Securing Cairns’ housing foundations

We’re pushing for a Priority Development Area (PDA) to be declared over the Mount Peter Southern Growth Corridor along with trunk infrastructure funding to unlock an estimated 18,500 new homes for our city. Council recently endorsed the Securing Cairns Housing Foundations plan, urging the State Government to declare the corridor as a PDA. This move […]

Water security project powers ahead

Great to see so much progress on Cairns’ largest-ever infrastructure project. I’ve been out on site at the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 project a couple of times in recent weeks, checking in on the huge body of work required to secure our water supply for decades to come. In January, we successfully secured an […]

Future of Barlow Park and Showgrounds

I’m excited by the future of the Barlow Park and Cairns Showgrounds Precinct. Council is seeking Federal support for a comprehensive masterplan and business case to chart a course for this massive 26-hectare site in the heart of our city, with an application lodged to do just that. It’s time for a broader vision beyond […]

Catch up with State Cabinet

State Ministers in the Crisafulli Government held their first regional Cabinet in Cairns earlier this week. I was grateful for the opportunity to address Ministers and put forward our priorities, both for Council and our city. I spoke about two pressing issues facing our city and our residents – crime and the flood prone Bruce […]

Water Security Win!

After nearly 12 months of work and advocacy behind the scenes, the Albanese Government has backed the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 project with an additional $87.5 million in funding. This increases the Federal funding contribution to $195 million, matching the Queensland Government’s commitment. Council is contributing $82 million while also covering the project’s annual […]

Delivering results for Cairns: 6-Month Action Plan

Since launching my six-month action plan in January, we’ve been steadily ticking off milestones to make Cairns more liveable, economically secure, and culturally rich. From community safety to setting the foundations for our future housing needs, the 27 items in this current Action Plan move us closer to a stronger, more vibrant future for Cairns. […]