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Cassowary Coast will be seeing some new developments. Photo Credit: Cassowary Coast Regional Council
New opportunities for investment, housing and business growth are set to increase across the Cassowary Coast, with two developments approved in Mission Beach and an infrastructure charges incentive supporting a residential project in Innisfail.
Cassowary Coast Mayor Teresa Millwood said the decisions fit in with the Council’s vision to create a more livable tropical community while supporting a strong and sustainable local economy.
"We want the Cassowary Coast to be a great place to live, do business and invest, while giving visitors more ways to stay and experience everything our beautiful region has to offer," Mayor Millwood said.
"These developments are encouraging examples of investment in our region, supporting housing choice, visitor accommodation and services for our growing communities."
The approved developments include a South Mission Beach tourist campground, a Mission Beach car wash and storage facility, and a housing development at Goondi Bend.
The South Mission Beach tourist campground, located at 49 Jackey Jackey Street, will accommodate 74 people and include a campground kitchen, basic amenities, camper trailers and tents.
The Mission Beach car wash and storage facility, located at Shepherd Close, will feature automatic and self-service car washing, a dog wash, vacuum bays and 126 storage spaces, including boat and caravan storage.
For the Goondi Bend housing development, the Council has endorsed a 75 per cent reduction in infrastructure charges, worth approximately $44,000, for an approved residential project at 12 Cedar Street.
The reduction in Infrastructure charges policy is part of the Council's development incentives. Hoping to create economic activity across the region, housing investment, and eligible developments.
Mayor Millwood said Council aimed to encourage investment while ensuring regional growth remained aligned with the area's environmental and community values.
"Our infrastructure charges incentives are one practical way we're helping reduce barriers to development and encourage investment in our region.
"As a certified ECO Destination, we also recognise the importance of protecting the natural environment that attracts visitors and makes our region such a special place to live.
"It's about supporting the right development, creating opportunities for local businesses and families, and ensuring the Cassowary Coast continues to grow in a way that benefits our communities."
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