Background:

The Bowral Town Centre Master Plan is a holistic plan that was developed in partnership with the community. Bowral was the first Town Centre to undergo this collaborative place-based planning process. The Master Plan provides a clear vision and strategic direction for the Town Centre, which is reflective of the unique identity, function and rich character of Bowral.

The Bowral Town Centre Master Plan was adopted at the Ordinary Meeting of Council 17 July 2024. The livestream recording and the minutes from the meeting can be viewed on Council’s website, which is available here. In addition, the adopted Master Plan, Supporting Evidence Document and Engagement Outcomes Report can be accessed via the Document Library.

We would like to thank you for your support and extend our appreciation for your participation in the various engagement opportunities that were available at different stages of the project. Your valuable feedback and local knowledge greatly assisted in shaping the Bowral Town Centre Master Plan!

Project Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Project commenced January 2023

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Project page goes live February 2023

    Online Consultation period from 13 February to 24 March 2023

  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    Initial Online Community Engagement

    Community Survey and Interactive Map.

  • Timeline item 4 - complete

    Community Drop-In

    Two sessions held at Corbett Plaza.

  • Timeline item 5 - complete

    External Stakeholder Workshop

    An External Stakeholder Workshop was held at the Bowral Public School Hall on Wednesday 8 March 2023.

  • Timeline item 6 - complete

    Development of Ideas

    Review of feedback received during Round 1 of community consultation and development of potential ideas for improvements and changes within the town centre.

  • Timeline item 7 - complete

    Community Drop-In (Round 2)

    Two sessions held at Corbett Plaza in May 2023.

  • Timeline item 8 - complete

    External Stakeholder Workshop (Round 2)

    An External Stakeholder Workshop was held at the Bowral Public School Hall on Tuesday 9 May 2023.

  • Timeline item 9 - complete

    Online Community Engagement - Consultation Round 2 (Closing 13th June 2023)

  • Timeline item 10 - complete

    Public Exhibition

    Exhibition of Draft Bowral Town Centre Master Plan - 22 January to 17 March 2024

  • Timeline item 11 - complete

    Post Public Exhibition

    The feedback received has informed the review of the Draft Master Plan and a report detailing the outcomes of the public exhibition period has been prepared.

  • Timeline item 12 - complete

    Local Planning Panel

    Friday, 5 July 2024 at 2pm - Meeting Agenda can be accessed here.

  • Timeline item 13 - complete

    Ordinary Meeting of Council

    Wednesday, 17 July 2024 at 3:30pm- Meeting Agenda and Minutes can be accessed here.

  • Timeline item 14 - complete

    Final Master Plan

    The adopted Master Plan can be accessed here.