Background

Over the course of September and October 2022, Western Downs Regional Council sought input from the community for new 5-year Economic Development and Tourism & Destination Event Strategies.

Over 140 surveys were received and more than 100 persons participated in various sessions held right across the region.

The input provided in the surveys and engagement sessions has been considered during the drafting of the Economic Development and Tourism & Destination Events Strategies, and further feedback was subsequently sought on the draft strategies in January 2023.

Following the strong involvement of the wider community, the final Economic Development and Tourism & Destination Events Strategies have now been endorsed by Council.

We thank the community for its involvement in helping to guide the development of these two important strategies for our region.