Whitsunday Regional Council resolved to begin the second public consultation period for the draft Planning Scheme on Monday 29 August 2016 with consultation to close on Friday 14 October 2016 at 5pm.
Council is seeking community input on a variety of issues identified within the first public consultation period and subsequent amendments to the draft Planning Scheme.
On Sunday morning the Council team will be at the markets in Bowen operating a display stall where the community can examine display posters highlighting the issues facing the region and discuss any concerns with the planning team on the ground.
Airlie Markets - Saturday 3/09/2016Whitsunday Plaza (Woolworths) - Thursday 08/09/2016
Bowen Markets - Sunday 11/09/2016Whitsunday Shopping Centre(Coles) - Thursday 15/09/2016
Airlie Markets - Saturday 17/09/2016Bowen Markets - Sunday 25/09/2016
For more information on the draft Planning Scheme, lodging a submission and public consultation activities ahead, please contact Council’s Strategic Planning Department on 07 4945 0263; email info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au; or visit the following website:
http://www.whitsunday.qld.gov.au/520/Draft-Whitsunday-Regional-Council-Planni
Lodge a Submission
- Mail to PO Box, 104 PROSERPINE, QLD 4800;- Register and lodge online at http://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/;
- In person at Council Offices in Bowen, Proserpine and Collinsville; or - In the submission box available at all display stalls.
Submissions must include your name, address, signature and submission grounds and be received by Council before 5pm on Friday 14 October 2016.
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