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Eagle Point Caravan Park seeking new operator by September with applications closing by by 10 July 2024
East Gippsland Shire Council seeks to lease management of Eagle Point Caravan Park to enhance visitor experience, accepting expressions of interest until July.
East Gippsland Shire Council has put the management of the Eagle Point Caravan Park up for lease with the aim to provide the best experience for all visitors. To be advertised by Expression of Interest (EOI) from 29 May to 10 July 2024, council's intent is to be able to hand over operations to a new operator in September 2024.
Mr. McConnell emphasised the need for optimal community outcomes, advocating commercial leasing for Eagle Point Caravan Park. Council seeks lease via EOI for transparency
Commercial lease planned
General Manager Assets and Environment Stuart McConnell said Council believes that having the park operate under a commercial lease will improve outcomes for visitors, the Eagle Point and surrounding communities and businesses. "During the EOI, and until a commercial lease is in place, Council will continue to operate the park using its in-house team."
"The experience of our existing and future visitors remains a priority for us during this process. We will honour current annual (12 month) camping permits and will also be offering an extension of these permit arrangements until the intended lease transition period of September 2024," Mr McConnell said.
Park lease transition
Mr McConnell said, "We have contacted our annual permit holders by letter outlining the EOI process and next steps. The continuation of annual permits after September will be a decision for the new park operator."
Mr McConnell said that as the committee of management for a Crown land caravan park, Council needs to ensure that we get the best outcomes for the community.
"The commercial leasing of the park has been identified as the most appropriate business model for all ratepayers, visitors, and Council. To lease the park, we must offer the opportunity by EOI and details can be found on our website," he said.
It is intended Council will consider awarding a lease in August, with a handover of the site to a new operator in September 2024. Council already leased Crown land caravan parks to commercial operators in Marlo, Orbost, Omeo, Bemm River, Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance.
Pictures from Eagle Point Caravan Park Facebook page.
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