Moffat Beach place plan
In collaboration with our community, we are planning to develop a vision and guide for Moffat Beach’s public spaces. This will help shape the future of this much-loved local place.
The Moffat Beach Place Plan will capture our community’s values and ideas to inform development of the plan.
Looking north from Queen of Colonies Parade, Moffat Headland, ca 1970- from Sunshine Coast Council Heritage Library's Picture Sunshine Coast collection.
Moffat Beach Place Plan Community Focus Group
Thank you to those community members who registered your interest in the Moffat Beach Place Plan Community Focus Group. Submissions are now closed.
The purpose of the Moffat Beach Community Focus Group (CFG) is to:
- involve the key community groups and stakeholders and understand everyone’s views
- ensure key community and business stakeholders are appropriately engaged with clear and accurate information regarding the Place Plan project
- engage with local community/interest/resident groups around topics related to Moffat Beaches public areas
- share two-way information between the community and SCC relevant to the Moffat Beach Place Plan project
- provide a forum to bring local community groups and stakeholders together to share the details and values of their groups as relevant to Moffat Beach Place Plan project
- to foster positive ongoing relationships between Moffat Beach stakeholders.
Details of CFG members role and responsibilities can be found in the Terms of Reference.
The Place Plan will aim to:
- capture our community’s values and vision for Moffat Beach’s public spaces
- guide how we can improve and manage the shared public spaces, like the streets and parks, where we walk, gather and interact with each other
- make it safer and easier for people to walk around the suburb
- reinforce the unique Moffat Beach character
- look at how Council can schedule projects into the future to deliver on our community’s vision
- guide future opportunities for grants and other funding sources.
Project area
The project area includes the broader Moffat Beach suburb. It will focus on the primary commercial activity area and adjacent recreation areas, Eleanor Shipley Park and Moffat Beach Park.
Moffat Beach map showing extent of Moffat Beach Place Plan project area including Place Plan study area boundary, focus area, seawall reconstruction project and Moffat Headland railing renewal and enhancement project.
Funding
Council has committed funds to develop the place plan in 2025.
There are currently no funds committed to implement projects that arise from the place plan.
The place plan will guide future funding applications including grants.
Timeframe
We are inviting our community to have your say as we develop the place plan.
We will also acknowledge previous planning and engagement that the community has contributed to including:
- Shoreline Erosion Management Plan, 2023
- Environment and Liveability Strategy, 2023
- Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy, 2021
- Shelley to Moffat Coastal Study, 2021.
| Date | Details |
| Mid-late 2024 | Planning
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| 19 March - 16 April 2025 | Values and vision We engaged with our community to understand their vision for the future of Moffat Beach’s public spaces. We wanted to understand what’s working well, what can be improved, and ideas for the future. |
| Late-2025 | Draft Place Plan In this phase, we will gather feedback on the Draft Place Plan. To prepare for this engagement we are currently:
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| Early-2026 | Presenting your Place Plan In this phase, we will present the final Place Plan. To prepare for this, we will:
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Frequently asked questions
What is a place plan?
What is a place plan?
A place plan is a plan for the future of a place. It outlines the community’s vision for the place and actions to achieve the vision.
What is the purpose of the Moffat Beach Place Plan and why is it needed?
What is the purpose of the Moffat Beach Place Plan and why is it needed?
The purpose of the Moffat Beach Place Plan is to:
- Guide opportunities for short- and long-term initiatives, potential partnerships, and funding sources including grants.
- Consider infrastructure investment.
- Provide place character and activation guidance.
- Enable Council to make informed decisions about the future investment.
- Give our community clarity around future revitalisation.
- Consider the interests of all relevant stakeholders.
Community feedback gathered through the Make Moffat Shine Group’s petition and the Moffat to Shelly Beach Coastal Study has identified that Moffat Beach could benefit from having a long-term plan to guide future investment and change.
What area will be covered by the Moffat Beach Place Plan?
What area will be covered by the Moffat Beach Place Plan?
The project area includes the broader Moffat Beach suburb. It will focus on the primary commercial activity area and adjacent recreation areas, Eleanor Shipley Park and Moffat Beach Park.
How can I get involved?
How can I get involved?
We will keep our community informed on upcoming community engagement opportunities.
We invite you to subscribe to receive updates on this project and be the first to know about opportunities to have your say on the Moffat Beach Place Plan.
How will my feedback be used?
How will my feedback be used?
The project team will assess feedback and use to develop a clear set of draft values and vision for our community to review.
What happens if I don’t agree with the outcomes of the place plan?
What happens if I don’t agree with the outcomes of the place plan?
Our community will have multiple opportunities to have your say throughout the preparation of the place plan.
However, unanimous agreement is not the goal of the place plan. Rather it strives to create balance and blending of views to responsibly manage change for the enduring benefit of the place and community.
What funding does the Moffat Beach Place Plan have?
What funding does the Moffat Beach Place Plan have?
Preparation of the place plan is being funded by Sunshine Coast Council Division 2 Councillor Landsberg’s Minor Capital Works budget.
There are currently no funds committed to implement projects that arise from the place plan.
The place plan will guide future funding applications including grants.
Is there anything else that I can do to help develop and deliver the Moffat Beach Place Plan?
Is there anything else that I can do to help develop and deliver the Moffat Beach Place Plan?
Yes! Encourage your kids, parents, friends, colleagues, and neighbours to get involved and fill out a survey. We want to hear from everyone who lives, visits and loves Moffat Beach.
Moffat Beach seawall project
Another important project on the Moffat Beach foreshore is the Moffat Beach seawall reconstruction project.
It will provide a vital role in continuing to protect the Moffat Beach community parklands, paths, roads and facilities from future climate change impacts. It will also provide access points from the parkland to the beach.
Where to from here
Community feedback from the first phase of engagement is currently being reviewed and will help shape a draft public realm vision, along with guiding values and design principles. These elements will inform the development of the Draft Moffat Beach Place Plan.
The second phase of engagement will involve reconnecting with our community and stakeholders to ensure that feedback has been accurately captured and reflected, and to gather input on the Draft Place Plan.
We will keep our community informed on upcoming community engagement opportunities.
We invite you to subscribe to receive updates on this project and be the first to know about opportunities to have your say on the Moffat Beach Place Plan.
Contacts
You can keep up to date on the Moffat Beach Place Plan by subscribing for email updates.
To contact the project team, please email: [email protected]
Learn more about the history of Moffat Beach through our Heritage Library's Picture Sunshine Coast collection.