Current Community Consultation

Burdekin Water Park Public Consultation

Building a water park in the Burdekin has been on the public agenda for some time.  In 2019 following a period of community consultation, Council included a water park concept in the footprint of the Ayr Swimming Pool complex as part of the ANZAC Park Precinct Master Plan.

Since the adoption of the ANZAC Park Precinct Master Plan, Council staff have been undertaking preliminary planning for the facility.

The size and scale of the water park included in the Master Plan is relatively small compared to similar facilities in other Council areas.  The existing water play concept would only be suitable for toddlers and young children.

Further discussion and anecdotal feedback have confirmed there is an opportunity to increase the scale of the proposed water park to cater for a broader demographic (toddler to adult) and offer a unique and iconic recreation zone which will not only cater for local residents, but draw patronage from throughout North Queensland.

However, the potential increased scope would come with significantly higher upfront capital and ongoing operating costs.

Council is now considering either a medium-sized water park at a cost of $2.5 million, or a medium-sized water park with water slides for $3.6 million.

The $3.6 million option, with two large water slides, would be suitable for an older age bracket and transform the water park from a Burdekin social hub to a significant regional attraction.

Both indicative costs only include capital works for the immediate water park area, and do not include ongoing operational or maintenance costs, or further addition to the surrounding Ayr Swimming Pool amenities.

While it is proposed funding for the construction of the water park would be sourced from State and/or Federal agencies, Council is mindful that the proposed increase in scope of the water park would result in higher operating costs, over and above those contemplated when the smaller-scale park was included in the ANZAC Park Precinct Master Plan.

Similar to other local governments who operate medium-scale water parks, it is Council’s intention to recover some of the costs associated with the ongoing operations and maintenance of the water park through a fee structure. Therefore, in addition to seeking your views on the two proposed options, Council is seeking community feedback on potential pricing structures for the pool, water park and slides.

While our Shire is ready for a water park, how big should it be? And what should users pay? Have your say now by completing the on-line form below! Community consultation is open from 31 March - 30 April.

Community and Environmental Management (Amendment) Local Law (No. 1) 2021 and Community and Environmental Management (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No. 1) 2021

Council has recently proposed to make: 

1. Community and Environmental Management (Amendment) Local Law (No. 1) 2021 (the “proposed local law”); and
2. Community and Environmental Management (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No. 1) 2021 (the “proposed subordinate local law”).

The proposed local law is to provide for the regulation of the maintenance of the appearance of buildings in designated areas so that the appearance of a building in a designated area does not detract from the appearance of other buildings in the designated area. 

The proposed subordinate local law is to prescribe requirements for community safety hazards, and in particular, a building or structure on premises the construction, design, or state of repair of which is dangerous or attracts vermin, or has caused, or is, in the opinion of an authorised person, likely to cause personal injury, property damage or a negative impact on the amenity of the surrounding area; and, designate an area for the purposes of the building appearance provisions in the proposed local law.

Council invites written submissions by any person in support of, or objecting to, the proposed local law and/or the proposed subordinate local law for a 21 day period, commencing on Thursday, 8 April 2021 and ending on Thursday, 29 April 2021.

During the consultation period, Council will make available for inspection at Council Chambers, Ayr Library and Home Hill Library, copies of the proposed local and subordinate local law, and a public interest test plan for the proposed local law and the proposed subordinate local law.

Submissions must be received on or before Thursday, 29 April 2021 stating—

1. the grounds of the submission; and
2. the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds.

Submissions are to be made via:

Online Survey (preferred)

Please complete the form below

Email

enquiries@burdekin.qld.gov.au

Post

Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 974
Ayr QLD 4807

Our Coast - Our Lifestyle

Will the Burdekin coast and lifestyle you love today be the same in the future? Help Decide….

The Burdekin Shire coastline holds a diversity of landscape features. These include networks of creeks, floodplains, inlets, estuaries, marshes, wetlands, and sandy beaches. The coastal zone supports a range of cultural, economic and environmental values. Traditional Owners, local communities, and visitors all value the coastline.

Community input has an important role in shaping Our Coast - Our Lifestyle. We'd like to know how you use and what you value about the coastline, estuaries and waterways of the Burdekin Shire. We’d also like to learn more about your past experiences of coastal hazards. The results will be used in technical studies to inform future management of coastal hazards.

Please visit the Burdekin Shire Council's Our Coast - Our Lifestyle web site and complete the survey.

Past Community Consultation

Watson’s Green and Memorial Park Home Hill Master Plan

Burdekin Watson’s Green and Memorial Park Home Hill Draft  Master Plan includes a youth activity hub at Watson’s Green, as well as screening of the War Memorial in Memorial Park and more.

The Master Plan was conceptualised by Queensland recreation, open space and sport planning specialists ROSS Planning following consultation with Council and all users in the two parks.

One goal of the Master Plan is to offer both formal and informal recreation opportunities for people of all ages and to create safe access and integrated movement through and to the parks.

Community consultation ensures the feedback of the community is taken into account prior to future Master Plans of the parks being finalised.

Feedback closed at 5:00 PM on Friday 27 November 2020. Thank you to all who had their say!  To view the final plan click here. 

Draft Customer Service Standard – Water Wastewater

As a registered service provider of water supply and wastewater services Burdekin Shire Council is required to review the Customer Service Standard – Water Wastewater at least every five years pursuant to the conditions of Section 120 of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008.

If when reviewing the customer service standard, we amend the content of the standard, we must abide by the provisions of Section 115 of the Act by publishing the proposed standard on the internet to allow customers and other interested parties to view it and make submissions about the proposed customer service standard.

Feedback closed at 5:00 PM on Friday 29th May 2020. Thank you to all who had their say!

Anzac Park Precinct Master Plan

Burdekin Shire's Anzac Park Precinct Master Plan includes an SS Yongala themed water play space, an outdoor stage, a pump track for skate and cycle enthusiasts, a beach volleyball court, fitness equipment circuit and more.

The Master Plan was conceptualised by Queensland recreation, open space and sport planning specialists ROSS Planning following consultation with Council and all users in the 17.5 hectare precinct.  

One goal of the Master Plan is to offer both formal and informal recreation opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels, which has been achieved through the expansion of existing amenities - such as the indoor basketball court - as well as the introduction of some brand new exciting features which have never been seen in the Burdekin before, such as the proposed water play space and pump track. 

Community consultation at this early stage ensures the feedback of the community is taken into account prior to future Master Plans of the Precinct being finalised.  

Feedback closed at 5pm on Friday 25 October 2019. Thank you to all who had their say! To view the final plan click here.