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OCTOBER 2022
     

Community feedback invited

Victorian RV overnight rest areas under review

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A TWO-YEAR trial of two RV friendly overnight parking locations at Lion's Park and the local showgrounds in Numurkah, Victoria, is under review.

"We are seeking the community's feedback on its success to determine if these sites should continue being RV friendly," a Moira Shire Council statement said.

Mayor Libro Mustica said that following the adoption of its Recreational Vehicle Friendly Strategy, the council had received a petition to make Numurkah ‒ population 4768 and located on the Goulburn Valley Highway north of Shepparton ‒ RV friendly again under the Caravan Motorhome Club of Australia accreditation scheme.

“"In 2020, Council endorsed a two-year trial of two RV friendly overnight parking locations," he said.

"Historically, all four major towns – Yarrawonga, Cobram, Numurkah and Nathalia – were designated as RV friendly towns.

"The strategy made the shire RV friendly. However, Numurkah’s RV Friendly Town status was removed as there was no real provision for free or low cost overnight camping in close proximity to the town.

“A review of this trial has commenced and we are seeking the community’s feedback on the success of the trial.

"At the same time, RV visitors to these two locations will be asked to complete an economic impact survey."

The trial came in response to a petition to make Numurkah RV friendly under the Caravan Motorhome Club of Australia accreditation scheme.

"A review of this trial has commenced and we are seeking the community's feedback on its success, to determine if these sites should continue being RV friendly," Cr Mustica said.

Click here to go to the survey and have your say.

The closing date for feedback is Friday, October 28, 2022.

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