Submission Number: 212 Attachment D CYP Economic & Infrastructure Framework Project - Report Cape York Peninsula Regional Economic & Infrastructure Framework REPORT November 2007 1 CYP Economic & Infrastructure Framework Project - Report TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................4 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..............................................................................................5 3. RECOMMENDATIONS ..............................................................................................17 4. SITUATION REVIEW AND ANALYSIS......................................................................21 Changed Environment ...................................................................................................21 Scope of Review ............................................................................................................21 Post CYPLUS ................................................................................................................22 Natural Heritage Conservation and Management..........................................................25 Needs and Approach..................................................................................................25 Indigenous Point of View............................................................................................29 Appropriate Economic Activities.................................................................................30 Contemporary Legislation ..............................................................................................33 Qld Vegetation Management Act 1999 ......................................................................33 Wild Rivers and Other Legislation Amendment Acts 2006 & 2007 ............................33 Cape York Peninsula Heritage Bill 2007 ....................................................................34 Aboriginal Land Act 1991 ...........................................................................................35 State Government Assistance Programs ...................................................................36 Pressures Opportunities and Risks................................................................................36 Emerging Model.............................................................................................................39 5. INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGIES...........................................................................43 Regional Road Links......................................................................................................43 Peninsula Development Road....................................................................................43 Balance of Road Network...........................................................................................49 Community Infrastructure & Services ............................................................................51 CYPLUS Strategies....................................................................................................51 Situation Review.........................................................................................................51 Future Direction..........................................................................................................56 Community & Other Facilities ........................................................................................57 CYPLUS Strategies....................................................................................................57 Situation Review.........................................................................................................57 Future Direction..........................................................................................................57 Transport........................................................................................................................58 1 CYP Economic & Infrastructure Framework Project - Report CYPLUS Strategies....................................................................................................58 Situation Review.........................................................................................................58 Future Direction..........................................................................................................59 Telecommunication Services .........................................................................................60 CYPLUS Strategies....................................................................................................60 Current & Completed Infrastructure Works ................................................................60 Health Support ...........................................................................................................61 Likely Development ....................................................................................................61 Future Direction..........................................................................................................62 Radio & Television Services ..........................................................................................63 CYPLUS Strategy.......................................................................................................63 Commercial ................................................................................................................63 BRAC & CYPDN ........................................................................................................63 Public Network ...........................................................................................................64 Future Direction..........................................................................................................64 6. ECONOMIC STRATEGIES........................................................................................65 Mining ............................................................................................................................65 CYPLUS Strategies....................................................................................................65 Situation Review.........................................................................................................65 Future Direction..........................................................................................................67 Tourism ..........................................................................................................................68 CYPLUS Strategies....................................................................................................68 Situation Review.........................................................................................................68 Future Direction..........................................................................................................72 Commercial Fishing .......................................................................................................73 CYPLUS Strategies....................................................................................................73 Situation Review.........................................................................................................73 Future Direction..........................................................................................................74 Pastoral Industry ............................................................................................................75 CYPLUS Strategies....................................................................................................75 Situation Review.........................................................................................................75 CYPLUS Strategies Status.........................................................................................79 Future Direction..........................................................................................................81 Cropping & Horticulture..................................................................................................83 CYPLUS Strategies....................................................................................................83 Situation Review.........................................................................................................83 Future Direction..........................................................................................................93 Aquaculture....................................................................................................................97 2 CYP Economic & Infrastructure Framework Project - Report Strategy Scope & Constraints ....................................................................................97 Minniecon & Burke Report 2004 ................................................................................98 Marine Prawns & Barramundi ..................................................................................100 Redclaw Crayfish .....................................................................................................100 Sea Cucumber .........................................................................................................101 Crocodile ..................................................................................................................101 Oysters & Pearls ......................................................................................................102