Have your say on the future of Thompsons Beach

Published on 07 September 2026

Moira Shire Council is inviting the community to help shape the long-term vision for one of the region's most-loved river icons, with community consultation on the Thompsons Beach Masterplan running until Sunday 27 September 2026.

The Thompsons Beach Masterplan will establish the long-term vision and priorities to guide future investment and decision-making at Thompsons Beach.

Drawing on previous studies, site analysis and investigations, along with early community and stakeholder feedback, six “Key Moves” have been developed to guide discussion about what Thompsons Beach could look like into the future.

Moira Shire Chair Administrator Dr Graeme Emonson PSM said the community's input would be central to shaping the site's future.

“Thompsons Beach is a much-loved destination for our community and visitors alike, and it's important that its future is shaped by the people who use and value it most," Dr Emonson said.

“We're sharing our Key Move diagrams and questions to spark discussion about how Thompsons Beach is used today, what people value most, and where the opportunities lie for the future.

“I'd encourage everyone with a connection to Thompsons Beach to have a look, test these ideas, and help us understand what should be prioritised and what should be explored further.”

Dr Emonson said the feedback gathered during the engagement period would directly inform the next stage of the Masterplan's development.

Community members can review the Key Move diagrams and provide feedback online via Moira Matters from Monday 7 September to Sunday 27 September 2026.

Drop-in sessions and in-focus conversations will be held from Wednesday 16 to Saturday 19 September at various locations in Cobram, where community members can view the diagrams and speak with the project team in person.

For more information or to have your say, visit Moira Matters: https://www.moiramatters.com.au/thompsons-beach-masterplan

The Thompsons Beach Masterplan has been funded through the Australian Government's Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program for design only. No funding currently exists for the implementation of any works identified through the Masterplan.