subdivisions. The designs take into account factors including site area, lot size, floor space to lot area ratios, setbacks, road design, utilities and services, stormwater design, vegetation, solar access, audio and visual privacy, building materials, flood liable land and bush fire hazards. Most of these factors have applicable restrictions in regulations with the exception of solar access, vegetation and the privacy issues. 

The use of caravan parks has changed substantially since their origination as holiday destinations. In recent years there has been a shift in the pattern of use of caravan parks with an increase in the proportion of permanent residents. This changing pattern in tenants and use has created new planning issues in the design of caravan parks. These changes have prompted new legislation and regulations to be implemented. As the demands on caravan parks continue to change the planning and design methods will need to evolve also. 

Using an expert Planning Service offered by Park Australia through their Park Planning division, ensures that all aspects of upgrading a Caravan Park are adequately covered and the park becomes the ideal place for the market of the area.

Contact Park Australia's Planning Expert, Dale Wood, for a greater understanding of what is needed to bring your park into a modern holiday establishment. Dales email address is dale@parkplanning.com.au
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More Roadside Facilties Planned for Caravanners

Caravanners will have dedicated road stops vvithin 350km of each other under a plan to create an ex­tensive caravan and recreational vehicle network around WA.

Tourism WA is working on the plan which Tourism Minister Kim Hames hopes will be completed this year It will identify "gaps" in the road system where facilities are not available for caravanners and rec­reational vehicle drivers — partic­ularly water supplies, toilets, show­ers and waste disposal sites.

Dr Hames said it was important to make caravanning as attractive as possible, especially with 20 per cent of WA's population retired or approaching retirement. With more disposable income available, these people were likely to consider caravanning as a holi­day option — and an alternative to cheap overseas holidays.

"There are two aspects to making caravanning more enjoyable," Dr Hames said. "It is important that we have enough caravan parks in key towns around the State to be able to cope with peak-period de­mand."
"But the journey to these towns also needs to be comfortable."

"I am told that most caravanners like to travel at about 85km/h about four or five. hours. SO that means they need stopping facilities every 300-350km. That's our aim."

Dr Flames said the caravan-friendly town of Wongan Hills was a good example of what could be achieved.

"I am told visitors to the town have increased fivefold in recent times — largely from the caravan market," he said. "Having that many people coming to the town is obviously good for everyone, in­cluding the local businesses.

"We want to create lots of Won­gan Hills all over the'State."

Tourism Cceincll chief executh Evala Hall said caravanning wt important to the tourism industr because it helped ensure loca took their holidays in WA.

But he said it was important tl proposed new caravan stops did re have an adverse impact on esta lished caravan park owners an businesses.

Dr Haines said representath bodies for local caravan and recr ational vehicle owners would he] create the network plan.'

He would then approach Regioi al Development Minister Brenda Grylls for Royalties for Regior money.

Caravan Park Plans Completed

Park Planning has successfully completed upgrade plans on two parks, one in Tasmania and another in Western Australia.

1) Mersey Caravan Park:- Cavenport, Tasmania.

Arial View Of Mersey Bluff

The design concept has just been completed with the assistance of Planning Partner, Hansen Partners of Melbourne. The changes to the park will be put into action very soon.

Gnowangerup Aerial View

2) Gnowangerup :- Western Australia.
One of many planned "Roadside Stops" which will be built in WA, the first of these was Wongan Hills which is 2 hours north of Perth. These "Stops" are being considered at intervals of 300-350kms which is about the time of 4 -5hrs driving which most caravanners swee as a daily limit. See future Blog for more details of Wongan Hills.

Some planning work still in progress are:-

• Broken Hill City Caravan Park, NSW.
• Jetty Caravan Park, Yankalilla, SA. (Working with the local Council)
• Rose gardens Caravan Park in Albany, WA. (for the Acclaim Group)
• Big 4 Caravan Park, Port Douglas, Qld. (for the Brady Family)
• Two Caravan Parks in Perth for an undisclosed Developer.

If you would like more information on how we can assist you in re planning your Caravan Park, call Dale Wood on 0417 811 035 and he will be delighted to come and discuss your needs.
You can also see more by visiting our web site at www.parkplanning.com.au

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New Life in Mandurah?

Are you seeking a new way of life? Why not look at this delightful Caravan Park in Western Australia, just outside the ever popular Mandurah.

Dawesville Caravan Park & Holiday Village is currently on offer for a Leasehold Sale.

“Once in a lifetime” is what best describes the opportunity to purchase this unique and exciting business. In a world driven by the hustle and bustles of everyday life, Dawesville Caravan Park & Holiday Village offers an opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy everything the Peel Region has to offer.

This business opportunity will provide the successful buyer a rare combination of lifestyle and financial prosperity. 

The Dawesville Caravan Park & Holiday Village is located in an area rich in recreational and holiday pursuits including fishing, crabbing, sight seeing, nature walks, swimming and jet skiing just to name a few. Its location and proximity to the Dawesville cut and boating ramps makes it an ideal “home base” for the visitors to the area. 

Some of the amenities and facilities on the park include barbecues, swimming pool, launderette and tennis courts.

Dale wood is your first point of contact, try him on 0417 811 035, he will be delighted to show you this unique property which could be just the change you are seeking.......

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