EOI opens for commercial operations to activate Bega Valley Shire Council reserves

Bega Valley Shire Council has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) from mobile vendors keen to operate in some of the region’s most picturesque and frequently visited public reserves.

The EOI is open to a variety of mobile operations, including:

• refreshment kiosks on foreshore reserves

• mobile food, drink and/or retail outlets operating in fixed locations during daylight hours

• other commercial ventures such as fitness training and recreational activities.

Council’s Director of Community, Environment and Planning, Emily Harrison said the program is part of a broader strategy to activate public spaces and enhance the visitor experience.

Harrison advises “these reserves offer an ideal setting for mobile vendors to operate under a three-year licence.

“The EOI process streamlines approvals and provides traders with an opportunity to set up in some of the shire’s most popular outdoor locations.

“This initiative follows a successful trial and reflects Council’s commitment to supporting local enterprise and vibrancy in public spaces.”

Key locations available for vending include:

• Cocora Beach, Eden

• Jim Preo Reserve, Mogareeka

• Kianinny Bay, Tathra

• Lions Beach, Pambula

• Merimbula Boat Ramp

• Mitchies Jetty, Merimbula

• Quarantine Bay, Eden

• Short Point, Merimbula

• Spencer Park, Merimbula

• Aslings Beach, Eden

• Bar Beach, Merimbula

• Bega River (Auckland Street), Bega

• Blue Pool, Bermagui

• Bruce Steer Pool, Bermagui

• Camel Rock, Wallaga Lake

• Candelo Recreation Reserve

• Evans Park, Kalaru

• Ford Oval, Merimbula

• Lions Park, Tathra

• Littleton Gardens, Bega

• Pambula Beach and River Mouth

• Tathra Beach Reserve.

Vendors are invited to nominate their preferred sites and detail their intended operations. Successful applicants will be granted licences from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with the possibility of renewal.

Applications will be assessed based on accessibility, safety and alignment with Council’s Use of Public Land Policy.

EOIs are now open and will close on Monday 12th May.

For more information and to apply, visit: VendorPanel Public Tenders - EOI 2425-122 Use of Council Reserves

Image. Bruce Steer Pool. Bermagui Credit: Bega Council