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Parks and Wildlife Wellington District coordinator Leon Price, second from right, shows Director of Parks and Visitor Services Colin Ingram, left, Environment Minister Albert Jacob and the department’s Director General Jim Sharp key highlights of the Logue Brook Campground development.

Parks and Wildlife Wellington District coordinator Leon Price, second from right, shows Parks and Visitor Services director Colin Ingram, left, Mr Jacob and the department's director general Jim Sharp key highlights of the Logue Brook Campground development.

'Affordable and easy access'

Minister opens Logue Brook campground

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A NEW 126-site campground and upgraded facilities have been officially opened at Logue Brook, 130km south of Perth.

It will be managed by Lake Brockman Tourist Park under a two-year trial community partnership agreement with the Department of Parks and Wildlife.

Performing the opening ceremony, WA Environment Minister Albert Jacob said the facility would offer more affordable, high-quality accommodation at the popular lakeside location.

The new campground includes five camping loops and will accommodate about 540 campers.

It has 2.5km of internal roads, nine toilet blocks, five barbecue shelters and picnic tables, and fire rings, bench and table at each camp site.

The boat ramp and trailer parking area also underwent significant upgrades, making it easier for people to launch and retrieve boats.

Travellers at the new Logue Brook campground

Travellers at the new campground

Mr Jacob said the $3 million project was part of the government's $21.05 million Parks for People initiative, aimed at encouraging more people to experience the state's many spectacular natural areas and provide affordable holidays for families.

"This is a wonderful camping ground because it is close to Perth, affordable and easy to access," he said.

"Set in jarrah forest on the shores of Lake Brockman, you can go waterskiing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, camping, picnicking and bike riding."

Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said the Parks for People initiative sought to increase opportunities for West Australians and visitors to experience affordable holidays throughout the state.

"Holidaying within Western Australia brings substantial economic benefits to our state and together with our other Royalties for Regions initiatives, we are building a sustainable future for our regions," he said.

"Royalties for Regions is contributing to the vibrancy of the South-West region and these upgrades will be an affordable holiday option for visitors."

Caravanners wanting to stay at the campground have to first check in at the nearby Lake Brockman Tourist Park. Rates are $10 a night for adults ($6.60 with pensioner concession cards) and $2.20 for children aged between 6 and 15 years.

Photos: Department of Parks and Wildlife.

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