Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks in Alexandrina

Alexandrina Council is exploring the creation of short-stay Recreational Vehicle Parks in our district with Council Members resolving in August 2024 to proceed to community consultation on three proposed locations:

• Strathalbyn – The area adjacent to Parker Avenue and behind the Visitor Information Centre
• Mount Compass - Sam Court Reserve (behind the IGA)
• Goolwa - Barrage Road Reserve (adjacent PS Federal).

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Council considered a scoping study report at its 19 August 2024 General Council Meeting. This study looked at all the main towns in the district to assess their suitability for RV Parking facilities and the potential for 'RV Friendly Town' accreditation.

To qualify for accreditation with the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) as an RV Friendly Town, there are a set of essential criteria that must be met which include:

• provision of appropriate parking within the town centre, with access to a general shopping area for groceries and fresh produce
• provision of short-term, low-cost overnight parking (24 to 48 hours) for self-contained RVs, as close as possible to the town centre
• access to potable water
• access to a free dump point at an appropriate location.

Council is now seeking community feedback on three proposed locations in Strathalbyn, Mount Compass and Goolwa. Council is also seeking feedback on whether the community believes there are other sites that have the potential to be converted to a short-stay RV Park.

Council's proposed short-stay RV Parks are not designed to compete with caravan parks. They are proposed for overnight stays or stays for three nights maximum. They would fill a gap in towns where there is a shortage of RV parking and overnight spaces.

How to submit feedback

• Online Survey

• By Mail - please direct written submission to alex@alexandrina.sa.gov.au or
  by post to Att: CEO, Alexandrina Council, PO Box 21, Goolwa SA 5214, or
• In Person - where you can complete a hard copy survey at the Strathalbyn or Goolwa offices.

Council will accept submissions regarding the proposal to create short-stay RV Parks until Friday, November 29, 2024, at 5 pm.

For further information, please call Council’s Civil and Transport Engineer on 8555 7000.