Joint Statement from Cassowary Coast Regional Council and Cardwell Chamber of Commerce regarding Port Hinchinbrook Development and One Mile Creek

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Published
19th March 2024

Cassowary Coast Regional Council has joined with the Cardwell Chamber of Commerce and Cardwell stakeholders in advocacy for the Queensland Government to address longstanding matters surrounding One Mile Creek dredging and the former Port Hinchinbrook in Liquidation Development. These matters include:

  1. Permanent All-Tide Access: A sustainable solution for all-tide and all-weather access through ongoing dredging and maintenance of One Mile Creek in Cardwell.
  2. Innovative Investment Models: Proactive exploration of new and innovative investment attraction models for the former Port Hinchinbrook Development in Liquidation.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council and the Cardwell Chamber of Commerce extends their gratitude to the State and Federal governments and Members of Parliament including Mr Nick Dametto, Member for Hinchinbrook and Hon Bob Katter, Member for Kennedy for their continued support and funding to date.

However, moving forward there are pressing matters that demand attention regarding the ongoing dredging of One Mile Creek and the future of the former Port Hinchinbrook marina and on-shore facilities.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Graffen said to address these challenges effectively, Council and the Cardwell Chamber are calling upon all levels of government to collaborate in support of Cardwell’s future.

“We acknowledge the complexity of these matters and recognise that substantial investment will be required,” Mr Graffen said.

“However, we firmly believe that by addressing these challenges Cardwell can unlock its full potential and leverage sustainable economic opportunities for not only the Cassowary Coast but also the broader Far North Queensland region.”

President of the Cardwell Chamber of Commerce Robyn Smith explained why the support is so critical.

“While we understand that this journey may present challenges, it is essential for Cardwell to thrive and capitalise on the unique economic prospects offered by this location,” Ms Smith said.

“Enabling all-tide marine access and infrastructure is pivotal to realising this vision.

“With the support of Cassowary Coast Regional Council, the Cardwell Chamber of Commerce is committed to working alongside government partners and stakeholders to achieve these vital objectives.”

A copy of the joint submission, which was delivered to the Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto on Sunday 17 March 2024, has been published on Council’s website.

For further information about the Port Hinchinbrook Sewerage Treatment Plant and Normalisation go to https://yoursay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/port-hinchinbrook.

For further information about the Port Hinchinbrook (One Mile Creek) Dredging go to https://yoursay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/dredging.

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