Have your say on the future of the Torquay foreshore

Fraser Coast Regional Council is inviting the community to have their say on the long-term future of the Torquay foreshore.

From today (13 October) until 10 November, residents can provide feedback on three 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 help shape how the foreshore will be used and enjoyed for decades to come.

“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.

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