The Needs Analysis
The Needs Analysis can be viewed here. This process involved:
- Accommodation demand/supply analysis
- Consideration of the current and potential product mix to meet demand and ensure financial viability and a positive user experience
- Review and assessment of existing caravan park, noting any redevelopment requirements to ensure flexibility to “future proof” the development
- Assess current management arrangements and provide alternative management options where appropriate
- Determine opportunity for future staging of construction and development
- Provide concepts for minimising construction and servicing costs
- Consider potential to incorporate alternative uses for sites in the caravan park
- Liaison with relevant industry stakeholders
The Concept Planning
The Concept Planning involved:
- Reviewing the specific needs for improvement within the current site, and recommending specific improvements
- Planning the layout of additional accommodation options within the current site and overflow area.
The Business Case
The Business Case involved:
- Caravan industry research, best case examples, locational advantages and potential issues
- Short and long-term market impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
- Current market trends and market projections
- Broad capital cost estimate of potential redevelopment – including construction and site services
- Financial modelling including projected occupancy and yield
- Estimated operational costs
- Product mix variability outcomes
- Cost benefit analysis
- High-level social and economic impact analysis
What's Happened so far?
- The Business Case, incorporating information from each of the preceding stages, was presented to, and endorsed by Council, at the August Ordinary Council Meeting 2023.
- Council allocated funding to progress the detailed design of the Park upgrades in the 2023/24 Budget.
- In the 2024/25 Strategic Resource Plan, Council committed to funding the initial stage of the Caravan Park, being the construction of 6 chalets. This will commence in early 2024, and be completed by June 2026.
- Council has endorsed the detailed design for the Boddington Caravan Park Redevelopment.
What's Next?
- The project will enter the construction phase in 2025.
- The first stage of the redevelopment will include the construction of six modern cabins, providing more diverse accommodation options to meet the growing demand from visitors and families. The new cabins will complement existing camping and caravan facilities, offering a higher level of comfort while boosting Boddington's appeal as a destination.
- Construction is set to begin in 2025, with the project designed to support economic growth through tourism and improve local amenities.