Growing Stronger Together 2033

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is just over 12 months into implementing the Growing Stronger Together 2033 - Economic Development Strategy, (Strategy), and we are already seeing great outcomes as we progress towards our 2033 goals. This roadmap continues to create jobs, attract investment, and deliver greater prosperity for the region.

The Strategy is committed to growing a stronger, more resilient, and sustainable economy, positioning the region for significant strength and success in the future.

An Action Plan has been developed to guide this progress, featuring immediate, short to medium, and long-term actions with clear, measurable targets and timeframes to achieve the 2033 goals. These details can be found on the right-hand side of this page!

Council conducts an annual review and shares the achievements and progress with industry representatives, local businesses, and the community as we continue to shape the region's economic growth.

Click below to read the endorsed Cassowary Coast Economic Development Strategy!

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Cassowary Coast's Economy

For more information about about Cassowary Coast's Economic profile visit:

EDS

Environmental Stewardship

Environmental Stewardship

Working with Industry to find Environmental solutions that support Industry and our regions unique natural assets.

Advocacy and Collaboration

Advocacy and Collaboration

Highlighting to Regional Development Australia - Tropical North the strategic significance of the Port of Mourilyan and the potential it can unlock for the North Queensland economy

Industry Planning and Prioritisation

Industry Planning and Prioritisation

Exciting discussions with Council and ABGC this month, diving into key industry issues with a spotlight on biosecurity!

Acknowledgement of Engagement

Council would like to thank all stakeholders and the community members that were involved in and supported the development of the Growing Stronger Together 2033 - Economic Development Strategy . This includes, but is not limited to:

Representation from:

  • Innisfail CANEGROWERS
  • Tully CANEGROWERS
  • Innisfail District Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism
  • Tully Chamber of Commerce
  • Cardwell Chamber of Commerce
  • Cassowary Coast Tourism
  • Cassowary Coast Banana Growers
  • Cassowary Coast Women's Business Network
  • Traders and Operators
  • Ports North
  • Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training
  • Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
  • Advance Cairns
  • BNI Cassowary Coast
  • Djiru Warrangburra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
  • Girramay People Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
  • Girringun Aboriginal Corporation
  • NBN Co
  • Ports North
  • Regional Development Australia – Tropical North