2019-08-06 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       6 AUGUST 2019


Key Comments Boreen Point Campground

    Operating revenue for the 2018/19 financial year is under budget primarily due to un-
      favourable weather conditions during April/May. Unfavourable weather and predictions of
      same can negatively impact visitation at campground facilities in off peak periods as
      customers can make last minute weather dependent booking decisions with the knowledge
      that a late booking is likely to be accepted due to lower off peak site demand.
    Operating expenses for the 2018/19 financial year aligned with budget.

 Noosa River Holiday Park    2018/19        2018/19         2018/19        % Current     YTD
                             Original       Current         YTD            Budget        Variance
                             Budget         Budget          Actuals
 Total Revenue                  2,057,126     2,057,126       2,131,465        103.6%          74,339
 Total Expenditure              1,409,510     1,409,510       1,433,058        101.7%        (23,548)
 Operating Surplus               647,616        647,616        698,407                        50,790

    Operating revenue for the 2018/19 financial year has exceeded budget despite the impact
      of site disruption due to renewal works to the two amenity buildings.
    Operating expenses for the 2018/19 financial year have exceeded budget due to emergent
      electrical repair works and maintenance to the foreshore camping area.

 North Shore Campground       2018/19       2018/19          2018/19        % Current     YTD
                              Original      Current          YTD            Budget        Variance
                              Budget        Budget           Actuals
 Total Revenue                   400,651          569,914        530,685        93.1%        (39,229)
 Total Expenditure               359,902          389,902        413,035       105.9%        (23,133)
 Operating Surplus                40,749          180,012        117,650                     (62,362)

    Operating revenue for the 2018/19 financial year exceeded original budget forecasts but is
      below amended budget forecasts due to the uncertainty of site redevelopment works.
    Operating expenses for the 2018/19 financial year slightly exceeded budget primarily due
      to increases in water and waste water cartage costs.
    Redevelopment works are timed to commence in July 2019 and are scheduled for
      completion prior to the commencement of the upcoming Christmas school holiday period.

PARK OCCUPANCY PERFORMANCE

The table below summarises occupancy data to 30 June 2019. The table highlights the
consistently high levels of occupancy for Noosa River Holiday Park, which reflect the location of
the park and its popularity with customers. The Noosa North Shore and Boreen Point
Campgrounds’ lower occupancy rates reflect that these facilities are more remote and offer a
different experience for customers (and noting North Shore only operated for approximately 10
months when comparing performance to 2017/18).

Location                    Occupants        Average Stay              2018/19               2017/18
                                                   (Days)         Occupancy %           Occupancy %
Boreen Point                    14,281               2.58                 34%                   35%
Noosa River                     21,321               4.37                 96%                   96%
North Shore                     11,140               3.10                 36%                   47%




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