Expressions of Interest to Revitalise Port Broughton’s Bayside Caravan Park

⁠⁠⁠ Barunga  West  Council  has  today  released  a  call  for Expressions  of Interest (EOI) for  the  long-term lease and potential redevelopment of the Broughton Bayside Caravan Parkin Port Broughton. Maree Wauchope, Chief Executive, said Council is seeking new management with a vision for the park to help attract and retain visitorswhile also improving facilities forexisting permanentresidents.

“We are seeing incredible tourist numbers in the Top of the Yorke and across the Yorke Peninsula, which presents an exciting opportunity to invest in and grow tourism in our region,” Ms Wauchope said. “To maximise that opportunity, we need to meet the expectations of tourists and present our region and its assets in the best way possible, all year round.

“This means  improved  public  amenities,  essential  services  like  power  and  water,  as  well  as  tourist offerings such as camp kitchens.”

The EOI highlights Council’spreference for a combination of 4-star cabins and eco cabinsor tents in proposedmasterplan designs.Given the increased need for quality tourism facilities in the region, Council will look favourably on negotiated terms that allow an accelerated progression of an accepted masterplan. “Of  course,  we  understand  there  are  locals  calling  the  Bayside  Caravan  Park  home,and  any proposals to redevelop the site will be required to accommodatea small number of permanent and annual site holders,” Ms Wauchopesaid.

“Weare excited to be starting this process and look forward to working with our chosen partner to develop an accommodation destination for the benefit of the wider Top of the Yorke region.”The Port Broughton Tourist Park will continue to maintain and operate Bayside Caravan Park until the EOI process is complete.The process will be handled by Murray Fielder, Caravan Park Broker, and run from 8 July 2022 until 19 August 2022.