The Allan Labor Government is making It easier for visitors of all ages to stay at the beautiful Beaufort Lake and experience all the region has to offer, with new visitor cabins now open for business.
Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett, today represented Minister for Regional Development, Jaclyn Symes, to announce the delivery of seven new cabins at the Beaufort Lake Caravan Park.
The caravan park has doubled the number of cabins on offer to 14, including an all-abilities access cabin with two bedrooms, toilet, kitchen and ramp access - catering for people of all ages and abilities.
The new cabins, which were backed by $500,000 in funding through Regional Development Victoria, are set to attract more visitors to the small town, which relies on a vibrant visitor economy to drive growth and prosperity for local businesses and organisations.
Importantly, the new accommodation will also play a key role in addressing staffing shortages in the area, providing fixed term stays for workers unable to find lodgings in town, while at the same time helping to expand Beaufort's visitor demographics and driving business tourism in the area.
The cabins, coupled with 47 camping sites at the park, mean a grand total of 61 lots are now ready to welcome visitors to Beaufort Lake. Seven full-time equivalent jobs were supported during the construction of the cabins.
Funding for the Beaufort Lakeside Caravan Park is part of our record $47 billion investment in rural and regional Victoria in just over a decade, meaning more jobs close to home and regional economies that are supported to thrive.
For more information, go to rdv.vic.gov.au
As stated by Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes
Regional Victoria has a thriving visitor economy and investments like this are part of our commitment to help make Beaufort and the Grampians region even better places to invest, live, work, play and stay.
As stated by Member for Ripon Martha Haylett
"Beaufort is such a popular visitor destination, and I'm excited to see more people will be able to visit the town and experience everything the region has to offer thanks to these fantastic new cabins."
As stated by Cr Tanya Kehoe, Mayor of Pyrenees Shire Council
"The completion of this phase will allow the caravan park to accommodate new and existing visitors, cater for people with disabilities, provide a diverse range of accommodation options and present an improved experience for visitors all year round."
