1300 794 929

Welcome to our interactive community consultation site!

Fraser Coast Regional Council is committed to meaningful conversation with our community. We have established this dedicated platform for you, our community to learn more about our current consultations and have your say on matters of significance to the Fraser Coast Region.

Please complete a one-time registration to receive a password so you can participate fully in the consultations.

You can, of course, view this site, the activity, and all documents without needing to register, however, we encourage you to register so we can keep you informed of events and opportunities for you to participate.

Have Your Say! - Current Engagement Opportunities

online community engagement

Proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) 01/24 Flood Hazard Area

On Wednesday 24 July 2024, Council resolved to make a proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument - TLPI 01/24 - Flood Hazard Area. This resolution allows Council to send the proposed TLPI to the State Government for review, which is the next stage in Council adopting the outcomes from the new and updated flood studies. Council also resolved to ma...

online community engagement

Hervey Bay Library & Admin Building Inc Disaster Resilience Centre

The Fraser Coast Regional Council, in partnership with the Australian Government, is building a better lifestyle for Hervey Bay and creating a revitalised world-class city centre and civic hub.

online community engagement

Tradies and Subbies for Library & Admin Centre (incl DRC)

Council is encouraging Registrations of Interest from local trade businesses to help us deliver the new Library and Admin Centre.

Stay Informed - Engagements Under Review and Awaiting Outcomes

online community engagement

Glenwood Playground

Have Your Say on the three designs for the new Glenwood Playground, as well as potential elements and features.

online community engagement

Burrum River Proposed Speed Change

Have your say on proposed changes to the way Council manages watercraft on the Burrum River between Weir 1 and 2.

online community engagement

Glenwood Community Space Master Plan

Community Engagement has now closed. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to provide feedback. Council will make a decision about the plan in January 2024.

online community engagement

Fraser Coast Organics Waste Collection

Fraser Coast Waste is investigating community desire for an organic waste collection service.

online community engagement

Toogoom Community Plan

Fraser Coast Regional Council is developing a community plan in Toogoom as part of our commitment to provide Connected, Inclusive Communities and Spaces.

online community engagement

Hervey Bay Revitalisation

The Fraser Coast Regional Council, in partnership with the Australian Government, is building a better lifestyle for Hervey Bay, creating a revitalised world-class city centre and civic hub.

online community engagement

Building Better Neighbourhoods

Building Better Neighbourhoods forms Stage 3 of the Planning Scheme Review Project. A lot has changed in the 10 years since we adopted our planning scheme, so we are updating it to future proof our region!

online community engagement

Hervey Bay Esplanade Masterplan

Council is progressing a Masterplan for the Hervey Bay Esplanade. The Master Plan will set out a 20-year vision for the length of the Esplanade from Point Vernon to Urangan, covering from Highest Astr...

Past Engagements and Final Outcomes

online community engagement

Name the Crane Competition

Our community has named our crane... Hercules!

online community engagement

Naming of Waterbody at Eli Waters

Council invited input from the community to help officially name a waterbody located in Eli Waters.

online community engagement

Name Your Park - Craignish

Fraser Coast residents were invited to suggest an official name for the Park at the corner of Pialba Burrum Heads Road and Petersen Road, Craignish.

online community engagement

Hervey Bay Pump Track

The brand-new pump track was officially opened to the public on Friday 9 August.

online community engagement

Boundary Road Extension Project

The Boundary Road Extension opened Sunday 11 August 2024.

online community engagement

Hervey Bay City Centre Public Spaces & Streetscapes

Council endorsed the Public Realm and Placemaking Strategy at its July 2024 meeting.

online community engagement

Design-a-Bookmark Competition 2024

Public Voting for the Library Bookmark Competition is now CLOSED.

https://youtu.be/Nn5TgBV17OU?si=PMtgpadrGUwoFIDT

A Dog's Day Out Feedback

Thank you for your feedback for our Dog's Day Out at Brendan Hansen Park on Sunday 14 July

online community engagement

Maryborough Old Admin Site Masterplan

Council recently sort feedback on a draft Masterplan for the community space at the Maryborough old administration site. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback for the project. The feedback window has now closed.

online community engagement

We're Better When We Work Together

The Fraser Coast Disaster Resilience team offers a range of workshops, support services and information to help in the response, recovery and healing process after disaster strikes.

online community engagement

Paterson Waste Services

Consultation has now closed. Council resolved at its May 2024 meeting to expand waste services to Paterson.

online community engagement

Fraser Coast Beachfront Caravan Parks Redevelopment

Fraser Coast Regional Council owns four caravan parks along the beachfront at Burrum Heads, Scarness, Pialba and Torquay. Council has completed the master plans based on the feedback you have provided and is currently implementing these plans.

online community engagement

K'gari (Fraser Island) Waste Management Strategy

Fraser Coast Regional Council has developed a Waste Management Strategy for K'gari (Fraser Island) with sustainable approaches to waste management in coordination with the Butchulla people.

online community engagement

Pier and Jetty Future Use

Council has endorsed a report based on feedback provided by our community that there is an appetite for some limited commercial activity and community events on the Urangan Pier and the Scarness & Torquay jetties. Local Laws and infrastructure will need to be updated to accommodate this.

Image of jetty - some local laws apply specifically to jetties

Local Laws Review

Amendments to Local Laws

online community engagement

Fraser Coast Drinking Water Catchment Management Strategy

The Fraser Coast Regional Council has developed the 2023-2033 Drinking Water Catchment Management Strategy.

online community engagement

Hervey Bay City Centre

The Hervey Bay City Centre Masterplan will transform the region into a primary and popular destination, and cultural and creative precinct, with diverse food, dining, social and shopping experiences on offer.

online community engagement

Design a Library Card

Voting has now closed.

online community engagement

New Council Corporate Plan

Council's 2023-2028 Corporate Plan was adopted in June 2023, based on your feedback about what you value about living in the Fraser Coast region and your aspirations for the future.

online community engagement

Mary To Bay Rail Trail

Expressions of Interest have now closed for the Mary to Bay Rail Trail Committee. Council considered submitted nominations at the monthly Ordinary Meeting held on July 27, 2022. Committee members have now been appointed.

online community engagement

Design-a-Bookmark Competition 2022

Voting has now closed

online community engagement

Recycled Water Strategy

The Fraser Coast Recycled Water Strategy was adopted at the February 2023 Council meeting. This strategy is currently being implemented. Council is investigating options for the expansion along the al...

online community engagement

Burrum Heads Community Plan

A vision for the next 10 years! The Burrum Heads Community Plan has been developed from a process led by the Burrum Heads Community Planning Development Group, with input from key stakeholders and the...

online community engagement

Fraser Coast Animal Management Strategy

Making the Fraser Coast region safer for our animals. Council is developing a Domestic Animal Management Strategy to provide a framework for the delivery of animal management services and initiatives over the next 10 years.

online community engagement

Renaming Burrum District Community Centre

Council recently called for public comment on naming of the Burrum and District Community Centre as the Mal Chard Community Centre. SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. The Burrum District Community Centre is ...

online community engagement

Fraser Coast Sports & Recreation Precinct Master Plan

The Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct at Nikenbah was opened in 2019 and provides facilities for Football, Netball and Oztag. The final Master Plan for the entire precinct was endorsed in February 23.

online community engagement

Maryborough Pump Track

Council has completed designing and installing the Maryborough Pump Track in Anzac Park.

online community engagement

Parks and Open Spaces Projects

On the Fraser Coast we have more than 100 parks, gardens, playgrounds and recreational areas. We know these spaces are well-loved by the community for their recreational and day to day activities.

online community engagement

Centenary Tree Policy

Council currently honours residents of the Fraser Coast Regional Council area who celebrate their 100th birthday by planting a Centenary Tree to recognise this significant achievement. The recognition...

online community engagement

Tiaro Community Planning 2020

Community Planning Community planning is an important mechanism for identifying and understanding community vision, aspirations and priorities for the future and helps enact community led change. Tia...

online community engagement

Water Supply Security Strategy

Fraser Coast Regional Council and Wide Bay Water undertook the Fraser Coast Water Supply Security Strategy recognising that water is our most valuable resource and securing adequate water supplies to meet growing demand is essential.

online community engagement

Coastal Futures: Planning Our Changing Coastline

The Coastal Futures Strategy (the Strategy) investigates the impacts of current and future coastal hazards and provides an adaptation plan for response to coastal hazards.

online community engagement

Open Space Strategy

The Open Space Strategy is a key strategic document that aims to translate the community’s value and vision for open space (parks, recreation and sporting facilities, linear corridors) into a guiding document .

online community engagement

Waste Services - Owanyilla and Other areas

If available, would you support a paid waste and recycling service in your area? Overview Council is seeking public comment on whether residents in the Owanyilla area and other Fraser Coast property o...

online community engagement

Fraser Coast Waterbody Management Strategy

Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) manages a significant number of urban (constructed/artificial) waterbodies. These waterbodies provide a range of social, environmental and economic values and/func...

online community engagement

Hervey Bay Character Study

Fraser Coast Regional Council is committed to ensuring that strategic planning recognises and enhances the local character of an area, and that communities share what they value about their area to in...

online community engagement

Fraser Coast Airport Renewal Project

The refurbishment of the Hervey Bay Airport runway and airfield lighting is now complete. These works were vital to the airport’s infrastructure, ensuring the Airport continues to meet required ...

online community engagement

Illegal Vegetation Damage Consultation - Point Vernon

Overview Council recognises the community and stakeholder interests and concerns in the illegal damage of vegetation along the Hervey Bay foreshore, most recently on Mant St (at Point Vernon). Council...

online community engagement

Mobile and Internet Black Spot Consultation

Council is seeking your input to inform a study on the mobile (3G/4G/5G) and internet (wireless/broadband (NBN)/ADSL/ADSL2+/cable) network coverage across the Fraser Coast Region and to further identi...

online community engagement

Graffiti Management & Murals Policy

Graffiti is a complex issue that can have negative consequences in the community, including social and economic impacts. In 2020, Council staff removed graffiti from (but not limited to) - buildings, ...

online community engagement

Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre Master Plan

The Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre Masterplan has been prepared to identify how we can improve the facilities at the centre to meet community needs and aspirations over the next 40 to 50 years. Particularl...

online community engagement

Naming Maria Creek Pedestrian Bridge

In response to a submission received from a member of the Howard community to name the pedestrian bridge that crosses Maria Creek in Howard "Stoon (Stan) and Olive (Ollie) Thorburn Pedestrian Bri...

online community engagement

Maryborough CBD Revitalisation - Adelaide Street

The Maryborough CBD Revitalisation Project was modelled on feedback and suggestions made by CBD businesses and property owners during consultation held in mid to late 2013 for the Imagine This City Pr...

online community engagement

Maryborough Revitalisation

Overview The revitalisation of the Maryborough CBD will go to the next level in 2020. There will be new upgrades along Kent Street while the demolition of the old Council administration building will ...

Major sewage treatment plant capacity increase for Hervey Bay

Fraser Coast Regional Council, through Wide Bay Water (WBW) a business unit of Council, will move ahead with plans to upgrade the Pulgul Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and expand its recycled water reus...

Load More