Draft Scenic Rim Community Plan 2011-2026

• Strong social networks and a sense of connectedness
• Healthy and active people.
• A learning community with opportunities to thrive.
• A community which celebrates its identity, culture and diversity.
• A friendly and inclusive community.
• A community which embraces and values young and old.
• A community where individuals demonstrate commitment to the vision through their personal choices and actions.

These draft outcomes are based on what our community says they want for the future.

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• A well maintained road network that meets community needs.
• Affordable and flexible transport options available to residents and visitors.
• Inviting, attractive and functional streets, parks and community facilities.
• Access to reliable, affordable, high speed communications.
• Infrastructure and services keep pace with growth and changing needs.

These draft outcomes are based on what our community says they want for the future.

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• Towns and villages are appealing, welcoming and serve their communities.
• Beaudesert is built into a modern centre with a nod to its country heritage.
• Tamborine Mountain and Beechmont are sustained as productive green sanctuaries and creative environments.
• Boonah and Canungra evolve into thriving rural towns and hubs for recreation, tourism and sustainability.
• Kooralbyn, Kalbar, Harrisville and Peak Crossing continue to provide relaxed rural living in a natural setting.
• Rural villages are strengthened, retain their heritage character and provide a range of basic services.

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• The region’s rural character and heritage is maintained.
• A growing population is accommodated within the limits of region’s capacity.
• A choice of housing is available to residents.
• New housing is respectful of our rural lifestyle and natural environment.
• The region retains its landscape, open spaces and green corridors.
• Facilities and spaces are available for outdoor recreation.

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• Residents and businesses participate in leading and managing their communities.
• Government serves and supports the community.
• Services are value for money and contribute to community wellbeing.
• Government is transparent and invites participation.
• Regulation is minimalist and balances individual and community needs.
• Levels of government work together and with others in the community interest.
• Local community aspirations are respected.

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• A diverse economy built upon localisation principles.
• Rewarding local employment options available for residents.
• Agriculture and tourism are a centrepiece of the economy and supported by emerging industries.
• Beaudesert and Bromelton established as employment hubs.
• Business, industry and local communities have certainty and control over their economic future.
• Our region captures the opportunities that arise from our place in South East Queensland.

These draft outcomes are based on what our community says they want for the future.

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• Scenic views and vistas are protected.
• Diverse rural industries continue to be healthy and productive.
• Natural assets are cared for and degraded areas restored.
• The services provided by our ecosystems are valued.
• Waste, energy and resources are sustainably managed.
• Systems are resilient and have adapted to climate change.

These draft outcomes are based on what our community says they want for the future.

Are they important to you?  Do you have other ideas?