FAQs

The Charters Towers CBD Master Plan is a long-term strategic plan that will establish a shared vision for the future of the Charters Towers town centre.  

It will help identify opportunities to improve public spaces, support local businesses, enhance accessibility, celebrate heritage and create a vibrant and welcoming CBD. 

The Master Plan will also provide a framework for future projects and investment decisions, ensuring the town centre continues to meet the needs of residents, businesses and visitors while supporting the economic growth and prosperity of Charters Towers.

The Master Plan will help establish a shared vision for the future of the Charters Towers town centre. It will provide a framework for future projects, investment decisions and improvements that support the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.

The Master Plan will focus on the Charters Towers Central Business District and surrounding town centre areas. Detailed project maps and information will be made available throughout the engagement process.

The CBD is a place for everyone. Everyone is welcome to have their say. We encourage residents, business owners, property owners, community groups, First Nations, visitors, young people, developers and anyone with an interest in the future of the Charters Towers CBD to participate.

Throughout the project, there will be several ways to participate, including:

• Completing an online survey
• Attending workshops and visioning sessions
• Visiting pop-up engagement stalls
• Attending stakeholder meetings and discussions
• Reviewing and commenting on the draft Master Plan

Local knowledge helps Council understand what the community values, what challenges exist and what opportunities should be explored. Community feedback will play an important role in shaping the Master Plan and future priorities.

We want to hear your ideas about:

• The future vision for the CBD
• What makes the town centre special
• Current strengths and challenges
• Public spaces and streetscapes
• Business and economic opportunities
• Tourism and visitor experiences
• Heritage and local character
• Future investment priorities

GHD are assisting Charters Towers Regional Council in preparing the CBD Master Plan. If you have any questions about the CBD Master Plan you should contact Council’s CBD Project Team directly on 07 4761 5300. 

Yes. Community feedback will be carefully considered and used to inform the development of the Master Plan. Council will also report back to the community on the key themes and how feedback has influenced the project.

Following consultation, Council and the project team will review all feedback and use it to prepare a draft CBD Master Plan. The draft plan will then be released for public review before it is finalised.

No. The Master Plan will identify a range of short, medium and long-term opportunities. Implementation will depend on factors such as funding availability, partnerships, timing and future Council priorities.

Yes. Protecting, celebrating and showcasing the unique heritage and character of Charters Towers is a key focus of the project. Community feedback will help identify ways to strengthen this important aspect of the CBD.

Project updates, engagement opportunities, consultation results and key project milestones will be published on this page throughout the project. The community will also be kept informed about how feedback has helped shape the Master Plan.

For the latest project updates, engagement opportunities and consultation materials, visit this project page regularly as the CBD Master Plan progresses.

If you have any questions about the CBD Master Plan you should contact Council’s CBD Project Team directly on 07 4761 5300.