CairnsPlan 2016 Version 2.1
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Schedule 2 & 3
The large Schedule 2 file below presents strategic framework, zone, local plan and overlay maps applicable to the planning scheme area under the CairnsPlan 2016 v2.1.
The large Schedule 3 file contains the Local government infrastructure plan mapping and supporting material.
Last Updated: 18 January 2022
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