Far North Queensland Infrastructure Plan

Far North Queensland is a great place to live, work and visit with approximately 264,555 people calling the region home. The region includes eight local government areas, covering approximately 113,149 square kilometres.

The Queensland Government has released for consultation the draft of the Far North Queensland Regional Plan (FNQRP), which includes the draft Far North Queensland Infrastructure Plan as an Appendix.

What is a Regional Infrastructure Plan?

Regional Infrastructure Plans provide a place-based approach to ensure regionally significant infrastructure needs are considered and prioritised to support the region as it grows and adapts to new economic opportunities. Regional Infrastructure Plans are also intended to inform the strategic planning of all levels of government, business and industry to support a more coordinated approach to sequencing and prioritising infrastructure planning and investment.

What does the Far North Queensland Infrastructure Plan cover?

The Far North Queensland Infrastructure Plan covers transport, water, energy, digital connectivity, and social and community infrastructure.

Why is it an Appendix to the draft Far North Queensland Regional Plan?

The Far North Queensland Infrastructure Plan will now have statutory weight ensuring greater integration between land use and infrastructure policies and priorities that maximise future opportunities for the region.

View the draft of the FNQRP, the draft Far North Queensland Infrastructure Plan 2025 and have your say.