SEVERAL community members ramped up an awareness campaign this week, as Indigo Shire Council awaits feedback around a proposed Lake Sambell Caravan Park development.

The move followed the emergence of strong community debate after Indigo Shire Council's adoption of its draft Caravan Park Masterplan for four parks around the shire at last month's council meeting.

The draft Masterplan is on display inviting public comment.

On Monday and Tuesday Beechworth campaigners Kerry Bromage and Jeanette McPetrie brought concerns to the community's attention, with signs erected outside Beechworth Post Office.

Among concerns have been a lack of public consultation, a 12 metre boundary extension, and another six acre boundary adjustment.

The pair spoke to around 100 people , with 60 submission forms handed out, 28 of which were promptly filled in by community members.

With the proposed draft plans displayed at the event, Ms Bromage said only a handful of people knew of the proposed development from a post she made to the Beechworth Community Facebook page.

"Most people were outraged to learn of this," she said.

Ms Bromage said two people supported the project, while two were unbiased and not interested in completing a submission.

She said many people spoken to had been tourists and regular visitors staying at the caravan park, all of whom wanted to see the area retained.

"It's a natural environment and bush feel that is the appeal and all thought the existing amenities could be greatly improved and updated but felt the proposal is an over–development," Ms Bromage said.

"Many tourists put in submissions too and locals have been concerned about loss of trees and wildlife."

Ms Bromage also brought people's attention to page 64 of last month's Council Agenda about the draft masterplan, which sought public comment with the line "....whilst unlikely to change the strategic direction, will add to the inputs and general awareness."

Longtime Beechworth resident Iris Mannik raised a number of concerns including future traffic and parking created in an already small busy ...