Kingston Invites Community Input on Future of Local Facilities

Draft 10-year infrastructure plan open for public consultation

Mar. 27, 2026 at 10:30am

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The City of Kingston is seeking community feedback on its draft Community Infrastructure Framework 2026-2036, which outlines a long-term plan for managing and investing in the city's 167 community buildings over the next decade.

Why it matters

Kingston's community facilities play a vital role in supporting local services, activities, and social connections, but financial pressures require the city to make responsible decisions about facility use and maintenance. Community input will help ensure the framework reflects the needs and priorities of residents.

The details

The draft framework focuses on making the most of existing buildings by ensuring they are flexible, well-used, and able to support a wide range of community services and activities. It was developed following research and analysis of needs across 21 service areas and 10 planning precincts in Kingston.

  • The draft Community Infrastructure Framework 2026-2036 is now open for community feedback.
  • The public consultation period will close on May 3, 2026.

The players

Georgina Oxley

The Mayor of Kingston, who said the city's community facilities play an important role in bringing people together and supporting local services and activities.

City of Kingston

The local government authority that is inviting community feedback on the draft 10-year infrastructure plan for managing and investing in its network of 167 community buildings.

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What they’re saying

“Kingston is home to 167 community buildings that support everything from early childhood services and youth programs to arts, learning and social connection. These spaces play an incredibly important role in bringing our community together and helping people stay active, connected and engaged.”

— Georgina Oxley, Mayor

“With financial pressures affecting councils right across the state, it's more important than ever that we make responsible decisions about how we use and maintain our community facilities. This framework focuses on making the most of the buildings we already have, ensuring they are flexible, well-used and able to support a wide range of services and community activities.”

— Georgina Oxley, Mayor

What’s next

The public consultation period for the draft Community Infrastructure Framework 2026-2036 will close on May 3, 2026, after which the City of Kingston will review the community feedback and finalize the plan.

The takeaway

By inviting community input on its long-term infrastructure plan, the City of Kingston is demonstrating a commitment to ensuring its network of community facilities continues to meet the evolving needs of local residents and supports a vibrant, connected community.