A GRASSED area near Boort swimming pool should be retained for use by campers during peak times and an electric vehicle charging station installed at the Little Lake Boort precinct, according to resident Paul Haw.
Mr Haw said he has given his views during consultation on the Little Lake Boort draft recreation precinct masterplan.
He said the town needed an electric vehicle charging point and near the old fire brigade training track would be a good location.
“Tourists need a place to charge their cars.  Electric cars are going to increase in numbers considerably over the next few years,” Mr Haw said.
“This is a great spot, as it is close to the coffee shop in Godfrey Street and the seats by the lake. An absolute must for Boort as we receive so many tourists who will need to charge their cars in the future.”
Consultants have suggested a basketball court and skate park for the section of land between the fire brigade track and swimming pool. “It is so sad to see this area changing when so much happens here, especially over Easter,” Mr Haw said.
“This year there were approximately 40 vans camping in this area for days. Family groups have been camping here for generations, you cannot just grind it to a halt. 
“You cannot send them up to the showgrounds where it is just bare ground and dust without an atmosphere. 
“Perhaps, those who wish to play basketball could go to the showgrounds where there are already basketball courts and leave the caravans where they are. A new area needs to be developed before you ban the camping.
“The best spot is the east side of the channel next to the caravan Park. This area needs developing almost immediately as the caravan park seems to be always full. The area could be levelled and sown with Kikuyu grass and a sprinkler system installed. Water is virtually free in Boort and there is already a large pump installed near the caravan park.”