$6 MILLION REDEVELOPMENT AT SEAL ROCKS

$6 MILLION REDEVELOPMENT AT SEAL ROCKS

A $6 million revamp of one of NSW’s most popular holidayparks at Seal Rocks has been completed, Minister for Lands Paul Toole announcedtoday.

Mr Toole visited the park today to celebrate the completion of the staged redevelopment, which began in2013, and to officially launch the new identity developed by the NSW CrownHoliday Parks Trust.

"Through the $6 million investment at Seal Rocks, families will be able toenjoy a relaxing time together in the enhanced natural setting," Mr Toole said.

"The park here at Seal Rocks is one of the Trust’s flagship sites, so it’sfitting we announce not only the completion of major upgrades to the facilitieshere, but the Trust’s new look," Mr Toole said.

The Reflections Holiday Parks group consolidates the management of 37holiday parks and recreational reserves on Crown land throughout NSW and bringsa new vision for ecologically-sustainable holidays.

"Keeping these important recreational spaces on Crown land well maintainedfor visitors and local communities to enjoy is incredibly important and willhelp drive increased visitation and economic growth throughout regional NSW,"Mr Toole said.

Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the improvements at theholiday park will have a positive impact on the tourism economy across theregion.

"Seal Rocks has long been a popular holiday destination for families, and Ihave no doubt this redevelopment will encourage more domestic and internationalvisitors to visit this beautiful part of the world," Mr Bromhead said.

"The six new cabins, guest lounge and improved playground here at Seal Rocksare an example of what can be achieved at other parks throughout the Stateunder the management of the Reflections Holiday Parks."

Reflections Holiday Parks CEO SteveEdmonds said thefocus on back-to-nature getaways and innovative new accommodationcatering to a broader range of markets and visitors’ budgets, was an excitingdirection for the organisation.

"We’re looking forward to beginning work at our other parksthroughout NSW, improving visitor facilities and creating more nature-basedholiday experiences for visitors," Mr Edmonds said.

Reflections Holiday Parks Chair Wendy Machin said the Trust wasproud to see the Group’s 37 holiday parks and popular recreational reserves onCrown land now under one unified banner.

"Reflections Holiday Parks is acohesive and recognisable market-facing identity which focuses on theback-to-nature experiences our parks are renown for," Ms Machin said.

---"Holiday needs are changing, with more demand for the ‘back to nature’ holiday and simplethings in life that turn holidays into amazing memories and life-changingexperiences."

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