Kaniva Caravan Park upgrade to start

Published on 25 February 2022

Works on a new amenities block at the Kaniva Caravan Park will begin next month.

The $593,000-project will involve demolition of the old amenities block and a new, modern facility built in its place.

Works on the project had previously been delayed due to contractor availability, but demolition is now set to start on March 14.

The new building will include male and female toiles, accessible toilets and showers, laundry, a baby-changing station, and a camp kitchen.

Council Chief Executive Officer David Bezuidenhout said this project would provide a boost for tourism in the region and it was fantastic to see it moving ahead.

“The caravan park’s current amenities block and camp kitchen were built in the 1970s, and now fail to meet the basic needs and expectations of the 2022 caravanning and camping tourist,” he said.

Mr Bezuidenhout said the upgrade would help accommodate for the shire’s growing number of tourists. It will also help attract new visitors to the region.

“This new facility will be all-accessible, family-friendly and modern,” Mr Bezuidenhout said.

“The update will allow us to capture a share of the growing number of tourists in the area. More and more people are coming to Kaniva and the surrounding districts to see the silo art trail or immerse themselves in nature.”

The overall works will include construction of a new female and male amenities block and camp kitchen; accessible toilet and shower; baby-change facilities; laundry facilities; powerhead replacement; improved signage; and planting of new trees.

During the construction period, capacity at the caravan park will be limited to four sites. One ensuite shower and toilet will remain, along with an additional toilet.

The redevelopment is expected to be finished by November 2022.

West Wimmera Shire Council received $574,000 from Regional Development Victoria for the project. Council will also contribute $19,000.

View proposed floorplan(PDF, 141KB)