Growing South Gracemere - Local Area Plan

South Gracemere has experienced significant growth in recent years, including periods of rapid urban development and population growth. Rockhampton Regional Council has identified the need for a Local Area Plan to help ensure future growth delivers positive outcomes for the current and future community.

Council has engaged AECOM Australia Pty Ltd to develop the South Gracemere Local Area Plan.

The Local Area Plan will:

  • outline a clear vision for the future of South Gracemere;
  • provide strategies to support delivery of this vision;
  • include a framework to guide where future development may occur; and
  • establish development control measures to help shape quality design outcomes for the area.

The project will also consider key land use matters including unlocking housing supply, as well as planning for non-residential uses such as activity centres, sports and recreation facilities, parks, and community infrastructure.

The Local Area Plan will be informed by undertaking background planning reports and ongoing collaboration with stakeholders and the community, reflecting South Gracemere’s social, economic and environmental context. This includes capturing community values and aspirations for future growth and development.

This project is partly funded by the Queensland Government’s Scheme Supply Fund, which supports local governments to plan for and unlock housing supply, improve planning schemes, and respond to local housing needs through Local Housing Action Plans.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Help shape the future of South Gracemere! As the area continues to grow, we want to hear from you. Share your ideas, priorities and local knowledge by completing our short survey and adding your feedback to the interactive map.

Your input will help guide planning and ensure South Gracemere remains a great place to live, work and play.

The survey closes on 10 July 2026.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Add a pin category to the map and include commentary that reflects the pin subject matter and your ideas, values, aspirations, issues and opportunities (and the like) at the pin location on the map.

South Gracemere has experienced significant growth in recent years, including periods of rapid urban development and population growth. Rockhampton Regional Council has identified the need for a Local Area Plan to help ensure future growth delivers positive outcomes for the current and future community.

Council has engaged AECOM Australia Pty Ltd to develop the South Gracemere Local Area Plan.

The Local Area Plan will:

  • outline a clear vision for the future of South Gracemere;
  • provide strategies to support delivery of this vision;
  • include a framework to guide where future development may occur; and
  • establish development control measures to help shape quality design outcomes for the area.

The project will also consider key land use matters including unlocking housing supply, as well as planning for non-residential uses such as activity centres, sports and recreation facilities, parks, and community infrastructure.

The Local Area Plan will be informed by undertaking background planning reports and ongoing collaboration with stakeholders and the community, reflecting South Gracemere’s social, economic and environmental context. This includes capturing community values and aspirations for future growth and development.

This project is partly funded by the Queensland Government’s Scheme Supply Fund, which supports local governments to plan for and unlock housing supply, improve planning schemes, and respond to local housing needs through Local Housing Action Plans.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Help shape the future of South Gracemere! As the area continues to grow, we want to hear from you. Share your ideas, priorities and local knowledge by completing our short survey and adding your feedback to the interactive map.

Your input will help guide planning and ensure South Gracemere remains a great place to live, work and play.

The survey closes on 10 July 2026.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Add a pin category to the map and include commentary that reflects the pin subject matter and your ideas, values, aspirations, issues and opportunities (and the like) at the pin location on the map.

  • South Gracemere LAP Survey

    Thank you for taking the time to contribute to the future planning of Gracemere.

    Why are we asking for your feedback? 

    Rockhampton Regional Council is preparing the South Gracemere Local Area Plan (LAP) to guide how Gracemere grows and develops over time. This survey is being conducted to understand what matters most to the community and to help ensure future planning reflects local needs, priorities and aspirations.

    How will your feedback be used? 

    Your survey responses will help inform key elements of the South Gracemere LAP.  The survey responses will provide preliminary information to assist the project team with identifying community ideas, values, priorities, issues and opportunities (and the like) in the South Gracemere Local Area Plan focus area.  Community feedback will be considered alongside technical studies and policy requirements to help shape future planning directions for Gracemere.

    How long will it take? 

    The survey will take around 10-15 minutes to complete. 

    PRIVACY NOTICE

    Participation in this survey is voluntary. Council will use the information you supply in this survey for the purpose of informing the South Gracemere Local Area Plan (LAP). Council deals with personal information in accordance with law, including the Information Privacy Act 2009.

    Take Survey

  • Community, Sports and Recreation Associations Survey

    Thank you for taking the time to contribute to the future planning of Gracemere.

    Why are we asking for your feedback? 

    Rockhampton Regional Council is preparing the South Gracemere Local Area Plan (LAP) to guide how Gracemere grows and develops over time. This survey is being conducted to understand what matters most to the community and to help ensure future planning reflects local needs, priorities and aspirations.

    How will your feedback be used? 

    Your survey responses will help inform key elements of the South Gracemere LAP.  The following survey will provide preliminary information to assist the project team with identifying current and future potential need for community facilities and/or sports and recreation facilities in the locality of Gracemere or its surrounds.  The information will also assist with identifying whether there are any current or future opportunities for potential facilities to locate in the South Gracemere Local Area Plan focus area.  Community feedback will be considered alongside technical studies and policy requirements to help shape future planning directions for Gracemere. 

    How long will it take? 

    The survey will take around 10-15 minutes to complete. 

    PRIVACY NOTICE

    Participation in this survey is voluntary. Council will use the information you supply in this survey for the purpose of informing the South Gracemere Local Area Plan (LAP). Council deals with personal information in accordance with law, including the Information Privacy Act 2009.

    Take Survey
Page last updated: 04 Jun 2026, 03:03 PM