With the input of state government and other stakeholders, the Draft Structure Plan and supporting documents are now being reviewed by Cairns Regional Council. This represents the completion of Milestone 5 of the project.
Significant work has been undertaken over the last few months to better inform the Draft Structure Plan. This includes confirmation by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) that the estimated population of Mount Peter will grow to approximately 42,500 people by around 2037. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) has also confirmed that the proposed busway will be positioned in the central median of the sub-arterial thoroughfare, providing a commitment to public transport services as development in Mount Peter occurs.
A Community Pin-Up Session is planned for the evening of Wednesday 5 May 2010, where more information about the Draft Structure Plan and supporting documents will be available for view and comment. The Pin-Up Session will include a formal presentation as well as opportunities to view draft work and provide feedback.
There will be other opportunities to provide input and feedback as the project progresses, including a formal public consultation process that will be conducted later in the project once the Structure Plan and supporting documents have been finalised.
The April 2010 newsletter will provide a project update and more details about the Pin-Up Session planned for Wednesday 5 May 2010 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at Council Chambers (119-145 Spence Street, Cairns). Please register your interest to be included on the mailing list for newsletters and other project information.
