Report reviews city centre commercial trade

Report reviews city centre commercial trade

Report reviews city centre commercial trade Published: 26 Feb 2020 A range of initiatives implemented with the aim of increasing trade and activation levels in the city centre have been highlighted in a report to Council.In May 2019, Council endorsed initiatives and activities aimed at contributing to the ongoing success of the Cairns City Centre, including a commercial review by Urbis.The Urbis report, received by Council today, noted key initiatives implemented or ongoing, including: The appointment of Council’s full time CBD Place Manager in August 2019.Amendment of Council’s parking regulations to provide free on street parking in the city centre on Saturdays after 2pm and all day on Sundays.Implementation, in collaboration with other stakeholders, of the Sunday on Shields activation program of events between August and October 2019 aimed at driving more visitation to the city centre.Continued support for a range of events and activities aimed at increasing visitation to the city centre including Ironman Cairns, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, Festival Cairns 2019, Targa Great Barrier Reef and 7 Cairns Marathon Festival.
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Consultation on Redlynch basketball court

Consultation on Redlynch basketball court

Consultation on Redlynch basketball court Published: 26 Feb 2020 Council will consult with the Redlynch community about installing a basketball half court at Salli and John Mitchell Park.A basketball…
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Funding helps community groups

Funding helps community groups

Funding helps community groups Published: 26 Feb 2020 All Abilities Latin dance classes, early childhood workshops and NAIDOC celebrations are just some of the events that will benefit from the lates…
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Grants help upgrade sporting facilities

Grants help upgrade sporting facilities

Grants help upgrade sporting facilities Published: 26 Feb 2020 Several sporting facilities across Cairns will be upgraded thanks to Council’s latest round of Go Clubs Infrastructure Grants.Seven club…
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Council to prosecute environmental breaches

Council to prosecute environmental breaches

Council to prosecute environmental breaches Published: 26 Feb 2020 Council today resolved to commence prosecutions in the Magistrates Court against two parties for alleged breaches of the Environment…
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Film festival to showcase the Reef

Film festival to showcase the Reef

Film festival to showcase the Reef Published: 26 Feb 2020 A festival showcasing the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef through film and photography is set to return to Cairns this year.Council …
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White Rock sporting and neighbourhood precinct upd

White Rock sporting and neighbourhood precinct upd

White Rock sporting and neighbourhood precinct update Published: 26 Feb 2020 A football field, tennis court and netball/basketball court form part of preliminary concepts for the proposed White Rock …
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Wastewater Treatment Plant filtration replacement

Wastewater Treatment Plant filtration replacement

Wastewater Treatment Plant filtration replacement Published: 26 Feb 2020 Council has awarded SUEZ Pty Ltd the $1.7 million construct for the replacement of membranes at the Northern and Southern Wast…
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Plan to bring Tanks’ history to life

Plan to bring Tanks’ history to life

Plan to bring Tanks’ history to life Published: 26 Feb 2020 Council will apply to the Australian Government’s Veterans Affairs Saluting Their Service Grants Program for funding to develop a digital m…
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