• Strengthening of procedures to deal with illegal camping on private property
• Grading of roads to popular tourism destinations
• The placement of extra bins at key locations
• The placement of portaloos at key locations
• The facilitation of extra rubbish services when required
• Deployment of authorised officers to patrol areas across the district
• Rolling out a responsible camping promotional campaign, covering issues such as rubbish disposal, only using a public toilet or toilet in a vehicle, disposing of wastewater responsibly, and only travelling on marked roads or tracks.

Mayor Travis Barber believes the initiatives are very important.

“We want to continue to be welcoming hosts to people wishing to enjoy the uniquely Streaky Bay experience, and we expect our visitors to respect the special places and communities as they pass through,” he said. “We hope that this campaign assists in encouraging these respectful behaviours”.

• Do you appreciate the efforts Streaky Bay is making to accommodate and welcome travellers, while seeking to protect their environment? Will you be on the cost this holiday season, or are you heading bush? Comment below

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