We can see clearly now; the Vision is here!

At the last general council meeting for 2023, councillors voted to receive the Central Highlands 2043 Community Vision and 14 community profiles.

Since May, council, in partnership with award-winning engagement specialist Articulous has been consulting community to create a Community Vision for the Central Highlands in 2043.   

Council wanted to know about people’s aspirations for the future of the region. Mums and dads, the elderly, our emerging leaders and business owners from all 13 communities of the Central Highlands were brought together at breakfasts, regional roundtables, pop-ups at agricultural shows and shopping centres to collect opinions and ideas via survey, postcards and discussion.  

Over 1,600 community contributions were received in round 1 of the engagement period. These consisted of surveys, DIY conversation kits, visual artworks and postcards. Community themes were identified, areas for improvement were determined, and drafting of the documents began.   

Round 2 saw the final opportunity for feedback on the vision with over 300 responses received. Council were thrilled with the dedication that community showed to ensuring the Community Vision document was an accurate reflection of their aspirations and hopes for the region as we move toward 2043.   

Council has completed a 2043 Vision Highlights flyer to inform community about council projects between January and June 2024 that align with the vision. A similar flyer will be published at the beginning of each financial year and reported on as part of council’s annual report.  

If you would like to view the finalised 2043 Vision, the Community Profiles and the 2043 Vision Highlights please check out the HYSCH project page! 

If you have any questions about the Your Region, Your Vision project please contact council on 1300 242 686 or haveyoursay@chrc.qld.gov.au  

We would like to thank everyone for taking part in the vision and together, we’re creating a community vision that will influence planning, development and provide opportunities for all, into the future!