cp_cracow_05_08.pdf

Our Town

Cracow

Community Development Profile

Banana Shire C ouncil 2008

Banana Shire T o w n o f C r a C o w

Disclaimer

Banana Shire has obtained census analysis from the Department of Local Government

and Planning. Due recognition is given to the Australian Bureau of Statistics for use of

census data.

The information contained in this proile has been prepared in good faith, but is printed

on the basis that Banana Shire shall not be responsible for any errors therein, or any acts

of omission that may occur due to its use.

Assistance

The Banana Shire Community Development Planning Project has been prepared with the

assistance of consultants from the Department of Primary Industries and Amarna and is

made possible with funding from “Regional Partnerships” administered by the Department

of Transport & Regional Services.

This proile document remains the intellectual property of Banana Shire.

Banana Shire T o w n o f C r a C o w

Contents

1 Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………… 1

1.1 Purpose …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1

1.2 Methodology …………………………………………………………………………………………… 1

1.3 Structure of Document…………………………………………………………………………… 1

2 Location ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2

2.1 History …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2

2.2 Description ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 2

2.3 Executive Summary of Key Census Results ………………………………………… 3

2.4 How Many People Live Here? ………………………………………………………………… 5

2.5 Who Are We? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

2.6 What Do We Do? …………………………………………………………………………………… 7

2.7 How Do We Live? …………………………………………………………………………………… 8

3 Social Infrastructure ……………………………………………………………………10

3.1 Government Services (Commonwealth, State and Local) …………………………… 10

3.2 Educational…………………………………………………………………………………………… 11

3.3 Community Health and Welfare Services …………………………………………… 11

3.4 Community Organisations …………………………………………………………………… 12

3.5 Sport and Recreation …………………………………………………………………………… 12

4 Achievements of Cracow ……………………………………………………………14

4.1 Recognised Community Achievements ……………………………………………… 14

5 Future Directions …………………………………………………………………………15

5.1 Community Identity & Vision ……………………………………………………………… 15

5.2 Community Plan…………………………………………………………………………………… 15

5.3 Promoting the Plan ……………………………………………………………………………… 17

5.4 Future Planning …………………………………………………………………………………… 17

Banana Shire T o w n o f C r a C o w

1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose

This Community Development proile is intended to help the community, elected repre-

sentatives, service providers and government agencies better understand the diverse

nature of Banana Shire and the possible social, economic and environmental issues they

may face now and in the future.

1.2 Methodology

The Banana Shire Council identiied that a strategic Community Development Planning

project is required in all of the Shire’s eleven towns. This will give us the best chance of

reversing current population losses and guide us to realise our great community and eco-

nomic growth potential.

In summation, the consultation process included:

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Gathering and referral to available ABS statistics.

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Discussion of related issues and policy with Government Departments and key stake-

holder representatives.

Meetings with representatives from regional organisations that have economic devel-

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opment roles.

Attendance at meetings, networking or speaking to local leaders and community

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groups.

Research/referral to a variety of historical literature.

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Research/referral to a variety of regional strategic planning/consultancies currently in

progress.

A Community Survey to residents in the Council.

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Related Internet research.

1.3 Structure of Document

This document is structured into a number of discrete parts, which are:

Section 1 - This section provides a general introduction to the document

Section 2 - Town Overview

Section 3 - Social Profile

Section 4 - Achievements of Cracow

Section 5 - Future Directions

Banana Shire Council

May 2008

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2 Location

The small township of Cracow is located

154km south-east of Biloela, 259km

south of Rockhampton and 475km

north-west of Brisbane.

2.1 History

Cracow (named after the Polish city)

was once a prosperous gold mining

town. Gold was discovered in 1850,

with the Golden Plateau N.L. Company

operating the mine from 1936 to 1976.

The town has recently been given a new

lease of life with the re-opening of the

gold mine, in 2003.

2.2 Description

Much of the township of Cracow can be

enjoyed on foot by taking a “walk tour”

of the deserted buildings in the main

street including the deserted hospital.

You can also view the cemetery, many

shops and enjoy the country hospitality

of the hotel with its display of memora-

bilia.

The location of Cracow in relation to other towns

Old Store at Cracow

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May 2008

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