ABC Wide Bay Radio | 10 July 2024
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 CONNECTORFRASER COAST GATEWAYPlanning for a direct connector from the Bruce Highway to Hervey BayIdentify land and locationFund feasibility studyEmbed in Wide Bay Regional Plan & Main Roads Fraser Coast Integrated Transport Strategy HERVEY BAY ESPLANADESignificantly reduce vehicle traffic on the EsplanadeMore Pedestrian, Bicycle and Scooter FriendlyEnhanced Recreation Hub / Night Life EconomyRemove Torquay forshore caravan park for community recreational spaceFunding to deliver master plan, including Esplanade footpath widening, cycle lanes and underground works FRASER COAST SPORTS AND RECREATION PRECINCTFunding to undertake detailed design and construction of a multi function indoor sports facilityAddress shortfalls in Indoor and Outdoor sports facilities10,000 Seat Stadium HERVEY BAY / MARYBOROUGH WATER GRIDProtecting our water supply by linking the Burrum River and Mary River Catchments – $60 Million (Stage 1)Improve resilience and drought proofing our communitySecuring water beyond 2050 MARYBOROUGH HERVEY BAY ROAD – Chapel Road IntersectionPlan and upgrade the intersectionAllow for another school in the areaCater for growth South of the ridge line/NikenbahProvide missing Connection – Maryborough Rail Trail YOUTH RETENTIONJob opportunitiesNight life economyChange Housing Model (Right Sizing)Education that suits jobs HERVEY BAY MEDICAL PRECINCTSet Up a Fraser Coast Health BoardSet Up a Cardio Ward and Other Age appropriate ServicesFuture Infrastructure for Post-COVID Growth and AgingCreate masterplans including TAFE area HERVEY BAY MARINA AREAComplete master plan and fund outcomesStreamline the multiple leasesCreate freehold opportunities for DevelopmentExpand to Harbour to Cater for GrowthIncrease tourism facilities & Maritime Services Hub HERVEY BAY CBDCreate an Education PrecinctRename it ‘Hervey Bay’ as a SuburbBring in State Government Departments (Regional Head Offices)Bring TAFE into CBD to Reignite Youth RetentionCreate a night life Economy and Food Precinct WIDE BAY REGIONAL PLANNeeds a complete reviewGrowth Figures need to be updatedInclude Schools, Road upgrades & Health in Hervey bayFraser Coast will be the main growth centre of Wide BayNeed to identify current and future infrastructure needs See more on ABC Radio HERE