A $2 billion resort plan for Cairns including a theme park, film studio, water park and hotels, has been unveiled this afternoon.

Proponent Tropical Resort Developments Pty Ltd said building on the Edmonton development could start as early as 2011, and would take 10 years to complete.

The major project still needs approval from the State Government.

The new project plans come as Cairns Regional Council prepares to vote on a controversial proposal for a waterslide theme park at Smithfield.

Tomorrow’s council vote comes after council planners recommended a proposed $35 million water park Adventure Waters be rejected.