The North West Regional Plan was developed in consultation with the North West Queensland Regional Planning Committee (RPC). The RPC is made up of key stakeholders appointed by the minister of the department, and includes representatives from:

• local government
• state government
• AgForce
• Queensland Resources Council
• Southern Gulf Catchments
• North West Queensland Indigenous Catholic Social Services
• Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Zone organisation (MITEZ)
• Indigenous groups.

Draft North West Regional Plan

The Draft North West Regional Plan ( 2.08 MB) was launched in Julia Creek on 25 June 2009 by the then Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Stirling Hinchliffe. The draft plan was open for public consultation until 18 September 2009. During this time, public and stakeholder information sessions were held across the region.

The submissions received were reviewed and analysed by the department and influenced the development of the final regional plan. The Draft North West Regional Plan Consultation Report ( 210 KB) provides an overview of the consultation process, the submissions received and the responses to key issues.

Implementation and review

A five-year action plan will be prepared in consultation with the RPC. The plan will identify the key projects, actions and lead agencies. The implementation process also requires the preparation of an annual implementation program that incorporates detailed action plans, work programs, budget estimates and resource requirements. In conjunction with the RPC, the department will produce an annual progress report at the end of each financial year.

The regional plan will be reviewed formally at least every ten years.