Council CEO urges residents to visit Community Hub to have their say on the Torquay foreshore

FRASER Coast Regional Council is encouraging residents to take part in the official consultation process now open through the Fraser Coast Engagement Hub, as the community is invited to help shape the long-term future of the Torquay foreshore.

From 13 October to 10 November, residents can provide feedback on three potential options for the site currently occupied by the Torquay Beachfront Tourist Park:

• Maintain and upgrade the existing caravan park
• Create a new open space
• Develop a larger park and playground with recreation areas and event facilities for the wider community

Council CEO Ken Diehm said now was the time for the community to play an active role in guiding the foreshore’s future.

“This is an important site on the Hervey Bay foreshore, and Council wants to ensure any future decision is guided by informed community views,” Mr Diehm said.

“No decision has been made. This is a genuine opportunity to explore the possibilities and understand what the community values most.

“While Council recognises the strong community interest in this issue, including petitions and social media discussions, the feedback that will form the core of the consultation report will come through the official survey and in-person community sessions.

“These formal channels are the most effective way to ensure community views are captured fairly, consistently and in a way that can be properly analysed.”

Concept layout plans have been developed for the open space and recreational hub options and are available to view on Council’s Fraser Coast Engagement Hub website, along with detailed information on each of the three options and a link to the survey.

All community feedback gathered through this process will be compiled and presented to Council to help inform future decision-making.

To learn more and have your say, visit:

👉 https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/torquay-foreshore