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Planning and Building

Learn more about planning and building related initiatives and services

Service Overview

We offer a wide range of planning and building services to the communities we support and are actively involved in land management and native title in collaboration with external stakeholders.

Asset base managed by TSIRC
$ 2.2 bn
Divisions make up the TSIRC footprint

15
Corporate buildings maintained across the region

75

Our Work

Asset Maintenance

We manage an asset base exceeding $2.2 billion, encompassing infrastructure, corporate buildings, and recreational facilities.

Building

Our Building Services Unit manages the maintenance of social housing and buildings across our communities.

Housing

Our housing team manages all aspects of housing tenancy.

Native Title

We work alongside key organisations and department on matters relating to native title.

Land Management

We are the trustee of the Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT) for most land within the TSIRC footprint. As a trustee we can enter licence agreements for use of land and buildings and grant leases for land, buildings, housing, business and infrastructure.

Planning

Discover more about the Zenadth Kes Planning Scheme and the Community Master Plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What planning and building services does the Torres Strait Island Regional Council offer?

We provide services including asset management, building maintenance, housing tenancy management, and land management. We also work on native title matters with relevant organisations.


What assets does the Council manage?

We manage an asset base valued at over $2.2 billion, covering infrastructure, corporate buildings and recreational facilities.


Contact Us

All enquiries, please contact us:

Phone: 07 4034 5700

Email: info@tsirc.qld.gov.au

Postal Address: PO Box 7336 Cairns QLD 4870