Projects and initiatives to enhance liveability and community connectivity, strengthen the economy and help with flood recovery are top of Council's State Election wish list.
Council is advocating for commitments on nine key projects ahead of the State Election on 26 October.
Cairns Mayor Amy Eden said the Council-led priorities (which were unanimously endorsed by Council on 24 July) would pave the way for future growth and development across areas such as housing, recreational infrastructure and tourism.
"These projects and initiatives will enhance the community and safeguard our city's prosperity," Cr Eden said.
"We have been actively engaging with government members, candidates, ministers and shadow minsters, to outline the needs of our community.
"And we we've already had some success, with a commitment from the LNP to help enhance and expand mountain bike trails at Smithfield.
"I am confident that as the election nears, there will be further announcements and we can expect to secure commitments for more initiatives."
Tourism and sport
Adding to visitor experiences and enhancing sporting facilities have been identified as fundamental for the city's future prosperity.
To that end, Council is looking to secure a $14 million commitment from Barron River candidates to expand the trail network at the Smithfield Mountain Bike Park to match a pledge made by the LNP last month.
There is also a call for the new government to support the establishment of a high-performance facility within the Major Events Precinct next to Barlow Park, as well as providing funding for the Major Events Precinct Masterplan.
We are also calling for a new entry statement for Palm Cove on the Captain Cook Highway, to mark one of the city's iconic tourist destinations, support broader destination marketing, and improve traffic and pedestrian safety
Liveability and community
There is a push to secure more than $12.3 million in funding that will enhance community amenity.
