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DECEMBER 2019
QUEENSLAND
GOVERNMENT
PRIORITIES
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CAIRNS AT A GLANCE
HOUSING (JUNE 19) GROSS REGIONAL GREAT BARRIER REEF
PRODUCT
MEDIAN PRICE
(Y/E 30 JUN 18)
$418,000 House 1/7
$209,000 Unit $56B
One of the seven
$200,000 Residential Land natural wonders of
1.8 % Rental vacancy rate the world
Economic, social and
icon value
2,300
$8.8B $15.4B KILOMETRES LONG
Cairns Far North Queensland
Covering an area of
344,000 km2
WATER 64,000
JOBS
Cairns and FNQ region’s water VISITORS Employment
run off as a % of: (TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND REGION 1,625 supported
Y/E 30 JUN 19) SPECIES OF FISH
60% Queensland’s total
(10% of the world’s fish
26% Australia’s total species)
Average annual rainfall (Far
1,998mm North Region)
$6.4B
2.1m 849,000 ANNUALLY
Domestic visitors International visitors 600+ Economic
TYPES OF HARD &
spending $2.2B spending $1.1B SOFT CORALS
Contribution
AGRICULTURE
(FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND)
WET TROPICS RAINFOREST
$2.95B Sector value
$1.81B Export value 2.0m
HECTARES
35% CAIRNS
OVER
Bioregion area 2,800 of Australia’s
Plant Species mammal species PUBLIC
HOSPITAL
CAIRNS AIRPORT 82,714 Total
(PASSENGER MOVEMENTS Y/E 30 JUN 2019) admissions
$5.2B (y/e 30 Jun 19)
ANNUALLY 40% 60%
686,000 International Economic of Australia’s bird of Australia’s >6,000
Total staff employed
4.2m Domestic Contribution species butterfly species
7th Busiest airport in Australia
CAIRNS SEAPORT RESIDENT
Cargo movements POPULATION
UNEMPLOYMENT (y/e 30 Jun 19)
552,000 tonnes Export
754,000 tonnes Import 306,000
2050 (projected)
4.1% 4.8% 5% 952 165,000
(JUN 2019) (SEP 2019)
9.6% Average annual Total vessel (today)
(SEP 2019)
growth in cargo arrivals
Cairns City Cairns Region (SA4) Youth movements (y/e 30 Jun 19) Cairns City Resident
Unemployment Unemployment (last 5 years) Population
286,000
467,000 (today)
2050 (projected)
Far North Queensland
JCU CQUniversity TAFE (FNQ) Resident
Population
TERTIARY
Students enrolled 3,913 1,684 11,269 9.8%
Persons employed 1,213 162 381
EDUCATION Proportion of population
that is Indigenous (highest of
Number of courses 134 127 180
(CAIRNS CAMPUS) any Australian city)
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PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
OVERVIEW
OF KEY PRIORITIES
It’s time to invest in the future of Cairns and the Far North
Cairns Regional Council is calling on the Queensland Government and Queensland
Opposition to commit to the following key priorities for the Cairns region.
AVIATION CAIRNS METRO/ NATIONAL
Establishment of a flexible AIRPORT LINK INDIGENOUS
$50 million state-wide $400,000 in funding to HERITAGE CENTRE
Attracting Tourism Fund to undertake the market needs Funding to support initial
contribute to the establishment assessment and business case concept development and
of new international aviation routes for for this innovative public transport project. business case preparation for a National
Queensland including the priority routes Indigenous Heritage Centre located
identified for Cairns. in Cairns.
CAIRNS ROAD NETWORK
$20 million funding commitment to the PROJECTS
Cairns Aviation Excellence Precinct $370 million for capacity NORTHERN BEACHES
development. improvements on the Cairns LEISURE TRAIL
Western Arterial Road (CWAR) Provision of funding towards
CAIRNS CITY CENTRE linking Smithfield to south the estimated $20 million to
MASTER PLAN Cairns. Confirmation of $72 million $30 million total capital cost
$33 million commitment from commitment from the Queensland of delivering the remaining connectivity
the Queensland Government Government (complementing an existing components of the Northern Beaches
(as part of a $100 million commitment of $287 million federally) Leisure Trail.
tripartite funding pool) over the ten years towards enhancements on the Captain
to 2030 for the implementation of the Cook Highway between Cairns and
NULLINGA DAM
Cairns City Centre Master Plan. Smithfield. $21 million for a Strategic
Commitment from the
Assessment of Service Requirements,
Queensland Government to
Preliminary Evaluation and Business Case
CAIRNS CITY DEAL proceed with the Nullinga
development for the Kuranda Range
Queensland Government Dam project.
Road corridor to address significant
commitment to work with
safety, capacity and reliability issues on
Cairns Regional Council
this strategic road link between Cairns, PRIORITY
and the Federal Government
the Atherton Tablelands and beyond. RENEWABLE
to establish a 10-year City Deal
Confirmation of $45 million commitment ENERGY ZONE FOR
for Cairns based on the priorities outlined
from the Queensland Government CAIRNS AND FNQ
in the Cairns Region City Deal Proposal
(complementing an existing commitment Designation of the Cairns and
Document.
of $180 million federally) towards Cairns FNQ region as a Priority Renewable
Southern Access Corridor Stage 5 (Foster Energy Zone and implementation of
CAIRNS GALLERY Road Intersection) project. the policy and investment required to
PRECINCT support regional renewable energy
$13.3 million funding development.
commitment towards the
CAIRNS SEAPORT
estimated capital cost ($39.8
DEVELOPMENT
Consider the wider economic QUEENSLAND’S
million) of the Cairns Gallery Precinct as
benefits of future expansion FIRST UNIVERSITY
part of the proposed tripartite (Federal,
of the Cairns Seaport and HIGH SCHOOL
State and Local Governments) funding
investigate innovative funding and finance $10 million towards the establishment
arrangement for this iconic cultural and
opportunities (subject to relevant business of Queensland’s first University High
tourism infrastructure project.
case) to support implementation of the School.
Seaport Master Plan.
CAIRNS HOSPITAL SUSTAINABLE
$100 million to establish the
DRAPER ROAD WATER TOURISM FUNDING
Cairns Health and Innovation
Precinct (CHIP); $15 million
TREATMENT PLANT Legislative change to
Commitment from the enable local governments
for upgraded emergency
Queensland Government to choose to introduce a visitor levy/
department facilities/infrastructure; and
and/or Federal Government tourism contribution.
$60 million to fund 70 new beds at the
to a funding arrangement
hospital. In addition, $6 million is required
for the capital cost of the Draper Road
for the completion of a detailed business
Water Treatment Plant.
case for the implementation of the
CHHHS strategic master plan.
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PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
Foreword
A targeted plan to deliver jobs, growth and
liveability in Cairns and Far North Queensland
C
airns is the capital of Far North Queensland (FNQ), the largest region in Northern Australia (population circa 286,000)
and is a strategic gateway to the Pacific, Asia and beyond. With a resident population of 165,000 people and an
average 30,000 additional visitors staying in the city on any given night, Cairns is one of the largest and most dynamic
regional cities in Australia. Unique liveability and solid economic fundamentals have seen Cairns experience significant
population growth (2.3% per annum in the 15 years to 2016) – well in excess of the national growth rate. Significant
private investment and renewed business confidence has also seen the Cairns region unemployment rate reduce
significantly in recent years. The region’s unemployment rate currently sits at 4.8% (SA4, Sep 19). A unique combination
of economic potential and superior liveability means Cairns is ideally positioned as a growth centre of strategic
significance to the State of Queensland. But in order to realise this potential, Cairns and indeed the FNQ region, requires
investment in the infrastructure, programs and policy that will provide the foundation for future growth.
A FAIRER SHARE TARGETED STRATEGIC
Capital investment by the Queensland INVESTMENT ALIGNMENT
Government is critical to delivering the It is recognised that in order to be effective, The Cairns 2050 Shared Vision was
infrastructure and projects that will support regional investment and policy needs to developed in the context of policy and
the future prosperity of the Cairns region. be developed in the context of a broader strategy settings at the Federal, State and
Set out on the opposite page are some regional strategy to ensure such initiatives Regional level. From a State perspective,
highlights from analysis undertaken by are complementary and contribute to investment in the priorities contained
Cairns Regional Council on Queensland the realisation of a long-term vision. With within this document aligns with, and will
Government budgeted capital expenditure this in mind, Cairns Regional Council and support the implementation of, a number
over the eight years ending 2019-20. key regional stakeholders have worked of key Queensland Government strategies
Over that eight-year period, together to develop the Cairns 2050 and plans including (amongst others):
the Queensland Government Shared Vision (www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ The Queensland Plan: Queenslanders’
budgeted capital expenditure vision2050). This vision also incorporates 30-year vision 2014; State Infrastructure
allocation per person for the the views and priorities of the Cairns Plan 2016; Far North Queensland Regional
Cairns region was the lowest of community as expressed through the 2016 Plan 2009-2031; and Advancing North
Our Cairns Survey, a community survey Queensland – Investing in the Future of the
any region outside of SEQ.
conducted by the Cairns Regional Council North (2016) plan. Accordingly, investing
Cairns deserves a fairer share of
that attracted over 6,000 responses. in the priorities contained in this document
investment from the Queensland
The Cairns 2050 Shared Vision provides not only contributes to the delivery of the
Government and this document sets out
a framework that will deliver economic Cairns 2050 Shared Vision, it also supports
where this investment should be directed.
prosperity, quality of life and liveability for the delivery of the state-wide strategic
the Cairns community both today, and for objectives of the Queensland Government.
the generations that follow. It sets out the
projects, investment and policy required
for the vision to be realised. The Cairns
2050 Shared Vision has provided the
foundation for the priorities contained in
this document.
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Compared to other Queensland regions, over the past
nine years the Cairns region has received a significantly
lower share of State Government budgeted capital
expenditure. Our region deserves a fairer share.
IF Cairns had the same $ per capita
allocation as the Central Queensland
region over the past eight years
we could have:
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DREDGED BUILT
CAIRNS TRINITY INLET
$16,513 Performing
TIMES OVER Arts Centres
TOWNSVILLE Paid for the
21
Smithfield Bypass
$22,006 Times OVER
Paid for the
Convention
MACKAY
18
Centre Expansion
$19,538 TIMES OVER
CENTRAL
QUEENSLAND
WHERE'S $29,328
OUR SHARE? WIDE BAY
BUDGETED $17,182
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
PER PERSON TOOWOOMBA
(EIGHT YEARS TO 19/20) DARLING DOWNS
$28,013 5
PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITY
AND POTENTIAL
AREA OF FOCUS FOOD TOURISM TERTIARY
PRODUCTION EDUCATION
• World population expected to • Significant and rapid expansion of • Rapid expansion of global middle
reach 9.7 billion by 2050 (up by 2 the global middle class population class expected to drive significant
billion from today) leading to increased discretionary increases in tertiary level education
• Income growth in developing expenditure attainment
countries is leading to dietary • Global population age profile and • Australia’s international education
TRENDS/ changes also driving up global propensity for travel both positively sector enrolments expected to
CONTRIBUTING
FACTORS food demand per capita impacting tourism and travel increase by 45% in the period to 2025
• Global food demand expected to • Cultural, nature based and sports/ • Significant growth in demand
increase anywhere between 59% events tourism are significant domestically for tertiary level education.
and 98% by 2050 growth sectors In 2016, 3.8 million Australians held
• International inbound travel to a bachelor degree or post graduate
Australia expected to increase by degree level qualification, an increase of
75% over the period to 2026-27 28% over the preceding 5 years
• Physical proximity and • Iconic world heritage listed natural • Two well established and growing
connectivity to the Asia-Pacific assets (Great Barrier Reef and Wet universities (James Cook University
and beyond Tropics Rainforest) and CQUniversity) and other tertiary
• Significant water resources and • Direct connection to both institutions
run off Aboriginal and Torres Strait • International and domestic air
• Large tracts of underdeveloped Islander cultures connectivity
arable land (FNQ) • Established sports and events • Multicultural and diverse population
CAIRNS
REGION’S • Established agriculture industry tourism destination • Superior quality of life and
COMPETITIVE • Established and well connected • Established tourism industry and liveability
ADVANTAGES airport and seaport allied sectors
• Existing road networks and rail • International airport
links • Seaport expansion underway to
• Cairns established as the facilitate increased cruise ship
regional capital and service visitation
centre for FNQ • ‘Clean green’ reputation
Potential for significant growth in Capturing a share of significant Servicing significant growth in
THE regional agriculture development, global tourism growth by leveraging demand for tertiary and higher level
OPPORTUNITY production and export to Cairns’ competitive advantages in education both domestically and
CREATED meet increasing global food internationally and attraction and
cultural, nature based and sports
demand and events tourism retention of human intellectual capital
• Water infrastructure (storage and • Effective management and funding • University facility development and
distribution) to support the Great Barrier Reef expansion
• Demand and supply chain analysis and Wet Tropics Rainforest • Innovation precinct establishment
to identify specific opportunities/ • Tourism experience and attraction • Increased direct aviation
markets and potential barriers to development connectivity
production, transport, processing • Increased support for destination • Attainment of University Hospital
and distribution/export marketing status for Cairns Hospital
• Road network investment • Increased direct aviation
• Increased direct aviation connectivity
connectivity • Seaport development and
WHAT’S • Seaport development and expansion
NEEDED TO expansion • Infrastructure, services and facilities
UNLOCK THE that support an increased visitor
OPPORTUNITY • Integrated transport strategy
population
• Policy change to deliver sustainable
tourism funding
• Investment in Indigenous arts and
cultural tourism facilities
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The Cairns region’s unique competitive advantages mean it is well positioned to prosper from
a number of trends emerging at both the national and global level. Queensland Government
investment in the Cairns region is needed to ensure these opportunities can be fully realised.
STRATEGIC SKILLED & GROWING RENEWABLE
LOCATION POPULATION ENERGY
• Increasing regional influence of • Significant population growth in • International commitments to emission
China and other Asian countries Australia’s metropolitan capitals has reductions are driving record investment
in the PNG and Asia-Pacific region resulted in an infrastructure deficit in renewable energy projects
• Increased foreign policy focus of and settlement imbalance • Australian government’s 2030 Emission
the Australian government on the • Delivery of the Australian Reduction Target is a 26-28 per cent
PNG and Asia-Pacific region Government’s Northern Australia reduction in 2005 emission levels by 2030
policy agenda will need to be • Changing social attitudes towards climate
supported by a skilled population change is raising expectations politically for
base ‘on the ground’ in regions increased renewable energy investment
• Direct alignment between a region’s • Commercial viability of renewable energy
human intellectual capital and the alternatives is improving as technological
achievement of its economic potential advances see cost reductions and life
cycle improvements in equipment and
infrastructure
• Physical proximity to PNG and the • Established track record for above • Significant regional natural resources
Asia-Pacific region average population growth (water, sun, wind) to support renewable
• Existing naval base (HMAS Cairns), • Largest region (FNQ) and second energy development
marine maintenance facilities and largest city (Cairns) in Northern • Existing alignment between the
expertise, and established and Australia environment and the economy (e.g.
expanding seaport • Existing multicultural and diverse tourism) enhances the region’s ‘clean
• International airport with direct population green’ reputation
connectivity to PNG and Asia • Superior quality of life and liveability • Significant regional renewable energy
• Multicultural and diverse • Well established universities and projects either planned or recently
population including significant vocational institutions delivered
expat PNG population
• Well established business, cultural
and social links between Cairns
and PNG as well as many Asian
and Pacific Island countries
Leverage Cairns’ strategic physical Contribute to the alleviation of Supporting Queensland and Australia’s
location and connectivity to population growth constraints in energy needs through the development of
support the delivery of Australia’s Australia’s metropolitan capitals a nationally significant renewable energy
PNG and Asia Pacific foreign and support the delivery of economic sector
policy objectives growth in Northern Australia
• Further development of the • A Cairns region population and • Designation of Cairns and FNQ as a
HMAS Cairns naval base migration strategy Priority Renewable Energy Zone
and commitment to ongoing • Infrastructure, services and facilities • Investment in the transmission distribution
naval maintenance in Cairns that attract, retain and support network to support further renewable
• Policy , investment and a skilled and growing resident energy generation project development
personnel deployment to population • Appropriate incentives to encourage
leverage Cairns’ strategic • Investment in the facilities required investment and establishment of
location to support population growth in a renewable energy operations bases within
naturally sensitive environment (e.g. the Cairns and FNQ region
waste management) • Leveraging the ‘clean green’ reputation
for the benefit of the region’s tourism and
allied industries
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PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
Aviation
Supporting economic growth, employment and skills development in the aviation,
tourism, international education and high value agricultural export sectors through
aviation connectivity and infrastructure development
ROUTE DEVELOPMENT
A ir connectivity is key to the economic
development of the Cairns region. It
opens up new visitor markets, provides
passengers on existing flights. To unlock
this growth, Cairns Airport is targeting
four new priority routes: one each from
opportunities for the export of agricultural the Middle East and Southeast Asia (to
produce and promotes growth in the serve Europe); one from China, and one
education sector. from North America. Together, these
A daily international wide-body flight four new air routes would provide $800
to Cairns is potentially a $200 million a million per year in additional economic
year export business, with $100 million benefit to the Cairns economy. More
of international visitor spend, $50-150 international services direct to Cairns will
COMMITMENT million of agricultural produce sales, create more capacity for domestic visitors
REQUIRED and the potential to deliver more than and encourage international visitors to
Establishment of a flexible $50
650 new jobs for the region. There are stay longer and spend more whilst in the
million state-wide Attracting additional flow-on benefits as other trade region.
Tourism Fund to contribute to the is enabled by new air routes. These But whilst the case for new
establishment of new international benefits are widely dispersed across international aviation routes into Cairns is
aviation routes for Queensland
including the priority routes
businesses in the region. Currently, compelling, temporary ‘start up’ funding
identified for Cairns. more than 80% of international visitors packages are required to de-risk initial
through Cairns Airport travel on domestic establishment for the airlines involved and
flights. Due to the number of international secure these new routes in an extremely
passengers flying in on domestic routes, competitive international market.
domestic capacity is also constrained. The demonstrated success of the
Limited direct international aviation contestable Attracting Tourism Fund
capacity is a key constraint to the region’s leveraged both private sector and other
tourism economy. Analysis by Tourism levels of Government investment in key
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Research Australia for the year ended 30 tourism infrastructure. In this case, we
This priority aligns with and supports June 2019 indicates international tourism would suggest a dedicated focus on
the implementation of the following visitation to Tropical North Queensland regional aviation to encourage greater
Queensland Government strategies
(TNQ) reduced by 1.7% compared dispersal of economic benefits across the
and initiatives:
to the prior year. This contrasts with a State. Increased dispersal also increases
• The Queensland Plan: 3% increase in international visitation the potential to extend average length of
Queenslanders’ 30-year vision 2014
• State Infrastructure Plan 2016 at the national level over the same stay in Queensland helping the State to
• Advancing Tourism 2016-20 period. Increasing direct international regain lost market share in visitor nights.
• Queensland Tourism and Transport
aviation together with tourism product Cairns Regional Council and Cairns
Strategy 2018
• Tourism and Events Queensland development and direct investment Airport are calling on the Queensland
Strategic Plan 2018-2022 in destination marketing is required to Government to establish a flexible $50
• Far North Queensland Regional Plan
2009-2031
address this worrying trend for the TNQ million state-wide Attracting Tourism
• Advancing North Queensland – tourism sector. Fund to contribute to the establishment
Investing in the Future of the North There is significant international visitor of new international aviation routes for
(2016) plan
• Advancing Tourism in North growth that would be unlocked by Queensland including the priority routes
Queensland 2016-20 additional capacity without reducing identified for Cairns.
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An international There is unmet A new route has A commitment of
flight to Cairns is a demand for at least around US$30 $50 million to a
$200 million pa four new daily million in flexible state-wide
export business flights worth $800 start-up costs Attracting Tourism
million pa in Fund is sought
economic benefit
9PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
CAIRNS AVIATION
EXCELLENCE PRECINCT
T he aviation services industry will be
worth $2.7 trillion in the Asia Pacific
(APAC) region by 2038.
The APAC region is the single largest
destination for commercial jet deliveries
within the next 20 years, expecting
40% of global deliveries or 17,390
aircraft. Existing traditional Aviation
Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
destinations such as Singapore are
already operating at or near capacity.
Airlines are already experiencing difficulty
COMMITMENT in securing MRO services for their aircraft
REQUIRED in these destinations. Availability of the
highly skilled people required is already
$20 million funding commitment
to the Cairns Aviation Excellence constrained.
Precinct development. Cairns is geographically in the centre of
the APAC region, has a pipeline of highly
skilled people, an existing reputation for
excellence, and a geopolitically stable
jurisdiction for aviation services operators.
Cairns is perfectly positioned to capture a
share of this growing market.
Cairns Airport has developed the
Cairns Aviation Excellence Precinct
(CAEP) masterplan to meet this demand.
This will see the redevelopment of Ultimately, CAEP will deliver at least
the existing General Aviation precinct 28 new business locations. These
adjacent to the Captain Cook highway. are a combination of different size
The land is at approximately 1AHD hangars for MRO, as well as other
(Australian Height Datum). In other words, industry operators in avionics, training,
it is in practical terms a wetlands area research development and advanced
and subject to frequent flooding. The manufacturing businesses.
land needs to be raised to approximately Over 1,200 high value jobs will
2.65AHD before any construction be created, with this contributing a
of the 534,673m² of groundworks, minimum of $105 million into the local
aprons and roads could take place. regional economy each year. This
This is a significant cost for Cairns supports sustainable population growth,
Airport to overcome, whilst retaining sustainable aviation route development,
competitiveness in attracting new the Pacific engagement strategy, the
businesses. Consequently, partial public education and research sectors, tourism
funding is required to make this catalytic growth and advanced manufacturing.
regional development viable. The true impact for the region is expected
10Development Years 2020-2030 2030-2038
$million $million
Cairns Airport investment 32 22
Recommended State investment 20 -
Estimated total cost 52 22
Estimated benefit to local
economy from new jobs $2.1billion $3.3billion
(over period of development)
to be well in excess of $3.3 billion over centre of the APAC region; equal flying reputation for excellence that comes from
the length of the development. distance to Bangkok, Shanghai, Tokyo, being trained in Cairns.
The precinct is already home to a Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. Fiji and Cairns should be a major destination
thriving aviation services industry, with Hawaii are a manageable flight time away for aviation services in the APAC region
Hawker Pacific being a prominent and the closest capital city, Port Moresby because it can meet the needs of industry
example of an MRO operator in growth in PNG, is less than half the distance – perfectly positioned geographically,
mode. In 2017, the Queensland to Sydney. In addition, Queensland geopolitically and as a place that already
Government announced a $2.5 million already has a strong focus on growing has a reputation for aviation excellence
investment for Hawker Pacific to expand the aviation sector through the MRO with a pipeline of highly skilled people.
their hangar, which resulted in an Taskforce and Aerospace 10-Year Cairns Airport is seeking assistance
additional 39 high value jobs worth an Roadmap. with the cost of this catalytic regional
estimated $3.9 million. In 2019, Hawker The airport is home to the CQUniversity development in order to make it viable.
Pacific confirmed winning $4 million Asia Pacific Aviation Hub and Cairns This is a partial investment, with Cairns
worth of new contracts for 2020. This Aviation Skills Centre (CASC). Since Airport meeting the majority of the cost.
demonstrates success from a State 2003, CASC has graduated 650 aircraft Cairns Regional Council supports Cairns
investment in the industry. technicians and upskilled over 7,000 Airport’s proposal in this regard.
Cairns is perfectly positioned at the aviation professionals, all with the industry
11PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
Cairns City Centre
Master Plan
Guiding the ongoing evolution of public spaces within the Cairns City Centre
to ensure the city remains a vibrant and liveable space for everyone
THE MASTER PLAN IS UNDERPINNED BY FIVE GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Embrace Support Create an Celebrate Deliver a
tropical economic accessible & arts, sustainable,
urbanism growth & connected culture & safe &
diversity city centre creativity liveable city
T ourism is a significant driver for the
Cairns and TNQ economy with the
region attracting almost three million
COMMITMENT CAIRNS
visitors every year and annual visitor CITY CENTRE
REQUIRED
expenditure now exceeding $3.4 billion. 2019
$33 million commitment from the Whilst Cairns’ tourism reputation has
Queensland Government (as part of traditionally been built on its location at
a $100 million tripartite funding pool)
the gateway to the iconic Great Barrier
CAIRNS CITY MASTERPLAN 2019 1
over the ten years to 2030 for the
implementation of the Cairns City Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest, an extensive resources in developing the
Centre Master Plan. opportunity exists to further develop Cairns City Centre Master Plan 2019
the city as an attraction in its own including significant public input and
right. In doing so, there is potential to consultation. Almost 2,500 people took
further increase visitation, visitor length the opportunity to give feedback and
of stay and visitor expenditure. Recent make suggestions on initial project ideas
developments including the Cairns using innovative mediums including
Aquarium, Munro Martin Parklands, Council’s interactive online ideas wall.
Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Residents and visitors told Council
Crystalbrook Collection suite of hotels, how they use the city’s public spaces,
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This priority aligns with and supports have all made positive contributions in this what they value most, what issues they
the implementation of the following regard as will the proposed Trinity Wharf would like to see addressed, and also
Queensland Government strategies and Cairns (Global Tourism Hub) and Cairns generated new ideas. Reflecting on the
initiatives:
Convention Centre expansion projects. A community’s feedback and suggestions,
• The Queensland Plan: Queenslanders’ comprehensive city centre master plan is Council developed a suite of opportunities
30-year vision 2014 critical to ensuring the future development and preliminary concept sketches.
• State Infrastructure Plan 2016
• Advancing Tourism 2016-20 of the City Centre occurs in a coordinated Council invited feedback on these project
• Queensland Tourism and Transport and guided manner. In doing so, it not only opportunities throughout July and August
Strategy 2018
supports the jobs and economic benefits 2018, with over 3,300 people engaging
• Tourism and Events Queensland
Strategic Plan 2018-2022 increased visitation will deliver, but also in the process. The process culminated in
• Far North Queensland Regional Plan ensures the City Centre is a vibrant and the endorsement of the Cairns City Centre
2009-2031
• Advancing North Queensland –
dynamic public space that can be enjoyed Master Plan 2019 by Council in early April
Investing in the Future of the North by the local community. 2019. Funding is now required to support
(2016) plan Throughout 2018 and early 2019, the progressive implementation of the
• Advancing Tourism in North
Queensland 2016-20 Cairns Regional Council invested Master Plan recommendations.
12RENEWED ESPLANADE PARKLANDS
A renewal of the parklands’ key spaces, connections and
facilities will build upon the Esplanade’s most valued
qualities and features and distribute activity more evenly
along the full length of the parklands. The Esplanade is a
large and diverse space and the project will consider the
discrete features and activities unique to the Esplanade’s
north, centre and south.
FLORENCE STREET
Council has created a new, world-class cultural hub spanning
Florence Street, with the construction of the Cairns Performing
Arts Centre and adjacent Munro Martin Parklands. The
opportunity now exists to enhance Florence Street with the
creation of a pedestrian boulevard that supports walkability
and connects these public places to the Esplanade Parklands.
Florence Street will become an extension of Munro Martin
Parklands, with an avenue of shade trees. Tropical planting will
feature along revitalised footpaths, and flowering shade trees
will highlight the intersections.
CITY STREETS
This project recognises that all streets within the City
Centre are valuable public spaces, playing an important
role for movement and circulation. Vibrant and well-
defined streetscapes foster walkability, encouraging
people to explore, relax and gather. Drawing from
feedback during consultation, this project focuses on
delivering streetscapes that create a connected, tropical
public place with an active street life.
ESPLANADE DINING PRECINCT
This project will enhance the best features of the
Esplanade Dining Precinct, expanding the dining area
to provide space for additional dining and seating,
improving views to the parklands and increasing
pedestrian connections.
CAIRNS GALLERY PRECINCT
The project will transform and connect three heritage listed
buildings in the Cairns City Centre (the Cairns Art Gallery,
former Cairns Court House and former Mulgrave Shire
Council offices) and establish a vibrant new world-class
gallery building. This project has been separately included
within this City Deal proposal as a full business case for
the project has been completed and the capital investment
required has been quantified.
13PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
Cairns City Deal
Unlocking the economic potential of Cairns and Far North Queensland
C ity Deals are a key mechanism
to deliver on the opportunities
and challenges in Australia’s cities
The Cairns 2050 Shared Vision provides
a framework that will deliver economic
prosperity, quality of life and liveability for
by bringing together the three levels the Cairns community both today, and
of government, the community and for the generations that follow. It sets
private enterprise to create place-based out the projects, investment and policy
partnerships. They work to align the required for the vision to be realised.
planning, investment and governance Using the Cairns 2050 Shared
necessary to accelerate economic Vision as a foundation, Council has
growth and job creation, stimulate urban again worked with key stakeholders to
renewal and drive economic reforms. develop the Cairns Region City Deal
City Deals are designed to secure Proposal Document (‘the Proposal’).
the future prosperity and liveability for A full copy of the Proposal is available
COMMITMENT
Australian cities. on Council’s website (https://www.
REQUIRED
In June 2018, the Joint Standing cairns.qld.gov.au/building-planning-
Queensland Government Committee on Northern Australia business/advocacy). The Proposal
commitment to work with Cairns released its report ‘Northern Horizons clearly articulates how a City Deal can
Regional Council and the Federal
– Unleashing Our Tourism Potential’. A unlock Cairns’ full potential and deliver
Government to establish a 10-
year City Deal for Cairns based key recommendation from that report significant benefits for the region, the
on the priorities outlined in the was the establishment of a City Deal State of Queensland and Australia as a
Cairns Region City Deal Proposal for Cairns. A City Deal for Cairns would whole. The Proposal identifies six key
Document.
support the Federal Government’s areas of focus where Cairns has unique
agenda for the development of Northern competitive advantages that can be
Australia and would also contribute leveraged to deliver economic growth
to the implementation of a variety of and quality of life outcomes:
Queensland Government strategies and • Food Production
policies. • Tourism
It is recognised that in order to be • Tertiary Education
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT effective, a City Deal for Cairns needs • Strategic Location
This priority aligns with and supports to be developed in the context of a • Skilled and Growing Population
the implementation of the following broader regional strategy to ensure • Renewable Energy
Queensland Government strategies and
such initiatives are complementary and Further details on how these areas
initiatives:
contribute to the realisation of a long of focus align to both Cairns’ unique
• The Queensland Plan: Queenslanders’ term vision. With this in mind, Cairns competitive advantages and emerging
30-year vision 2014
• State Infrastructure Plan 2016
Regional Council and key regional trends at both a national and global level
• Advancing Tourism 2016-20 stakeholders have worked together to are set out on pages 6 and 7 of this
• Queensland Tourism and Transport develop the Cairns 2050 Shared Vision document.
Strategy 2018
• Tourism and Events Queensland (www.cairns.qld.gov.au/vision2050). Linking directly to these areas of
Strategic Plan 2018-2022 This vision also incorporates the views focus, the Proposal sets out and further
• Far North Queensland Regional Plan
and priorities of the Cairns community develops 19 key projects/initiatives
2009-2031
• Advancing North Queensland – as expressed through the 2016 Our drawn from the Cairns 2050 Shared
Investing in the Future of the North Cairns Survey, a community survey Vision that should be incorporated in a
(2016) plan
conducted by Cairns Regional Council, City Deal for Cairns.
• Advancing Tourism in North
Queensland 2016-20 which attracted over 6,000 responses.
14A PROPOSAL BUILT ON A SHARED VISION
Throughout 2018, Council dedicated significant resources to the development of a shared
The City Deal proposal
vision for Cairns. The Cairns 2050 Shared Vision (www.cairns.qld.gov.au/vision 2050) provides
is underpinned by a the framework to deliver long term economic prosperity and liveability for the Cairns community.
significant body of work The vision was developed with two clear objectives in mind: as a basis for direct advocacy to
and consultation led by both the State and Federal governments; and as a foundation from which to negotiate and
secure a City Deal for Cairns. The timeline provides an overview of the milestones achieved to
Cairns Regional Council. date as well as the next steps required to secure a City Deal for Cairns.
EARLY JUNE AUG NOV FEB MAR OCT Q1 Q1/Q2 Q2 Q3
2018 2018 2018 2018 2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2020
Cairns Regional First stakeholder Second Vision formally First meeting of Local Federal and City Deal Statement of Preparation and Signing of Implementation
Council initiates workshop to stakeholder endorsed by Council’s Shared State members Proposal intent for a negotiation of the Cairns plan developed
development of inform vision workshop to Council. Shared Vision Advisory of parliament developed using Cairns City Deal Cairns City Deal City Deal and endorsed
2050 vision development inform vision Vision Advisory Committee endorse/ support Shared Vision as
development Committee Vision a foundation
established
Desktop review of previous Finalisation of the vision Endorsement and support
regional planning work and endorsement by for the vision provided by
undertaken. Cairns Regional Council. the relevant Federal and
Queensland members
Two half day external Establishment of of parliament and key
stakeholder workshops to a Shared Vision stakeholders.
inform vision development with Advisory Committee (19
approximately 40 stakeholders members) comprising Initial public awareness
at each workshop drawn from representatives from a and communication
a diverse range of interest broad range of external activities including
groups. stakeholders as well provision for the
as Council’s Mayor, community to register
Preparation of a draft vision Deputy Mayor and their support for the
and circulation to key CEO to support vision vision. Despite only
stakeholders for comment and implementation. being launched in late
feedback. 2018, the vision has
already received over
400 registrations of
support from the Cairns
community.
15PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
Cairns Gallery Precinct
An iconic new cultural tourism project driving increased visitation,
tourism diversification and regional employment
C airns is recognised as the Arts
and Culture Capital of Northern
Australia. The Cairns Gallery Precinct
proportion of Indigenous Australians
and its greatest diversity of Indigenous
cultures. Community demand for the
is a project that strongly supports this arts, the burgeoning local creative
status and complements recent regional sector, the opportunity to showcase
investment in arts and cultural facilities, more Indigenous arts, and the need
events and programs. These include to diversify our tourism offering all
the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF), contribute to the need for increased
Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC), scale and diversity of Cairns’ visual arts
Munro Martin Parklands (MMP) and infrastructure.
Centre of Contemporary Arts (CoCA) Establishment of the precinct will also
refurbishment among others. The project have significant positive impacts on
will transform and connect three heritage jobs and economic growth. In addition
COMMITMENT listed buildings in the Cairns City Centre to the significant economic impact
REQUIRED (the Cairns Art Gallery, ‘Old’ Court House and employment created during
and former Mulgrave Shire Council construction, once operational, the
$13.3 million funding commitment
towards the estimated capital cost offices) and establish a new world class project will add $20.7 million per annum
($39.8 million) of the Cairns Gallery gallery building to create a dynamic and to the regional economy (Gross Regional
Precinct as part of the proposed unique gallery precinct with benefits for Product) and support 177 ongoing full
tripartite (Federal, State and Local both the local community and domestic time jobs through its direct operation
Governments) funding arrangement
and international visitors. and induced tourism expenditure.
for this iconic cultural and tourism
infrastructure project. The project would have a particularly An independent and comprehensive
strong connection to the region’s business case for the project has been
Indigenous community and also links/ completed utilising funding provided by
aligns with the National Indigenous the Queensland Government.
Heritage Centre proposal that is outlined The business case supports the case
on page 30 of this document. The for project investment with the preferred
project would also broaden the region’s project option having a Benefits to
tourism offer and enhance liveability Cost Ratio (BCR) of 1.19 and a Net
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT within our community. Present Value (NPV) of $13.3 million.
This priority aligns with and supports A significant proportion of Cairns’ This proposal calls for a tripartite funding
the implementation of the following
population identify as First Nations arrangement to construct and establish
Queensland Government strategies and
peoples. Cairns is also the principal the precinct with Federal, State and
initiatives:
connection point for the exchange Local (Council) Governments each
• The Queensland Plan: and celebration of Indigenous art and contributing one third of the project’s
Queenslanders’ 30-year vision 2014
• State Infrastructure Plan 2016
culture from communities throughout total capital cost of $39.8 million.
• Advancing Tourism 2016-20 Cape York and the Torres Strait.
• Queensland Tourism and Transport The Cairns and Great Barrier Reef
Strategy 2018
region is home to Australia’s highest
• Tourism and Events Queensland
Strategic Plan 2018-2022
• Far North Queensland Regional Plan
2009-2031
• Advancing North Queensland –
Investing in the Future of the North
(2016) plan
• Advancing Tourism in North
Queensland 2016-20
16CAIRNS
GALLERY OLD SHIRE
PRECINCT OFFICES
ESPLANADE
COURTHOUSE
SPENCE STREET
NEW
GALLERY
EXISITNG
GALLERY
THE
LAWN
ABBOTT STREET
17PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
Cairns Hospital
Investing in the infrastructure and services required to keep our community healthy
H ealth and wellbeing are critical
foundations to a community’s quality
of life and are essential if communities
is now required from the Queensland
Government to enable the design and
construction of the CHIP to progress.
are to continue to grow and prosper. In addition, Cairns Hospital will need
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital a further $60 million in capital funding
and Health Service (CHHHS) is the to refurbish areas that are vacated into
FNQ region’s largest employer with the CHIP to create 70 additional beds
approximately 6,000 staff delivering to meet demand and expand clinical
a wide range of hospital and health services until 2027.
services across the region. The Cairns Further investment is also required in
Hospital is a critical facility within the following areas:
the CHHHS network and caters • New/upgraded emergency department
for approximately 100,000 patient facilities and infrastructure at the
COMMITMENT admissions every year. The hospital Cairns Hospital. There were 74,667
REQUIRED also deals with a diverse range of health presentations to the emergency
and wellbeing needs of the regional department at the Cairns Hospital
$100 million to establish the
Cairns Health and Innovation community including the region’s in 2018/19, a 24% increase over
Precinct (CHIP); $15 million for significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait the preceding five years (the Cairns
upgraded emergency department Islander populations. Hospital emergency department is
facilities/infrastructure; and $60 Expansion of the facilities and the fifth busiest in Queensland). A
million to fund 70 new beds at the
status of the Cairns Hospital, as well $15 million commitment is required
hospital. In addition, $6 million
as investment in the broader regional from the Queensland Government to
is required for the completion of
a detailed business case for the services managed by the CHHHS, will implement these urgent upgrades.
implementation of the CHHHS be required to meet the future needs • $6 million to complete a detailed
strategic master plan. of a growing regional population. The business case for implementing the
region’s unique demographics, including CHHHS Strategic Master Plan.
significant visitor and Indigenous • Ongoing investigation into the potential
populations, are also key considerations to provide higher level services locally
when planning for the future health at the Cairns Hospital that are currently
needs of Cairns. only available ‘outside of region’ (e.g.
The aim is for Cairns Hospital to neurosurgery).
become a university hospital within • Continued development of specific
the medium term and for the hospital models of care to address chronic
to continue to expand the higher disease, particularly in the region’s
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT level of services offered locally. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
This priority aligns with and supports this objective to be realised, facilities populations.
the implementation of the following need to be developed which support
Queensland Government strategies and
clinical research and education. The
initiatives:
establishment of the proposed Cairns
• The Queensland Plan: Health and Innovation Precinct (CHIP)
Queenslanders’ 30-year vision 2014
supports this initiative and aligns with
• Our Future State: Advancing
Queensland’s Priorities (2018) plan James Cook University’s Cairns Tropical
• Queensland Department of Health Enterprise Centre (CTEC) project. The
Strategic Plan 2016-2020 CTEC project has already received a
• State Infrastructure Plan 2016
• Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and federal funding commitment of $60
Health Service Strategic Plan 2018- million. A $100 million commitment
2022
1819
PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
Cairns Metro/Airport Link
An innovative public transport solution connecting the Cairns Airport to the City Centre
COMMITMENT
REQUIRED T he Cairns Metro concept would
provide for a direct and high
frequency public transport link between
public transport network to the north and
south of the city centre and contribute to
the delivery of a wider transport strategy
$400,000 in funding to undertake the Cairns Airport and the Cairns City for the region. The project links directly
the market needs assessment and Centre including the proposed Trinity with several of the priorities included within
business case for this innovative Wharf Cairns (Global Tourism Hub). The this proposal document as a number are
public transport project.
adjacent diagram provides an overview physically located on or adjacent to the
of the proposed route for the service proposed route.
(approximately 7.5 kilometres long) and Cairns Regional Council has engaged
the key stops/attractors along that route. with the Queensland Transport Minister,
Cairns is a regional city with unique the Hon Mark Bailey, regarding the
potential for such a service given the project and Council has also worked
region’s high visitor population (almost 3 collaboratively with representatives of
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT million visitors per year) and the fact the the Department of Transport and Main
This priority aligns with and supports Cairns International Airport is the seventh Roads (‘TMR’) to identify the steps
the implementation of the following busiest airport in Australia with in excess required to further develop the concept.
Queensland Government strategies and of five million passenger movements A business case is now required to
initiatives:
each year. The Cairns community has determine the market demand for such
• State Infrastructure Plan 2016 expressed a desire to see innovative public a service, investigate the alternative
• Advancing Tourism 2016-20 transport options progressed. options for servicing that demand, and
• Queensland Tourism and Transport
Strategy 2018
The Cairns Metro concept could undertake commercial, financial and
• Far North Queensland Regional Plan potentially see the deployment of electric economic analysis for the preferred option.
2009-2031 tram-like vehicles or alternate innovative $400,000 in funding is required to fund the
• Far North Regional Transport Plan
transport solutions. The project could also preparation of the business case for this
(Draft) 2018
• Advancing Tourism in North link to the future expansion of a wider exciting public transport project.
Queensland 2016-20
20INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
CAIRNS
DOMESTIC TERMINAL AIRPORT
CAIRNS
INTERNATIONAL LINK 0km Cairns Airport
AIRPORT Terminals
Botanic Gardens and
Tanks Arts Centre
Cairns North
3km Sporting Precinct
Sporting Precinct
- Tobruk Olympic Pool Complex
T
C INC - Cairns International Tennis Centre
G PRE - Cairns Hockey fields
RTIN
SPO
Northern Esplande
Playground
H
NORT
RNS
CAI 4.5km Cairns Hospital
Cairns Hospital &
Health Precinct
PITAL
S HOS Esplanade
RN Parklands &
CAI Sports Precinct
5.5km Cairns Performing
Arts Centre
Cairns
Aquarium
Lake Street
Bus terminal
Cairns Performing Esplanade
Arts Centre & Munro & Lagoon
Martin Parklands
ARTIN
NROM Proposed Art
Gallery Precinct
MU
City Centre
6km Bus Terminal
RE
CENT
CITY University Reef Fleet
Train Station Campuses Terminal
Cruise Liner
Cairns Central Terminal
Shopping Centre
MI NAL
R TER
Proposed CBD to airport route
LINE
Active transport links I SE Proposed Global
400m catchment CRU Tourism Hub
Cairns Cruise
800m catchment Convention 7km Liner Terminal
Centre
Key attractor Key accommodation region
21PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
Cairns Road
Network Projects
Investing in an integrated road network that will support the future economic
prosperity, liveability, safety and resilience of the Cairns and FNQ community
COMMITMENT
REQUIRED
$370 million for capacity
improvements on the Cairns
Western Arterial Road (CWAR)
linking Smithfield to south Cairns.
Confirmation of $72 million
commitment from the Queensland
Government (complementing
an existing commitment of
$287 million federally) towards
enhancements on the Captain
Cook Highway between Cairns
and Smithfield.
$21 million for a Strategic
Assessment of Service
Requirements, Preliminary
Evaluation and Business Case
development for the Kuranda
Range Road corridor to address
significant safety, capacity and
reliability issues on this strategic
road link between Cairns, the
Atherton Tablelands and beyond.
Confirmation of $45 million
commitment from the Queensland
Government (complementing
T
an existing commitment of $180
million federally) towards Cairns
he road networks both within Cairns underway) that are critical to the delivery
Southern Access Corridor Stage 5 and connecting Cairns to regions of an integrated road transport network
(Foster Road Intersection) project. located to the north, south and west are for Cairns and to support enhanced
critical enablers for the regional economy. connectivity with the surrounding
An effective road transport network region. The projects all contribute to the
contributes to the region’s liveability by priorities contained in the Queensland
facilitating efficient travel both within Government’s Far North Regional
region and to/from outside the region for Transport Plan (Draft) 2018 and a number
economic, leisure and social purposes. also align with the Federal Government’s
Safety for all modes of transport is Roads of Strategic Importance initiative as
an important consideration as is the they facilitate efficient freight connectivity
resilience of the region’s road network to to the Cairns Seaport and Cairns Airport.
weather events and flooding. There are Each project is depicted in the adjacent
seven key road network projects (three diagram with further commentary in the
of which are already fully funded and paragraphs that follow.
22Smithfield
Bypass
Kuranda
Range Road
National
Highway 1
Draper Street
to Smithfield
Cairns Western
Arterial Road
(CWAR)
Cairns Southern
Access Corridor
Stage 4: Kate St
to Aumuller St
Cairns Southern
Access Corridor
Stage 5: Foster Road
Intersection
Cairns Southern
Access Corridor
Stage 3: Edmonton
to Gordonvale
KEY PROJECTS
*denotes road projects already funded and currently underway
23PRIORITIES FOR CAIRNS
Cairns Road Network
CAIRNS WESTERN NATIONAL HIGHWAY 1
ARTERIAL ROAD – DRAPER STREET TO
T he Cairns Western Arterial Road SMITHFIELD
T
provides an important linkage to he National Land Transport Network
the north, west and south of Cairns via (NLTN) currently terminates at the
its connections to the Captain Cook corner of Comport and Draper Streets
COMMITTED Highway, Kuranda Range Road and (just south of the Cairns City Centre).
ROAD PROJECTS Bruce Highway respectively. The road As a result, the section of the National
The four projects outlined on the corridor alleviates traffic flows through Highway 1 that connects the southern
adjacent pages will complement the the Cairns City Centre by providing an fringe of the Cairns City to Smithfield
following three projects already funded alternate ‘bypass’ route to the National via Sheridan Street is unable to benefit
and currently underway in the Cairns Highway 1 route that traverses through from the 80/20 (Federal/State) funding
region:
the Cairns City via Sheridan Street. arrangements that apply to roads within
Whilst elements of the Cairns Western the NLTN. The road corridor provides
SMITHFIELD BYPASS
Arterial Road are ‘dual laned’ in each key connectivity to the Cairns Seaport,
The 3.8-kilometre-long bypass between
direction, further investment is required Cairns City Centre, Cairns Airport and
the McGregor Road roundabout and
the Cairns Western Arterial Road and to ensure this road corridor can deliver Smithfield (including the Cairns Campus
Captain Cook Highway roundabout to its full potential supporting the efficient of James Cook University). Significant
will provide an alternative route to the and safe movement of freight and people. investment in capacity enhancements to
Captain Cook Highway. The project is Cairns Regional Council has identified a this road corridor are required to ensure
currently underway and scheduled for range of upgrades on this road corridor the efficient movement of freight and
completion in late 2020. that would significantly enhance its people particularly to the city’s air and
capacity and improve connectivity and sea ports. Population growth in Cairns’
BRUCE HIGHWAY CAIRNS safety. Projects include ‘dual laning’ of the northern suburbs has also seen increased
SOUTHERN ACCESS CORRIDOR northern section of the road, through to commuter congestion along this route.
STAGE 3 EDMONTON TO
upgrades to McCoombe Street to deliver The Queensland Transport Minister has
GORDONVALE
improved connectivity with the Bruce recognised the strategic importance
The project will deliver significant
Highway to the south. An estimated of this road corridor and has made a
enhancements on this road corridor
including the ‘dual laning’ of the Bruce investment of $370 million from the written request to the Federal Transport
Highway in both directions between Queensland Government is required to Minister for the extension of the NLTN
Edmonton and Gordonvale. Early deliver these enhancements and unlock to Smithfield as part of the Federal
procurement works have started and this road corridor’s full potential. We Government’s NLTN Determination
construction is expected to commence note that the Queensland Government Review. Cairns Regional Council strongly
in early 2020 with project completion has previously allocated $100,000 in the supports this extension and is advocating
scheduled for mid-2023. 2019-20 budget to undertake planning to to the Federal Government for its
upgrade this road. It is now time to action approval. Whilst the outcomes of the
BRUCE HIGHWAY CAIRNS this planning through commitments for NLTN Determination Review have not yet
SOUTHERN ACCESS CORRIDOR
project delivery. been finalised, an announcement of $287
STAGE 4 KATE STREET TO
million in funding via the 2019-20 Federal
AUMULLER STREET
This project will deliver capacity Budget delivered in early April 2019 and
improvements to the Southern a separate announcement of $72 million
Access Corridor between Kate Street from the Queensland Government are
and Aumuller Street and additional welcomed but need to be confirmed as
improvements from Comport Street to commitments within the formal budget
Kenny Street. The project is underway process.
and expected to be completed in mid-
2021.
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