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Identifying costs The first step is to identify and quantify all costs associated with the camping facility. 1. List all operating costs. 2. List all capital costs. 3. List all commercial costs. (These are costs that would apply if the facility was operating as a stand-alone private entity and include development application costs, costs associated with external preparation etc.) 4. List all indirect costs. (These are costs imposed on the community through activities of visitors staying at the camping facility.) 5. Assign monetary values to each of these costs. 6. Add up all these anticipated costs to give the total cost. Identifying benefits The next step is to identify and quantify all benefits anticipated from the camping facility. 1. List all the benefits. Consider: • the mix of customers, how long they are likely to stay and their expenditure, noting that different user groups have different expenditure patterns • where the region is on their replenishment cycle (see Fact sheet J: Frequently asked questions) • how many visitors are expected and whether this varies according to the season. 2. Assign monetary values to all the benefits. 3. Add up all the values to give the total benefits. Evaluating costs and benefits The final step is to compare the costs and benefits. This can be done in a range of ways. The simplest is to subtract the total costs from the total benefits to show the net benefits. It may not be possible to quantify all costs and benefits, but social and environmental costs and benefits should also form part of the decision-making process. Weighing up the decision to collect a fee A CBA could also be undertaken to determine whether or not fees could be charged at the camping ground. This would weigh up all the costs of collecting the fees as well as other indirect costs such as potentially reduced visitation to the camping ground or local area as a result of the fees. Benefits include revenue as well as reduced need for enforcement of the minimum stay regulations as a result of the fees. An example of this type of CBA is shown in Table 6. Table 6 Sample CBA to evaluate collection of fees Direct revenue Reduced costs of enforcement Benefits $ Costs $ From collection of fees (@ $10 per night per vehicle) Reduced number of people overstaying (due to fees) and less labour needed to enforce minimum stay rule at camping ground $10 000 Operational costs Additional cost to collect fees plus administration $1 500 Reduced net benefits from visitor expenditure Reduced number of visitors (due to fees) leading to reduced net benefit from visitor expenditure in region $6 000 $10 000 Total $11 500 Total $16 000 28
Stakeholders engaged, understanding needs The aim of Stage 1 is for local government to engage the key stakeholders and gain an understanding of their needs. This will help them determine which option will best meet the needs of the visitors and the community (including local businesses). The decision may be for no change or that there is a need to act seasonally, not yearround. However, before a local government adopts the chosen option or encourages adoption of that option by the private sector, the proper foundations must be in place in the planning scheme. Currently there are variations in planning scheme definitions and in expectations of the private sector and, in some cases, there is an inconsistent approach to public infrastructure. Figure 9 Adopting standard definitions Urban Rural Remote Following best practice, local governments could consider these questions: • If the need for additional camping options is in budget camping in the urban area, does the local government have policies to support the private sector to provide these, either through basic caravan parks or basic camping grounds? • If the need is outside the urban footprint and may need to be met by the local government and possibly demand-built to encourage investment down the track, are there clear basic camping ground definitions and could the facility eventually become a commercial operation? • If the need is in a remote area, does the local government have a bush camp definition in the planning scheme? Remote: Consider a basic camping ground, bush camp or caravan park based on expected demand and site carrying capacity. Rural: Work with existing businesses to define the need and consider either a camping ground or caravan park with a focus on showcasing the attractions of the destination to maximise spending in the community. Urban: Work with existing businesses first, then consider a caravan park or camping ground that meets the identified market. For planning scheme definitions, performance criteria and acceptable solutions for all three types of camping sites, see Fact sheet G: Adopting standard definitions. Note Definitions for these zone classifications are not provided in this toolkit, as it is assumed they are defined in the local planning scheme. Further, any definitions provided in the document are provided as a guide and would likely be amended by local governments in their application of the toolkit. Distance as a definition The distance a camping facility is located from a commercial establishment is a point of some contention. This toolkit does not attempt to prescribe an approach but rather identifies some pros and cons: Pros • It is a clear and transparent policy tool. • It provides consistency through one approach to all situations. Cons • An acceptable distance may differ depending on the zone and setting (different in the Outback from in a city). • An arbitrary distance may overlook obvious local conditions that need to be considered. 29
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Page 3 and 4: Foreword Camping is synonymous with
Page 5 and 6: Summary In January 2013, the Queens
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Page 57 and 58: Fact sheet D The Act also allows th
Page 59 and 60: Fact sheet E Townsville City Counci
Page 61 and 62: Overflow camping policy Fact sheet
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Page 69 and 70: Fact sheet H Outback region As note
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