Helen Dalton MP Welcomes New Caravan Park Investment

The Wentworth region has received a boost to its tourism industry with completion of a major refurbishment of the Wanderer's Crossing River Retreat caravan park. 

Independent Member for Murray, Helen Dalton, said: “This investment in tourism infrastructure will be a great boost to the Wentworth region’s economy.”  

Wanderer's Crossing River Retreat caravan park, formerly known as Willow Bend caravan park, has been revitalized, and reopened after a three-year hiatus with extensive renovations improving amenities, safety standards and mitigating flood risks. 

“The gateway to Yanga National Park and all that that the region has to offer will now be more accessible and comfortable for more people to enjoy,” Mrs. Dalton said. 

The upgraded park now provides a perfect home base for travellers to explore the historic town of Wentworth and the surrounding region. 

Improvements to the park have included: 

• Power upgrades, including installation of new switch boards and replacement of overhead power lines with underground lines to increase safety, reliability and the park’s visual appeal. 

• Raising of the park’s ground level to help mitigate the risk of flooding. 

• Replacement of water and sewer mains.                                                                        

• Upgrades to internal access roads. 

• Improved landscaping at the park. 

• New boom gates to manage traffic flows, control access and enhance safety and security. 

• New accessible amenities block. 

Fire safety upgrades, including the installation of two 45,000 litre tanks and a diesel booster pump with all new piping designed to feed the onsite fire hose outlets. 

Crown Lands, part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, helped fund the major project on the Crown land site with a $1 million Crown Reserves Improvement