Development Incentive Scheme

Activate Cassowary Coast - Development Incentive Scheme

The economic activation of the region is an essential element of the core business of Cassowary Coast Regional Council. In particular, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is committed to promoting and encouraging new forms of employment generating business and tourism activity to the region.

In order to promote and encourage such forms of development, Council has developed development incentive policies to attract and provide support to projects and businesses that will deliver the greatest economic benefits to the Cassowary Coast and its residents in the long term.

A summary of the development incentive schemes, relevant policies, guidelines and application forms are provided below:

1. Reduction in Infrastructure Charges Policy (Policy No. PRD005)

The aim of this policy is to encourage development that achieves certain strategic objectives for the Cassowary Coast by allowing a reduction in the infrastructure charges payable of up to 100% in relation to certain types of development that are completed within three (3) years of the date of the approval taking effect.

Reduction in Infrastructure Charges Policy (Policy No. PRD005)
Reduction in Infrastructure Charges Application Form