Scamander and Beaumaris are coastal communities on Tasmania’s east coast experiencing renewed population growth and increasing visitor demand. As these towns evolve, balancing growth with the environmental and lifestyle qualities that make them unique has become increasingly important.

Era was engaged by Break O’Day Council, alongside Playstreet, to prepare a structure plan that guides growth and change over the next 15 years. Our team undertook detailed place analysis, explored future growth scenarios and delivered a comprehensive community engagement program to understand how people live in, use and value these communities.

The resulting structure plan provides a clear framework for future development, infrastructure and land use planning, strengthening Scamander’s role as the region’s activity hub while protecting the landscapes and coastal systems that underpin local identity.

Project Highlights

• Delivered a place-based structure plan shaped by local knowledge, community values and coastal character.

• Integrated environmental, planning and community insights into a practical framework for future growth.

• Developed a clear implementation pathway to support planning scheme amendments and long-term decision-making.