By Kirra Livingstone
A DEVELOPMENT application for a tourist park on 1286 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah, is currently in its decision period with the Sunshine Coast Council.
A decision will be made at an upcoming Ordinary Meeting and if approved, it could provide a new camping option following the closure of camping facilities at the Beerwah Sportsground in 2023.
It will boost short-term accommodation options in the lower hinterland, providing 79 camp sites and 40 cabins.
Some of the available camp sites will have access to ensuite facilities.
The tourist park will have a camp kitchen, BBQ facilities, and a pool and playground.
It will also have a visitor check-in office, which will have a kiosk where you can purchase miscellaneous, café-style food and drink items.
This will be used predominantly by tourist park residents but will also be available for the general public and other holidaymakers.
Accommodation for the manager and staff will also be built on-site.
The application for a material change of use was first submitted on November 16, 2023, and did not require public submissions.
It is expected that the application will be discussed at a Sunshine Coast Council ordinary meeting in the next few months.
Division 1 Councillor Jenny Broderick said the Sportsground campground would not be reopened.
