The caravan park at the popular grey nomad destination of Agnes Water in central Queensland looks set for an expansion.
Agnes Water Beach Holidays has lodged a development application with Gladstone Regional Council seeking to offer another 39 caravan sites, and to construct a new communal barn-like building with a large open function room, amenities and cabin accommodation.
The expansion will take part on a 2.7-acre vacant block behind the existing caravan park. The plans to grow the caravan park using the extra land were lodged with Gladstone Regional Council land by owners, Beaches of 1770, also known as the 1770 Group.
The Gladstone Observer reports that the development application for a material change of use for a caravan park said it would help increase the accommodation offered by the local tourism industry and would create employment opportunities for locals.
“In summary, the proposed development is reflective of the intent of the Agnes Water locality plan and is considered appropriate for the location providing a functional outcome that will complement and enhance the existing and emerging urban form in the general locality without unduly impacting the amenity currently enjoyed by surrounding properties,” the application said. “(It) reinforces the primary economic function of Agnes Water as a tourism destination, thus reinforcing the community identity through its connection to the beach and bushland.”
The development has reached the public consultation stage, which closes on February 21.
Stayed there a couple of years ago. Its a beautiful spot, however the caravan park is like a budget airline, got to get those extra 2 rows in to make as much money as possible. We were on a standard site and it was so narrow we couldn’t even open our awning.
Cramming vans into each other at caravan parks to maximise revenue just highlights why so many vanners prefer the freedom of free camping.