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The Cairns South SDA maps and targeted land use precincts

The Cairns South SDA regulation map (PDF icon 526 KB) defines the boundary of the Cairns South SDA.

The Cairns South SDA development precincts map (PDF icon 682 KB) forms part of the development scheme and identifies the precincts in the Cairns South SDA.

Industry precincts include land designated for:

  • intermodal transport
  • rail dependent industry
  • high impact industry
  • medium impact industry
  • industry supporting the Mulgrave Mill and sugar industry more broadly
  • transport and support services related to sugar processing and cane transportation.

Other precincts in the Cairns South SDA provide for:

  • infrastructure corridors to accommodate linear infrastructure including water, wastewater, electricity, transport and telecommunications
  • continued operation of the Meringa Sugar Experiment Station
  • rural uses
  • environmental management.

Last updated: 05 Nov 2021