Our Region

Social:

• Leichardt Centre Taroom
• Upgrade Magavalis Park
• Regional public Transport networks - Biloela - Gladstone - Rockhampton
• Development of Moura Sports Infrastructure
• Thangool QCWA Cottage

Economic:

• Army Reserve and Cadet depot
• Water Pipeline to Awoonga Dam – Callide Dam
• Development of Biloela, Taroom and Moura Industrial Estate
• Taroom Museum
• Upgrade Thangool Airport

Social:

• Alpha hospital and emergency services precinct
• Jericho swimming pool
• Barcaldine Aged Care facility
• Barcaldine and Aramac Child Care services

Economic:

• Army Reserve and Cadet depot
• Barcaldine Camp Draft Arena
• Barcaldine cultural complex
• Alpha and Jericho water and sewerage infrastructure
• Barcaldine - Torrens Creek road link
• Alpha Aerodrome pgrade

Social:

• National Broadband Network
• Water supply – weirs for both Jundah and Windorah
• Local Roads of Regional Significance
• Regional Tourism

Economic:

• National Broadband Network
• Barcoo Way Rail Trail
• Tourism - region a significant outback destination
• Regions primary industries – beef, tourism, mining
• Sustain and increase the region’s population

Social:

• Blackall Long Day Care Centre
• Blackall Racecourse Complex upgrade
• Blackall Aquatic Centre upgrade
• Tambo and Blackall affordable housing

Economic:

• Sealing of Alpha-Tambo road
• Sealing of Jericho-Blackall road
• Replacement of bridges on Alpha-Tambo road
• Blackall Woolscour
• Infrastructure development of Blackall Airport

Social:

• Boulia Sports and Aquatic Centre
• Water Bubbler Park
• Hamilton Street Park
• Robinson Park
• Boulia Community Support Services
• Boulia Shire Hall
• Boulia QCWA Spring Fair
• Georgina Cricket Ashes

Economic:

• Boulia Camel Races
• The Outback Way - Australia's Longest Shortcut
• Upgrading of Boulia Heritage Complex
• Development of Organic Spelling Facility
• Boulia Share Regional Community Hub
• Development of digital technologies to support tourism and agriculture
• Industrial, Rural and Residential Estates

Social:

• Blackwater Aquatic Centre
• Blackwater Hospital and health service
• GP Super Clinic Emerald
• Emerald Entertainment Centre
• Regional Public Transport Connections Emerald - Rockhampton - Gladstone
• McIndoe Park – sporting development

Economic:

• Army Reserve and Cadet depot
• Fully seal the Blackwater – Rolleston Road
• Emerald water treatment plant
• Emerald Airport extensions, including air-freight Rockhampton to Emerald
• Rubyvale intersection

Social:

• 400 km fibre optic telecommunications from Boulia to Birdsville via Bedourie
• Funding for Diamantina Health Service
• Fully seal the Bedourie-Windorah Road
• Housing shortage in Birdsville and Bedourie

Economic:

• 400 km fibre optic telecommunications from Boulia to Birdsville via Bedourie
• Funding for Diamantina Health Service
• Fully seal the Bedourie-Windorah Road
• Housing shortage in Birdsville and Bedourie

Social:

• Boyne Tannum Aquatic Recreation Centre
• Gladstone Coal Exporters' Sports Complex (Marley Brown Oval)
• Boyne Tannum sports park stage 1
• Gladstone City Heart Urban Renewal
• Public Transport Connections Gladstone - Rockhampton - Emerald. Gladstone - Biloela
• Synthetic athletics track
• Benaraby motorsports

Economic:

• Inland Rail Toowoomba to the Port of Gladstone
• Gladstone Port Access Road
• Gladstone Port Container Crane
• Expansion of Gladstone Entertainment Centre
• Gladstone Port Channel Duplication
• Gladstone Heavy Vehicle Transport Corridor
• Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail
• Jumpstart City Heart Harbour Arbour
• Round Hill Channel Access Improvement

Social:

• Yeppoon foreshore development
• Access to quality housing and healthcare by reviewing existing planning and development policies and aligning community programs to social needs, funding opportunities and/or partnerships
• Supporting healthy living at every age by providing fair and reasonable access to services and facilities, planning for Livingstone's ageing demographics and partner with regional health and aging sector
• Redevelopment of Cooee Bay swimming pool
• Transform service deliver and e-services by continuing to deliver online/accessible services
• Support the growth of education and employment opportunities for the community
• Ongoing development of two-way communication and engagement with citizens
• Continued placemaking and greenspace usage
• Provide transport service that people want, in partnership with service providers
• Provide support for the community to access digital and new technology courses such as Tech Savvy Seniors, Social Media Training and other relevant courses.
• Implement Livingstone's Reconciliation Action Plan
• Implement the Active Livingstone Strategy

Economic:

• Army Reserve and Cadet depot
• Grow key sectors identified in the Invest Capricorn Coast Region Economic Development Plan through the development and implementation of actions plans by Capricorn Enterprise and other advisory groups
• Great Keppel Island redevelopment
• Yeppoon Town Centre Revitalisation Strategy
• Capricorn Coast strategic roads network
• Provide digital training opportunities such as digital marketing for business
• Deployment of smart infrastructure to provide new marketing opportunities for business and new areas for innovation
• Provide open data to encourage innovation opportunities using Council data
• Build skills in emerging and future industries through collaboration with the local innovation ecosystem, universities and local businesses to offer skill development locally
• Market Livingstone as a destination for commerce, tourism and lifestyle
• Deliver events, activities and performances which bring economic and social benefits to the community
• Implement the action plan from the Invest Capricorn Coast Region Events Strategy 2025

Social:

• Thompson River Masterplan
• Undertake a survey of regional perceptions of livability and develop a Livability Improvements Capital Works Program
• Implement a Government Services Retention and Expansion Strategy
• Initiate a strategic partnership with universities
• Prepare a Future Education Needs Assessment
• Investigate student housing initiative including the feasibility of re-opening a student Hostel and establishing housing co-operative

Economic:

• Prepare a Longreach Digital Economy Strategy
• Convene an Inaugural Longreach Region Water Security Summit
• Access to State and Federal Government Drought Relief Assistance
• Review Council's Commitment to Eradication of predators on stock
• Multi-modal freight hub
• Explore and resolve options for the Longreach Saleyards
• Investigate Diversification into Game and Other Meat Farming
• Operationalise the Outback Destination Tourism Plan
• Collaborate and Co-ordinate Tourism Destination Management and Marketing
• Prepare Longreach Short-Term Accommodation needs analysis
• Explore opportunities for an Eco-Lodge concept in the Longreach Region

Social:

• Safe, accessible, reliable and sustainable infrastructure and facilities
• Regional public places that meet the community's needs
• Inclusive, connected and informed community
• Synthetic athletics track
• Performing Arts, Convention and Exhibition Centre
• Mount Morgan Aquatic Centre
• Our sense of place, diverse culture, history and creativity are valued and embraced

Economic:

• Rockhampton Airport Master Plan
• Rookwood Weir
• Clarke Creek Wind and Solar Farm
• Infrastructure services driven to deliver future economic growth
• Promote, foster and embrace growth opportunities, strategic investment and international exports
• Promote industry diversification to enhance regional economic resilience
• Rockhampton Showgrounds Redevelopment
• Plan for future population and economic growth giving consideration to a diverse range of industries and services
• Construction of a Sports Stadium
• Rockhampton Flood Levee

Social:

• Develop feasibility study for the development of the Natural History Museum at the Australian Age of Dinosaur
• Develop and promote tourist attractions which reflect the heritage of Winton
• Advocate for drought assistance to be provided in the form of vouchers, cash and pre-paid cards which can be used in the Winton Shire.
• Establish a community based group of key stakeholders to initiate education and training initiative in collaboration with schools, training providers and businesses to retain students in Winton Shire
• Establish a careers program to familiarise youth and employees with career options and potential for local employment opportunities
• Develop an online portal to advertise Winton Shire employment opportunities
• Develop a resident famil program and welcome pack/program for new residents
• Develop Winton as a location of choice for retirees through growing the regions capacity and capability in allied health care

Economic:

• Establish a Winton Shire agriculture stakeholder group to collaborate, advocate, identify professional development requirements and provide local support
• Advocate for allocation of a higher priority for continued sealing of the Donohue Highway and the Winton to Richmond Rd
• Investigate the potential to establish aquaculture and expand organic beef production
• Engage with industry specialists and researchers to understand the requirements to trial growing of crops on Winton's town common
• Investigate requirements for the expansion of Winton airport
• Review the Shire's investment in tourism marketing and ROI
• Investigate holding the Outback Festival and Way Out West Fest to annual rather than biennially
• Investigate demand for 5 Start Accommodation in Winton
• Expand the film industry through advocacy, business case preparation and identification of funding
• Small Business Growth - continuous improvement in business requirements, Local Buy program, customer service accreditation, small business awards, access to IT infrastructure and digital technologies
• Sealed roads and mobile phone coverage to connect tourists with tourism destinations
• Develop a case for increased places at the Queensland Government's Winton Work Camp and advocate to Queensland Corrective Services

Social:

• Woorabinda Community Hall
• A united and prosperous community
• Children are engaged in programs and activities that contribute to their social development
• Foster an understanding of Aboriginal history and culture in the community
• A community whose members make healthy lifestyle decisions
• Quality infrastructure that meets community needs
• The community is engages in sport and recreation activities

Economic:

• The community has access to a wide range of employment opportunities and sustainable services
• Woorabinda Arts and Cultural Centre (Duaringa)
• Reduce the level of unemployment amongst the working age population in Woorabinda
• A sustainable tourism industry in Woorabinda that provides local employment opportunities and promotes the community as a tourist destination
• Quality Council Assets which meet community needs
• Army Reserve and Cadets depot
• Public Transport meets community needs