Friday, 18 March 2011
MEDIA RELEASE
Encouraging signs for the future – Isaac’s community speaks up
Comments, voting and the return of the recently released surveys in relation to Isaac Regional Council’s initiative Adaptable Communities are continuing to arrive and inform the process.
Mayor of the Region Cedric Marshall said that the expansion of mining communities is a critical 21st century issue for the region.
‘The initiative has been conceived to ensure the community voice is heard through the correct channels and through the procedures which the government demands.
‘The final document will be used to put pressure on decision-makers whilst at the same time showing a way forward for the region.’
As public input into the process has begun to finalise this week, lead architect Graham Ledgerton, Architectural Director for ThomsonAdsett, has played a pivotal role in framing community input into tangible designs for community consideration for accommodation models for the non-resident workers.
He said the Isaac community deserve commendation for their focus to achieving workable outcomes for the region’s future.
‘We have worked collaboratively to frame and develop six initial concepts which form the backbone of the community consultation process.
‘It has been very clear that from day one the process has been about choice, sustainability and family: choice for the community and the residents and choice for the non resident workers.
‘Sustainability in terms of buildings which offer permanency and life cycle cost benefits and most importantly developments which cater for the diverse needs of individuals, families and community living.
‘Developments today can have a positive impact on these communities and help to promote a more sustainable future.’
‘Through the implementation of good design principles, which are informed by individual and community needs, we can future proof these regions and communities whilst providing appropriate lifestyle choices for the people of Moranbah and the Isaac region,’ he said.
As part of the program, residents and interested parties have been asked to express their preferred concept via the web site, postal voting or at consultation hubs around the town.
Graham adds: ‘Spending time in the region and listening to the community has exposed the need for a diversity of accommodation types.
Voting continues until this weekend with the hotline (4941 4529) remaining open until Friday, and the web site active across the weekend.
ENDS
For further information contact:
Isaac Regional Council CEO Mark Crawley 07 4941 4500
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Cedric Marshall 07 4941 4500
Isaac Regional Council PR & Media Officer 0437 295 910
This media release was issued on 18 March 2011.
