frequently asked questions

  • A Community Plan is the highest level of strategic planning undertaken by a local council. All other plans should reflect and support its implementation. It identifies the main priorities and aspirations of the community, providing a clear set of strategies to achieve the vision for the future.

  • The previous Community Plan was prepared in 2015 and reviewed in 2020 to create an updated document, the Mid-Term Review Supplement. Both documents are available on Council’s website, or by clicking the links below.

    West Coast Community Plan 2025

    Mid-Term Review Supplement

  • Complete initiatives include the development of a Community Engagement Strategy, commitment of record funding for West Coast Highways, creation of the Aquaculture Hub, development of the Destination Action Plan, and a world class West Coast Brand.

  • The purpose of the Community Plan is to ensure the whole community is working towards a shared vision and a bright future.

    The Local Government Act requires all Councils in Tasmania to prepare a Strategic Plan in consultation with the local community. The Plan must be for the whole municipal area and cover a ten-year period.

  • Council has a role in preparing the West Coast Community Plan, but it is a community-owned document. Many partners, such as State government agencies, local industry and community groups all have a role in bringing the plan to life.

  • All members of the West Coast community are welcome, and encouraged, to attend a workshop. This includes individuals and representatives from community groups and local business.

    The Community Plan is for the community, so it’s important that people with a range of backgrounds, ages and interests have their say in shaping the plan.

  • If you can’t attend a workshop, we’d still love to hear your ideas and feedback. We encourage people to take the online survey or contact the team to have a chat.

    Click here to take the survey.

    Contact West Coast Council on wcc@westcoast.tas.gov.au or (03) 6471 4700

    Contact ERA Planning and Engagement on engagement@eraplanning.com.au

  • Yes. A draft Community Plan will be publicly available later this year and a range of feedback opportunities will be provided to the community. Once the Community Plan is finalised, it will be available on Council’s website.

  • Project initiation: May to June 2024

    Community engagement: August to September 2024

    Draft Community Plan: September to October 2024

    Public exhibition of Draft Plan: November to December 2024

    Final Community Plan: January 2025

    Council endorsement: February 2025

  • Contact West Coast Council on wcc@westcoast.tas.gov.au or (03) 6471 4700

    Contact ERA Planning and Engagement on engagement@eraplanning.com.au

  • The West Coast Community Plan project is a requirement under the Local Government Act 1993 and will be funded by West Coast Council.  

  • Yes. Input is welcome from anyone with an interest or relationship to the West Coast.

  • We’ll keep this website updated throughout the project.

Photo: West Coast Heritage Centre. Credit: Tourism Australia