Consultation summary
Overview
The following is a timeline of consultation activities that occurred and which stakeholder groups were involved.
- February 2019
- November 2019
- March 2020
- September 2020
- December 2021
- June 2022
- Additional consultation activities
February 2019
Project update and feedback form distributed seeking feedback on the two options under investigation (bypass and existing highway upgrade).
Feedback suggested a bypass was supported, but economic impacts on Tiaro were a significant concern. This feedback heavily influenced the consultation process and project moving forward.
Stakeholder groups involved: Bauple, Tiaro, Owanyilla and Talegalla Weir communities.
November 2019
Project update distributed explaining the bypass decision and the consultation process moving forward, and inviting residents to nominate to join the Tiaro Community Working Group.
The department received 18 nominations. All nominations were accepted. Three nominees withdrew prior to commencement of meetings. The remaining working group members comprised of a mix of residents, landowners and business owners from Tiaro and surrounds, including two Bauple community members (who remain active participants).
Stakeholder groups involved: Bauple, Tiaro, Owanyilla and Talegalla Weir communities.
March 2020
The Tiaro Community Working Group was formed (with two Bauple community members) and commenced meetings and workshops with TMR and Fraser Coast Regional Council to provide input into the bypass design on behalf of the community, and to develop a community plan for Tiaro.
Fraser Coast Regional Council will also be developing a Community Plan with Bauple. The Tiaro Community Plan was fast-tracked in recognition of the direct economic impact of the bypass on Tiaro, and to enable Tiaro to position itself to realise its social and economic potential in a post-bypass environment.
Stakeholder groups involved: Tiaro Community Working Group members (including two Bauple community members)
September 2020
Project update distributed presenting the highway alignment within the bypass corridor study area, explaining how the alignment had been selected, and advising of the next steps for the project.
Stakeholder groups involved: Bauple, Tiaro, Owanyilla and Talegalla Weir communities.
December 2021
Project update distributed showcasing the draft concept design and providing contact information for feedback and enquiries.
Stakeholder groups involved: Bauple, Tiaro, Owanyilla and Talegalla Weir communities.
Public meeting in Bauple.
Stakeholder groups involved: Bauple, Tiaro, Owanyilla and Talegalla Weir communities.
July 2022
Community information sessions held on 22, 23 and 24 July 2022.
Stakeholder groups involved: Bauple, Tiaro, Owanyilla and Talegalla Weir communities.
Additional consultation activities
In addition to the above broad community consultation activities, the project team has met with the Tiaro Chamber of Commerce and the Bauple Progress Association, at their requests and arranged follow-up meetings with stakeholders that the Bauple community identified as preferred representatives.
The project team has also met with landowners and other key stakeholders throughout development of the project.
The project team has further meetings planned with the Bauple community in late 2022.