Project Background
Council is currently creating two new strategies, an Aquatic Facilities Strategy and a Showground Strategy, which will set clear visions for the future of these much-loved community assets, in alignment with our Corporate Plan.
As part of the initial planning, community members and key stakeholders were invited to participate in surveys and face-to-face engagement sessions where they provided valuable input on how they currently use these facilities and what their vision is for them going forward.
An analysis of the community's feedback combined with extensive industry-standard research has provided Council with a deeper understanding of what the community values and what is suitable for our region. Based on this understanding, a vision statement for the strategies has been drafted which will set the tone and direction for the development of the new strategies.
Phase 2 Engagement Now Underway
To ensure the community is given every opportunity to have their say on the future direction of these facilities, Council is undertaking a second round of community engagement to seek your feedback on the draft vision statement and direction of the strategies.
How to get involved
To have your say, you can either attend one of our community roundtable sessions listed below (RSVP required) or alternatively, complete our online survey. Print versions of the survey will also be made available at Council Customer Service Centres and Aquatic Facilities. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact Council on 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624) to find out more.
Attend a Community Round-Table Session
Community Round-Tables 👉
By attending the upcoming Roundtable Sessions, you will have the unique opportunity to provide feedback and help shape how these strategies look.
What to expect at the roundtable sessions:
- A summary of research, analysis and phase one engagement outcomes
- Review the draft vision, guiding principles and strategic objectives
- Gather your thoughts and feedback on potential actions for asset investment and management
- Have a say on specific impacts of greatest relevance to you
We will also be seeking your feedback on key elements of each strategy, and potential actions to manage these important facilities in the future.
Aquatic Facilities Session
Aquatic Facilities Strategy Community Roundtable Schedule
RSVP: Click here to register your attendance to one of the below sessions
Town | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalby | Monday 20 March | 7pm – 8pm | WDRC Corporate Office, Dalby |
| Jandowae | Tuesday 21 March | 12pm – 1 pm | Jandowae Hall, Jandowae |
| Chinchilla | Tuesday 21 March | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Chinchilla Community Centre, Chinchilla |
| Wandoan | Wednesday 22 March | 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Wandoan Cultural Centre, Wandoan |
| Miles | Wednesday 22 March | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Miles Leichhardt Centre, Miles |
| Tara | Thursday 23 March | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Tara Hall, Tara |
| Digital | Tuesday 28 March | 5:30pm – 7pm | Online - RSVP to receive the link |
Showgrounds Session
Showgrounds Strategy Community Roundtable Schedule
RSVP: Click here to register your attendance to one of the below sessions
Town | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalby | Monday 20 March | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Dalby Corporate Office, Dalby |
| Bell | Tuesday 21 March | 9:30am – 10:30am | Bell Bunya Community Centre, Bell |
| Jandowae | Tuesday 21 March | 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Jandowae Hall, Jandowae |
| Chinchilla | Tuesday 21 March | 7pm – 8pm | Chinchilla Community Centre, Chinchilla |
| Wandoan | Wednesday 22 March | 3pm – 4pm | Wandoan Cultural Centre, Wandoan |
| Miles | Wednesday 22 March | 7pm – 8pm | Miles Leichhardt Centre, Miles |
| Tara | Thursday 23 March | 7pm – 8pm | Tara Hall, Tara |
| Digital | Thursday 30 March | 5:30pm – 7pm | Online - RSVP to receive the link |
Complete our online community survey
Choose a Survey 👉
This survey is one way we are collecting your views, ideas, and insights regarding community facilities, and in particular aquatic facilities and showgrounds in our region.
Your input will help shape the priorities and directions of the strategies, ensuring they meet the needs of our community and Council.
The survey will take approximately 7 minutes to complete and will close on Sunday 2 April.
