Rye Foreshore Carnival - Three-Year Seasonal Licence (2026-2029)

⁠⁠⁠Overview

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is seeking a suitably experienced and capable carnival operator to occupy and operate a seasonal family carnival on part of the Rye Foreshore Reserve during the summer holiday period, together with a second carnival during the Easter school holiday period each licence year, under a three-year seasonal licence (2026-2029).

Purpose

The opportunity is intended to provide a high-quality, family-friendly seasonal attraction while protecting public safety, the foreshore environment, surrounding amenity and continued public access to the broader reserve.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Operating a seasonal family carnival during the summer holiday period each licence year
• Operating a second carnival during the Easter school holiday period each licence year
• Establishing, operating and removing the carnival at the operator's own cost and risk
• Safe operation of amusement rides and attractions
• Management of staff, contractors and patrons
• Management of traffic and pedestrian movements
• Management of waste, noise and security
• Management of emergency arrangements and site reinstatement

Contractor Requirements

• Suitably experienced and capable carnival operator
• Must account for the sensitive coastal environment, surrounding residents and businesses, public access, traffic and parking conditions, and the interface with other foreshore activities

Location

• Site: Rye Foreshore Reserve, approximately 7,500 m² of public Crown land
• The indicative licensed area is shown in Attachment A, EOI Licence Plan, and will be confirmed in the final licence plan
• The site is close to residential, commercial and recreational areas and experiences high seasonal visitation
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