Goulburn Australia has met the criteria to be accepted as an official 'RV Friendly Town' after at least two years of lobbying to the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Limited (CMCA).
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This comes after the city proved that it met both the essential and desirable criteria set by CMCA that ensures that the city will provide a certain level of service to Recreational Vehicle (RV) consumers.
Some of the criteria includes the provision of short term and low cost overnight parking for self contained RVs, access to potable water and access to a free dump point.
Goulburn Mulwaree Council's Coordinator Marketing and Events, Jessica Price, said being named an RV Friendly Town will boost Goulburn's economy due to these travellers increasing the amount of time and in turn money spent in the region.
Local businesses and attractions, as well as service providers used by the RV community can all expect an increase in patronage.
"Goulburn's location makes it the perfect stop over for the RV community. We have always been accommodating to these travellers, however it's great that it has now been recognised and made official by CMCA," said Mrs Price.
"We're excited by the benefits that this will bring not only to Goulburn and our local businesses, but also to the RV community."
In addition to receiving RV Friendly Town signage which will be displayed at the city's entry points, a listing will be added to the GeoWiki database. A listing and complimentary article with relevant details of the town will also be posted on the CMCA website and in the Club's monthly magazine, The Wanderer.
For more information on Goulburn, visit www.goulburnaustralia.com.au.
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