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Nikenbah and Dundowran Land Use and Infrastructure Planning Investigation

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  • Nikenbah and Dundowran Structure Plan – Project Update (9 October 2025)

    Fraser Coast Regional Council is continuing to plan for the future of Nikenbah and Dundowran through land use and infrastructure planning. Feedback received throughout August and September 2025 has helped shape the Working Draft Structure Plan.

    Next Steps

    • Community engagement
      • Opportunities to provide feedback on the Working Draft Structure Plan for the Nikenbah and Dundowran Investigation Area are planned for late-November to mid-December 2025.
    • Have your say!
      • Register to attend one of the interactive workshops on 27 November 2025 via the ‘Events Registration’ section of this page. You’re invited to register for the workshop that best aligns with your interests, but here’s what to expect at each workshop:
        • Brief project update and presentation: we’ll share key findings so far.
        • Collaborative roundtable workshop: you’ll have the chance to:
          • Share your insights and ideas
          • Explore the thinking behind the draft plan
          • Test and provide feedback on the draft plan
          • Identify areas of agreement or concern
          • Suggest improvements and innovative options
          • Contribute directly to refining the draft plan
          • Participate in a hands-on session with printed plans, where you can add comments and ideas.
      • If you can’t attend workshop, don’t worry. Click the ‘Follow Project’ button to be notified when the Working Draft Structure Plan becomes available online to review and provide feedback.
    • Development of Draft Structure Plan
      • Council will consider feedback on the Working Draft Structure Plan to help inform development of Draft Structure Plan in early 2026.
    Category : Project Update - 9 October 2025
    Created On :  09 October 2025

Events Registration

Register to attend one of our workshops and have your say!

  • Community Workshop
    Community Workshop
    From : Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:30 AM
    To : Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00 AM
    At : Hervey Bay Community Centre - Hall B at 22 Charles Street, Pialba
  • Landowners Workshop
    Landowners Workshop
    From : Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:30 AM
    To : Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    At : Hervey Bay Community Centre - Hall B at 22 Charles Street, Pialba
  • Development Industry Workshop
    Development Industry Workshop
    From : Thu, 27 Nov 2025 02:00 PM
    To : Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:30 PM
    At : Hervey Bay Community Centre - Hall B at 22 Charles Street, Pialba

FAQ

Register and attend one of the following workshops:

  • Community workshop
    • 9:30am - 11:00am Thursday, 27 November 2025 at Hervey Bay Community Centre - Hall B
  • Landowner workshop
    • 11:30am - 1:00pm Thursday, 27 November 2025 at Hervey Bay Community Centre - Hall B
  • Development industry workshop
    • 2:00pm - 3:30pm Thursday, 27 November 2025 at Hervey Bay Community Centre - Hall B

Submit your ideas in the feedback and ideas section of this page.

Follow the project using the button above to be kept up-to-date on the project and opportunities to have your say! 

Investigation area encompasses part of both the Nikenbah and Dundowran suburbs. Generally, the investigation area is bounded by Pialba-Burrum Heads Road, Lower Mountain Road, Chapel Road and Maggs Hill Road to the north; Piggford Lane, Nikenbah-Dundowran Road and Booral Road to the south; Craignish Road, Pursor Road, Karraschs Road and Carls Road to the west; and Amos Road to the east. 

Following Planning scheme amendment processes, the need for detailed land use and infrastructure investigation in the Nikenbah and Dundowran growth area has been identified.

The need for this investigation process is the result of consistently high levels of growth over the last five years and Council's desire to ensure the region's next urban growth areas are developed in an orderly and efficient manner, consistent with a strategic vision for housing diversity, economic opportunities, liveable communities, cost effective infrastructure servicing and long-term sustainability. 

A structure plan:

  • Sets the big picture - shows how a new area will grow and change over time;
  • Guides development - identifies where homes, shops, jobs, parks, schools and roads should go;
  • Protects important areas - makes sure natural features, open space and cultural sites are looked after;
  • Coordinates infrsttructure - helps Council plan for water, sewerage, power, transport and community facilities;
  • Shapes neighbourhoods - aims to create livable, connected and sustainable communities;
  • Provides certainty - provides clarity for residents, developers and Council about what can happen where.