Welcome to Connecting Mackay

This project hub is all about sharing your thoughts, staying informed and connecting with your community.

Connecting Mackay offers an excellent way to get involved and stay up-to-date on council projects, initiatives and activities. From parks to planning, beaches to bush – your ideas can help shape the future of the Mackay region and we want you involved.

Current community consultation projects

Tell us your thoughts on active transport in the Mackay region

Mackay Regional Council is developing a Mackay Active Transport and Micromobility Plan ...

2025 Australian Liveability Census

Let's shape our dream region together!

Better roads or more sociable places?

More local s...

Current construction projects

Northern Beaches Community Hub

PROJECT UPDATE:

Northern Beaches Community Hub is ticking off milestones with completion...

October 27, 2020

Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails

Mackay Regional Council is building approximately 95 kilometres of single-direction mou...

August 11, 2020

Koumala Water Quality Upgrade

The Koumala Water Supply Scheme is about to receive a big upgrade!

Council is pla...

Northern Beaches Community Hub

The Northern Beaches Community Hub will be a welcoming local meeting place with access to a range of community facilities in the heart of the fastest growing area in Mackay.

Community consultation projects under review

October 1, 2024

Muller Park playground renewal

The playground in Muller Park was recently closed to the public due to the unsafe condi...

September 24, 2024

Draft Corporate Plan 2024-2029

Council has made some minor amendments to its Corporate Plan and the draft is now open for two...

September 19, 2024

Proposed sale of reserve land at 17 Sutton Court, Andergrove

This consultation is closed.

Mack...

November 20, 2024

Have your say on the Mackay Waterfront Place Strategy

Mackay Regional Council is excited to announce that we are developing a Place Strategy ...

Completed community consultation projects

February 12, 2023

Share your knowledge on community resilience

Consultation is completed on this project.

Council's emergency management team is...

January 17, 2022

Share your ideas on the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Que...

Have your say on Proposed Major Amendment 2 and Planning Scheme Pol...

Proposed major amendment 2 and PSP amendment 4 are on public consultation

Mackay Region...

November 5, 2018

Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area (PDA)

Above: Riverside artist impression

Boasting a diverse strong economy, the Mackay region ...

Completed construction projects

January 15, 2025

East Point fox control program

Project Update - April 1, 2025: East Point fox control measures that were implemented in J...

September 4, 2023

Seaforth Esplanade Redevelopment

PROJECT UPDATE:
The Seaforth Esplanade Redevelopment is now open. The hours of op...

October 13, 2022

Gorge Road upgrade

The final upgrades to Gorge Road are complete.

The road surface has been improve...

Pioneer River North Bank shared pathway

Mackay Regional Council has expanded the city’s footpath and bicycle network in North M...

Keep up-to-date with current projects in the Mackay region

Find out more information on major projects, road works, upgrades to parks and environment, transport and drainage, water and sewerage infrastructure and facilities and recreation in your area.

Join the panel and help shape our region

September 3, 2020

Connecting Mackay Panel (18+)

The Connecting Mackay Panel is a voluntary group of Mackay region residents, ratepayers...

September 3, 2020

Connecting Mackay Youth Panel (12 - 25 years)

The Connecting Mackay Youth Panel is a voluntary group of Mackay region tweens and youn...

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