April 27, 2018
The South Burnett Regional Council has assured visitors they will continue to enjoy “wonderful experiences” at Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams, despite the upcoming departure of the current managers.
Corey Goldie and Niki Burchett announced their departure on social media recently:
“We have news? Home has been calling for a long time now so we have to say goodbye and thank you. Without our wonderful customers we would not have had as much fun. Thanks to all our staff over the journey. Please don’t ask us what is happening at the parks going forward because we don’t know. But all the best to you all and we hope one day we may catch you on the rd (sic) again.”
A spokesperson said Council understood Corey and Niki’s desire to move closer to family.
“(We) wish them well in their future endeavours and thank them for all their efforts at both facilities over the last five years,” a media statement said.
“Council will work with the current management team and staff to ensure a smooth transition to minimise any impact on our patrons.
“An interim manager will be appointed at Yallakool over the coming weeks with Lake Boondooma to continue business as usual.
“South Burnett Regional Council is committed to ensuring both facilities remain as premier tourist destinations in our region.”
Will the management position be put out to tender? I don’t want to have a go at the departing team but two of our last four bookings at BP Dam where stuffed up on their end and we ended up not getting the sites we booked. Plus, with a few small improvements the park at BP could really be a go-to destination. I think finding a team with experience and a little vision could go a long way to improving this well-positioned park. I have always enjoyed our stays at the park however little things like the cleaners smoking as they clean the amenities blocks and deciding to clean them just as everyone is waking in the morning rather than mid-morning like most parks tend to make frequent park visitors like myself cringe.