The following policy guidelines are for the information of all guests and trades intending to undertake work or erect structures in Wynndean.  Please seek Management approval prior to any work commencing.

 

PARK POLICIES & TRADE GUIDELINES 2023-2024

All trades are to register at the Office prior to works commencing. Providing signature details of proposed work to be undertaken Company name contact details Insurance coverage and relevant OHS documentation. Please advise the Office when you are entering and leaving the Park.  A Wynndean staff member will direct and/or accompany trade to the site for a site induction.  A key to the amenities may be obtained at the office for use during your visit.

 

•            All Vegetation & trees are under protective overlays within the Wynndean Vegetation Management Plan and COGG planning controls.  Under no circumstances may trees and/or vegetation be cut or pruned. Wynndean Staff will do so if approved.

 

•            All works must be approved prior to works commencing.  All work must comply with relevant regulations and copies of certificates of compliance and plans of works must be lodged at the Office. Our staff are willing to assist you with their park knowledge. If you require specific assistance please advise the office.

 

•            Air Conditioners/Split Systems must be approved for size and location, 1 per site and must be plugged in and not hard wired.  Rec. 1 HP (Maximum 2.5kw) .  Units can draw 8-10 amps on start-up and guests will be limited to any other use of appliances whilst in operation. No more than one 15amp circuit per site/meter. Must be installed by licensed person who must contact the office prior to commencement of any work within the park to determine suitable positioning. Noise, separation and access will determine position.

 

•            Artificial grass is to be rolled up neatly and stored at the end of the Easter School Holiday period.  Alternatively, Wynndean will engage an outside contractor and Guests will be invoiced accordingly.  Turf can be re-laid Melbourne Cup weekend.  As an alternative, laying of natural turf is encouraged.

 

•            Natural turf/seeding is encouraged. Wynndean will apply seed to the site upon request and can assist with maintenance. Rolled turf can be laid at Guests expense. Please liaise with the Office about your individual requirements before commencing.

 

•            A-frames can only be removed by a Qualified Engineer with prior approval from the Wynndean Office. Engineer to submit detailed drawings demonstrating provisions for reconnection.  Park power supply for welding must not be used.

 

•            A-frame boxes must be approved by Wynndean including a site inspection. Boxes should be made of timber, allow for ventilation and must not be longer than the A-frame (4ft/1.2m). They should not extend past the width of the caravan and should follow the shape of the A-frame. Boxes must be no higher than the caravan window or 1.2m high whichever is less.

 

•            Awnings An awning attached to an annexe may offer weather protection and amenity to the annexe doorway. The approved material must be 50mm compliant annexe material. The awning length may not exceed 1.2m and the width does not exceed the annexe width. If the doorway to the annexe is on the side then an awning may be approved not exceeding 4ft/1.2m wide and the length of the doorway. Awning must be attached to the annexe and may be supported by two poles screwed to the associated deck or paving. It may not be enclosed.

 

•            BBQ’s and Outdoor Heating are to be portable and not permanently fixed. CFA regulations require appliances to be 3m clear of combustible materials including trees/vegetation.  Outdoor heating whilst in operation should not be left unattended and turned off at the cylinder when not in use. The Park’s commercial BBQ’s may be used on a Total Fire Ban day (as advertised at office & at all amenities). Personal BBQ’s cannot be used on TFB’s. Further information is available from the office.  Electric outdoor appliances are not permitted.

 

•            Decks All decking & paving work must firstly be approved by Management including a site inspection. Decks should be made of treated pine and may not be higher than 300mm, not extend past the length of the A-frame of the caravan (Max 4 feet/1.2m) nor extend more than the width of the annexe. If the doorway to the annexe is on the side a deck may be approved not exceeding 4ft/1.2m wide and not exceeding the doorway of the annexe. Decks should be portable and attached to the annexe. Decks should not have posts or concrete in the ground. If a deck has been given approval to an existing movable dwelling a compliance plate should be installed. (as per Regulations) Decks & paving must not compromise car parks, extend to roadways nor inhibit access or separations for fire safety.

•            Deliveries -please inform the office of upcoming deliveries and inform the delivery company that trucks are not permitted into the Park and should be directed to the Council streets. If the delivery company calls the office we can arrange assistance. Please ensure the Office has key access to your annexe for delivery.

 

•            Electricity One circuit per site only ie. Max 15amps supply per meter. All sites must be covered by an RCD.  (Available for purchase at the Office). Electrical appliances such as fridges, washing machines, TV’s, heaters etc. are not to be located/installed outdoors.

  • Electric Vehicle charging is prohibited within Wynndean as chargers use between 30-40 amps which is double the permissible electricity provided for your caravan & annexe site. The Bellarine has many 24 hour, free, pull in parking charging stations. One can be found at Kingston Village Shopping Centre 122-160 Grubb Road. This includes a Plugshare (2 x Tesla Destination chargers) with Chargefox fast chargers nearby.

  •   Ensuite An ensuite may be a stand-alone UMD ensuite (must have 2 meters clear all around) or an ensuite within an annexe or a caravan. Ensuites within an annexe/caravan must be connected to the sewer main. Approval by Management and location of sewer connection will be determined and communicated with plumber and guest. Site holder notifies Management of intention to connect, and management does/does not give approval. Siting and approval are required from Management and installation advice & computations given to Council. Separations must be approved and comply with the CFA guidelines. The ensuite must comply with all relevant regulations and be connected by a registered &/or licensed plumber. Only complying annexes may be permitted to have a UMD ensuite. The UMD ensuite must be installed in accordance with the technical specifications set out in the BCA & Schedule 3 of the Regulations (50mm annexe paneling etc.). This includes 4 walls and a chassis with the provision for a compliance plate.

 

ü  Site holder engages plumber and notifies Park Management. Please notify the office when trades are due on site.

ü  Plumber pays Barwon Water on application fee and lodges “Application to connect” with Barwon Water. Copy of application form is retained with Park Management with Park Sewerage records.

ü  On completion of works, the Plumber lodges a copy of the site drainage plan, which is filed with the application form, as well as the Compliance Certificate Number with Park Management.

ü  LPG 45 kg Elgas bottle may be obtained from Office (customer Elgas contract ton website). Only LPG gas HWS units are permitted (not electric HWS). Management must approve location 45kg cylinder to ensure delivery access.

ü  Two stage regulator, slab/paver base, cylinder to be fixed, separations from ignition sources etc. as per AS 560 & Plumbing Regulations 2008. Plumber is responsible for consent issues including inspection & notification.

 

•         Flyovers: Commercially engineered, compliant materials and compliance plate installed. Must be solely attached to the caravan (RMD) and therefore treated as part of the caravan in the Residential Tenancies Act (Caravan Parks & Movable Dwellings Regulations).

 

Guest to seek Park approval, based on the following:

 

·  Flyover to be installed over caravan only. 150mm maximum eave on sides. 300mm on ends.

·  The maximum highest point from caravan roof to highest point of flyover is 350mm.

·  Flyover must be attached to the caravan only and only annexe materials to be used. Materials to be engineered with computations.

·  If two air conditioners exist, the roof air conditioner should be disconnected by an electrician. This can be arranged by the installer.

·  If the roof air conditioner’s height exceeds 350mm, it should be removed.

·  No vegetation to be removed by installer or guest. Flyovers may have to be modified or not able to be installed if vegetation is threatened.

·  Prior to installation, an installation advice must be completed by the installer and Wynndean. This must be submitted with computations to Council by Wynndean.

·  Installer to stamp with compliance plate upon completion.

 

•         Gas LPG cylinders are available by contacting the Office and must in all ways comply with Regulations. Large 45kg cylinders are to be fitted by a licensed plumber according to regulations and location Park approved to ensure delivery access. All cylinders, regulators & hoses must be in good condition, in-date and secure with the pressure valves facing away from units.

 

•         Gas heaters should be 3m clear of any combustible materials trees/vegetation, supervised by an adult at all times.  Electric outdoor heating is not permitted.

 

•         Hot Water Units Only gas instantaneous units installed by a registered &/or licensed plumber and not storage/electric units as these use too much power. The location of the instantaneous HWS & gas cylinder is to be assessed by Management in conjunction with the plumber. The max size washing machine allowed is 2.5kg cold water top loader. Must also be installed by licensed plumber.

 

•         Paving must have Park approval and underground services identified. There is no formal drainage system in our area and therefore we need to be very conscious of not directing water away from vegetation and grass. Paving should be in small quantities only.  

 

•         Plumbing, trenching, digging or excavation work must be Park approved prior to commencement and after the location of underground services has been identified. Plans of any works to be provided to the office. Generally, only hand digging is allowable due to underground services and vegetation.

 

•         Poison of any description is not permitted within Wynndean, including use of rodent baits, herbicide’s etc.

 

•         Safe work practices must be complied with – No power to be used by tradesman unless covered by a safety switch. Self-employed contractors who operate under their own name must provide a copy of their vaccination status to the Office. SWMS’s must be completed by contractor and safe work practices observed. Certificates of compliance and insurance should be provided to the Office.

 

•         Sheds are not permitted on site. Where a small shed already exists Management requires that it must be dismantled and removed on the following sale.

 

•         Site Induction A Wynndean staff member will direct and/or accompany tradesman to the site for a site induction.  A key to the amenities may be obtained at the office for use during your visit.

 

•         Sites are to be kept in a clean & tidy manner. Bikes, furniture etc. should be stored inside when vacated.

 

  •   Stones for landscaping are not permitted in the Park as they can cause damage to property if mown over.

 

•         Storage boxes may be approved on larger sites whereby they don’t inhibit access and separations. They must be plastic and movable and not exceed 1.2m in height.

 

•         Temporary Awnings / Sunshades Temporary sunshades may be used on site whilst occupied, providing the sunshade does not affect road/pedestrian or vehicle access or surrounding sites amenity.   All sunshades must be dismantled when the site is vacated as they can become hazardous during strong winds. It is imperative that access for vehicles including work vehicles and pedestrians is maintained.

 

•         Tents are not permitted at any time on any site.

 

•         Trellis & Fences are not permitted within the Park as they inhibit separations & fire safety. Please contact the office to discuss other solutions such as vegetation.

 

•         Work is not to commence before 9am weekdays. Weekend and public holiday work may only be undertaken with prior approval. No major works to be conducted during Christmas and Easter holidays


The following guidelines are for the information of all guests and tradespersons intending to undertake work or erect structures in Wynndean. Please seek management approval prior to any works commencing. Please see Trades contacts for details.