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The Toowoomba Region is so exciting and diverse it is impossible to fit on a website, but here are a few things of note from a local government perspective.
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Access & Equity Plan 2016-2021
The purpose of the Access & Equity Plan is to Council with a framework to guide decision making and to determine Council’s role in providing services and facilities to make Toowoomba region an i...
Bridge Street Quarry Feasibility Study
We engaged KPMG, in partnership with geo-technical engineering firm and quarrying experts EcoRoc and urban planning firm Urbis, to undertake a feasibility study to investigate possible ...
Building & Development Activity Report
The latest Building & Development Activity Report was published in June 2018 Report highlights Toowoomba is set to become the transport and logistics hub of Queensland and Australia as a resul...
Community Growth Action Plans
In 2015 a number of Community Growth Action Plans were developed. Success for each community is best determined by the residents themselves, based on their aspirations, ideals and value systems. ...
Community Survey 2019
Thanks for having your say! In late October - early November 2019 we asked residents to rate their satisfaction with our services and facilities and the results are in! How the survey was carr...
Flood study reports
We are committed to the goal of a Safer, Stronger, More Resilient Region by continuing to improve flood management and community awareness of flood risk. This means building a region that is financial...
Gowrie Creek Catchment Management Strategy
The Toowoomba community witnessed devastating and distressing flooding along the Gowrie Creek system in January 2011. Graphic footage of raging torrents causing substantial damage and inunda...
Green Infrastructure Strategy
We have developed a Green Infrastructure Strategy to guide the development, management and delivery of green infrastructure across the region. Thinking about environmental resources as ‘green infras...
Libraries Facilities Strategy 2012 - 2031
The future of libraries across the region will be guided by the Libraries Facilities Strategy recently approved by Toowoomba Regional Council. The strategy identified excellent library collections an...
Open Space Strategy
The Open Space Strategy maps out a new vision that recognises that ‘one size does not fit all’ and that a range of open spaces will be needed across our expansive region. It will deliver a co...
Operational Plan 2020/21
The adopted Operational Plan demonstrates how our 2019-2024 Corporate Plan will be put into action during the 2020/21 financial year, consistent with the adopted 2020/21 Annual budget. The 2020/21 Op...
Planning Scheme review final report
A planning scheme is a document prepared by a local Council to regulate the use and development of land. The Planning Act 2016 requires that a local government review its Planning ...
Recreational Vehicle Strategy
The Recreational Vehicle Strategy provides a direction for the provision of camping options for recreational vehicle use within the Toowoomba region and recommends changes to local laws and the plan...
Road safety strategy
Adopted by Council on 21 May 2019. Read the full Road safety strategy 2019 - 2023 prepared for print (PDF). Executive summary Since 2011, Council's increased focus on road safety has seen...
Street Tree Masterplan & Street Tree Species List
Street Tree Masterplan The Street Tree Masterplan has received industry accolades for its vision to protect and enhance the diverse streetscape character of the region. Named joint winner of the 2012...
Toowoomba City Centre Master Plan
The City Centre Master Plan provides a process for the planning of Toowoomba city's future up to 2031 and beyond. It contains innovative and measured strategies to enhance our CBD and provides fo...
Toowoomba Region Aerodromes 2018 - 2028
Our aerodromes operations team manage four aviation facilities in the region including Toowoomba City Aerodrome, Pittsworth and Millmerran aerodrome and the helicopter landing spot at Crows Nest. ...
Toowoomba Region brand book
The Toowoomba Region brand book explains how our new brand works and gives an overview of our brands identity, history, vision, personality and key values.
Toowoomba Region Economic Development Strategy
The Bold Ambitions 2038: Toowoomba Region Economic Development Strategy is a blueprint for enhancing the vibrancy, liveability and economic sustainability of the Toowoomba region. The intent...
Toowoomba Region International Relations Strategy
The International Relations Strategy is our key strategic document to guide the development of international relationships that promote Toowoomba Region as an internationally connected region, leverag...
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