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Holiday park changes spark petition

20.08.2026 17:59 1 min 1 source РУС
Sunshine Coast News ENG
Holiday park changes spark petition
Original source: Sunshine Coast News

A petition has been launched over changes at Cotton Tree Family Holiday Park, with a long-time visitor calling for the reinstatement of an amenities block and a review of site fees. Shane Croasdale, who has visited for 17 years, claims the removal of the block has forced guests to walk 200 meters at night and that fees have risen by at least 25%. The Sunshine Coast Council disputes the fee increase, saying it ranged from 4% to 20%, and cites maintenance issues as the reason for the block's removal.

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