Work underway on Scarness Caravan Park redevelopment

Construction underway … Councillors David Lee (left) and David Lewis (right) check the progress of works at the Scarness Caravan Park on the Hervey Bay Esplanade with Project Manager Matthew Kraft.

Work on Phase One of the Scarness Caravan Park redevelopment has started.

The $3.2 million redevelopment contract to build the roads and install the underground power, water and sewerage systems is being undertaken by Murphy Builders.

The work focuses on the western half of the caravan park.

“The project will also include fencing and the start of the landscaping,” Cr David Lee said.

“While the work is underway the eastern section of the park will remain operational,” he said.

“The aim is to redevelop the park in two stages, opening each of the new areas progressively as they are completed with all works completed by 2024.

“It is anticipated that the tenders for the building works, including the new manager’s office, camp kitchen and park amenities will be advertised shortly.

“The Scarness Caravan Park is ideally located on the Esplanade and attracts many visitors to the Fraser Coast.  It provides an important boost to the local tourism industry and regional economy.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused while the work is carried out, but the end result will be a more modern caravan park, catering for the needs of today’s tourists.”

Council received $200,000 towards the project from the State Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport.

For more information about the redevelopment of the four Council-owned caravan parks, go to https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/caravan-parks