Rockhampton Regional Council has installed new tourism infrastructure to help meet demand from the growing number of caravan and RV travellers coming to the region.
A new RV dump point is now open at the Heritage Village, allowing travellers to stop off the highway at a convenient location close to shops, fuel stations and tourist attractions.
Caravanners spend $12.6 billion across Australia every year, according to new figures from The Caravan Industry Association and this infrastructure is critical to ensuring those travellers choose to stop, stay and explore in Rockhampton.
The new Heritage Village facilities have replaced the old dump point at Nuttall Street, which had become outdated and required constant repair.
There will be a four-week overlap between the opening of the new Heritage Village facility and the closure of the Nuttall Street site, ensuring a smooth transition for users.
By enhancing amenities for travellers, the project will encourage longer stays in the region and improve the overall visitor experience at the Heritage Village, strengthening Rockhampton's appeal as a welcoming stop for road travellers.
The project was funded through Council's Capital Works Program.
Quotes attributable to Mayor Tony Williams
"We see a growing number of RV travellers visiting our region, especially in the cooler months.
"This new facility supports those travelling through, providing a modern, safe and hygienic solution while also helping to protect our environment and reduce illegal dumping.
"A lot of the people visiting Rockhampton come from that drive market so it's important we have the right infrastructure so they can stop, stay and explore our region."
Quotes attributable to Tourism Coordinator Lauren Law
"Having this tourism infrastructure is a great way to get people to come and stop.
"By providing a necessary tool that they need for their travels and by aligning with our local tourism attractions we're also getting them to come and explore places they may not have seen if they were going elsewhere."
