about the community plan

The West Coast 2035 Community Plan establishes a 10 year vision and action plan to guide the future of the West Coast region. 

West Coast 2035 Community Plan

The West Coast 2035 Community Plan was finalised and endorsed in January 2025. The Plan provides an opportunity to strategically guide a future that the community, Council, government, non-government organisations, businesses and stakeholders can work towards together.

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West Coast 2035 represents the highest level of strategic planning undertaken by a local council. All other plans should reflect and support its implementation. It identifies the main priorities and aspirations of the community, providing a clear set of strategies to achieve the vision for the future.

West Coast 2035 is built on partnerships, and it was pleasing to see the pride, vision and devoted passion that was expressed by those who contributed. Innovative ideas and areas of concern were captured and will provide opportunities and improvements in areas such as community safety, health, education, affordable housing and business growth.

Previous Community Plan

The West Coast 2025 Community Plan was developed in 2015. The Plan represented strong collaboration between the community and West Coast Council. Read the West Coast Community Plan 2025 and the Mid-term Review Supplement.

ERA Planning and Environment

ERA Planning and Environment have been engaged to prepare the West Coast Community Plan 2035, in collaboration with West Coast Council, and the broader community

  • ERA is a Tasmanian consultancy specialising in engagement, planning and environmental services and is a highly respected team with a reputation for integrity quality work and successful outcomes.

    With a vision centred around our love of place, environment and local communities we aim to create a legacy of positive and lasting impacts.

    The ERA team regularly work on strategic projects using the knowledge and practical experience gained in Tasmania and working across diverse clients.

Photo: Montezuma Falls. Credit: Ness Vanderburgh