No. 78

$600,000 FOR UPGRADES AT LONG-STAY CARAVAN PARK
The 2007-08 ACT Budget will provide $600,000 for a safety upgrade and maintenance at the Narrabundah Long-Stay Caravan Park.

The Minister for Housing, John Hargreaves, said the Government had reviewed the infrastructure of the caravan park and found that it was generally in a sound state.  However, there were some areas in need of attention and the Government had committed funding for an upgrade of the fire safety system and some refurbishment and maintenance of park infrastructure. 

“This $600,000 will be spent upgrading fire hydrant points and hose reels, and improving roads and signage to ensure the safety and protection of residents and visitors to the caravan park,” he said.

Mr Hargreaves said the work would commence when the land exchange with the current owners had been completed. Negotiations on the swap were continuing.

The ACT Government recently signed occupancy agreements with tenants to secure their rights for the duration of the Government’s lease with the current owners. The ACT Government had been working with residents on tenancy management issues since it assumed responsibility for the caravan park in August 2006. The sub-lease arrangement with the current owners had given residents some certainty regarding their future.