Media Releases
Community a priority in 09/10

Cairns reputation as a bustling and vibrant region will continue through funding provided in the 2009/10 Council budget.

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Savings found through sustainability

The 2009/10 budget has focused on encouraging sustainable practices in Council and the community to save ratepayer dollars.

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Budget boosts economic development

Cairns Regional Council will provide more than $2 million to build the regional economy in the 2009/10 budget.

This will include a new economic development fund of more than half a million dollars for projects that create jobs, boost industry and increase economic activity.

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Council finds $8m in budget savings
Cairns Regional Council has tightened the belt significantly to find $8 million in savings for the 09/10 budget year.

An assessment of Council's internal processes and service delivery was undertaken to find cost savings and service efficiencies.

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$159 million in 09/10 capital works

Transport, community and sporting infrastructure and renewal programs are some of the big ticket items in Cairns Regional Council's $159 million capital works budget for 2009/10.

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