SWDC is seeking an experienced provider with the necessary experience and resources to efficiently and effectively manage the operations and activities of the Lake Ferry Holiday Park ("the Park") on a long-term basis from March 2025. SWDC's preference is that the Successful Respondent purchases the Existing Improvements (defined below) and enters a ground lease for the Park. However, please note that SWDC's (in principle) sale of the Existing Improvements and the resulting ground lease are subject to Council approval. A decision from Council is expected at the end of October 2024, and we will advise potential Respondents of this decision. SWDC will maintain ownership of the Existing Improvements and enter into a land and buildings lease if such Council approval is not obtained.

The Successful Respondent will:

- Enter into a long-term lease with SWDC for the Park ("Lease"),

- If applicable, purchase the assets at the Park, which are used in the operation of the Park and are currently owned by SWDC ("Existing Improvements"),

- Demonstrate a commitment to improve the Park through a proposed plan ("Proposed Development Plan") i.e. development and/or upgrades to existing infrastructure or facilities,

- Provide an appropriate economic return for the Park and SWDC, and

- Provide cultural, environmental, social and economic benefits for Lake Onoke (Lake Ferry) and the South Wairarapa District.

We are open to alternative innovative suggestions to our proposed approach where there is added value to SWDC and the community.