Engaging in the Cauldron
Urban Land Development Authority
2012
National Award for Planning Excellence, Public Engagement and Community Planning Planning Institute of Australia
2012
Exceptional Planning Achievement Award
Planning Institute of Australia Qld
2012
Public Engagement and Community Planning Award
Planning Institute of Australia Qld
#Overview
Social, cultural and community analysis to inform strategic planning in mining towns undergoing significant change.
Plan C used a variety of data and information sources to develop information baselines for both Moranbah and Blackwater, including literature review; social, cultural and community infrastructure mapping; demographic and population projections; social infrastructure benchmarks; and stakeholder consultation and personal communication with experienced social planning experts.
#Key Outcomes Achieved
Provided a detailed baseline of current provision of social, cultural and community services and facilities in Blackwater and Moranbah.
Identified the current gaps and future needs for services and facilities in both towns through a social infrastructure analysis based on projected population growth and benchmarking.
Delivered a consultation program that engaged a range of stakeholders including private and public service providers, government agencies, resources sector and accommodation providers.
Project Team
#Related Projects
Sustainable Communities Project (BHP Billiton)
Social, cultural and community analysis to inform strategic planning in mining towns undergoing significant change
Tumuruu Solar Farm Community Engagement (Australian Solar Enterprises)
Early engagement to identify community issues and needs
Community Benefits Trust Project Management (McArthur River Mine Community Benefits Trust)
Providing project management services and facilitating community and economic development for the Borroloola region in the NT.
Aboriginal Group Engagement, Capacity Building and Planning (BHP Billiton)
Building on the outcomes of the Mt Arthur Coal Sustainable Communities Project, Plan C undertook an engagement process with the Wonnarua/Wanaruah Language Group and Aboriginal stakeholders in Muswellbrook and surrounding areas.