Regional plan to supercharge northern development

Updated August 24 2016 - 3:54pm, first published 3:40pm
Forging ahead: Deputy Premier Jackie Trad and ALP member for Townsville Scott Stewart discussing the North Queensland Regional Plan in Townsville on Wednesday with  Hinchinbrook mayor Ramon Jayo, Charters Towers mayor Liz Schmidt, Townsville mayor Jenny Hill, Palm Island mayor Alf Lacey and Burdekin mayor Lyn McLauglin.
Forging ahead: Deputy Premier Jackie Trad and ALP member for Townsville Scott Stewart discussing the North Queensland Regional Plan in Townsville on Wednesday with Hinchinbrook mayor Ramon Jayo, Charters Towers mayor Liz Schmidt, Townsville mayor Jenny Hill, Palm Island mayor Alf Lacey and Burdekin mayor Lyn McLauglin.

The first regional plan for North Queensland will become a reality after all five councils agreed to start work on the blueprint that will supercharge future development across the region during a meeting at the Townsville Council Chambers on Wednesday.

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