A $765,000 revitalisation of the camping area on Queensland’s Lady Musgrave Island camping area has just been completed.
The work included the replacement of amenities with a new advanced composting toilet system, and a building that is accessible for people of all abilities. The new amenities block also includes an upgraded store room, which makes the camping area easier to manage for volunteer campground hosts.
Sitting about 60 kilometres north-east of Seventeen Seventy, Lady Musgrave Island is one of the more popular islands for campers in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. More than 150,000 people visit Lady Musgrave every year, with many enjoying a camping experience that’s right on the doorstep of the spectacular reef.
Lady Musgrave Island is hugely popular with campers. PIC: Queensland Government
Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the upgrade added to a record $262.5 million investment to create and expand national parks across the state.
“National parks are good for the environment and good for our economy, injecting some $2.4 billion into communities across Queensland,” she said. “It’s why we’re investing to expand the national park network and upgrade facilities for people to enjoy.”
The new amenities have a new advanced composting toilet system, and are accessible. PIC: Queensland Government
Minister Scanlon said the new amenities were built using low-maintenance materials and installation methods that reduce the long-term impact on the sensitive environment.
“The zero-discharge treatment system safely manages visitor waste, protecting the fragile coral cay ecosystems,” she said.
Campground host Sarah Salmon provides advice and support to visitors staying on Lady Musgrave, and said the new facilities benefited volunteers like herself.
“The upgraded facilities here on Lady Musgrave Island will mean us campground hosts can more easily maintain the area, meaning we’ll have more time to give visitors a better experience while they’re here,” she said. “The upgrades also create a more inviting atmosphere for visitors as they explore this beautiful part of the Great Barrier Reef.”
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The new toilet block will be fantastic for the Island as we have been there in 2021 on a day trip