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Fraser Coast Regional Council
Queensland's famous Fraser Coast now has a new Regional Council overseeing the management and development of the region.
In 2007 the Queensland Government decided to reduce the number of Council's within the state from 157 to 73. As a consequence the four councils on the Fraser Coast - Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Woocoo and Tiaro - were amalgamated into the Fraser Coast Regional Council on 15 March 2008.
Ten Councillors and a Mayor sit on the Council governing a region that includes the popular beachside tourist destination Hervey Bay, the inland riverside heritage city of Maryborough and country areas Woocoo and Tiaro.
Also included in the region is World Heritage listed Fraser Island and the unique ocean passage between the island and the mainland - the Great Sandy Straight, a boatie's paradise and a RAMSAR site of international importance for its environmental significance. Several coastal communities lie along the mainland shore adding charm and variety to a region already rich in cultural and environmental assets.
The Fraser Coast Regional Council's main administration centres are in Hervey Bay and Maryborough with smaller centres servicing Woocoo and Tiaro. The organisation's staff of just under 800 serves a population of about 89,000 in an area of 7,125 km2 (from the Gunalda Range to the south, past Howard on the Bruce Highway to the north, east to Fraser Island and west to Biggenden).
Challenges for the new Council include development associated with burgeoning population driven by a northerly drift from the southern states and the region's growing popularity as a tourist destination.
The region is well serviced by transport with a jet-capable airport at Hervey Bay, second airport at Maryborough and main trunk rail and road infrastructure through the region. Cruise liners occasionally visit the Great Sandy Straight anchoring off echo-friendly Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island. The Fraser Coast Regional Council is the region's largest employer and the 13th largest local government authority in Queensland.
Council Assistance
Fraser Coast Regional Council can provide a range of assistance to potential investors in our region.
The Economic Development Unit provides advice and ideas tailored to suit the needs of enterprises seeking to locate or expand in the Fraser Coast Region. They can also facilitate major development proposals and provide links to external service providers.
Statistical information can be obtained from the Fraser Coast Regional Council's Website or by contacting the Communications Unit for specific demographic information.
For town planning information, phone Council on 07 4197 4444 and ask to speak to the Duty Planner.
For more information on establishing or relocating your business around the Fraser Coast, contact Council's Economic Development Manager:
Andrew Jackson on 07 4197 4583 or 0427 905 973.
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