Improved Boat Launching Facilities at Forrest Beach Survey

The Forrest Beach Recreational Boating & Tourism Committee (FBRBATC) have published the Improved Boat Launching Facilities at Forrest Beach Survey as part of a community consultation process. They have provided the following information in relation to the survey.

Forrest Beach is one of the best ocean-front areas in Queensland, with pristine, white sand beaches and magnificent island views. The Forrest Beach Recreational Boating & Tourism Committee (FBRBATC) believes that an all-weather, all-tide boat ramp and jetty will make Forrest Beach safer and more accessible for boating and fishing, and more enjoyable for locals and visitors alike.

The Committee's Proposed Model allows for:

• Boat launching at lowest tide of the year (half a metre of water)
•  Maximum protection provided by a wave calming structure
• Fishing at any time of the day or night
• Improved access for Coast Guard and other Emergency Services
• Opportunities for local tourism operators and service providers (health, construction, education etc) with access at all times to Palm Island Group, Yanks Jetty and reef
• Increased opportunities for local businesses as the shire experiences an increase in visitor stay and spend
• Increased property worth and economic stimulus
• Attraction of entrepreneurs to the area

One of the requirements for the project to proceed was a Sand Survey of the Forrest Beach foreshore. This survey has been completed and the next step in the process is Public Consultation; hence this synopsis and the below questionnaire. Once responses have been collated we can move forward and establish costing for the project and source funding opportunities.  

The survey can either be completed online by following the link below or by downloading and returning the Improved Boat Launching Facilities at Forrest Beach Survey to the Committee.

Survey Monkey - Improved Boat Launching Facilities at Forrest Beach Survey

Committee members will also be at the Paper Shop in Forrest Beach and out the front of Woolworths in Ingham with the model and survey at the following dates and times:

The Paper Shop, Forrest Beach

Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March: 6am - midday

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 March: 6am - midday

Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April: 6am - midday

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 April: 6am - midday

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April: 6am - midday

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April: 6am - midday

Woolworths, Ingham

Friday 6 April: 8am - midday

Friday 13 April: 8am - midday

Committee members will be able to answer any questions you may have and we encourage everyone to have their say - we want an outcome that the community embraces and can be proud of.

NOTE:  A copy of the Association's Business Plan and relevant documentation is available upon request.  If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Dave Willoughby 0412 031 992 or George Ray on 0477 639 330 or georgeray@westnet.com.au.

Hard copies of the Survey can be submitted via a box located at the QCWA Hall in Forrest Beach.

Please note that all surveys must be returned to the Committee by close of business Monday 23 April 2018

Please note that this is a Forrest Beach Recreational Boating & Tourism Committee public consultation.