Stanley axemen's chopping arena proposed as ideal site

CIRCULAR Head could have a freedom camping area for recreational vehicles in no time.

Circular Head Council general manager Greg Winton said the council was looking for expressions of interest for the establishment and operation of the freedom of camping area.

"Council has done a comprehensive review of the areas available for camping by recreational vehicles across the municipal area, which has resulted in a number of proposed solutions," Mr Winton said.

One of these is the establishment of a camping area at the axemen's chopping arena within the Stanley Recreation Ground.

"Following consultations with the Stanley Cabin and Tourist Park and the Northern Area Management Committee, it has been agreed that it would be an appropriate site for overnight camping of fully self-contained recreational vehicles, providing the area was made available for annual Circular Head rural show activities," Mr Winton said.

As long as the area was cleared for the week leading up to the Circular Head Show and the week afterwards, the site would be viable, Mr Winton said.

A small fee would be charged to camp at the site.

"Use of the site will not impact on residential property and yet will provide freedom campers with access to the beach, a walking trail and other amenities," Mr Winton said.

Mr Winton also hoped this would boost Circular Head's tourist numbers.

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