Community Consultations and Surveys

Council has many processes and activities that involve the public in decision, education or sharing of information. While it is not possible or effective to consult with the community on every issue, Burdekin Shire Council engages the community to enhance Council’s decisions and to facilitate well-informed community participation in policy, plans, programs and service levels.

For more information about Council’s community consultation and engagement please refer to our Community Engagement Policy on Council's Policies web page.

Burdekin Shire Council is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for the public to participate in the decision making processes on projects which affect the local community and the future development of the region.

Community engagement plays an important role in the planning and delivery of Council services and facilities and for shaping the future of our shire.

Please provide your feedback below.

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.

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!

Watson’s Green and Memorial Park Home Hill Draft Master Plan

Burdekin Watson’s Green and Memorial Park Home Hill Draft Master Plan includes a new stage and youth activity hub at Watson’s Green, as well as a water feature, nature play space, 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 at this stage ensures the feedback of the community is taken into account prior to future Master Plans of the parks being finalised.

Feedback closes at 5:00 PM on Friday 27 November 2020. Make sure you have your say!