Residents urged to comment on historic precinct plan

Gympie Regional Council is seeking feedback on the draft Gympie Gold Mining Precinct Strategic Plan.

'The Gold Mining Precinct' comprises of three key locations situated along Brisbane Road, Gympie.

These are; The No. 1 Scottish Gympie Mine and Battery, Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum and Monkland Station including the Mary Valley Rattler rail line.

“Residents of this region understand the value of our historical sites,” said Councillor Bob Fredman. “The purpose of this strategy is to explore possible ways to develop these locations in the future with the view to present a cohesive heritage experience to visitors and locals.

“An important part of this process is collecting feedback from residents which will in turn help shape the strategy,” Cr Fredman said. To have your say on the draft Gympie Gold Mining Precinct Strategic Plan, go to www.gympie.qld.gov.au/gold-mining.

Submissions close on Thursday, 22 August 2019.