The State Government has delivered 103 new caravan and tent sites for holiday-makers to use and enjoy in Lane Poole Reserve and at Logue Brook Dam, south of Perth.
Environment Minister Albert Jacob said the new campgrounds were part of the State Government's $21.05 million Parks for People initiative, funded by the Royalties for Regions program under Western Australia's Caravan and Camping Action Plan 2013-18.
"I am delighted that these campgrounds are open because they are close to Perth and provide affordable family holidays with opportunities for camping, picnicking, mountain biking, bush walking, swimming, fishing and canoeing," Mr Jacob said.
"Logue Brook Dam near Harvey has seen the completion of stage one of an overall $2.5 million upgrade.
"This includes the creation of 62 camp sites, new toilets, state-of-the-art camp kitchens with gas barbecues and water tanks, fireplaces and tables for each camp site, 875 metres of walk trails, and an upgraded boat ramp with new and improved roads."
The new facilities will be managed by the Lake Brockman Tourist Park under a community partnership agreement with the Department of Parks and Wildlife - the first of its type in the State providing benefits for the department and local communities.
The State Government has also opened the first stage of the new $2.2 million Nanga Brook campground in Lane Poole Reserve with 29 camp sites for caravans and 12 tent camp sites.
"Further development work is still to be undertaken at Logue Brook Dam and Nanga Brook as part of the State Government's commitment to providing more camp sites for affordable holidays in our national parks," Mr Jacob said.
Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said the WA Caravan and Camping Action Plan provided opportunities to access affordable holiday experiences within the State.
"Projects such as these not only create employment prospects for local contractors and services, they also improve camping amenities and recreational opportunities in our State's natural areas," Mr Redman said.
Fact File
For bookings at Logue Brook Dam, contact Lake Brockman Tourist Park on 9733 5402
Nanga Brook campground in Lane Poole Reserve is open for school holidays only
For information about bookings, visit http://parkstay.dpaw.wa.gov.au
Environment Minister's office - 6552 5800
