📅 February 2026
Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival – Marine and Coastal Consent application
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to provide feedback on the Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival as part of the Marine and Coastal Consent application process.
We received over 900 survey submissions, reflecting strong community interest in the future of the event. Your feedback has been reviewed and directly informed our Marine and Coastal Consent application.
What we heard – key themes
- Overwhelming support for the carnival to continue at the current foreshore location, with 94% of respondents in favour.
- Economic and social benefits, including positive flow‑on effects for local businesses, tourism and family‑friendly evening activity.
- Experience improvements, such as requests for variety in rides and entertainment, additional seating and shade, and clearer information on opening times and activities.
- A small but consistent group of concerns around noise, foreshore wear, congestion and interactions with nearby markets.
These insights help us understand what people value most and where improvements can be made.
Your input will help shape planning choices and highlight possible areas for improvement, making the carnival experience even better in the future.
We are committed to working collaboratively with Traditional Owners, stakeholders, and the community to ensure the event reflects shared values, respects cultural heritage, and incorporates what we heard throughout this process.
Expressions of Interest released – Summer Carnival, The Esplanade Foreshore Lakes Entrance
To ensure we continue providing the best service to our community and visitors to our region, we are opening the delivery of the Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival to a competitive process. This approach helps us to encourage innovation, and provide an event that remains safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.
Contract: CON2026 1792 – Summer Carnival, The Esplanade Foreshore Lakes Entrance
Closing: 2.00 pm AEST, Wednesday 11 March 2026
Any pre‑tender meetings or on‑site inspections (if applicable) are outlined in the tender documents.
All tender documents and submission details are available via VendorPanel:
🔗 https://vendorpanel.com/
