Myalup Beach Caravan Park no longer taking bookings amid compliance dispute with Shire of Harvey

The Myalup Beach Caravan Park is being barred from accepting any new guests after it allegedly breached council licence conditions, potentially throwing holiday-makers’ long weekend plans into chaos. A prohibition notice seen by the Harvey-Waroona Reporter outlines an order given to park owner Brian Swain on February 15 by Shire of Harvey sustainable development director Simon Hall banning him from admitting any new holiday-makers and taking money from current ones. “During the assessment of the annual licence renewal application and inspection of the facility, shire officers determined you are in breach of the conditions of the caravan park licence for the facility . . . “ the notice said. The notice states the licence holder “must comply with all requirements” of the inspection report, including submitting to the council a set of plans showing where infrastructure is located on the site. It is understood a sign has been put up at the park with the notice to alert visitors they cannot accept payments from any new guests. Mr Swain lodged a request for a State Administrative Tribunal review the day after the notice was issued. The first hearing between Mr Swain and the council is set to take place in Perth on Friday. The prohibition notice is likely to impact visitors to the region for the Labour Day long weekend, with new and returning guests now needing to find alternative plans for accommodation. The park is described on its Facebook page as a “family friendly caravan park offering casual and long-term sites for tents and caravans, plus two and three-bedroom chalets with ocean views”. A Shire of Harvey spokesperson said the recent inspection by shire officers identified “several issues” including issues relating to the safety of occupants. “The issues have been highlighted on the prohibition notice that’s erected at the caravan park office site,” they said. “No time line is associated with the prohibition notice, however, the current licence for management of the caravan park is due to expire at the end of April. “The shire is working with the licence holder to bring the park into compliance to make it safe for visitors.” Myalup Beach Caravan Park were contacted for comment.