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Hervey Bay Esplanade resort appeal resolved

Published on 01 May 2026

Fraser Coast Regional Council notes that the Planning and Environment Court has today finalised the appeal about the proposed Hervey Bay Esplanade resort development, approving it subject to conditions.

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Works to protect Hervey Bay coastline

Published on 29 April 2026

Maintenance works to protect key sections of Hervey Bay’s coastline will get underway in May, helping safeguard the foreshore, roads and nearby properties from erosion.

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Replacement bridge in Bauple opens

Published on 27 April 2026

A new bridge and floodway on Forestry Road in Bauple is now open, restoring a safer and more reliable route for locals travelling in and out of the area.

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Upgrade to improve safety at key Torquay intersection

Published on 17 April 2026

Fraser Coast residents and visitors will benefit from improved safety at a key Torquay intersection, with upgrade works starting this week at the corner of Ann and Cypress streets.

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Major upgrade for Walkers Point Road near Maryborough

Published on 02 April 2026

Fraser Coast residents who rely on Walkers Point Road to get to and from Maryborough and surrounding areas will soon benefit from a $2 million upgrade.

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Road resurfacing works roll out across the region

Published on 02 April 2026

Drivers across the Fraser Coast will soon enjoy smoother, safer roads in a range of locations, with Council starting a major road resurfacing program this month.

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Water and sewerage projects nominated for housing fund

Published on 25 March 2026

Fraser Coast Regional Council will seek Queensland Government funding for two major water and sewerage projects with capacity to support more than 11,000 new homes across the region.

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Walker Street rebuild begins this week

Published on 17 March 2026

Work is starting this week on a major rebuild of part of Walker Street in Maryborough, improving safety, drainage and access for drivers, pedestrians and nearby businesses.

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Four areas set for new footpaths

Published on 05 March 2026

Four locations across the Fraser Coast will soon receive new footpaths, improving safety and accessibility for residents while completing missing links in the region’s pedestrian network.

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Help shape Fraser Coast neighbourhoods

Published on 27 February 2026

Local residents and businesses are invited to have their say on how future housing, neighbourhoods and infrastructure will develop across the region, with public consultation now open on the first package of proposed changes to the Fraser Coast Planning Scheme.

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Hervey Bay Esplanade resort appeal resolved

Works to protect Hervey Bay coastline

Replacement bridge in Bauple opens

Upgrade to improve safety at key Torquay intersection

Major upgrade for Walkers Point Road near Maryborough

Road resurfacing works roll out across the region

Water and sewerage projects nominated for housing fund

Walker Street rebuild begins this week

Four areas set for new footpaths

Help shape Fraser Coast neighbourhoods

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