BALONNE CALLS FOR COMMUNITY INPUT ON PLANNING AMENDMENTS

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1st September 2023

BALONNE CALLS FOR COMMUNITY INPUT ON PLANNING AMENDMENTS

Balonne Shire Council is calling for community feedback on its plan to facilitate continued growth and improve development outcomes in the Shire with proposed amendments to the Balonne Planning Scheme. 

From 4 September 2023 to 3 October 2023, residents will have the opportunity to have their say on the proposed amendments at a range of community information sessions or they can view the plans online or our libraries. 

Since the planning scheme was introduced in 2019, Council has been working to make improvements that will support continued growth and achieve development outcomes that enhance local amenity and liveability.

Balonne Shire Mayor Samantha O’Toole outlined how growth and liveability are key drivers for the amendments proposed to the Balonne Planning Scheme. 

“Our Planning Scheme is an important mechanism to help guide our long-term plan for how we want our Shire to be in the decades ahead,” Mayor O’Toole said.

“The proposed amendments we have proposed will help to facilitate continued growth in the commercial, industrial, residential and rural sectors. 

“They will also help to improve development outcomes to enhance the amenity and liveability of the Shire.  

“I would encourage anyone with an interest in the future of our Shire to attend one of your closest community information sessions to talk with our planners, or go to the Council website to make a submission.

The community information sessions will be held at the following times and locations:

MONDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
BOLLON – 1pm-3pm at Bollon Hall
ST GEORGE – 5pm-7pm at the Cultural Centre

WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 
MUNGUNDI – 9:30am-11:30am at the 2 Mile Pub
THALLON – 1:30pm-3:30pm at Thallon Hall

MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
HEBEL – 10am-12pm in the Room beside the Pub
DIRRANBANDI – 2pm-4pm at the Civic Centre with Kitchen

People can find more information on the proposed amendments and how to make a submission at: https://www.balonne.qld.gov.au/homepage/196/proposed-amendments-to-the-balonne-planning-scheme-2019