Curra Urban Growth Investigation

Council is investigating whether Curra could support future housing, employment, infrastructure and service outcomes as part of long-term regional planning that is targeted and evidence-based. 

While Development Applications have been lodged and/or approved for specific projects in the Curra region, at this preliminary stage of the investigation process, these are not necessarily directly related to the future development plans for the region. Council has commenced these investigation activities to better understand opportunities, constraints and community expectations to help support future planning decisions for Curra.

For further information about current or approved Development Applications, contact Council’s Development Assessment Team on 1300 307 800 or council@gympie.qld.gov.au.

The Gympie Region is experiencing growth pressures, housing demand and changing infrastructure needs. Council is undertaking this work now so future options can be considered early and strategically. 

We recognise the wider community will be keen to benefit from any future development, both in the short and long term, which is why this stage of the investigation is so important. It is designed to:

• Improve understanding of population growth pressures
• Identify infrastructure and service requirements
• Capture community values, hopes and aspirations
• Identify opportunities and constraints
• Provide evidence for future planning decisions

Yes, Council will engage directly with community and other stakeholders during the planning and investigation stage.

If future planning work proceeds, additional engagement and statutory consultation processes may be required. We will keep the community informed as information becomes available.

There are no direct impacts on residents or landowners at this stage.

The purpose of this stage is to investigate future opportunities and constraints and understand community and stakeholder views.