A Fraser Coast water grid, revitalisation of the Maryborough and Hervey Bay CBDs, road and footpath upgrades in Howard and a new community centre in Glenwood are among 23 priority projects identified in Council’s ‘Fraser Coast Advocacy Plan’ to take the region forward.
Mayor, George Seymour, released the plan ahead of the Queensland State General Election on Saturday 26 October.
“Council is committed to long-term planning that ensures infrastructure and services meet the evolving needs of our community,” he said.
“We want to ensure that our liveability is not only maintained but improved as we continue to be one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in Australia.
“Recognising Council is not alone in this journey, the Fraser Coast Advocacy Plan sets out a range of projects and priorities that can be delivered through partnerships with the community, key regional business groups and the Queensland and Australian Governments.”
Examples of Council’s priority projects include, but are not limited to:
- A Fraser Coast water grid connecting the Hervey Bay and Maryborough water supply schemes;
- Continued development of the Moonaboola Industrial Estate in Maryborough West;
- Maryborough CBD and Hervey Bay City Centre revitalisation;
- Delivering the next stage of the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct Master Plan including an athletics facility and outdoor stadium;
- A Coastal Protection Plan;
- A Glenwood community centre;
- Road and footpath upgrades in Howard;
- An upgrade of Boundary Road from Robert Street to Booral Road;
- A glass recycling facility;
- Replacement of the Burrum River Bridge; and
- A major upgrade of the Pulgul Creek Sewage Treatment Plant.
The plan also highlights nine projects for which the State Government is responsible, including an upgrade of the Bruce Highway – Gympie Street intersection at Torbanlea, an upgrade of the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road to four lanes and a Urangan Harbour Master Plan.
A copy of the Fraser Coast Advocacy Plan 2024 is available on Council’s website at https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/publications.
