Bowen Foreshore Masterplan Survey

1.

Tell us about yourself (choose all that apply)

Visitor to Bowen

Student

Parent with infant(s)

Parent with school aged children

Aged 18 - 30

Aged 31 - 50

Aged 51 or over

2.

What are some current concerns, issues or ideas you have about the Bowen Foreshore that we should consider in future projects?

3.

What are some current concerns, issues or ideas you have for the Bowen Harbour that we should consider in future projects?

Please note - Maritime Safety Queensland intend to undertake further planning of the Harbour in 2026, and can consider comments raised in this consultation.

4.

Do you have any concerns or further ideas associated with specific projects in the Masterplan?

5.

Help us prioritise footpath section extensions or widening upgrades, 1 being top priority:

1. Eddie McCane Place

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2. Port Denison Sailing Club Boardwalk to Eddie McCane Place boardwalk

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3. Foreshore footpath widening

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4. Dalrymple Street, adjoining Herbert St

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5. Peter Wyche Dr & across Magazine creek

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6. Mangrove Walk

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7. Up to Flagstaff Hill

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Note - Footpaths around Wharf to be completed as part of its redevelopment so do not feature above. Footpaths within Harbour likely to part of future development.

6.

Which recreational projects types are a priority for you within the Foreshore? (Choose top 4)

1. New boardwalk & lookout - Thomas St Drain outlet

2. New boardwalk - Harbour / Peter Wyche Drive

3. New Foreshore playground - Catalina theme - Catalina Plaza

4. Outdoor sports court - Catalina plaza

5. Upgraded Foreshore playground - Henry Darwen Park (near Marina)

6. Aquatic facility - Waterpark re-location to Bowen pool

7. Aquatic facility - Foreshore shallow water play

Other (please specify)

7.

Do you support re-locating the waterpark to the Bowen swimming pool and creating a smaller, shallow natural water play in its place in the Foreshore?

Yes

No - prefer waterpark stays in the Foreshore

Other ideas for aquatic facilities?

Current location of waterpark impacts adjoining residents with water spray. When asset needs renewal, Council will consider its re-location to the Bowen Swimming Pool, creating a fun aquatic hub.

8.

What are your top five favourite sport or playground components or skills to consider in future Foreshore play?

(shade, safety and drinking water are assumed)

Fantasy theme - Catalina plane themed playground

Natural play - e.g. logs, boulders

Water play - e.g. bubblers, water wheels, pumps (no depth)

Climb - low heights - e.g. monkey bars, low nets, parkour

Climb - high heights - e.g. spider pyramid

Basics - swings, slides and spinning

Flying fox

Balance & obstacles - parkour

Musical gardens - drums, chimes

Volleyball court

Pickleball court

Disability or special needs recreational equipment

Basketball court

Other (please specify)

9.

Council owns land opposite Catalina Memorial on Santa Barbara Parade, how would you like to see the land utilised?

Masterplan proposes development of an art gallery at ground level and accommodation uses above.

10.

What stories would you like us to tell in interpretive or wayfinding signage, about the history of Bowen, Juru people, unique natural ecosystems or connection to local attractions?

Interpretive signage helps connect people to 'place' and can be an important visitor attraction.

11.

Do you have any ideas for how the Foreshore could better design for events, or do you have any event programming ideas?

12.

Provide any further comments, design, event ideas or private investment opportunities to consider in our Masterplan area:

13.

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14.

If you're interested in investing in the Masterplan study area, please share a short brief of your proposal and we will contact you to assist: