General News
25 September, 2023
Cabins take up residence after 74km highway trip
NEW caravan park cabins have been installed at Wedderburn Caravan Park in one of the biggest transportation challenge faced by a Bendigo construction company. The three cabins and a new park office wended their way along the Calder Highway for 74km...
NEW caravan park cabins have been installed at Wedderburn Caravan Park in one of the biggest transportation challenge faced by a Bendigo construction company.
The three cabins and a new park office wended their way along the Calder Highway for 74km on Friday in two trips from the Long Gully base of Fleetwood
The company’s Daniel Starkie said the cabins were transported as finished units, each requiring three pilot cars.
“These are 5.75 metres wide and the widest single units we have ever transported,” he said.
Cabins were lifted onto footings at the park in an operation that spread over most of the day.
The new cabins feature two bedrooms, kitchenette, separate living area, bathroom and verandah while the park’s new office has a reception area, additional office/storeroom, kitchenette and verandah.
Upgraded cabins were identified in a Loddon Shire revised masterplan in 2017 for improvements for the Boort, Pyramid Hill and Wedderburn caravan parks.
Council says further works to Wedderburn in the short term will include an accessible ramp to the office, footpaths, and fencing around the park’s office and residence.
There are also plans for a workshop/storage shed, which is anticipated to go out for tender later this year.
Mayor Dan Straub said the new cabins and office were a great addition to the caravan park.
“Caravan parks such as Wedderburn continue to play an important role in providing affordable tourism accommodation for families and travellers to our region,” Cr Straub said.
“These new facilities are a fantastic addition to the site, and will further enhance the caravan park’s family and traveller-friendly amenities, as well as its natural charm and characteristics.
“What’s more, these new facilities will complement our region’s visitor economy; particularly those looking to experience its wonderful nature-based tourism – especially as we head into the warmer months.”
Wedderburn Caravan Park lessee Kristy Hourigan, together with her partner Warrick, said they were thrilled with the new additions to the site.
“It is with great excitement that we share the news of our new cabins, a generous contribution from the shire,” Kristy said.
“These cabins mark a significant milestone in our journey to boost tourism in our region.
“We aim to offer travellers and families a warm and inviting space where they can create lasting memories amidst the charm of Wedderburn.
“We look forward to the positive impact these cabins will have on our local tourism.”
The new cabins and office were constructed off-site in Bendigo by Fleetwood Australia with management and delivery overseen by Bendigo-based project management company RMG. Funding for the new facilities was through the Federal Government, council and Wedderburn Development Association community planning contributions from 2016-2017 and 2018-2019.
Old cabins at the park were sold by tender by the shire council earlier this year.