A proposed RV overnight camping park in Bauple on the Fraser Coast is to receive a $50,000 boost from the Queensland Government.
Fraser Coast Regional Council spent several months earlier this year consulting with residents about the proposed park which it is hoped will attract more grey nomads to the region.
It sparked something of a local debate. Several parents expressed concern about the site’s proximity to Bauple Primary School, while local business believed the town would benefit from increased tourist traffic drawn away from the Bruce Highway.
A site was finally decided on in May.
Minister for Tourism Jan Jarratt has announced that grants will be given to Fraser Coast Regional Council and Gympie Regional Council for tourism projects designed to attract the drive market. Ms Jarrat said the park’s location in the centre of Bauple would encourage tourists in their cars and caravans to linger in the town.
“The grants have helped regions throughout Queensland that rely heavily on the drive tourism market,” Ms Jarrat said.
The camping site will include a transit stop for bus passengers, picnic areas and signage on Bauple’s history.
