Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh
Central Highlands Regional Council CONTENTS
Message from the Mayor 4 Our region 5 Our vision in 2022 6 Our values 6 Remembering our past 7 Here and now 7 Snapshot of the Central Highlands
Community Plan Refresh Community 8 Opportunities for the future 9 2022 Our Community Plan 2022 Refresh 10 Planning: in context 11 Regional Priorities 12-15 Realising our local priorities through place community planning 16 For further information regarding contents of this document or to discuss how actions and Our Community Aspirations 17-29 outcomes will be measured please contact: Reporting: keeping on track 30 Coordinator Community Engagement Connected communities Central Highlands Regional Council Highlands Central E: [email protected] P: 1300 242 686
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Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 3 Message Our region from the Mayor in 2022
If we are to achieve sustainability for Around 28,000 people call the Central This is a vibrant region with a diverse Welcome to the Central the next generation, our people and The Central Highlands is in Highlands home and they live in the economy based on: businesses will need to be adaptable and thirteen communities of Arcadia Valley, .A globally competitive coal mining Highlands Community Plan supported to respond to an Central Queensland, Australia Bauhinia, Blackwater, Bluff, Capella, industry. 2022 Refresh. ever-changing world. As a community we Comet, Dingo, Duaringa, Emerald, need to leverage our existing strengths – considered a gateway to the Rolleston, Sapphire Gemfields, .Robust and resilient agriculture and The Plan continues to influence key and refocus our potential. Springsure and Tieri. horticultural industries, including beef, decision-making by our communities for outback. The region’s central grain, cotton, grapes and melons, nuts Our support as a council will be to Our region is naturally rich – in minerals, their future. and citrus. commit to managing our assets well, business area, Emerald, is a in grazing land, in dryland and irrigated As a diverse regional community, this delivering the services we need and to agricultural land, in water from the Nogoa .Dynamic small to medium size important roadmap document identifies invest and encourage innovation that will three-hour drive from and Comet rivers and the Fairbairn Dam businesses. the vision, priorities and goals that we make our communities more resilient (three times the size of Sydney Harbour), .Professional and government sectors. aspire to across the thirteen towns and competitive; the new economies of Rockhampton on the coast and in national parks and wilderness .Adequate availability of commercial, and localities that make up the Central the future. areas like Blackdown Tablelands and nearly 900 kilometres from industrial and residential land. Highlands region. All of us have responsibility and a part Carnarvon Gorge, and in gems as we .An evolving tourism offering. The Plan is wide-reaching in its outlook to play to unlock the unlimited potential Brisbane. claim the largest sapphire-producing and considers social, environmental (built that exists in our people, our business, fields in the Southern Hemisphere. .Major health and education services. Our region is huge, approximately and natural) economic and governance and our region. Our success depends on Travellers in big rigs and small abound 60,000 square kilometres, which we .Significant new infrastructure and themes that contribute to the long-term everyone working together to realise a with major freight routes through the liken to the size of Tasmania. It stretches construction projects. wellbeing of our community. It will also sustainable and prosperous future for all. region that include the north-south link from Arcadia Valley in the south to the assist council, community, government, between Charters Towers and northern Peak Ranges in the north, east from business and industry to strategically New South Wales – identified as the Boolburra to Bogantungan in the west. plan for the region’s future. inland transport alternative between Cairns and Melbourne – and the Kerry Hayes Capricorn Highway leading ‘grey nomads’ Mayor to all points west. Central Highlands Regional Council
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Our vision Remembering in 2022 our past
The Central Highlands was originally Early European settlement in the region Significant growth occurred from the The Central Highlands is renowned for its diversity, liveability and home to many Aboriginal and Torres dates from the 1850s, with our first 1950s to 1980s with the introduction of Strait Islander peoples who remain pioneers mainly grazing sheep. Regional beef cattle grazing and development proud custodians of these lands. Our growth continued into the late 1800s of the Fairbairn Dam, coal mining, and prosperity; the region we are proud to call home! First Australians experienced a life rich with the inland expansion of the railway agricultural irrigation. in traditional customs, spirituality and a line west from Rockhampton and the Today, the region is defined by a diverse, strong connection to their land. establishment of towns along the line. prospering economy that supports our unique, vibrant communities. What we value Friendly in the Central people & strong QUALITY Highlands community COMMUNITY spirit Safe, rural FACILITIES here & noW Scenic landscapes and relaxed and natural lifestyle. Central Highlands is home to more than 28,000 people. The average age of 33 makes it a young community with children resources aged 0 – 14 years making up nearly 25% of the population (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016 Census). This adds energy and enthusiasm to the community and provides a genuine and dynamic vibrancy to the region. The unemployment rate is generally around 2% lower than the state average. The Central Highlands offers an active, healthy lifestyle with more than 140 sport and recreational parks – many featuring Diverse exercise facilities, play equipment, skate ramps and off-leash dog areas. There are three quality aquatic centres, pristine HERITAGE prosperous bushland reserves, as well as manicured botanical gardens in Emerald. economy. & CUTURE The region’s liveability is enhanced by a cultural offering of a regional art gallery, libraries, and several clubs and groups undertaking photography, art, dance, theatre and other artistic and cultural pursuits. Tourism is a cornerstone industry in the region worth $230 million annually. The visitor information centre in Emerald welcomes more than 30,000 people most years as the ‘drive market’ visitors sample the area as they travel north or west. Sports and Community recreation events and activities. volunteers.
Family values.
6 Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 7 Snapshot Opportunities of Central Highlands for the future
The Central Highlands 2047 Economic Top 10 Nationalities Master Plan outlines a robust 30-year Digital Infrastructure community programs 1. Australia 28,003 vision of a self-sustaining regional Overcoming digital infrastructure Community programs and sport and residents inland hub for successful and recreation clubs are important for people 2. New Zealand limitations will be game-changing thriving communities. It’s important for the Central Highlands. Access to to socialise and maintain an active 3. England $230 Million value of tourism output to understand the challenges for the reliable high-speed internet and mobile lifestyle. Whilst there are challenges 4. Philippines 33 region to determine the opportunities connectivity is the key to optimisation of across the region, with the adoption average for the future. market opportunities for local business. and implementation of the Game Plan, 5. South Africa age council is working with community, 6. Zimbabwe sporting and active recreation 7. India Resource Sector Water Security organisations to support adaptable, To address the uncertain future of the sustainable facilities and promote 8. United States of America 4,768 Water security is generally quite strong kilometres of sealed/unsealed coal sector, the focus is diversified to but ensuring towns have sufficient active participation and connected 9. Papua New Guinea roads and footpaths maintained other industries, particularly agriculture supply, unlocking high-value productive communities. 10. Germany and tourism, and the investigation of areas, and minimising conflict between emerging opportunities, such as energy industry and irrigators are ongoing renewables and coal seam gas. Liveability and skills 34,137 considerations. Collaborating with the visitors Queensland Government to identify and attraction through achieve full use of under-utilised water Population Services Enhancing and promoting the region’s the Visitor resources in the region is required. lifestyle and employment opportunities $9 billion Information The region’s education, health and aged to attract people to the Central investments and projects Centre care are under-developed compared to the Queensland average. They could Extreme weather events Highlands. Expanding and establishing local skills, training and education be strengthened by investment in It's imperative that the region is prepared services in areas such as agricultural digital infrastructure and connectivity, for droughts, floods and other extreme sciences and trades, will minimise the 678 kilometres tele-health, and specialised education weather events. This is being achieved risk of people, particularly young people, of water and sewer pathways. by flood-proofing infrastructure works, leaving the region for higher education mains serviced bolstering facilities and resources for and other specialisations. 22,694 the local disaster management group, private dwellings and advocacy to government for natural disaster assistance. 141 parks maintained
8 Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 9 Toward Q2 Central Queensland Our Community Tomorrow’s Queensland Regional Plan plan 2022
Central Highlands 2047 Central Highlands 2022 and regional priorities. The previous plan It will provide guidance to council, Planning together was updated and consolidated into a 20 the community, state and federal Economic Master Plan Community Plan Refresh The original 10-year community plan, page simplified document. Community governments, business and industry Central Highlands Visions for Our Reference Group information has been when undertaking strategic planning for Community, Our Region 2022, began relocated to the haveyoursay.chrc.qld. the region. with extensive community consultation gov.au website. In January 2021, we will commence and was published in 2012. The refreshed community plan sets our drafting a new Central Highlands Central Highlands Regional Council Other Stakeholders Seven years on, we have undertaken a regional priorities and goals. Essentially, community plan for 10 years to 2032. ‘refresh’ to ensure the plan continues it is a long-term roadmap that signifies to be relevant to the community today. the vision and aspirations of the Central Corporate Plan Federal Government To achieve this, community were Highlands’ community and the actions consulted to validate the vision, values required to realise those goals. Planning Scheme State Government
Asset Management Plan Business and Industry Tourism
What is our role? planning in context Financial Management Plan Residents/Communities This plan has been developed with the community, for the community; enabling everyone to shape the region’s future.
The success of this plan depends on strong partnerships between the community, government, council, business and industry. Annual Operational Plan Visitors While it is council’s responsibility to consult, adopt and steward this plan, all stakeholders will play one or more roles to lead, partner, action and report on regional goals and local priorities. Annual Budget
step 1 step 2 step 3 step 4 Central Highlands Community Community Community Projects 2022 Community Reference Group Reference Group Strategic Strategic Plan Refresh Directions Priorities
10 Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 11 1 Integrated quality 2 Resourceful vibrant infrastructure community In 2022, we will be connecting and servicing our In 2022, we will be celebrating our diversity, communities with quality, maintained infrastructure lifestyle and heritage through strong social and integrated transport networks through networks and active participation to nurture the advanced telecommunications, innovative urban Regional wellbeing of our unique, safe communities. design and affordable housing choices. priorities OUR ASPIRATIONS OUR ASPIRATIONS 1.1 Increase opportunities to provide and promote 2.1 Plan for well-maintained and equipped social inclusion and achieve high levels of community facilities to enhance community community participation. participation and maximise utilisation. 1.2 Resource, encourage and support our 2.2 Improve and maintain existing community volunteers and community groups. facilities to a quality standard allowing for 1.3 Plan to offer a diverse range of sporting, restricted mobility and equitable access. we will be defined by: we will be: recreation and leisure services, programs and 2.3 Plan and deliver a regional road network system in 2022 events to encourage active lifestyle options and that is well-maintained and interconnected high levels of participation. for safe and effective movement of people and Celebrating our diversity, lifestyle and heritage through strong products. Resourceful and vibrant social networks and active participation to nurture the wellbeing 1.4 Plan and deliver a high standard of healthcare of our unique, safe communities. and services that are holistic, innovative and 2.4 Plan for the development and maintenance of 1 communities focussed on prevention. reliable, affordable and integrated regional 1.5 Plan and provide a range of social infrastructure transport services, networks and systems to enable access to facilities, services and including public transport options. programs to meet the needs of all ages and 2.5 Plan and provide access to reliable, affordable Connecting and servicing our communities with quality, maintained abilities. high-speed telecommunications systems and Integrated quality infrastructure and integrated transport networks through advanced services. telecommunications, innovative urban design and affordable 1.6 Plan and enhance opportunities for learning and 2 infrastructure housing choices. innovation through improved access to 2.6 Plan and deliver infrastructure development education and lifelong learning. based on best practice urban design principles 1.7 Ensure young people are empowered to to enhance our lifestyle quality, heritage, safety advocate for their needs and are actively and active social inclusion. Boasting a thriving responsive economy led by innovation involved in community life. 2.7 Plan and deliver energy and power to meet Diverse prosperous leading-edge technology and a skilled professional workforce that 1.8 Encourage and provide access to a diverse economic development, community, and attracts continued investment across our diverse business, industry environmental requirements. 3 economy and tourism enterprises. range of arts and cultural initiatives, programs and events. 2.8 Plan and maintain quality sewerage 1.9 Capture, interpret and celebrate our cultural infrastructure. diversity, heritage and history. 2.9 Deliver well-maintained road-side drainage, Actively enjoying our pristine scenic landscapes and open green 1.10 Maintain and foster safe communities through walkways and cycling paths with options for Healthy natural spaces while responsibly managing our valued natural resources limited mobility transport. with innovative practices and sustainable planning. well resourced agencies and prevention 4 environment programs. 2.10 Plan and provide for land availability to 1.11 Plan for and promote family oriented deliver a diverse range of quality housing and communities with adequate access to facilities accommodation options to meet the lifecycle and services including childcare options and needs and personal preferences for people living in or relocating to the region. Shaping our region through ongoing community engagement, family support networks. proactive partnerships, and strong leadership to enhance Proactive open 1.12 Plan and provide opportunities and initiatives 2.11 Plan for the delivery of improved tourism communication and decision-making for equitable future planning. governance for older people to actively or passively infrastructure including short-term 5 accommodation facilities. participate in community life and access a range of accommodation and care options. 2.12 Deliver and maintain infrastructure for reliable, high-quality water supply and treatment plants.
12 Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 13 Diverse prosperous 3 4 Proactive open 5 economy Healthy natural governance In 2022, we will be boasting a thriving responsive environment In 2022 we will be shaping our region through economy led by innovation, leading-edge In 2022, we will be actively enjoying our pristine ongoing community engagement, proactive technology and a skilled, professional workforce scenic landscapes and open green spaces while partnerships and strong leadership to enhance that attracts continued investment across our responsibly managing our valued natural resources communication and decision-making for equitable diverse business, industry, and tourism enterprises. with innovative practices and sustainable planning. future planning. OUR ASPIRATIONS OUR ASPIRATIONS OUR ASPIRATIONS 3.1 Support and enhance business growth through 4.1 Plan and adopt innovative practices, continuous 5.1 Council, federal and state governments, innovative technologies, business best practice monitoring and planning to meet the challenges organisations, business and industry will adopt and improved customer service. of a changing climate. active, open and meaningful engagement with all sectors of the community. 3.2 Support regional business growth through 4.2 Conserve and monitor our waterways, wetlands networking, information and resource sharing. and water catchments (surface and 5.2 Maintain and develop effective communication strategies to keep the community informed. 3.3 Facilitate balanced, responsive and collaborative underground). regional economic planning and development 4.3 Maintain and monitor our biodiversity and air 5.3 Adopt responsible, transparent, accountable across business, industry, government and the quality. and balanced decision-making procedures, community. practices and reporting. 4.4 Rehabilitate and reinstate land that has been 3.4 Plan and attract regional investment to support utilised for mining and resource development. 5.4 Plan and partner to advocate with a unified targeted and new opportunities for industry voice on issues of importance for the region and 4.5 Protect, maintain and enhance our national growth, economic sustainability and diversity. communities. parks, flora and fauna, and cultural heritage 3.5 Plan and host conferences, festivals and sites. 5.5 Develop strategies to encourage community iconic events to promote our region, increase participation in local decision-making and future 4.6 Plan, improve and maintain open green spaces, entertainment and visitor attraction. planning through inclusive engagement. parks and gardens. 3.6 Market ‘the region’ and ‘regional communities’ to 5.6 Commit to prudent and efficient management of 4.7 Plan and partner to protect the natural retain and attract population growth and community infrastructure, assets and funding. appropriate workforce numbers. environment and good quality agricultural lands. 5.7 Plan for effective risk management, resources 4.8 Plan and partner for renewable and cleaner 3.7 Deliver appropriate regional education and and preparedness for managing disaster energy sources. training that is linked to business and industry response and recovery development and employment. 4.9 Maintain waste management strategies and 5.8 Commit to working collaboratively to lead and encourage increased levels of reducing, reusing 3.8 Partner to plan and attract research and deliver on the Central Highlands 2022 and recycling waste. development funding and programs to secure Community Plan. long-term economic prosperity. 4.10 Partner and implement environmental education 3.9 Promote industry and business uptake of and awareness programs and initiatives. environmentally-sustainable practices. 4.11 Work collaboratively to develop regional pest, weed and animal management plans.
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Realising your local priorities Arcadia Valley through place community plans community
Our vision: Our values: In 2022, we are …. We value our sense of community, A welcoming and resourceful community, independence and self- reliance. 1 2 3 4 5 proud of our idyllic valley and sustained Developing and maintaining our by a prosperous agricultural sector as we community assets, especially the school work towards an equitable future for our hall and roads are important to us along families. with protecting our beautiful natural Resourceful Integrated Diverse Healthy Proactive open environment. and vibrant quality prosperous natural governance Priorities communities infrastructure economy environment Arcadia Valley Strategic Directions: Regional Strategic Regional Strategic RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance
Improve Promote Arcadia Valley as a Resource, encourage and telecommunications Plan and deliver improved Raise awareness and tourist destination offering support our volunteers, infrastructure to achieve animal management knowledge of social/ 1 idyllic valley vistas, links to community groups and efficient networks and approaches in Arcadia environmental impact national parks and unique clubs in Arcadia Valley. reliable phone and internet Valley. planning. eco-tourism experiences. services. Arcadia Valley Bauhinia Blackwater Bluff Capella Comet Plan and undertake Increase our capacity to Improve our community Plan for the delivery environmental education Support Arcadia Valley 2 determine our community’s facilities and infrastructure, of improved tourism and awareness to 2022 CRG to have a voice. future. especially roads. infrastructure. protect Arcadia Valley as parthenium free zones.
Promote Arcadia Valley as Enhance our community Promote and protect the Preserving flora, fauna and Working towards an our communities 3 a friendly and resourceful options for quality future viability of agriculture scenic beauty for future equitable future for the community. education outcomes. in the Arcadia Valley area. generations. Arcadia Valley community. Dingo Duaringa Gemfields Emerald Rolleston Springsure Tieri Improve access and raise community awareness of 4 available medical services and support in Arcadia Valley.
Encourage and provide access to a diverse range step 1 step 2 step 3 step 4 5 Individual of arts and crafts programs Strategic Strategic Central Highlands Project Plans and events. 2022 Community Directions Priorities Plan (Action Plans) (Action Plan Priorities) Further information on Arcadia Valley is available at haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/arcadia-valley-CRG
There are four steps in the Place Based Community Planning process. The place-based community planning documents provide a framework to achieve regional and community outcomes and goals. These documents community plannng community recognise the unique and diverse communities within the region and give equal representation to their future visions and priorities. To view these strategic documents and plans visit: haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au
16 Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 17 Bauhinia Blackwater community community
Our vision: Our values: Our vision: Our values: In 2022, we are …. We value our people, rich local history, In 2022, we are …. We value our people and vibrant community the services and facilities our community spirit as well as our community facilities, housing A vibrant, active and caring community A thriving, strong and caring community, worked together to build; especially the choice, sporting and recreation spaces. Our rich celebrating our community spirit and showcasing our unique local heritage and sporting fields, school hall and store. indigenous and mining heritage and economic drawing inspiration from times past to attracting diverse industry investment as sustainability are important to us. embrace future opportunities. we proactively plan together for our future. BAUHINIA Strategic Directions: BLACKWATER Strategic Directions: RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance
Improve and maintain Implement a good quality Diversify our industry to Encourage families to Improve roads, crossings Improve council Inspire pride in the community facilities Management of Encourage local buy and waste management and 1 achieve a sustainable Maintain clean waterways. 1 live, work and thrive in the and road signage cost governance to support Blackwater community. (replace with new as community infrastructure. utilise local knowledge. recycling facility to support economic community. Bauhinia area. effectively. Bauhinia community. necessary). the community and visitors. Increase senior Provide quality accessibility to support and infrastructure for transport Attract and retain tourists Sustain the national parks Quality disaster 2 Increase linkage to An allocated and clear involvement initiatives in and signage in the throughout the area. in our region as pristine. management practices. Promote and encourage surrounding communities Ensure continuity of the rural address identification the Blackwater community. Blackwater area. 2 families to live and work in within the Central Bauhinia Road User Group. through the postal Bauhinia. Highlands region. system. Maintain and promote the Support and promote local Improve open spaces and Fair cost of living for 3 Youth activities. Blackwater recreational businesses. facilities in the area. Blackwater residents. precinct. Increase linkage to Improve and maintain our surrounding communities valued community hall and Maintain and enhance Maintain community 3 Encourage groups to use Maintain the availability and Implement and sustain a within the Central school, which is so central 4 the local environment to groups to advocate for shared facilities. service of water. local healthy economy. Highlands region. to the Bauhinia community. reflect a proud community. Blackwater
Continue to add value Encourage more localised Clubs to work towards Promote local events in to the Bauhinia Sports town planning practices to 5 encouraging community Blackwater to increase 4 Grounds, which will meet future needs of the participation. community participation. continue to attract people community. and major events. Increase the accessibility to Connect local business to quality telecommunication 6 Community health access. the internet to promote Advance the coverage in services and network themselves. 5 telecommunications to the providers. Bauhinia region. Have positive images Increase the accessibility to of local business and a Promotion of Blackwater quality telecommunication variety of business, this will Further information on Bauhinia is available at 7 for tourism. services and network encourage families to live haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/bauhinia-CRG providers. locally and also provide local jobs.
Encourage neighbouring communities to boost their business and industry as Blackwater skate park 8 each community builds facility. local jobs and expands services it will benefit all in the region.
Further information on Blackwater is available at haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/blackwater-CRG
18 Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 19 Bluff Capella community community
Our vision: Our values: Our vision: Our values: In 2022, we are …. We value our people and united In 2022, we are …. We value our community events, existing community spirit as well as local access services and facilities, and our friendly proactive A caring, friendly family-oriented A dynamic growing community with strong to services and our community facilities, community. We respect our heritage and value community renowned for our railway family values who actively enjoy our especially the school, library and parks. the many significant landmarks showcasing our heritage, enjoying our relaxed high-quality facilities and great rural rich and lively past. rural lifestyle, and embracing new lifestyle. opportunities for growth. BLUFF Strategic Directions: CAPELLA Strategic Directions: RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance
Organise and promote Provide programs and Involve the youth in Bluff’s Maintain football facility in Weed management for Disaster management 1 tourism opportunities for activities to promote Research and report on Promote Capella as a future. Bluff. Bluff. planning in Bluff. Improve the quality of the Disaster management Bluff. 1 community involvement future options for a reliable lifestyle, business and water ways in Capella. planning in Capella. and family orientated water supply for Capella. tourism destination. Promote business Open communication Hold local community Maintain community hub at Bluff to be proactive in events. 2 investment and business available to Bluff events. Lions Park, Bluff. environmental awareness. growth in Bluff. community. Plan and enhance Maintain and plan for opportunities for learning Increase the transparency improvements to existing Prepare a pest Improve and innovation through Support and grow Capella and decision-making Identify and record 2 infrastructure and management plan for telecommunications to improved access to businesses. process for the Capella 3 historically significant community facilties to meet Capella. Bluff to achieve reliable and education and lifelong CH2022 Community Plan. events in Bluff. a high standard. efficient networks. learning.
Maintain and plan for Maintain and plan for Liveable community of Support arts and cultural improvements to existing 4 community assets and Support and grow local Maintain the green spaces Plan, maintain and Bluff. 3 programs, activities and infrastructure and services. Capella businesses. areas in Capella. improve road networks. performances at Capella. community facilities to a high standard. Improve roads and frequented areas to achieve Increase knowledge Increase knowledge 5 Improve and deliver health safe and efficient traffic for and awareness of waste and awareness of waste 4 and medical services in the Bluff community. management systems for management systems for Capella. Capella. Capella.
Capture, interpret and Further information on Bluff is available at celebrate our heritage haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/bluff-CRG 5 through the promotion of the Capella Pioneer Village and its annual heritage day.
Engage and support community groups, sporting clubs and 6 associations to hold events, and attraction and retain volunteers.
Further information on Capella is available at haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/capella-CRG
20 Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 21 Comet Dingo community community
Our vision: Our values: Our vision: Our values: In 2022, we are …. We value our historical significance to In 2022, we are …. We value our people and families, community the region and our ability to help support celebrations and the facilities we have worked A caring and welcoming rural community A positive and welcoming community with each other. We also value our existing hard to establish in our town. Our indigenous showcasing our famous heritage and a prospering economy, attracting new community facilities and services. and pioneering history is also important to our enjoying our community assets as we work residents and visitors by showcasing our community. together to grow and prosper our town. genuine country lifestyle. Comet Strategic Directions: Dingo Strategic Directions: RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance
Increase community Advocate for improved Increase the utilisation of Maintain and improve Improve the streetscape of Monitor flood areas 1 participation in Comet digital communications the old railway station for recreational spaces Increase community Comet. around town. New infrastructure needed Heritage and cultural Protect the nail tail wallaby events and activities. infrastructure. events/activities. 1 and facilities in Dingo involvement in planning in Dingo. tourism. in Dingo area. to encourage sporting for Dingo’s future. Improve facilities for tourists Promote new people to join Advocate for improved Improve the Whistle Stop Rural addressing to be opportunities. 2 by promoting Comet as an in community and clubs. water pressure in Comet. Park playground area. completed. RV friendly community. Record cultural Maintain existing Heritage and cultural Identify and plan for 2 significance. infrastructure. tourism. significant locations. Advocate for improved Increase community Showcase Comet’s rich 3 facilities at the Comet awareness during a Celebrate community spirit history. Support business Showgrounds. natural disaster. 3 and value our community Dingo Hall future. continuance in Dingo. history. Advocate for improved 4 capacity and storage at the Telecommunications 4 Comet Fire Shed. accessible to all in Dingo. Advocate for improved 5 drainage and storm water 5 Value our quality signage. management in Comet. Maintain and improve 6 Advocate for improved existing water infrastructure. 6 facilities at the museum in Comet and Dig Tree Park. Promote and maintain the 7 town entrance signage. Advocate for improved 7 signage in Comet and surrounding areas. Further information on Dingo is available at haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/dingo-CRG Further information on Comet is available at haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/comet-CRG
22 Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 23 Duaringa Emerald community community
Our vision: Our values: Our vision: Our values: In 2022, we are …. We value our people and strong community In 2022, we are …. We value our safe and active community with spirit as well as our location, which provides its many services and community facilities. We A united caring community celebrating A dynamic bustling inland centre with a the benefits of a country lifestyle and close also value our rich history and the Fairbairn Dam, our heritage and strong family values welcoming and resilient community that to city access. Our existing services and which provides permanent access to water and while attracting opportunities to grow and celebrates our diversity, lifestyle and recreational facilities along with our heritage offers a quality recreational space. create a prosperous future. locality while being strengthened by our are also important to us. prospering diverse economy. DUARInga Strategic Directions: Emerald Strategic Directions: RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance
All museum and tourism Maintain disaster Establish and increase Improve access to bike Establish a Nogoa River Increase community Affordable, accessible venues in Duaringa to Create a flying fox free 1 Improve transport options. management Emerald’s available lanes/roadways to increase Promote and increase the management plan to group’s capacity to healthcare and transport. enhance and promote community. 1 preparedness. community infrastructure bike users for both leisure tourism industry in Emerald. protect the natural achieve a sustainable Duaringa tourism economy. and services. and recreational activities. ecosystem. future for Emerald. Community volunteering Develop and implement Continue to work to help locals stay in their Increase community Plan and promote Emerald Develop a management Increase learning Provide welcoming space education and training collaboratively to lead 2 home longer. Connect to Weed and rubbish control. involvement in planning as a family-oriented Maintain and improve plan for the Fairbairn Dam opportunities. for tourists to stay. 2 that influences business and deliver on the community volunteering for Duaringa’s future. community with adequate pedestrian pathways. to diversify both economic development and Central Highlands 2022 program. family support networks. and recreational activities. employment opportunities. Community Plan. Review CHRC assets, Employers to encourage Youth involvement and Provide accessible and 3 facilities and spaces in employees to live locally Empower Emerald’s youth Enhance existing retention. relevant youth education Duaringa. with their families. to actively advocate for community facilities to 3 and training services to their needs and participate maintain or increase increase local employment Host community sporting in community life. participation numbers. opportunities. 4 events, which are widely promoted. Provide opportunities Improve the quality Promote industry for seniors to actively or and access to 4 investment and growth in Create and retain passively participate in the telecommunication 5 Emerald. employment. community. services in Emerald.
Attract and retain Encourage and support sustainable population Further information on Duaringa is available at 5 local volunteers and growth in Emerald for now haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/duaringa-CRG community groups. and in the future.
Provide access to a diverse 6 range of art initiatives and local events.
Further information on Emerald is available at haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/emerald-CRG
24 Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 25 Gemfields Rolleston community community
Our vision: Our values: Our vision: Our values: In 2022, we are …. We value our people, strong community In 2022, we are …. We value our people, supportive community spirit and the unique character of our small and rich heritage. We also value living in clean, Passionately proud of our vibrant A growing welcoming and united communities. We also value our creativity, healthy and picturesque natural environment. community spirit, celebrating our unique community valuing our diverse prospering history, precious gemstones and natural Our existing community services and facilities, and rich heritage as we work together to economy and abundant natural resources. The services and facilities we including the transaction centre and sporting create and sustain a bright prosperous environment. worked together to establish are also grounds, are also important to us. future. important to us. Gemfields Strategic Directions: Rolleston Strategic Directions: RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance
Improve access to Advocate for and Foster the people of Increase accessibility to Continue to deliver on Improve and value-add Work towards a cost reliable and affordable promote various tourism Protect, preserve and Rolleston and ensure Support the cattle, crop Create spaces to 1 health care and emergency the Central Highlands to community facilities effective and equitable telecommunication opportunities in the maintain the common. 1 community spirit, values and agriculture education encourage healthy services in the area. Community Plan 2022. and services to meet the future for the Rolleston systems/services. Gemfields. and generosity continues industries. lifestyles. community’s needs. community. for coming generations. Provide accessible waste Maintain the local Provide affordable Continue to maintain Support our local miners in management facilities/ Promoting active and Plan and deliver improved 2 characteristics of the community transport for the effective communication Enhance the community’s the Gemfields area. services to support the healthy lifestyles, including Expand telecommunication spraying management Gemfields area. Gemfields area. to the Gemfields area. Encourage small business capacity to deal with community and travellers. 2 accessibility to health care networks systems and approaches throughout opportunities. community governance services for Rolleston services. Rolleston and surrounding issues. Establish regular lifestyle Increase and maintain Provide and deliver community. areas. Support our local miners in 3 education programs for the community facilities to Preserve our Wildlife on adequate disaster the Gemfields area. community. maximise utilisation. management practices. Improve our roads and Ensure that mining and Increase youth participation Continue building tourism associated infrastructure to agriculture can cohabitate 3 and engagement in the and attracting visitors to stay enable better accessibility in our pristine and clean Establish clear township community. here and spend. identification on world and safety. environment. Increase community Increase access to Establish a qualification/ Support the development systems to enable correct 4 participation through pathways throughout the skills register for of activated green spaces. communication between Foster arts and culture various activities. Gemfields area. employment opportunities. 4 core services and within the community. residents.
Encourage volunteer Improve safety on major Further information on Rolleston is available at 5 participation in the road networks. Gemfields Community. haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/rolleston-CRG
Increase youth participation 6 and engagement through various activities.
Further information on Gemfields is available at haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/gemfields-CRG
26 Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 27 Springsure Tieri community community
Our vision: Our values: Our vision: Our values: In 2022, we are …. We value our community spirit and In 2022, we are …. We value our family-oriented community preserving our core community values. The and relaxed lifestyle. We value our existing A friendly safe and welcoming community A dynamic welcoming and family-oriented facilities and services we worked together to community facilities, such as the health centre. enjoying our relaxed country lifestyle community proudly showcasing our mining build and maintain are important to us. We library, pool and sporting facilities. and celebrating our rich historical journey heritage and enjoying our quality facilities value and respect our rich cultural heritage while embracing progress and innovation and idyllic lifestyle. and natural environment. to sustain our future growth. SPRINGSURE Strategic Directions: tieri Strategic Directions: RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open RESOURCEFUL VIBRANT Integrated Quality Diverse Prosperous Healthy Natural Proactive Open STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance STRATEGY COMMUNITY Infrastructure Economy Environment Governance Provide accessible waste Establish and expand Maintain and improve Promote business Maintain and improve Increase community Plan and promote Tieri Advertise effective management facilities/ 1 Springsure’s community recreational spaces and investment and business heritage sites and involvement in planning as a family-orientated Improved digital Develop a tourism industry communication and 1 water services to support infrastructure services. facilities in Springsure. growth in Springsure. environmental site.s for our future. community with adequate communications in Tieri. for Tieri. connections in the Tieri the community and family support networks. community. travellers. Improve Organise and promote Promote Central Engage and support telecommunications to Increase community Involve the youth in community events and Queensland and Central community groups, 2 Springsure to achieve involvement in planning Springsure’s future. tourism opportunities for highland’s wilderness and sporting clubs and Improved radio and Promote Tieri as an RV reliable and efficient 2 for our future through Springsure. national parks. associations to hold events, telecommunication signals. friendly community. networks. the Tieri Community and attract and retain Reference Group. Improve roads, crossings volunteers. Work together to celebrate Showcase Springsure’s and frequented areas to Springsure’s spirit by Enhance customer service picturesque natural Tieri facilities to be achieve safe and efficient Supporting tourism 3 linking, motivating and by providing improved environment, offering promoted to external Identify business Continue to maintain local movement of people and activities to encourage mobilising the Springsure transport services. community wellbeing 3 sporting facilities/ development opportunities disaster management products in and around travellers to stop/rest in community. benefits. opportunities for training in Tieri. controls. Springsure. Tieri. camps.
Install more pathways for Further information on Springsure is available at Establishment of active 4 improved people and town volunteering in Tieri. haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/springsure-CRG connectivity.
Further information on Tieri is available at haveyoursay.chrc.qld.gov.au/tieri-CRG
28 Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Refresh 29 Implementing and reporting
Regional Goals Local Priorities STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS REPORTING ANNUAL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SELECT KEY PARTNERS PROJECT PLAN
conjunction with other broader strategic Reports on activities or projects being Our role is to support the documents at all levels of government, delivered through the council’s corporate community and business sectors. and operational plans will be presented community to achieve its to council quarterly. In addition, the The community plan is to be connected communities team will vision and steward the supplemented by 13 community report annually through the Community identified strategic direction documents. delivery of the regional Standing Committee on community The implementation plans will detail who, projects. goals and local priorities. when and how specific regional goals and place priorities will be achieved. This Plan is at the forefront of council’s The implementation plans can adapt community planning, informing the to changes in projects and actions as corporate plan, long-term financial plan, determined by key project stakeholders asset management plan and operational including council, the community and plans. This Plan should also be used in other partners over the life of this plan.
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