This is a reply I recieved from managment at said park
Hi Jim,
Thank you for your email regarding the management of Wilks Park as a resting point for caravans and RVs (dated 15 February 2012). The information you provided has been considered and highlighted some of the benefits of catering for the self-contained traveller.
A recommendation is going to Council on Monday night (27 February 2012) recommending that Council establish a primitive camping ground at the site. If this recommendation is endorsed by Council, Council staff will take the necessary steps to allow suitable users to continue to use the Park as a short term stopover point at no cost.
If you have any further questions regarding the recommendation feel free to contact me on (02) 69269648.
All good and seems after their review/consultations the Council may have stuck with the free 72hr stopover for self-contained travellers that has been put forward for about the last month, if the recommendation is accepted.
There was never a offical recommendation to close the park by the Council from what I have read, though Jimbo gets excited where Councils are concerned LOL. It seems at least one Caravan Park owner apparently expressed the view to close Wilks Park.
However there maybe the sting in the tail, self-contained traveller.
In brief summary part of this scheme requires you to retain all grey (and black) water within your vehicle, then dispose of it at a suitable location, eg Dump point, not on the ground at the campsite.
-- Edited by Ron and Shirley on Friday 24th of February 2012 06:21:59 PM
jimbo said
08:11 PM Feb 24, 2012
This is a reply I recieved from managment at said park
Hi Jim,
Thank you for your email regarding the management of Wilks Park as a resting point for caravans and RVs (dated 15 February 2012). The information you provided has been considered and highlighted some of the benefits of catering for the self-contained traveller.
A recommendation is going to Council on Monday night (27 February 2012) recommending that Council establish a primitive camping ground at the site. If this recommendation is endorsed by Council, Council staff will take the necessary steps to allow suitable users to continue to use the Park as a short term stopover point at no cost.
If you have any further questions regarding the recommendation feel free to contact me on (02) 69269648.
Regards,
Ma said
08:15 PM Feb 24, 2012
Can't remember what the original thing was Jim, could you put something here to refresh our memories as I'm sure there are others in the same boat as me
Dougwe said
08:20 PM Feb 24, 2012
Isn't this the Wagga situation?
jimbo said
10:19 PM Feb 24, 2012
Yes! Dougw I reckon it is....Remember that they were going to ban free camping around or in Wilks park because the local C/P did'nt like us Boo Hoo.
Ps Might I add I am in Darwin and this place is very Hot.. not weather so much But the prices....An icy pole $2.50......$5.50 for a Pot Stubbie $6.00 and at the Casino Pensioner special meal Min price $34.00 I'll never whinge again when I get back home Saturday
gypsynolmate said
11:46 PM Feb 24, 2012
Yes Doug I think it is the Wilks park at Dubbo. We will wait in anticipation on the decision.
Patto44 said
12:28 AM Feb 25, 2012
Not sure how to post a link but this is the original post on Wilk's park-
Wilks Park Camps6 NSW 801.
Wagga Council is considering restricting camping to 72hours for self-contained travellers.
The usual story, a minority spoiling it for everyone else plus giving the Caravan Park lobby ammunition.
Google, Wilks Park Wagga, will bring up some interesting local newspaper articles.
Ma said
12:34 AM Feb 25, 2012
Thanks Patto. I don't know how to make it a link either but I reckon most of us would have read it.
Previous thread
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t47832323/wagga-wilks-park/
All good and seems after their review/consultations the Council may have stuck with the free 72hr stopover for self-contained travellers that has been put forward for about the last month, if the recommendation is accepted.
There was never a offical recommendation to close the park by the Council from what I have read, though Jimbo gets excited where Councils are concerned LOL. It seems at least one Caravan Park owner apparently expressed the view to close Wilks Park.
However there maybe the sting in the tail, self-contained traveller.
Self-containment is part of the Leave No Trace scheme the CMCA have been using to convince Councils and the like to keep places such as Wilks Park open for their members.See http://www.cmca.net.au/pages/motorhoming_information/cmca_schemes/LeaveNoTrace.php
In brief summary part of this scheme requires you to retain all grey (and black) water within your vehicle, then dispose of it at a suitable location, eg Dump point, not on the ground at the campsite.
-- Edited by Ron and Shirley on Friday 24th of February 2012 06:21:59 PM
This is a reply I recieved from managment at said park
Hi Jim,
Thank you for your email regarding the management of Wilks Park as a resting point for caravans and RVs (dated 15 February 2012). The information you provided has been considered and highlighted some of the benefits of catering for the self-contained traveller.
A recommendation is going to Council on Monday night (27 February 2012) recommending that Council establish a primitive camping ground at the site. If this recommendation is endorsed by Council, Council staff will take the necessary steps to allow suitable users to continue to use the Park as a short term stopover point at no cost.
If you have any further questions regarding the recommendation feel free to contact me on (02) 69269648.
Regards,
Can't remember what the original thing was Jim, could you put something here to refresh our memories as I'm sure there are others in the same boat as me
Yes! Dougw I reckon it is....Remember that they were going to ban free camping around or in Wilks park because the local C/P did'nt like us Boo Hoo.
Ps Might I add I am in Darwin and this place is very Hot.. not weather so much But the prices....An icy pole $2.50......$5.50 for a Pot Stubbie $6.00 and at the Casino Pensioner special meal Min price $34.00 I'll never whinge again when I get back home Saturday
Yes Doug I think it is the Wilks park at Dubbo. We will wait in anticipation on the decision.
Wilks Park Camps6 NSW 801.
Wagga Council is considering restricting camping to 72hours for self-contained travellers.
The usual story, a minority spoiling it for everyone else plus giving the Caravan Park lobby ammunition.
Google, Wilks Park Wagga, will bring up some interesting local newspaper articles.
Thanks Patto. I don't know how to make it a link either but I reckon most of us would have read it.