Restaurant and café part of Killalea Reserve’s $11m revamp
Reflections Killalea Reserve in Shell Cove will receive an injection of almost $11 million over the next three years for the enhancement of public facilities and new eco-friendly accommodation thanks to a combined NSW Government Grant and contribution from Reflections Holiday Parks.
Expected to be completed in 2022, planned improvements at Killalea Reserve include a multifunction facility with restaurant and café, outdoor deck and natural amphitheatre for events and cultural activities.
Other additions include 15 environmentally sustainable eco-cabins, 53 enhanced camping sites with power, potable water and sewer services, and recreational and fitness facilities including outdoor fitness equipment, new and enhanced guided walking trails.
“Our plan is to create a day visitor hub with outdoor fitness equipment, walking trails and a playground which will benefit local and surrounding communities,” said Reflections Holiday Parks CEO Steve Edmonds.
“Our new accommodation planned for the park will adhere to Environmentally Sustainable Design principles and be integrated sensitively into the reserve's natural environment.
“Recycled timbers and selective sourcing of material to reduce the carbon footprint, a cross ventilation design to reduce air conditioning and well-placed windows and skylights to maximise use of natural light will be incorporated into Killalea accommodation designs.”
Edmonds said he had previously met with a range of stakeholders from the area to discuss working together should the Group's funding application be successful.
“Now funding has been confirmed, we will be forming a wider Community Stakeholder Group to ensure the valuable perspectives of the surrounding community are considered in this park improvement process,” he said.
“We want to work with key stakeholders to design the park's Multifunction Centre in a way that it reflects the current need and is well utilised by the surrounding community.
“This group will consider building locations and key activities aimed at providing maximum benefit to the broader community, residents and visitors.”
Sheridan Randall, 29th October 2019
