0006—Lands—CAMPSITES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT KILLALEA STATE PARK
Ms Hale to the Minister for Lands, Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Regional Development—
- How many campsites are currently available at Killalea State Park?
- What is the cost per adult per night of camping in the state park?
- Will the camping be retained if the area is developed?
- Will new accommodation, for example cabins, be more expensive than the current campsites?
- Can the Minister guarantee that the current campsites will be preserved in quantity, and be no more expensive than the campsites are now?
- If not, why not?
Answer—
(1) 50.
(2) $10 (including GST).
(3) Yes.
(4) Yes.
(5) and (5) (a) Yes, they will be preserved in quantity provided there is a continuing demand for this type of accommodation at the Park. Camping fees are driven by market forces and by the costs involved in maintaining such sites and providing associated facilities. However, every effort will be made to maintain camping fees as low as possible.
Question asked on 9 May 2007 (session 54-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 2.
Answer received on 13 June 2007 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 10.