Council to close part of William Kemp RV Park

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will temporarily close a section of the William Kemp RV Park in Gatton due to safety concerns.

Council’s Facilities Portfolio Councillor, Anthony Wilson said the closure was necessary for the protection and health and safety of the community.

“Following concerns raised by Gatton Kindy with the inappropriate behaviour and proximity of some campers in William Kemp RV Park, Council will create an exclusion buffer zone in the park area closest to the Kindy.

“The area affected is the southern end of the RV park – being the area adjacent to the current solid fence and laneway.

“Overall, we’ve deemed this closure necessary to mitigate potential risks to children, staff, and the wider community and to support a safe and appropriate operational environment adjacent to the kindergarten site.

“Campers in that area will need to relocate to other parts of the park, or to other parks/towns if they choose.

“Council will install a temporary construction fence to mark the exclusion zone. The exclusion zone is expected to be in place for up to six months.

“Council continues to liaise with Gatton Kindy and the local Police to ensure the safety of Gatton Kindy children, their families and staff, without displacing homeless people from the general area.”

Cr Wilson said Council was understanding of the housing crisis and homelessness issues being experienced by parts of the community.

“As a Council, we are in regular conversations with the Department of Housing and various support services. In this instance, it is not expected that any campers will be moved on except to a different part of the park, outside the exclusion zone,” he said.

Council welcomes any support from the Queensland Government and funded support services to assist the region’s homeless to move into more secure accommodation.

For further information, please contact Lockyer Valley Regional Council on 1300 005 872.