Tell us your thoughts on the draft Sarina Field of Dreams Precinct Activation Plan

PROJECT UPDATE: This consultation has been extended. You now have until 11.59pm on Sunday, February 15, 2026, to complete the online or hard-copy survey. The online survey is available below and the hard-copy survey is available at council's customer service centres and libraries, and you can request a copy through council's Community Engagement Team on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or engagement@mackay.qld.gov.au.

Council wishes to advise, due to poor weather, the planned drop-in information session for the Sarina Field of Dreams activation plan has been relocated to Bob Wood Cultural Hall.

Drop in and speak directly to council officers about the plan and fill out a survey.

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 4pm to 7pm (drop in at any time)
Location: Bob Wood Cultural Hall, 63 Broad Street, Sarina

The Sarina Field of Dreams is a community precinct located at the southern entrance to Sarina. The precinct is the gateway to the Mackay region and encompasses an array of local historical buildings which offer visitors and locals a unique and memorable experience.

The precinct includes the Mackay Region Visitor Information Centre, Sarina Art Gallery, Sarina Arts and Craft Centre and Sarina Sugar Shed. It offers an open green space at the centre of the precinct with large shade trees, barbeque facilities and an undercover playground.

Council is exploring the activation and reinvigoration opportunities for the precinct and has engaged experts in urban design and place activation to lead the discussion and explore design ideas with key stakeholders in the community.

Consultants initially met with key stakeholders to learn about potential opportunities and challenges for the precinct. They then facilitated a two-day enquiry by design workshop to develop a draft precinct activation plan.

An enquiry by design workshop is a collaborative and participatory planning process that brings together diverse groups to co-create and test design ideas in real time.

Council will consider the ideas generated by the community at the workshop has developed a draft precinct activation plan, considering resources and feasibility. Complete the draft plan survey below to have your say.

Click here to read over the draft activation plan.
Click here to read the outcomes report..
Click here to read over a factsheet that summarises the workshop.

A drop-in information session will also be held onsite to allow community members to speak directly with the project team and fill out a survey.

Drop‑in community session:
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 4pm to 7pm (drop in at any time)
Location: Sarina Field of Dreams, Mt Pelion Building, 1 Railway Square, Sarina

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