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:

  1. A summary of research, analysis and phase one engagement outcomes
  2. Review the draft vision, guiding principles and strategic objectives
  3. Gather your thoughts and feedback on potential actions for asset investment and management
  4. 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

DalbyMonday 20 March7pm – 8pmWDRC Corporate Office, Dalby
Jandowae Tuesday 21 March12pm – 1 pmJandowae Hall, Jandowae
ChinchillaTuesday 21 March5:30pm – 6:30pmChinchilla Community Centre, Chinchilla
WandoanWednesday 22 March 1:30pm – 2:30pm Wandoan Cultural Centre, Wandoan
MilesWednesday 22 March5:30pm – 6:30pmMiles Leichhardt Centre, Miles
TaraThursday 23 March5:30pm – 6:30pmTara Hall, Tara
Digital Tuesday 28 March 5:30pm – 7pmOnline - 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

DalbyMonday 20 March 5:30pm – 6:30pmDalby Corporate Office, Dalby
BellTuesday 21 March9:30am – 10:30am Bell Bunya Community Centre, Bell
Jandowae Tuesday 21 March1:30pm – 2:30pmJandowae Hall, Jandowae
ChinchillaTuesday 21 March7pm – 8pmChinchilla Community Centre, Chinchilla
WandoanWednesday 22 March 3pm – 4pmWandoan Cultural Centre, Wandoan
MilesWednesday 22 March7pm – 8pmMiles Leichhardt Centre, Miles
TaraThursday 23 March7pm – 8pmTara Hall, Tara
DigitalThursday 30 March5:30pm – 7pmOnline - 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.

Aquatic Facilities Survey

Showgrounds Survey