Mount Pleasant Caravan Park Upgrade
- Address
- B10, Mount Pleasant (view map)
- Type
- The Big Project
- Status
- Completed
- Anticipated completion date
- 1 July 2023
- Budget
- $2,378,000
Grant: $817,286 Council: $1,560,714 Total Project Value: $2,378,000
The Mount Pleasant Caravan Park, located within Talunga Park, will see a major upgrade due to the Park receiving $817,286 in State Government grant funding and $1,957,394 contributed by Council. A significant amount of storm-water, drainage and ground levelling works will occur across the site to address the current drainage issues. Development of 24 designated/powered sites, a new camp kitchen, fit-out to the reception area, landscaping including irrigated lawn areas, garden beds and tree planting, as well as internal roads and footpaths.
The project will also include the installation of 6 cabins to the Park consisting of 2 new modular, 2-bedroom cabins that are fully equipped with kitchen and bathroom facilities and 4 cabins that have been relocated from the Barossa Tourist Park at Nuriootpa. Each cabin offer 2 bunk beds, 1 double bed and a small kitchenette. The introduction of cabin accommodation will provide visitors with additional accommodation options and will attract a new market of holiday makers to the park.
Opening Event
August 2023
The Mount Pleasant Caravan Park is officially open! The community were invited to see the upgraded facilities at the opening event on 12 August.
Cabin Furniture
August 2023
Furniture for the two new cabins has been delivered and assembled.
Bike Shed
July 2023
Bike sheds have been installed at the two new cabins, garden beds are also in and rubble is now complete. They look fantastic!
Painting of Cabins
July 2023
The four existing cabins have been painted to match the new cabins.
Cabin Progress
July 2023
The internal works on the new cabins is now complete. Next steps are to fit out with furniture.
Garden Beds
July 2023
The garden beds are now being planted. The new plants will be a wonderful addition to the park.
Balustrade and ramp
July 2023
One of the new cabins will offer a ramp into the cabin.
New Stairs and Decking
July 2023
The 4 cabins that were relocated from Nuriootpa have now got new stairs and decking.
Cabin Kitchens
June 2023
The kitchens in the new cabins are in and they look great!
Trenching for Irrigation
June 2023
Trenching for turf irrigation has begun across the site.
Rubble Pitches
May 2023
24 rubble pitches have been established around the site.
Progress of New Cabins
May 2023
The two new cabins are looking great! This week external cladding will be complete and tiling in the bathrooms is scheduled. Kitchen materials have been ordered as well as two bike sheds.
Relocated Cabins
May 2023
4 cabins from the Nuriootpa Tourist Park have been relocated to Mount Pleasant, providing visitors with an alternate style of accommodation. Each cabin sleeps 4, with a basic kitchenette and ensuite.
Camp Kitchen Structure
April 2023
The structure for the camp kitchen has been built. Next steps are kitchen fit-out and landscaping.
Cabin Framework
April 2023
The build of the two new cabins is progressing well. The framework is now complete.
Commencement of Cabins
March 2023
Construction of the 2 new cabins has commenced with the sub floors installed and underground services complete. Termite treatment will occur next week.
Kerbing is Underway
February 2023
Kerbing of internal roads is underway and the park is really starting to take shape.
Underground Services
February 2023
A significant amount of work has gone into the underground services to ensure all sites will have access to power and water. Internal roads and kerbing will now commence.
Stormwater Completed
December 2022
Stormwater is now complete at the Mount Pleasant Caravan Park. The Park required a great deal of stormwater infrastructure to address the drainage issues and to ensure adequate camping surfaces.
Rain Delays and Plovers
October 2022
Recent rain events have impacted the work site and caused delays. A family of Plovers have also chosen the middle of the work site as a nesting area bringing work to a standstill.
Breaking Ground
August 2022
Upgrades to Mount Pleasant Caravan Park have commenced. Bishop Building are set up and site clearing is underway whilst managing tree protection zones.
Construction Contract Awarded
July 2022
The project contract has been awarded to local company Bishop Building who will oversee site operations. Bishop Building have also engaged various local subcontractors.
Upgrades to Site Office Complete
June 2022
Upgrades to the new site office and storeroom are now complete.
Tender Awarded for Cabin Development
May 2022
Tiny Homes have been awarded the contract to build 2 new cabins. Thank you to our community representatives from Mount Pleasant Progress Association Inc. for their involvement in the evaluation process.
Detailed Design
December 2021
Birdseye Studio Architects complete detailed design of the Caravan Park upgrade ready for tender.
Relocation of cabins
August 2021
4 cabins are relocated from Barossa Tourist Park in Nuriootpa to Talunga Park. They will be stored next to the oval until the caravan park works is complete and the land is prepared for them to be installed.
Grant Funding Received
March 2021
The Local Government Infrastructure Partnership Program funding of $817,286 complements Council’s investment of over $1.2 million as part of The Big Project.
Master Planning
September 2017
The Talunga Park Master Plan, designed by Jensen Plus Consultancy has been approved by Council. The Master Plan details the concept for an Agricultural Hub, Community Hub and a Sport + Equestrian Hub.
Community Consultation
February 2017
The very first community planning meeting has been held, to start designing the Talunga Park Master Plan, with representation by Park user groups.
