FCPIA President Glen Winney Discusses the FCPIA’s Top 10 Priority Projects on ABC Wide Bay with James Taylor
Listen to the Interview HERE
The Fraser Coast Property Industry Association (FCPIA) is making waves with the recent unveiling of its Top 10 Priority Projects Document. FCPIA President Glen Winney, in an engaging interview on ABC Wide Bay radio, spotlighted these critical initiatives, urging local council and government to prioritize them as the region heads into an election year.
With the Fraser Coast’s growth outpacing previous projections, Winney emphasized the urgency of addressing these key projects to ensure sustainable and balanced development. He underscored the FCPIA’s role in steering this momentum, highlighting the association’s proactive approach in shaping the region’s future.
2024 Priority Projects
HERVEY BAY’S BRUCE HIGHWAY CONNECTOR
FRASER COAST GATEWAY
Planning for a direct connector from the Bruce Highway to Hervey Bay
Identify land and location
Fund feasibility study
Embed in Wide Bay Regional Plan & Main Roads Fraser Coast Integrated Transport Strategy
HERVEY BAY ESPLANADE
Significantly reduce vehicle traffic on the Esplanade
More Pedestrian, Bicycle and Scooter Friendly
Enhanced Recreation Hub / Night Life Economy
Remove Torquay forshore caravan park for community recreational space
Funding to deliver master plan, including Esplanade footpath widening, cycle lanes and underground works
FRASER COAST SPORTS AND RECREATION PRECINCT
Funding to undertake detailed design and construction of a multi function indoor sports facility
Address shortfalls in Indoor and Outdoor sports facilities
10,000 Seat Stadium
HERVEY BAY / MARYBOROUGH WATER GRID
Protecting our water supply by linking the Burrum River and Mary River Catchments – $60 Million (Stage 1)
Improve resilience and drought proofing our community
Securing water beyond 2050
MARYBOROUGH HERVEY BAY ROAD – Chapel Road Intersection
Plan and upgrade the intersection
Allow for another school in the area
Cater for growth South of the ridge line/Nikenbah
Provide missing Connection – Maryborough Rail Trail
YOUTH RETENTION
Job opportunities
Night life economy
Change Housing Model (Right Sizing)
Education that suits jobs
HERVEY BAY MEDICAL PRECINCT
Set Up a Fraser Coast Health Board
Set Up a Cardio Ward and Other Age appropriate Services
Future Infrastructure for Post-COVID Growth and Aging
Create masterplans including TAFE area
HERVEY BAY MARINA AREA
Complete master plan and fund outcomes
Streamline the multiple leases
Create freehold opportunities for Development
Expand to Harbour to Cater for Growth
Increase tourism facilities & Maritime Services Hub
HERVEY BAY CBD
Create an Education Precinct
Rename it ‘Hervey Bay’ as a Suburb
Bring in State Government Departments (Regional Head Offices)
Bring TAFE into CBD to Reignite Youth Retention
Create a night life Economy and Food Precinct
WIDE BAY REGIONAL PLAN
Needs a complete review
Growth Figures need to be updated
Include Schools, Road upgrades & Health in Hervey bay
Fraser Coast will be the main growth centre of Wide Bay
Need to identify current and future infrastructure needs
See more on ABC Radio HERE