CairnsPlan 2016 Version 2.0

Version 2.0 of the CairnsPlan 2016 commenced on 9 September 2019 and was superseded by Version 2.1 which commenced on 11 November 2019.

Document excluding Schedule 2 & 3 mapping

The document below presents the CairnsPlan 2016 v1.3 Parts 1 to 10, Schedules 1, 3, 4 and 5, and appendices.  Schedules 2 and 3 are large map files and are available separately for download.

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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 v1.3.

The large Schedule 3 file contains the Local government infrastructure plan mapping and supporting material.

Last Updated: 5 October 2021

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