Discussion Paper November 2023
Shaping the future of the Tweed
The Tweed is growing. Where we live, the ways we work and the types of houses we live in are changing.
Over the next 20 years our population is expected to grow by 30,000 people and some 11, 000 jobs will potentially be created.
To help us plan for these changes, Council is developing a Growth Management and Housing Strategy (GMHS), a plan to guide growth across the Tweed in a way that maintains our connected communities, unique character and natural environment.
The GMHS is now at an important phase in its development, seeking to establish the vision for what the Tweed’s future will look and feel like.
Key planning considerations
Last year we asked the community what they wanted(External link) for the future of the Tweed to look like. From this feedback, 10 key considerations were identified to ensure Council adapt to growth in a sustainable way. A discussion paper has been prepared to work through these key considerations when reviewing what housing and employment land alternatives are possible in the future.
- Plan for areas that enable growth
- Support sustainable development
- Provide a range of housing options in suitable areas
- Preserve the Tweed's amenity, character, heritage and lifestyle
- Match planned growth with the provision of services
- Supply of diverse and affordable housing options
- Identify areas that can facilitate employment growth
- Ensure protection of the natural environment
- Protect suitable agricultural land and rural values
- Build resilience to natural hazards such as floods and bushfires
Get involved!
We are asking the community to think about what the Tweed may look like in the future, and ask:
- Where will we live?
- Where will we work?
- What will our neighborhoods look like?
Get involved in the conversation by sharing your thoughts on the key considerations and how they apply to the above questions. You can share comments in one of the following ways:
- Quick feedback: Leave a comment here.
- Detailed feedback: Provide detailed feedback here.
What happens next?
In early 2024 we will move into the next phase of the draft Growth Management and Housing Strategy where an Options Paper will be available for the community to review.
This paper will provide details of housing options and employment growth opportunities. The above key considerations will lay the foundation for what options will be presented.
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View previous phases of the Growth Management and Housing Strategy.
