Plans, Reports and Strategies

Community Plan 

Whitsunday Regional Council used the development of the Community Plan as a unique opportunity to ascertain the viewpoints of all residents in the Whitsundays and to help direct those communities towards their longer term vision and their future.

Community Plan Documents

Community Plan Documents

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Corporate Plan

Our Corporate Plan 2021-2026 is the primary strategic document that all other strategies, actions and decisions of Council refer to and defines the overall strategic direction and standard for the entire organisation.

The Plan sets Council's vision for the next 5-year period and outlines the areas of focus, priorities and specific initiatives Council has committed to implementing and advocating as we work to harness new opportunities for the Whitsunday Region.

Our Vision

Is to be a sustainable and progressive region achieved by unified and innovative leadership for the benefit of our diverse community, visitors and the environment.

Our Mission

Is to provide engaged, accountable, proactive and unified leadership that is focused on delivering sustainable outcomes.

Corporate Plan Documents

Corporate Plan Documents

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Operational Plan

The Operational Plan outlines the specific actions the organisation will undertake in the 2023/24 year towards implementing the strategies included in Council’s Corporate Plan.

This Plan defines the priority actions for the financial year, consistent with the funding allocated in the budget. It doesn’t list every initiative of Council, however, it clearly articulates how Council will progress the vision and goals outlined in the Corporate Plan through the next financial year as well as the robust governance framework we have in place to manage risk.

The Operational Plan for a local government must also include an annual performance plan for each commercial business unit of the local government.

Recent Operational Plans and quarterly reports are available for review below.

Operational Plan Documents

Operational Plan Documents

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Annual Reports

In accordance with legislation, we are required to prepare and adopt an annual report which provides a comprehensive report on our activities and financial performance for the financial year.

Previous Annual Reports have been archived and are available to the public on request.

Annual Report Documents

Annual Report Documents

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Asset Management Strategy and Plans

Asset Management ensures we look after our assets in the most cost-effective way possible, for current residents and future generations, at service levels understood and agreed to by the community.

We've developed an Asset Management Strategy that provides guiding principles, direction, set objectives and strategy measures. Asset Management Plans (AMP) are also a core component of our asset management framework. 

Asset Management Strategy and Plans

Asset Management Strategy and Plans

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Regional Master Plans

Masterplans are aspirational plans that aim to provide a long-term vision for each Township, created in collaboration with the community, to guide the direction of Council in applying for State or Federal Government grants for major projects. 

Regional Master Plan Documents

Regional Master Plan Documents

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Regional Economic Development Strategy

Based on the identified strengths and growth opportunities, the clear goal of the 2022-2025 Strategy is to deliver more investment and more jobs, as the pathway to securing the economic and environmental sustainability of the Whitsunday region.

Economic Development Strategy Documents

Economic Development Strategy Documents

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Major Festival and Events Attraction Strategy

On 11 September 2019 The Whitsunday Region Major Festivals and Events Attraction Strategy: 2019 – 2023 was adopted by Council. To read more about the strategy, see our media release.

The strategy was developed in consultation with industry stakeholders and signals Whitsunday Regional Council’s commitment to further develop the region’s festival and events program by outlining a vision, strategic priorities, goals and actions.

The Whitsunday Region Major Festival and Events Strategy 2019-2023 was funded by the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund and Council. $300,000 will be contributed by Council to support the implementation of the Strategy in the 2019/20 financial year.

Events Attraction Strategy Documents

Events Attraction Strategy Documents

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