Mayor Andrew Willcox said that council are seeking community input on a variety of issues identified within the first round of public consultation for the draft planning scheme.

“While consultation has not yet officially commenced, I encourage residents to visit Council’s website and become familiar with the proposed scheme and the changes made since the first round of consultation,” Cr Willcox said.

“Council has prepared a video focussing on Airlie Beach to allow residents to learn more about the vision for the future and the opportunities available under the new scheme,” he said.

“By providing a visual medium showing the types of changes that may occur under the new scheme, we are hoping that residents will be able to better understand the proposed changes, particularly with building heights in the Airlie Beach precinct.

Anyone interested in viewing the video titled Airlie Beach - Preparing for Success with the proposed Whitsundays Regional Planning Scheme or seeking more information on the Draft Planning Scheme can follow the link below:

http://www.whitsunday.qld.gov.au/520/Draft-Whitsunday-Regional-Council-Planni

Consultation will officially begin on Monday 29th August and will conclude on Friday 14th October 2016. Information on how to lodge a submission will be available at the commencement of consultation.

For more information please contact Council’s Strategic Planning Department on 07 4945 0263; or info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au.

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