Lilydale’s Pine Hill Caravan Park will be receiving an upgrade as part of the State government’s regional tourism grants.
Announced on Tuesday 8 August, the caravan park was one of three to receive funding in the next round of the Regional Tourism Investment Fund.
$525,000 will allow Lilydale Pine Hill Caravan Park to build 14 new accommodation cabins, along with an amenities block featuring mountain bike equipment and pet wash area.
Wimmera Mallee Cabins received $3 million to construct 16 new cabins, while Edenhope Lakeside Caravan Park received $1 million for modernisation of its facilities.
“Many Victorians have cherished childhood memories from stays at caravan and holiday parks across the state, which collectively provide more accommodation to domestic tourists than any other sector in Victoria,” Tourism, Sport and Major Event minister Steve Dimopoulos said.
“These three projects will deliver even more holiday makers to Victoria’s regions – and with even more to offer they’ll stay longer, supporting local businesses and the people behind them.”
The three projects will generate up to 37 construction jobs and 13 ongoing employment positions, with works expected to be finished in 2023 and 2024.
In 2019 more than 1.9 million visitors stayed overnight in a caravan park or campground in Victoria, delivering an important tourism stream to local communities – supporting businesses across the state including tourism and experience operators, hospitality businesses and retail outlets.
“Caravan parks remain such an integral way for Victorians to explore and enjoy what this great state has to offer,” Victorian Caravan Parks Association CEO Scott Parker said.
