Draft QPRC Community Strategic Plan - Towards 2042
Consultation has concluded
All NSW councils are required to prepare and endorse a Community Strategic Plan (CSP) by 30 June in the year following the local government election.
The development of QPRC’s new CSP commenced in mid-2021, with a range of engagement methods presented to the community. We consulted with the community from June – August 2021, with more than 1,700 people contributing to reviewing our community vision, priorities and aspirations for the next 20 years.
The CSP forms part of the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) framework required of all councils. It defines the key issues and ambitions of the community, sets strategic directions, and guiding foundations for the four-year Delivery Program (DP).
The CSP sets the high-level goals and aspirations of the community. It does not identify individual projects, such as the resealing of a road or construction of a new pool. This level of detail is included in the Delivery Program, which we will have available for you soon.
Through the engagement, residents said that the beautiful natural environment, local people and spirit, and location and convenience are the characteristics they most love about Queanbeyan-Palerang.
The community also said that improvements could be made to parks and green spaces, improved infrastructure, and more activities and events. They also said that priorities over the next 10 years should include infrastructure, environmental impact, and sports and recreation facilities.
All this feedback has been used to develop a community vision: “Our area is a safe and relaxed place, offering a wonderful lifestyle for all members of our community to enjoy and thrive in. Our community can enjoy excellent services and facilities whilst experiencing the benefits of a pristine natural environment.”
The draft four-year Delivery Program and one-year Operational Plan will be prepared over the coming months and released for public comment in late April.
Online community workshop
We are holding an online community workshop on Thursday 10 March from 6-7.30pm. You can register online here.
Submissions may be made:
- By completing the survey below
- By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "Towards 2042 Community Strategic Plan" in the subject line
- By mail to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Submissions close Sunday 3 April.