[8][9] It was on the north-eastern side of the railway line south of Harris Road (approx 17°02′25″S 45°45′57″E / 17.04016°S 45.76575°E / -17.04016; 45.76575 (Wrights Creek State School (former))).

[14] As part of the Wrights Creek development plan, a trade, enterprise, freight and industry zone has been proposed in the southern part of Wrights Creek nearby Gordonvale to diversify the economy of the Cairns region and to provide employment opportunities.

The development plan utilises the location of the Bruce Highway and North Coast railway line transport corridors.

[15] The local council supported the state development area on the basis that existing private businesses in the region would not be impacted by competition.

[16] As part of the Bruce Highway Southern Access Corridor development project, the construction of an off-road cycling path and an upgrade of the Bruce Highway has been funded by the state and federal governments, with construction expected to be completed from 2021–2023.