Public Engagement
Public engagement is a two way interactive process.
It’s more than sharing information or gathering input – it’s about building sustainable partnerships to engage in joint decision making.


Successful engagement …
– Inclusive and transparent
– Flexible and responsive
– Open, fair and democratic
– Involves people early and often
– Offers clear, frequent and informed communication
Successful engagement …
– Inclusive and transparent
– Flexible and responsive
– Open, fair and democratic
– Involves people early and often
– Offers clear, frequent and informed communication

The real value of doing engagement …
Builds community.
– Establishes common ground and mutual trust
– Enables better informed and more sustainable decisions
Saves money.
– Addresses public concerns early in the process, reducing future conflicts and costly delays
– Aligns the project design with public priorities and expectations before significant resources have been invested
