Proposed amendments to regional development guidelines

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Published: 9th August 2023. (Note: information was correct at date of publication but may have since been changed or superseded.)

Amendments are being proposed for procedures relating to the civil engineering works undertaken in Far North Queensland.

Council today endorsed proposed amendments to the CairnsPlan 2016 Planning Scheme Policy FNQROC Regional Development Manual,

The Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (FNQROC) represents 12 member Councils from Hinchinbrook to Cooktown, inclusive of Hope Vale.

The manual provides a comprehensive set of guidelines and specifications for carrying out various civil engineering works within the relevant local government areas.

Proposed amendments aim to provide clarity around application and construction procedures, include changes to sewerage system design, and additional information on water supply infrastructure and responsibilities.

The amendments are required to ensure the manual continues to be functional and up to date and to provide a consistent set of standards to which all can refer.

Public consultation on the proposed amendments to CairnsPlan 2016 Planning Scheme Policy FNQROC Development Manual will start 12 August and finish 15 September.

During this time, two workshops will also be undertaken with the development industry to explain the changes.

Last Updated: 9 August 2023