The final report on the draft 'Cape York Regional Plan' was released by David Kempton, Member for Cook, on Friday, following his public forum last month.

This document records all the outcomes and recommendations that came out of the forum, “warts and all” Mr Kempton said.

“I gave my guarantee to the 150 plus people who attended that if they respected each other’s view points and worked toward a collective outcome I would take the recommendations to my Government no matter how critical they might be.”

Mr Kempton said it was clear from the findings that the Cape community “did not accept” the draft in its current form and there was work to be done.

“The general consensus was the need to strike a greater balance between the economy, community and environment,” he said.

“Over the years there has been far too great an emphasis on the environment to the detriment of economic development and community growth.

“The forum decided to set up a task force immediately to support the government to achieve the right outcomes.”

Mr Kempton said he had personally submitted the report to Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney today.

“He had heard of the success of the forum and was keen to receive the presentation,” he said.

Mr Kempton said anyone interested in viewing the report could contact his electoral office via email cook@parliament.qld.gov.au or phone 4092 7608.