Community shown updated concept plan for Crescent Head Holiday Park
Published on 02 April 2024
Residents and visitors are set to benefit from improved and diverse accommodation and services as part of the revised Crescent Head Holiday park concept plan.
The revised plan, currently out on exhibition, expands and builds on the community engagement from 2021, when the original Holiday Park concept plan was approved by Council.
A mix of one, two and three-bedroom cabins are being proposed, some with options for disabled access, as well as safari tents, an updated manager’s residence and kiosk, and over 130 camping sites.
Since adopting the original Crescent Head Concept Plan in 2021, the team has been working on more detailed design and investigation, as well as costings and revenue projection on the various projects within the park.
As well as proposing additional design details and some changes, including details on the cabins and safari tents, and some extra out of sight cabins, Council are also proposing a new two-storey manager’s residence and kiosk, with the height set below the existing double-storey tennis court clubhouse, which will provide an improved visitor experience, as well as helping to attract and retain park managers.
Council manages five Macleay Valley Coast Holiday Parks within the Shire, which generated over $4,000,000 of revenue in 2022-23, with the Crescent Head Holiday Park contributing approximately 40% of this revenue.
This revenue is paid into Council's Crown Land Reserve, that can only be spent on the maintenance and improvement of Council managed Crown Land Reserves across the Shire.
The Shire's Holiday Parks have an essential income-generating role for Council, which is why it is important to invest in these facilities, providing a range of holiday stay options, as well as maximising revenue opportunities.
Council also has listened and understood the importance to the Crescent Head community of retaining the views of the creek from Reserve Road and the visual amenity of the park.
Have a look at the revised Crescent Head Holiday park Master Plan here: ksc.pub/YSM-CHHP