Forbes Shire Council has unveiled an amazing opportunity for developers to expand and enhance Forbes’ accommodation offering.

Two parcels of land within the Forbes Visitor Information Centre on the Newell Highway south of Forbes have been identified for developing a motel/conference centre and a caravan/holiday park.

Forbes Shire Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said a strong market demand signalled the need for new accommodation options in town.

“Forbes has maintained consistently high occupancy rates for some time, supported by a notable rise in visitation," she said.

"This trend highlights a compelling opportunity for further investment in accommodation.

“By capitalising on the steady stream of visitors to the information centre, there is significant potential to transform the area into a dynamic, fully serviced destination precinct.”

Forbes Shire Council is offering 2.31 hectares of land on the southern end of Mary Street for purchase and development of a motel / conference centre.

The second block of 3.28 hectares on the northern end of Mary Street for a caravan or holiday park.

The site was home to the tourist drawcard, the Lachlan Vintage Village, from the mid-1970s.

In May, Forbes marked 50 years since it was officially opened by then Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.

Forbes Shire Council purchased the acreage in 2017 with a big vision for it.

They've since relocated the Visitor Information Centre to the original building that was once the 17-stand Trigalana woolshed but was rehomed to the Vintage Village site during its heyday.

Parties interested in acquiring the land and developing the site(s) are invited to submit an Expression of Interest by Monday 30 June.

This EOI offers flexibility for developers to present their ideas and visions for how this land can be best utilised.

For more information, visit www.forbes.nsw.gov.au