Historic inns to undergo multimillion-dollar transformations
THE iconic Camden Valley Inn is preparing for a multimillion-dollar transformation, dedicated to modernise and enhance the landmark watering hole.
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THE iconic Camden Valley Inn is preparing for a multimillion-dollar transformation, dedicated to modernise and enhance the landmark watering hole.
Lewis Land Leisure general manager Brad Jenkins, which own Camden Valley Inn, declared the site will “improve out of sight”.
“We just wanted to bring it up to a modern standard and keep the historical and heritage feel,” he said.
“It will be very focused on the family market, what we call the bracket of people aged two to 102.
“We have a vision to wow the kids and wow the parents.
“We see Camden Valley Inn as being the centre of its community.”
Mr Jenkins said the renovations of the historic Camden Park inn, built in the early 1930s, will feature a detached pizzeria, permanent children’s playground and petting zoo.
“One of the big things is that rural theme — it is really important to us in the design,” he said.
“There will be a lot of grass and greenery in our beer garden.
“Once we have the new facility we hope to get a better use out of it across the seven days of the week.”
The construction is expected to take between nine to 12 months, once approved, with restricted access during the construction period.
“It will most likely be out of action for a lot of the time,” Mr Jenkins said.
“We look forward to hooking in and getting it done.”
The development application is currently being assessed by Wollondilly Council.
Picton’s historic George IV Inn is also transforming, with work to begin on an alfresco dining area overlooking Stonequarry Creek, a craft beer and cider bar and new kitchen.
The works are expected to take three months.