Your CBD. Your Say.

Help shape the future of the Charters Towers town centre.

Charters Towers Regional Council is developing a new Charters Towers Central Business District (CBD) Master Plan, and we want to hear from you. The Master Plan will establish a shared long-term vision for the future of the town centre to help guide future growth, investment and revitalisation of the town centre. While not all projects identified in the Master Plan will be delivered immediately, the document will help Council plan for the future and prioritise initiatives over time.

The CBD is the cultural, civic and heritage heart of Charters Towers. It is where people come to shop, work, access services, meet with friends and experience the unique character of our community. This project is an opportunity to identify what is working well, what could be improved and what priorities should help shape the future of the town centre.

We are seeking feedback from Traditional Owners, residents, business owners, property owners, community groups, visitors and anyone with an interest in the future of the CBD. Your local knowledge, ideas and feedback will help inform the development of the Master Plan and ensure it reflects community aspirations and priorities.

View the Central Business District Study Area here

What is the CBD Master Plan?

The Master Plan will provide a long-term strategic framework for the future development and revitalisation of the Charters Towers CBD. It will identify opportunities to:

• Strengthen the role of the CBD as the heart of our community
• Enhance the appearance, function and accessibility of the town centre
• Support local businesses and economic growth
• Increase visitation and activity within the CBD
• Celebrate and showcase Charters Towers' unique heritage and character
• Improve public spaces and community experiences
• Identify priority projects and future investment opportunities

What can you influence?

We want your input on:

• What you love or value most about the town centre
• Your vision for the future of the CBD
• Areas that need improvement
• Current strengths, challenges and opportunities
• Ideas for improving public spaces and streetscapes
• Events, activities and town centre activation
• Opportunities to support local businesses and attract visitors
• Ways to celebrate and activate our heritage and local character
• Priorities for future investment

How can I get involved?

There will be several opportunities to participate throughout the project, including:

• Complete the relevant surveys:
  • Community Survey
  • Business Survey
  • CBD Property Owner Survey
  • Student & Young People Survey

Survey submissions close Monday, 30 November 2026.

• Attend a visioning session

RSVP for either the Business Community & CBD Property Owners Session or the Community Session Here

RSVPs close Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

• Visit a pop-up engagement activity
• Review and comment on the draft Master Plan

Council has prepared a Community Engagement Plan to ensure the project is inclusive and transparent.

View the Community Engagement Plan Here

Stay Involved

Council is committed to keeping the community informed throughout the project. Updates, engagement opportunities and project outcomes will be published on this page as the project progresses. We will also report back on what we heard and how community feedback has influenced the development of the Master Plan.

Together, we can help create a shared vision that supports a vibrant, welcoming and prosperous future for the Charters Towers CBD.

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FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program, and Council is in discussion with CLIF via QIC to formalise additional funding.