This information has been gathered by Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland (RDA) based on information sourced from a variety of organisations’ publications including the 2019 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report, 2020 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report, Construction Skills Queensland Knowledge Centre and Townsville Enterprise: Opportunity Townsville North Queensland – Edition 04 . We note that project information is frequently changing and the following is only a guide to the civil and commercial construction projects in Burdekin, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Mount Isa and Townsville Local Government Areas.
NOTE: This report has been prepared by Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland (RDA) to promote the pipeline of civil and commercial construction projects in Townsville and North West Queensland region (and in some cases surrounds). RDA accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for or in respect of any use of or reliance upon this report.
| Project name | Project Owner/Sponsor | Project Value $M | LGA | Project stage | 19/20 | 20/21 | 21/22 | 22/23 | 23/24 | 2019 QLD Major Projects Pipeline | 2020 QLD Major Projects Pipeline | CSQ Knowledge Ctr | TEL | TSV Bulletin | What jobs are needed? How many? | Comments | |||||||||||||||||
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| Abbot Point Coal Terminal O Project | Adani | 1500 | Mackay Whitsundays | Proposed | * | * | * | 714 | New standalone port facility to export up to 70 Mtpa of coal from Carmichael Coal Mine in Galilee Basin https://www.adaniaustralia.com/projects-businesses https://www.adaniaustralia.com/projects-businesses |
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| Agripower Rail Project | Agripower Australia Ltd | 663 | Charters Towers | Proposed | * | * | * | * | 490 | https://www.miningweekly.com/article/naif-backs-qld-fertiliser-project-2021-02-26/rep_id:3650 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anelay The Strand (70 The Strand) | Lachlan Bell | 3 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | 150 | Two level restaurant and bar, plus Seven-storey apartment block (12 units) and a two-storey food and drink outlet. Commencing Q2 2021. https://www.anelaythestrand.com.au/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/70-the-strand-development-to-go-ahead-after-townsville-city-council-ceo-gives-approval/news-story/23d1905d1ffcc0dd22b7c04860684541 |
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| Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project | Centrex Metals | 58 | Cloncurry | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | The Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project located south of Mt Isa in North West Queensland. The project is linked to the Port of Townsville via an existing rail line. http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/ardmore |
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| Armoured Vehicle Simulation Centre - Lavarack Barracks | Department of Defence | 40 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | 110 | St Hilliers awarded the head contract. 3 storey simulator facility, construction expected to commence September to mid 2022. |
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| Australia- Singapore Military Training Initiative | Department of Defence | 1150 | Townsville | Committed | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | The Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) is an opportunity for Australia to build Defence capability and enhance its bilateral relationship with Singapore, while providing enduring economic benefits to Central and North Queensland. https://www.defence.gov.au/initiatives/asmti/BusinessOpportunities/Default.asp https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/melissa-price/media-releases/800-million-defence-training-plan-north-queensland |
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| Australian Taxation Office | Federal Government | 12.5 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | https://rcq.net.au/project/ato-building/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ayr Industrial Land | Burdekin Shire Council | 5.6 | Ayr | Proposed | * | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery Processing Facility | Imperium3 Consortium/Magnis | 2500 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | Two Townsville-based firms have joined the project team to build the lithium-ion battery plant proposed for the city. GHD and Douglas Partners are now engaged through the Imperium3 consortium to build the $2 billion battery plant, which would position Townsville as an international and national leader in advanced manufacturing. 18 GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant will be built in Townsville over 3 years, 6 GWh stages with a net present value of $2.55 billion and estimated 21% internal rate of return. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/townsville-battery-plant-moving-forward-after-council-meetings/news-story/9ffd828faf48d6d0c20cfef208999bd0 https://www.pv-magazine.com/2019/10/03/australias-townsville-battery-gigafactory-reaches-new-milestone/ |
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| Big Rocks Weir | QLD Government | 60 | Charters Towers | Proposed | * | * | 172 | Construction of a weir to supply water for irrigation, industrial developments and to meet future urban water demands for Charters Towers. Construction start date estimated for 2023 https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general/assessments-and-approvals/coordinated-projects/current-projects/big-rocks-weir-project |
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| Black Rock Cave | Glencore | 400 | Mount Isa | Underway | * | * | * | 233 | Black Rock further develops the existing copper resource at Mount Isa Mines, using sub-level caving to improve the economic viability of extracting ore from the existing ore-body. https://www.glencore.com.au/operations-and-projects/qld-metals/media-and-insights/resourceful/resourceful-september-2020/first-production-ore-from-black-rock-cave-comes-online |
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| Bruce Highway - Ingham to Cardwell Range Deviation | Qld Government & Federal Government | 460 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bruce Highway - Sarina to Cairns - Saltwater Creek Upgrade | Federal Government | 51.5 | Townsville | Planned | * | * | * | * | 280 | Construct a high-level bridge and approaches on a new alignment at Saltwater Creek crossing and a new bridge and approaches to Deadmanââ¬â¢s Gully on a new alignment. Upgrade four existing floodway sections north of Saltwater Creek between Maryborough and Torbanlea to improve flood immunity. https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?Project_id=091547-16QLD-NP https://www.ccfqld.com/saltwater-creek-upgrade-project/ |
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| Bruce Highway (Townsville to Ingham) Hecths Road-Easter Creek | Qld Government | 15 | Hinchinbrook | Committed | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bruce Highway -Sarina to Cairns - Haughton River & Pink Lily Lagoon Upgrade | Qld Government & Federal Government | 257.5 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | * | Bruce Highway - Haughton River and Pink Lily Lagoon Upgrade. Program of safety and flood immunity upgrades on the Bruce Highway at Giru, including wider and higher-level bridges, reconfigured intersections and 13.5km of upgraded highway pavement across the Haughton River Floodplain. https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/H/Haughton-River-Floodplain-Upgrade-Project-Bruce-Highway-Horseshoe-Lagoon-Palm-Creek |
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| Bruce Highway -Townsville Northern Access Intersections Upgrade | Qld Government & Federal Government | 107 | Townsville | Planned | * | * | * | * | This project involves the upgrade of 5.2km of the Bruce Highway between the Veales Road intersection to Pope Road intersection. The project is currently in the planning phase that will determine the project's full scope for delivery. https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?Project_id=061469-15QLD-NP |
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| Burdekin Falls - hydro-electric power station (50MW) | Stanwell | 200 | Burdekin | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | 206 | Construction of a 30 - 50 MW hydro-electric power station to commence Q2 2020 to Q3 2021. Reported to be on hold TSV Bulletin 6 Feb 2020 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/opinion/decision-on-hydro-overdue/news-story/f91d704b9f7691913769b86ac786183e |
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| Burdekin Falls Dam - Saddle Dam and Monolith Improvement | Sunwater | 330 | Burdekin | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | 250 | A key project in Sunwater Dam Improvement Program. It will ensure the long-term viability of the dam by bringing its infrastructure into line with the safety requirements set out in the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 (Qld). Improvement works include strengthening of the left spillway abutment, installing post-tensioned anchors to the dams main spillway and abutments, and installing anchor bars at the downstream end of the spillway. https://www.sunwater.com.au/projects/burdekin-falls-dam-improvement-project/ April 2021 - Sunwater to prepared a draft EIS that addresses the final terms of reference. |
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| Burdekin Solar Farm | Cleangen | 220 | Burdekin | Committed | * | Construction of a 75MW Solar Farm (72 Cell Panels). Start Q1 2020 . | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calcium Cattle Holding Facility | Woodstock Pastoral Services | Townsville | Approved | The project have the capacity to accommodate 20,000 head of cattle. It is expected to directly generate up to 10 full-time jobs on-site once fully operational and will indirectly support many more in the beef farming and related industries.The facility will be developed in four stages between 2020 and 2029, and will consist of sheltered cattle receiving and handling yards, holding pens, a workshop and hardstand area, feed shed, offices and a weighbridge. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/approved-live-cattle-holding-yard-to-create-10-jobs/news-story/080d33b27a5e5e69bc85fd70358715d4 |
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| Calvary Christian College | 1 | Townsville | Committed | * | * | Classroom block for school - alterations and additions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carlyle Gardens | Carlyle Gardens | 85 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | Expansion of Existing Retirement Village (additional 344 Homes and 66 Units). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carmichael Rail Network | Adani | 175 | Townsville | Underway | * | 1500 | Workforce to be based out of Townsville and Rockhampton. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/bmd-awarded-350m-adani-contract/news-story/a40279bc73d8cd6f412b9e0220766c75 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/australian-company-awarded-220m-critical-adani-rail-contract/news-story/b0058f2da5c422f7eaa7501fcdb5194b |
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| Castle Hill Café | Townsville City Council | 1.9 | Townsville | Proposed | * | Cafe on Castle Hill, part of wider plans in Castle Hill Concept Plan and Townsville 2020 Masterplan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Castletown Expansion | McConaghy Properties | 34 | Townsville | Committed | * | * | * | 160 | Coles Supermarket, new speciality retailers, upgraded carparking, new parent facilities and revitalised Playtown. 160 construction jobs and 100 new retail jobs. https://castletown.com.au/development/ |
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| Century Mine Project | New Century Resources | 113 | Mount Isa/ Burke | Underway | * | 69 | Located at Lawn Hill, 250km north-west of Mount Isa in the Lower Gulf of Carpentaria, the Century mine began open-pit production in 1999. During its 16 years of operation, Century was one of the largest zinc mines in the world, producing and processing an average of 475,00tpa zinc concentrate and 50,000tpa lead concentrates at Lawn Hill. The product was transferred in slurry form via a 304km underground pipeline to Centuryââ¬â¢s Port facility at Karumba for shipping to smelters in Australia, Europe and Asia. https://www.newcenturyresources.com/century-mine-project/ |
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| CH2 Warehouse Mount Lousia | 4.5 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | Warehouse - Single Storey. https://app.estimateone.com/s/lanskey-qld/stage/201576 |
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| Charters Towers Gold | Citigold Corporation | 246 | Charters Towers | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | https://qldmpp.com.au/database/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charters Towers Stock Feed Processing Facility | 60 | Charters Towers | Proposed | * | 111 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charters Towers Water Park | Charters Towers Regional Council | 3.5 | Charters Towers | Underway | * | * | * | Construction of a zero-depth interactive water play park with associated site works and supporting facilities including amentities, a plantroom, a filtration plant, shade sails, site civil works, landscaping... Tender approved to Taylor Builders in March 2021. |
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| City Lane Expansion | Lancini Property Group | 7 | Townsville | Proposed | * | 650sqm of food and beverage options, new alfresco seating, large screen from Flinders St to Sturt St https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/lancini-property-group-outlines-7m-city-lane-expansion/news-story/7a2898a21c34d8c13abef2970b465f48 |
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| Cloncurry Rail Loading Facility | Grand Central Industries Holdings | 31 | Cloncurry | Proposed | * | * | * | 12 | Multi-user loading facility to continue the link between the north west and Townsville. https://www.i-q.net.au/main/construction-nears-for-31m-freight-terminal-project |
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| Clyde Park Project | 750 | Townsville | Proposed | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CopperString 2.0 Transmission Line | CopperString | 1800 | Mount Isa | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | 800 | The CopperString transmission line will link the North West Minerals Provinces isolated electricity network into the National Electricity Market (NEM) and deliver lower electricity prices for those critical businesses. CIMIC Group will building the CopperString transmission line with UGL and CPB Contractors businesses in a Early Contractor Involvement contract. http://copperstring2.com.au/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/state-government-injects-148m-into-copperstring-20-to-help-with-preconstruction-works/news-story/968c07a95e2693806e6cde4601243d27 https://reneweconomy.com.au/copperstring-could-unlock-wind-and-solar-and-huge-minerals-province-89804/ https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general/assessments-and-approvals/coordinated-projects/current-projects/copperstring-project.html https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/developers-seek-contractor-for-15b-nq-power-project/news-story/5e3309e3a86e54c4a8ed3f8d80e9c7df |
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| Cosgrove master Proposed Community | Parkside Developments | 250 | Mount Louisa | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | * | 537 | 2,100 lot residential development including retail, business and park facilities as well as a school. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Dispatchable Power Project | Vast Solar | 600 | Mount Isa | Proposed | * | * | * | 200 | 50Mw power plant combing PV system, battery storage and gas with solar-thermal power technology. 2 year construction phase $10M feasibiltiy study, expected to be completed in 2021 with approvals to come in early 2022 and 2 year construction period after approvals. |
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| DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Townsville | Focus Pacific | 40 | Townsville | Committed | * | * | * | The proposed DoubleTree by Hilton hotel would feature 166 rooms, a swimming pool, restaurant and bar, fitness centre and a number of meeting rooms across 7 storey's and be located next to the Queensland Country Bank Stadium. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DriveIt NQ | DriveIt NQ | 18.5 | Townsville | Committed | * | * | 55 | The DriveIt NQ proposal is seeking a $18.5M commitment toward the establishment of a state-of-the-art driver education and training facility at Calcium near Townsville. The precinct will address a critical need to support driver education and motorsport in Townsville, generating significant economic and community benefits. The proposed upgraded motorsports facility at Charters Towers, together with a new Driver Education and Motorsport Precinct for Townsville, will enhance Townsvilleââ¬â¢s profile as a motorsport events destination. BMD North Queensland construction manager Michael Peterson met with DriveIt NQ chairman Greg Fitzgerald at the site on 15 May 2020 to sign the $2.6 million contract to build access roads and the skid pan for a driver education program. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/driveit-facility-to-inject-14bn-into-townsvilles-economy/news-story/56545c5250bcef2d4bf3bc34901e98c7 |
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| Elliot Springs - Masterplan | Lendlease | 4700 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | Masterplan community up to 15,000 residential lots. https://communities.lendlease.com/queensland/elliot-springs/ |
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| Equestrian Centre and Resort | Rimbunan Hijau Group | 100 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | Resort and eqestrian centre on 440ha beachfront site at Toolakea, north of Townsville. Include 560 room hotel, pool, walking tracks, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eva Copper Project | Copper Mountain Mining Corporation | 380 | Cloncurry | Proposed | * | * | * | * | 460 | Open Cut Mine - Iron-Oxide Copper Gold Expected to produce 45,000 tonnes of copper and 13,650 ounces of gold annually for 15 years. |
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| Export Distribution Centre | Proposed | * | Townsville applied for an Export Distribution Centre grant (valued at $10M) to assist in building the airfreight opportunities available in the region. Harbourside Coldstores has applied for the development of an Export Distribution Centre to be based in Townsville. Currently, products grown in North Queensland are harvested, aggregated and transported out of the region (primarily towards Brisbane) for accumulation and sale into the domestic market or prepared for export. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Garbutt Convenience Outlet and Petrol Station | Lancini Property Group | Townsville | Underway | * | * | 2 Drive through fast food outlets, shop, petrol station and showroom | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gardens Hills Units - Belgian Gardens | Ash Agaibey | 10 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | 12 | Construction of units (22) and medical centre. Project end date Q4 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/new-belgian-gardens-development-to-inject-10-million-in-townsville-economy/news-story/ec7edc273d18af7285dcc8345233a899 |
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| Glencore Office Refurbishment | Glencore | 2.5 | Mount Isa | Committed | * | * | Refurbishment of existing office. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gorge Weir to Byerwen Coal Project Pipeline project (110km) | QCoal | 120 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | Sourcing and delivery of water for the project from a pipeline system that connects the project to the Burdekin water supply scheme at Gorge Weir and which traverses the western side of the project area. http://eisdocs.dsdip.qld.gov.au/Byerwen%20Coal/EIS/EIS%2026May13/05-project-location.pdf |
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| Great Barrier Reef House | Reef House Investment Group | 30 | Townsville | Proposed | Needs the commitment from the leading marine science agencies, the waterfront project would proceed, possibly in 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-developer-reveals-plans-for-30m-reef-offices-project/news-story/908bf66c99a6a531409feaf0ba1e9da2 |
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| Greater Ascot Residential Development | Parkside Developments | 210 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | * | 451 | 2,000 lot residential development in northern suburbs of Townsville, with a town centre and school. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Guthalungra Aquaculture Facility | Pacific Reef Fisheries | 100 | Mackay Whitsundays | Committed | * | * | * | Construction of a new 259 ha aquaculture facility http://pacificreef.com.au/guthalungra/ http://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general/assessments-and-approvals/coordinated-projects/completed-projects/guthalungra-aquaculture.html |
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| Haughton Channel Capacity Upgrade | QLD Government | 90 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Haughton Pipeline Duplication Stage 2 | QLD Government | 195 | Burdekin | Committed | * | * | * | * | 76 | The Haughton Pipeline Duplication Project (HPDP) involves the duplication of a fully functioning and sustainable 36.5km pipeline from the Haughton Pump Station to the Ross River Dam. A backup to the Ross River Dam, the HPDP will provide a bulk raw water supply link to the Burdekin Haughton Water Supply Scheme. The pipeline is capable of pumping raw water into the Ross River Dam to augment or top up water levels during periods of very low rainfall. https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/building-planning-and-projects/council-projects/haughton-pipeline-duplication-project https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-city-council-calls-for-tenders-for-next-section-of-pipeline/news-story/5d4880b15f610bbab0393ae48e22711f |
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| Hells Gate Dam | 5400 | Charters Towers | Proposed | * | * | * | 12647 | Construction of a new 2110 GL dam. THE Hells Gates Dam could generate more than 12,000 jobs in its construction phase and contribute millions of dollars to the local economy, according to analysis of the multibillion-dollar project. A summary of the Hells Gates Irrigation Scheme feasibility study states project would generate about $1.2 billion in householdincome and create 12,647 full-time equivalent jobs during construction. https://www.hellsgatesproject.com.au/ https://www.townsvilleenterprise.com.au/key-projects/hells-gate-dam-project/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/12000-job-hopes-in-hells-gates-irrigation-scheme/news-story/d1f99b9d295b608d33cc74833a04ecf9 |
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| Hematite Refinery | Pure Minerals | 554 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Herveys Range Development Road | Townsville City Council/Qld Gov | 8.9 | Townsville | Committed | 14 | https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/state-government-to-fund-widening-of-townsville-region-road/news-story/27b33e8a867369e2aa8493261c56467d | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hughenden Showgrounds and Aquatic Centre Masterplan | Flinders Shire Council | 2 | Flinders | Underway | * | Construction of Aquatic Centre, Showgrounds and Racecourse http://www.flinders.qld.gov.au/documents/44837427/44964502/Hughenden%20Showgrounds%20-%20Mater%20Plan%20-%20November%202013.pdf http://www.flinders.qld.gov.au/documents/44837427/44964502/Hughenden%20Memorial%20Aquatic%20Centre%20%28Swimming%20Pool%29%20-%20Master%20Plan%20-%20November%202013.pdf |
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| Hydrogen Electrolyser Plant | Edify Energy | Townsville | Proposed | * | Edify Energy has plans for a hydrogen electrolyser plant at the Landsdown Eco-Industrial Precinct. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Irrigated Agricultural Development Project | Flinders Shire Council | 47 | Flinders | Approved | * | 77 | Construction of Logistics Facility, Irrigation Networks and Power Supply Infrastructure https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/6290517/state-approves-hughenden-15-mile-irrigated-agricultural-development/ https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general/assessments-and-approvals/coordinated-projects/completed-projects/15-mile-irrigated-agricultural-development-project.html |
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| Isaac Downs Mining Project | Stanmore Coal | 90 | Moranbah | Proposed | * | * | * | * | 250 | https://stanmorecoal.com.au/project/isaac_downs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Cook University Townsville - ongoing campus renewal | James Cook University | 73 | Townsville | Underway | * | 348 | https://www.jcu.edu.au/estate-directorate/campus-planning/townsville-campus-master-plan https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/wave-of-development-in-townsville-is-set-to-create-1500-jobs/news-story/cecaeca07c3e474c715c53870081fc7e |
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| James Cook University Townsville - Student Accommodation | James Cook University | 54 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | 150 | Adjacent to Technology Innovation Complex, Proposed to be ready for Semester 1 2022. https://www.jcu.edu.au/estate-directorate/campus-planning/townsville-campus-master-plan https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/james-cook-university-secures-46-million-naif-loan-to-build-7storey-student-housing-complex/news-story/8fa81a3c44ba2f0134a8d76c026905e0 |
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| James Cook University Townsville - Technology Innovation Complex | James Cook University | 96 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | 270 | The state-of-the-art Technology Innovation Complex (TIC) construction is underway with BESIX Watpac as the successful builder. It is expected to open in Semester One, 2023. This facility would boost enrolment in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) higher education training for the next generation of employees and entrepreneurs. Creating 270 jobs during construction and operation, this development is part of the larger STEAM program promoting and educating the community through industry engagement, science and art activity development and school programs. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/jcu-seeks-contractor-for-landmark-technology-centre/news-story/6bf627f29223ac7d8808c1e9f8c2e869 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/early-work-will-start-on-270-job-generating-project-next-year/news-story/090ffd30fd9b67d37a10748532e35504 |
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| James Cook University - UniCampus Kids | Private | 1 | Townsville | Committeed | * | * | Demolition and construction of awning for UniCampus Kids. https://qtenders.hpw.qld.gov.au/qtenders/tender/display/tender-details.do?action=display-tender-details&id=32906&CSRFNONCE=FFA8877F73188E7FA903A82ABBA8CAD1 |
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| John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery | Cloncurry Shire Council | 15 | Cloncurry | Proposed | * | The redevelopment would deliver interactive displays, a new cafe and would address compliance concerns. https://www.i-q.net.au/mount-isa/redevelopment-plans-for-john-flynn-place |
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| Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project 250MW | Genex Power | 700 | Etheridge | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | 1000 | Bulletin 31/03/20: finalised an energy supply agreement with EnergyAustralia Fed Govt's Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility offering a concessional loan of up to $610M, Qld Gov committed $132M towards cost of transmission line needed for the project. 270km north of Townsville EOI for subcontractors and suppliers now available on website (01/04/2020) https://www.genexpower.com.au/250mw-kidston-pumped-storage-hydro-project.html https://www.mcconnelldowell.com/about-us/procurement https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/genex-finalises-power-supply-deal-for-700m-kidston-hydro-project/news-story/f3dab7f6cf5f477b1bbc43522d0a4945+AM51 |
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| Kidston Solar Project - Stage 2 (270 MW) | Genex Power | 400 | Etheridge | Proposed | * | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kidston Stage 3 Wind Project 150MW | Genex | 250 | Etheridge | Proposed | * | * | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kidston Transmission Project | Genex/Powerlink | 200 | Etheridge | Proposed | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lansdown Eco-industrial Precinct | Townsville City Council | 50 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | 160 | The Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct will be Northern Australia's first environmentally sustainable, advanced manufacturing, processing and technology estate powered by locally generated renewable energy. https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/91605 |
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| Majors Creek Solar Project 200MW | Edify Energy | 500 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | 400 | Construction of a Solar Farm (200 MW). Commencing Q4 2021. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/wave-of-development-in-townsville-is-set-to-create-1500-jobs/news-story/cecaeca07c3e474c715c53870081fc7e |
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| Marina Residences | Maidment Group | 50 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | 74 | Construction of Apartments (16) and Townhouses (11). Underway now. https://www.maidment.com.au/mresidences/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/developers-say-marina-residences-will-be-best-townsville-has-seen/news-story/859b7e26a932ef64cb2f4b8f29591c69 |
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| Mount Isa Family Fun Park Upgrade | Mount Isa City Council | 5 | Mount Isa | Committed | * | The Mount Isa Family Fun Park and surrounds will be significantly upgraded in a $5.1 million project jointly funded by the Queensland Government's Building our Regions program and Council. Stage 2 Redevelopment project of the Family Fun Precinct - which comprises the Family Fun Park, Mount Isa Skate Park and Splashez Aquatic Centre - will improve its usability, functionality and appeal. https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/6770772/51m-upgrade-for-mount-isa-family-fun-park/ |
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| Mount Isa to Rockhampton Corridor Upgrade | Local Government & Fed Government | 238 | Mount Isa | Proposed | * | * | * | https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?Project_id=100532-18QLD-RSI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mount Isa to Townsville Rail Upgrade | Queensland Rail | 380 | Mount Isa | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/upgrade-to-crucial-nq-rail-line-is-reaping-dividends-for-regional-towns/news-story/71eb387c0300fdd40b45de923d3da9a0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mt Elliot - Swan Project | Chinova | 1800 | Cloncurry | Proposed | * | * | * | Open Pit & Underground Mine - Copper/Gold | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mt Fox Energy Park | Mount Fox Energy Park Pty Ltd | Hinchinbrook | Proposed | * | * | * | 180 | Mt Fox Energy Park (MFEP) is a proposed 350 Mega Watt (MW) wind farm approximately 100km NW of Townsville, near Mt Fox. The site consists primarily of unimproved pasture used for cattle grazing. The installation of the wind farm will not adversely affect the usability of the land, will increase access for bushfire control and be an economic boost for the region. Construction is anticpated for mid 2022 and completion by the end of 2023. https://www.mtfoxenergypark.com.au/ |
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| North Australia Cultural Precinct | 300 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | 934 | Includes concert hall, multipurpose spaces and exhibition space. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Queensland Bio Energy Ethanol Plant | North Queensland Bio Energy | 640 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Queensland Country Club Resort and Equestrian Centre | Landmark Projects | 1000 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | 300 | The 440 hectare North Queensland Country Club Resort, to be set in 1000 hectares of private land at Toolakea, will feature 2800 rooms, a country club and an Olympic-standard equestrian centre. It hopes to create 300 direct construction jobs over 25 years and directly employ 3750 people and give the local tourism economy an annual $360 million boost. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/regional/north-queensland-country-club-resort-proposal-near-townsville-moving-forward/news-story/79b68a06dbb75e41fa9c2351c967540a |
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| North Queensland Hydrogen Hub | QLD Government | 28.3 | Townsville | Proposed | * | 90 | Creation of a Hydrogen Hub powered predominantly by green energy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Rail Yards (Townsville Technology Precinct) | Townsville City Council | 50 | Townsville | Proposed | * | Community Precinct. Expected completion Q4 2020. The North Rail Yards, at the western end of Flinders St, will be turned into the Townsville Technology Precinct, focused on the emerging software development industry. https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-council/news-and-publications/media-releases/2019/january/north-rail-yards-redevelopment-on-the-right-track https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/north-rail-yards-to-become-townsville-technology-precinct/news-story/e948d8a9858527d0b02756b373841939 |
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| Oasis Hub | Department of Defence | 11.1 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | 450 | The Oasis Townsville will provide a one-stop shop for veterans and their families to access assistance from government, health services, ex-service organisations (ESOs) and community groups. It will significantly expand and enhance the existing range of services it already offers. The major building works for the project include a partial demolition of the existing building, refurbishment of the remaining half of the building, construction of an indoor/outdoor café, five smaller buildings and other external works. https://www.theoasistownsville.org.au/the-new-oonoonba-hq |
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| Palm Island Retail and Commercial Precinct - Stage 2 & 3 | Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council | 30 | Palm Island | Proposed | * | Mix of retail and speciality stores | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Palm Island Airstrip Upgrade | Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council | 278 | Palm Island | Committed | * | Palm Island airstrip upgrade, funded by the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program from the Australia Government. 4/5/21 - Work expected to start soon |
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| Paluma to Wallaman Falls Trail | Townsville City Council | 6 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | The Paluma to Wallaman Falls Trail is a proposed 125km walking and mountain biking trail in the Paluma Range National Park and Wallaman Falls region. https://www.dtis.qld.gov.au/our-work/qld-ecotourism-trails/paluma-to-wallaman-falls-trail |
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| Pentland Bioenergy | Renewable Developments Australia | 564 | Charters Towers | Committed | * | * | * | * | 500 | The Pentland Bio Energy project involves the construction of a purpose-built, fully integrated, energy self-sufficient bio-ethanol production facility on 66,152 hectares of land at Pentland (50 km south-west of Charters Towers). https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/biofuel-project-to-bring-jobs-boom-to-north-queens/3333838/ |
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| Pinnacles Satellite City Development - Masterplan | EJ Cooper & Son | 2000 | Townsville | Proposed | * | 9910 | MasterProposed Community including Lavarack Barracks, 5,100 dwellings, town centre and industrial precinct. To commence Q1 2020. https://www.celestino.net.au/pinnacles/residential |
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| Port Carpentaria Railway | Carpentaria Rail | 1500 | Mount Isa/ Cloncurry | Proposed | * | The Port Carpentaria Railway is a $1.5B project aimed at increasing export productivity and lowering export costs from the North West minerals province in an increasingly competitive global market. Carpentaria Rail is an alliance between the local aboriginal native title owners and MIEPCO Pty Ltd. As part of the project the company will undertake an extensive ongoing indigenous training and employment program. MIEPCO is undertaking design and feasibility evaluation works to get the project shovel ready prior to seeking major project investment. http://www.carpentariarail.com/ |
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| Proserpine Entertainment Centre | Whitsunday Regional Council | 10 | Whitsundays | Underway | * | * | The design includes a new multi-purpose auditorium and stage, retractable tiered seating with 380 seats, kitchen, café, bar, ticketing area, toilets and dressing rooms. Other features include a garden and street foyer, cinema screen, art installation, loading dock and scenery dock, technical theatre equipment, outdoor performance area and an upgrade of the War Memorial. Works are expected to be complete late 2021. https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/proserpine-entertainment-centre |
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| Ravenswood Expansion Project (REP) | EMR and GEAR Joint Venture | 300 | Charters Towers | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | The Ravenswood Expansion Project is expected to extend the life of gold mining in the region by 10-15 years as well as employ up to 350 people, with 99 per cent of the workforce to be hired locally. https://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story/7104893/north-queensland-gold-mine-expansion-brings-jobs/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/regional/charters-towers/ravenswood-mine-expansion-will-see-more-jobs-for-locals/news-story/ddf154fb9aeb3e2b8066b1597bccc804 |
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| Reef HQ Aquarium Refurbishment | Federal Government | 40.1 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | * | Refurbishment of building, exhibits, foyer, admissions, and life support systems. Expected to open in 2023. https://www.reefhq.com.au/refurbishment/refurbishment-overview |
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| Riverway Plaza | Geon Property | 33 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | Shopping centre redevelopment. Stage 1 under construction. Stage 2 to be completed by end of 2021. https://geonproperty.com.au/project/riverway-plaza/ |
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| Rollingstone Solar Farm | ESCO Pacific | 210 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | Construction of a 110MW Solar Farm (400,000 Panels). Project to end Q1 2021. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ross River Social Housing Development | Queensland Government | 6 | Townsville | Committed | * | * | Construction of 16 One bedroom and 14 Two bedroom units. Expected to be complete by April 2022. Builder - Ellis Developments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Royal Flying Doctor Service Townsville SuperBase/Support Hub | RFDS | 45 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | 100 | Aeromedical Facility - Expansion Applying for BBRF for funding- waiting for outcomes https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/news/flying-doctor-reveals-townsville-expansion-plans/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/rfds-ready-to-expand-after-reaching-capacity/news-story/3476fd2efb3305d82c6226c89466605f |
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| Saint Elmo Vanadium Project | Multicom Resources | 30 | McKinlay Shire | Approved | * | * | * | * | 400 | Open-cut vanadium pentoxide mine. Estimated production of 10,000 tpa with a mine life of 30 years. Project has received conditional approval. Directly employing 250 construction people during construction phase and more than 150 people once fully operation. Construction expected to start late 2021. https://www.mcres.com.au/saint-elmo-project https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/6539191/st-elmo-vanadium-gets-major-project-status/ |
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| Sanctum Residential Development | Maidment Development Group | 200 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | * | 430 | Master Proposed estate with associated community infrastructure. Totalling 1,300 lots, with 700 completed. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) https://www.maidment.com.au/sanctum/ |
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| Sarina State High School Performing Arts & Sports Centre | Mackay Regional Council | 11 | Mackay | Underway | * | * | http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/6/19/budget-delivers-more-than-40-million-for-schools-in-mackay-and-surrounds |
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| Saxby Project | Strategic Energy Resources | 30 | Cloncurry | Proposed | * | Historic drilling at Saxby includes high grade zones of 9m @ 11.27g/t Au and 8m @ 15.1 g/t Au. Strategic Energy Resources will perform further drilling to test continuity and extent. https://www.strategicenergy.com.au/projects/saxby/ |
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| SCONI (Norinco) Scandium Project | Australian Mines | 1300 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | 500 | Sconi's proposed development is based on three pits and a 2 million tonne-per-annum processing plant, with an 18-year mine life and average annual revenue from production estimated at $512 million. Projected to be completed Q4 2023. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/life-of-greenvale-battery-metals-project-extended-to-30-years/news-story/f1b51735c6b11e15fdfca5b7b7289c8c |
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| South Beach | 5 | Townsville | Approved | * | 20 | Construction of apartments (40) and restaurant complex. |
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| St Francis School | Catholic Education | 2 | Burdekin | Committed | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stadium Redevelopment | Queensland Govt | Townsville | Proposed | * | Feasibility study into turning former Willows Stadium into multi agency emergency services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strand Lagoon | Townsville City Council | 85 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | The Townsville 2020 Master Plan identified that safe all-year round water based activities located on the Strand would redefine and enhance the city and provide a definitive local, domestic tourist attraction and statement. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) The Proposed lagoon will cover a total area of 10.5 hectares, and it will offer a wide variety of leisure activities and water sports, such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming. On hold https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-mayor-says-strand-turtles-must-be-preserved/news-story/acb0f952427952f5641b577bb3a60810 |
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| Summerset Estate | Mendi Group | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | 95 lot residential development in Mount Louisa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun metals Zinc Refinery Expansion | Sun Metals | 400 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | 500 | Zinc Refinery Expansion. "The expansion would mean an additional $300 million invested in Townsville and is expected to support up to 827 construction jobs during peak construction, also with significant increase in permanent workers at the refinery and across Sun Metals. The expansion would also see an increase in economic activities for Townsville, with significant increase in Townsville Port activities, uplift for local suppliers and contractors and also, via use of new refining technology, reduced water usage and environmental footprint.ââ¬Â https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/premier-heading-overseas-to-talk-sun-metals-expansion/news-story/51932b47b76b8b568d15bc7627bc158d |
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| Tec-NQ Student Accommodation | Tec NQ | 7 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | Tec-NQ Beachside is a welcoming and nurturing boarding facility housing up to 33 boarders. The safe and secure facility is located in North Ward close to shops and The Strand in sunny, tropical Townsville. https://www.tecnq.com.au/accommodation |
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| The Hive | Gleeson Group | 450 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | 561 | April 2021 - Great Barrier Marine Park Authority - anchor tenant for Hive. Federal Government approved. 5 level building with project value of $250m, developed opposite Reef HQ. Planning to move in to office in 2023. Mixed Use Development including residential, commercial and cultural precinct to include Concert Hall, Convention Centre, indigenous Art Gallery and performance space. Future stages include residential and retail components, demolition of The Criterion Hotel and restoration of Queens Hotel. https://www.thehivetownsville.com.au/ |
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| The Village | Enviro Development Queensland | 163 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | * | 350 | 83ha residential development with plans for approximately 1,000 homes. Stages 1- 6 and 10 completed. Stage 7 and 12 commenced. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) https://www.thevillagetownsville.com.au/ |
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| The Ville Hotel Project | The Ville Resort-Casino/Morris Group | 80 | Townsville | Proposed | * | $80 million hotel project, includes 127 room hotel, associated restaurants, cafe and shops. Eight storey building built on vacant land adjacent to the existing resort. Possibly includes rooftop bar, fine-dining restaurant, infinity edge pool and expansive deck areas. Future marina for super yachts and helicopters component will be lodged for approval seperately. 22/4 - Milford Consulting have lodged initial development application with Townsville City Council. |
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| Townsville Airport Redevelopment | Qld Airport Ltd | 80 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | * | 207 | Redevelopment of Townsville Airport. Excepted end date Q4 2023 Upgrade works would include refurbishment of the terminal, construction of a new terminal roof and new water fire and waste facilities. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/major-80-million-townsville-airport-redevelopment-hits-milestone-with-naif/news-story/a310afb00a706219b7c4afea17524cbb |
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| Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor | TMR | 700 | Townsville | Proposed | * | The TEARC project is a proposed 8.3km rail freight line which would connect the North Coast rail line directly into the Port of Townsville through the Townsville State Development Area via a path parallel to the Port Access Road. The project is a proposed 8.3km rail freight line connecting the North Coast rail line directly into the Port of Townsville. https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/T/Townsville-Eastern-Access-Rail-Corridor.aspx |
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| Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) | Pure Minerals | 416 | Townsville | Proposed | * | 532 | Refinery - Nickel sulphate, Cobalt sulphate, Hematite, Alumina, Magnesium Project scheduled for Q3 2020 to Q4 2025 https://www.pureminerals.com.au/qpm/ |
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| Townsville Flood Recovery | 1500 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | 680 | Q1 2019 to Q2 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Townsville Mater Hospital Carpark | Mater Private Hospital Townsville | 19 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | 12 | Construction of a 400-space, six-level car park to be built at the hospital's Pimlico campus. The project, to be completed in September 2021, is expected to support 12 full-time construction jobs Contractor - Paynters. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/20m-naif-funding-to-fix-parking-woes-at-townsville-mater-private-hospital/news-story/ee94a5b403f4b04bafdc9c54b419296e |
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| Townsville Mater NQ Specialist Centre | PDS Qld | 19 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | The construction of the specialist centre is scheduled to start in August 2020 as a part of the Mater Private Hospital Townsville 10 year Master Plan to enhance the health care services for the communities of the North Queensland region. https://www.matertsv.org.au/page/about-us/our-story/hospital-redevelopment https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/healthy-interest-expressed-in-townsville-specialist-centre/news-story/850344b39065900f42f6cdac2328383b |
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| Townsville Port - Dry Bulk Berth for new trades | QLD Government | 200 | Townsville | Proposed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Townsville Port Expansion Project | Qld Government | 1600 | Townsville | Proposed | ** | * | Expansion of the Port of Townsville to accommodate forecast growth in trade at the port and address current capacity constraints. Proposed completion by Q4 2040. http://statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/assessments-and-approvals/townsville-port-expansion.html |
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| Townsville Port Expansion Project Channel Capacity Upgrade | Qld Government | 232 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | * | * | * | * | 120 | The Channel Upgrade will be delivered over a period of six years from 2018 to 2023. Under the deliver schedule, it will create 120 FTE jobs in Townsville during construction and support 245 Full Time Equivalent jobs in Queensland. https://www.townsville-port.com.au/infrastructure/infrastructure-projects/channel-upgrade/project-schedule/ |
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| Townsville Port Freight Terminal | Qld Government | 48 | Townsville | Committed | * | 50 | Open Cut Underground Mine - Thermal Coal. https://www.townsville-port.com.au/townsville-port-welcomes-pit-to-port-rail-freight-initiatives/ http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/6/9/mount-isa-line-plan-puts-north-west-minerals-freight-on-fast-track |
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| Townsville Port - Hydrogen Export Facilities | QLD Government | 300 | Townsville | Proposed | $300m is port infrastructure costs, full project cost is more. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Townsville Port Truck Staging Area | QLD Government | 4.5 | Townsville | Underway | * | 16 | RMS Engineering & Construction awarded contract. Truck staging area to cater for 20 triple trailer road trains. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Townsville Port - Small Watercraft Facility for Defence | QLD Government | 40 | Townsville | Proposed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Townsville Port upgrades | Qld Government | Townsville | Underway | * | * | Berth 10: Design of the works is completed, and tenders have been called. Construction is scheduled to start early 2020. Berth 4 and cargo terminal: Construction is underway and is scheduled to be completed by end of 2020. Truck staging area: Design of the works is expected to be completed in 2019 with construction scheduled to start early 2020. https://www.townsville-port.com.au/infrastructure/infrastructure-projects/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-port-to-extend-car-carrier-berth-for-larger-ships/news-story/97b093eea478170dd2ad8f28a72d83b0 |
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| Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 | Qld Government & Fed Government | 230 | Townsville | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | The $230 million TRR5 project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 basis under the 15-year, $12.6 billion Bruce Highway Upgrade Program. The Australian Government has committed $184 million and the Queensland Government has committed $46 million to deliver the TRR5 project. The Townsville Ring Road link is a 22-kilometre section of the 36-kilometre Bruce Highway route through Townsville, forming part of the National Highway which is Queensland's primary freight, passenger and tourism corridor. It also connects Townsville suburbs to key employment nodes and essential services. https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?Project_id=100642-18QLD-NP |
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| Townsville to Roma Corridor Upgrade | Qld Government & Fed Government | 125 | Townsville | Proposed | * | Tropical Aquaculture Accelerator | Qld Government & Fed Government | 67 | Townsville | Proposed | * | 360 | An international marine research precinct that would promote advancements in marine and aquaculture commercialisation, research and innovation. This will enable infrastructure to underpin regional capabilities to ensure our marine industry is able to grow competitively and sustainably. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ville Casino Expansion | Morris Group | 7 | Townsville | Underway | * | * | 100 | Redevelopment to include a new gaming area for high rollers, and a conference and entertainment venue. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walford Creek Base Metals Project | Aeon Metals | 785 | Doomadgee | Proposed | * | 463 | Open Pit Mine The Walford Creek Project is located approximately 350km north west of Mount Isa in Northwest Queensland, close to the Northern Territory border. The closest town is Doomadgee, approximately 70km to the east, which is accessed by a sealed road from Cloncurry. Doomadgee has a commercial airstrip connecting to other major centres within Queensland. https://www.aeonmetals.com.au/walford-creek/ |
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| Westmoreland Project | Laramide | 411 | Burke Shire | Proposed | * | 262 | Open Cut Mine - Uranium The Westmoreland Uranium Project, that is able to be developed as an open cut mining operation, is currently at an advanced exploration and delevopment stage, as significant work in these areas has been carried out in the past by the project's former owner Rio Tinto. Located about 400km north our Mount Isa on the border of Queensland and Northern Territory border. http://mininglink.com.au/site/westmoreland |
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| Whitsunday Shores | Greater Rewards Group | 900 | Whitsundays | Committed | * | 112 | Construction of residential dwellings (1800), aged care living precinct, child care centre, sporting fields, community club house and tavern | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Woolgar Mine Project | Strategic Minerals Corporation | 200 | Richmond | Proposed | * | * | * | * | * | 350 | Woolgar project - gold mine with more then 2 million ounces of resources, expected to be run over 25 years. Currently seeking approvals for construction of processing plants, run of mine pads, offices, fdams and potential accomodation. Currently employs 3 full-time staff and up to 10 contractors and consultants but will increase to about 350 employees. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/200m-gold-mine-planned-on-historic-north-queensland-resource/news-story/4fdfb265f3c36cce42d69e167509193b |
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| Yepoon to Mount Isa Roadwork | 95 | Mount Isa | Proposed | * | https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?Project_id=100532-18QLD-RSI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 99 The Strand | Warburton Investments | 40 | Townsville | Approved | 99 The Strand as approved with additional conditions. The development will be five storeys on the Strand, stepping back to 8 storeys and will be used for accomodation, restaurants with basement parking and a communal outdoor recreation area. |
| Project name | Project Owner/Sponsor | Project Value $M | LGA | Project stage | 19/20 | 20/21 | 21/22 | 22/23 | 23/24 | 2019 QLD Major Projects Pipeline | 2020 QLD Major Projects Pipeline | CSQ Knowledge Ctr | TEL | TSV Bulletin | What jobs are needed? How many? | Comments |
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| 70 The Strand | Lachlan Bell | 3 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 10 | Seven-storey apartment block (12 units) and a two-storey food and drink outlet. Commencing Q2 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/70-the-strand-development-to-go-ahead-after-townsville-city-council-ceo-gives-approval/news-story/23d1905d1ffcc0dd22b7c04860684541 |
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| Abbot Point Coal Terminal O Project | Adani | 1500 | Mackay Whitsundays | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 714 | New standalone port facility to export up to 70 Mtpa of coal from Carmichael Coal Mine in Galilee Basin https://www.adaniaustralia.com/projects-businesses https://www.adaniaustralia.com/projects-businesses |
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| Adani Carmichael Rail Network | Adani | 350 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | 1500 | Workforce to be based out of Townsville and Rockhampton. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/bmd-awarded-350m-adani-contract/news-story/a40279bc73d8cd6f412b9e0220766c75 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/australian-company-awarded-220m-critical-adani-rail-contract/news-story/b0058f2da5c422f7eaa7501fcdb5194b |
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| Agripower Amorphous Silica – Fertiliser Processing Plant | Agripower Australia Ltd | 663 | Charters Towers | Prospective | ✓ | ✓ | 490 | Agripower expects to produce one million tonnes of fertiliser from the new facility, to be exported to the world – and to do that with a project life of up to 200 years http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/5/23/new-nq-fertiliser-mine-could-have-200year-life |
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| Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project | Centrex Metals | 58 | Mount Isa | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | The Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project (“Ardmore”) is located south of Mt Isa in North West Queensland. The project is linked to the Port of Townsville via an existing rail line. http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/ardmore/ |
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| Armoured Vehicle Simulation Centre - Lavarack Barracks | Department of Defence | 40 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 storey simulator facility, construction expected to commence September to mid 2022. | ||||||||
| Australia- Singapore Military Training Initiative | Department of Defence | 2300 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Construction of a Military Training Facility. Commencing Q4 2022 to 2028 The $2.25 billion Australia Singapore Military Training Initiative will see an estimated $36.2 million spent in Townsville every year throughout its life, and will involve about 14,000 Singaporean soldiers training for 14 weeks a year for 25 years. Laing O’Rourke was awarded the $800 million managing contract for Shoalwater Bay. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/businesses-urged-to-tender-for-lucrative-defence-deals/news-story/291d1c3c4737176c7441138c072b3498 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/defence/nq-businesses-wanted-for-225-billion-defence-deal/news-story/e351290332fe09c34c6409c7f83577a6 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/three-major-contractors-shortlisted-for-joint-australiansingapore-military-training-facility/news-story/28f601f14afa99a00389208798bcd2d1 |
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| Australian Taxation Office | Federal Government | 12.5 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Ayr Showgrounds | 5 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | Upgrade of the Ayr Showgrounds including Covered Grandstand and Amenities Block | |||||||||||
| Battery Processing Facility | Imperium3 Consortium/Magnis | 2000 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Two Townsville-based firms have joined the project team to build the lithium-ion battery plant proposed for the city. GHD and Douglas Partners are now engaged through the Imperium3 consortium to build the $2 billion battery plant, which would position Townsville as an international and national leader in advanced manufacturing. 18 GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant will be built in Townsville over 3 years, 6 GWh stages with a net present value of $2.55 billion and estimated 21% internal rate of return. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/townsville-battery-plant-moving-forward-after-council-meetings/news-story/9ffd828faf48d6d0c20cfef208999bd0 https://www.pv-magazine.com/2019/10/03/australias-townsville-battery-gigafactory-reaches-new-milestone/ |
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| Black Rock Cave | Glencore | 400 | Mount Isa | Under Construction | ✓ | 233 | Black Rock further develops the existing copper resource at Mount Isa Mines, using sub-level caving to improve the economic viability of extracting ore from the existing ore-body. https://pybar.com.au/pybar-awarded-underground-contract-at-mount-isa-mines-black-rock-cave-project/#:~:text=PYBAR%20awarded%20underground%20contract%20at%20Mount%20Isa%20Mines'%20Black%20Rock%20Cave%20project,-May%202%2C%202018&text=PYBAR%20will%20complete%20underground%20decline,on%20site%20at%20peak%20production. |
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| Blackview Avenue Subdivision | Townsville Earthmoving | 2 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Bruce Highway – Ingham to Cardwell Range Deviation | Qld Government & Federal Government | 460 | Townsville | Prospective | 30 | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Bruce Highway – Sarina to Cairns – Haughton River & Pink Lily Lagoon Upgrade | Qld Government & Federal Government | 515 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Bruce Highway - Haughton River and Pink Lily Lagoon Upgrade. Program of safety and flood immunity upgrades on the Bruce Highway at Giru, including wider and higher-level bridges, reconfigured intersections and 13.5km of upgraded highway pavement across the Haughton River Floodplain. https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/H/Haughton-River-Floodplain-Upgrade-Project-Bruce-Highway-Horseshoe-Lagoon-Palm-Creek |
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| Bruce Highway – Sarina to Cairns – Saltwater Creek Upgrade | Federal Government | 103 | Townsville | Announced | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 280 | Construct a high-level bridge and approaches on a new alignment at Saltwater Creek crossing and a new bridge and approaches to Deadman’s Gully on a new alignment. Upgrade four existing floodway sections north of Saltwater Creek between Maryborough and Torbanlea to improve flood immunity. https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?Project_id=091547-16QLD-NP https://www.ccfqld.com/saltwater-creek-upgrade-project/ |
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| Bruce Highway – Townsville Northern Access Intersections Upgrade | Qld Government & Federal Government | 107 | Townsville | Announced | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | This project involves the upgrade of 5.2km of the Bruce Highway between the Veales Road intersection to Pope Road intersection. The project is currently in the planning phase that will determine the project's full scope for delivery. https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?Project_id=061469-15QLD-NP |
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| Bruce Highway (Townsville to Ingham) Hecths Road-Easter Creek | Qld Government | 15 | Hinchinbrook | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Burdekin Falls – hydro-electric power station (50MW) | Stanwell | 200 | Burdekin | Prospective | 60 | 60 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 206 | Construction of a 30 - 50 MW hydro-electric power station to commence Q2 2020 to Q3 2021. Reported to be on hold TSV Bulletin 6 Feb 2020 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/opinion/decision-on-hydro-overdue/news-story/f91d704b9f7691913769b86ac786183e |
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| Burdekin Falls Dam – Saddle Dam and Monolith Improvement | Sunwater | 330 | Burdekin | Announced | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 250 | A key project in Sunwater’s Dam Improvement Program. It will ensure the long-term viability of the dam by bringing its infrastructure into line with the safety requirements set out in the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 (Qld). Improvement works include strengthening of the left spillway abutment, installing post-tensioned anchors to the dam’s main spillway and abutments, and installing anchor bars at the downstream end of the spillway. https://www.sunwater.com.au/projects/burdekin-falls-dam-improvement-project/ |
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| Burdekin Solar Farm | 220 | Burdekin | Committed | ✓ | Construction of a 75MW Solar Farm (72 Cell Panels). Start Q1 2020 . | |||||||||||
| Calcium Cattle Holding Facility | Woodstock Pastoral Services | Approved | The project have the capacity to accommodate 20,000 head of cattle. It is expected to directly generate up to 10 full-time jobs on-site once fully operational and will indirectly support many more in the beef farming and related industries.The facility will be developed in four stages between 2020 and 2029, and will consist of sheltered cattle receiving and handling yards, holding pens, a workshop and hardstand area, feed shed, offices and a weighbridge. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/approved-live-cattle-holding-yard-to-create-10-jobs/news-story/080d33b27a5e5e69bc85fd70358715d4 |
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| Calvary Christian College | 1 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | Classroom block for school - alterations and additions. | ||||||||||
| Cannington Expansion | BHP Billiton | 400 | Mount Isa | Credibly Proposed | 30 | 60 | 30 | ✓ | ||||||||
| Carlyle Gardens | Carlyle Gardens | 85 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | Expansion of Existing Retirement Village (additional 344 Homes and 66 Units). | |||||||||
| Century Mine Project | New Century Resources | 113 | Mount Isa/ Burke | Under Construction | ✓ | 69 | Located at Lawn Hill, 250km north-west of Mount Isa in the Lower Gulf of Carpentaria, the Century mine began open-pit production in 1999. During its 16 years of operation, Century was one of the largest zinc mines in the world, producing and processing an average of 475,00tpa zinc concentrate and 50,000tpa lead concentrates at Lawn Hill. The product was transferred in slurry form via a 304km underground pipeline to Century’s Port facility at Karumba for shipping to smelters in Australia, Europe and Asia. https://www.newcenturyresources.com/century-mine-project/ |
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| CH2 Warehouse Mount Lousia | 2 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Warehouse - Single Storey. Commencing Q2 2020 to Q4 2020. https://app.estimateone.com/s/lanskey-qld/stage/201576 |
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| Charters Towers | Citigold Corporation | 246 | Charters Towers | Prospective | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Charters Towers Stock Feed Processing Facility | 60 | Charters Towers | Planned | ✓ | 111 | Project to end Q4 2020. |
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| City Land and City Arcade Redevelopment | Townsville City Council | 60 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | 31 | Redevelopment of the shopping centre. Expected completion Q1 2020. |
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| Cloncurry Copper Project (Roseby Copper/Little Eva/Eva) | Altona Resources | 320 | Cloncurry | Possible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 395 | Open Cut Mine - Iron-Oxide Copper Gold | ||||||
| Cloncurry Rail Loading Facility | Grand Central Industries Holdings | 31 | Cloncurry | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 12 | Multi-user loading facility to continue the link between the north west and Townsville. https://www.i-q.net.au/main/construction-nears-for-31m-freight-terminal-project |
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| Clyde Park Project | 750 | Townsville | Possible | ✓ | ||||||||||||
| CopperString 2.0 Transmission Line | CopperString | 1800 | Mount Isa | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 800 | The CopperString transmission line will link the North West Minerals Province’s isolated electricity network into the National Electricity Market (NEM) and deliver lower electricity prices for those critical businesses. The closing date for the submission of proposals in response to the RFP is 1 July 2020. CopperString is preparing an environmental-impact statement to submit to the State Government, while expressions of interest in the project’s engineering, procurement and construction close on March 13. http://copperstring2.com.au/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/state-government-injects-148m-into-copperstring-20-to-help-with-preconstruction-works/news-story/968c07a95e2693806e6cde4601243d27 https://reneweconomy.com.au/copperstring-could-unlock-wind-and-solar-and-huge-minerals-province-89804/ https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general/assessments-and-approvals/coordinated-projects/current-projects/copperstring-project.html https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/developers-seek-contractor-for-15b-nq-power-project/news-story/5e3309e3a86e54c4a8ed3f8d80e9c7df |
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| Cosgrove master Planned Community | Parkside Developments | 250 | Mount Louisa | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 537 | 2,100 lot residential development including retail, business and park facilities as well as a school. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) | ||||
| DriveIt NQ | DriveIt NQ | 18.5 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | 50 | The DriveIt NQ proposal is seeking a $18.5M commitment toward the establishment of a state-of-the-art driver education and training facility at Calcium near Townsville. The precinct will address a critical need to support driver education and motorsport in Townsville, generating significant economic and community benefits. The proposed upgraded motorsports facility at Charters Towers, together with a new Driver Education and Motorsport Precinct for Townsville, will enhance Townsville’s profile as a motorsport events destination. BMD North Queensland construction manager Michael Peterson met with DriveIt NQ chairman Greg Fitzgerald at the site on 15 May 2020 to sign the $2.6 million contract to build access roads and the skid pan for a driver education program. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/driveit-facility-to-inject-14bn-into-townsvilles-economy/news-story/56545c5250bcef2d4bf3bc34901e98c7 |
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| Elliot Springs - Masterplan | Lendlease | 4700 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Masterplan community up to 15,000 residential lots. https://communities.lendlease.com/queensland/elliot-springs/ |
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| Eva Copper Project | 600 | Cloncurry | Under Construction | 269 | Mine - Iron-Oxide Copper Gold, Gold, Lead, Silver and Zinc https://www.i-q.net.au/main/eva-copper-study-due-out-within-weeks https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/6779961/copper-mountain-bullish-about-eva-project/ |
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| Export Distribution Centre | Proposed | ✓ | Townsville applied for an Export Distribution Centre grant (valued at $10M) to assist in building the airfreight opportunities available in the region. Harbourside Coldstores has applied for the development of an Export Distribution Centre to be based in Townsville. Currently, products grown in North Queensland are harvested, aggregated and transported out of the region (primarily towards Brisbane) for accumulation and sale into the domestic market or prepared for export. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) | |||||||||||||
| Gardens Hills Units - Belgian Gardens | Ash Agaibey | 10 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | 12 | Construction of units (22) and medical centre. Project end date Q4 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/new-belgian-gardens-development-to-inject-10-million-in-townsville-economy/news-story/ec7edc273d18af7285dcc8345233a899 |
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| Glencore Office Refurbishment | Glencore | 2.5 | Mount Isa | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | Refurbishment of existing office. | |||||||||
| Gorge Weir to Byerwen Coal Project Pipeline project (110km) | QCoal | 240 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Sourcing and delivery of water for the project from a pipeline system that connects the project to the Burdekin water supply scheme at Gorge Weir and which traverses the western side of the project area. http://eisdocs.dsdip.qld.gov.au/Byerwen%20Coal/EIS/EIS%2026May13/05-project-location.pdf |
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| Great Barrier Reef House | Reef House Investment Group | 30 | Townsville | Proposed | Needs the commitment from the leading marine science agencies, the waterfront project would proceed, possibly in 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-developer-reveals-plans-for-30m-reef-offices-project/news-story/908bf66c99a6a531409feaf0ba1e9da2 |
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| Greater Ascot Residential Development | Parkside Developments | 210 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 451 | 2,000 lot residential development in northern suburbs of Townsville, with a town centre and school. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) | ||||
| Guthalungra Aquaculture Facility | Pacific Reef Fisheries | 100 | Mackay Whitsundays | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Construction of a new 259 ha aquaculture facility http://pacificreef.com.au/guthalungra/ http://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general/assessments-and-approvals/coordinated-projects/completed-projects/guthalungra-aquaculture.html |
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| Haughton Channel Capacity Upgrade | QLD Government | 90 | Townsville | Prospective | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Haughton Pipeline Duplication – Stage 2 | QLD Government | 250 | Townsville | Announced | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 76 | The Haughton Pipeline Duplication Project (HPDP) involves the duplication of a fully functioning and sustainable 36.5km pipeline from the Haughton Pump Station to the Ross River Dam. A backup to the Ross River Dam, the HPDP will provide a bulk raw water supply link to the Burdekin Haughton Water Supply Scheme. The pipeline is capable of pumping raw water into the Ross River Dam to augment or “top up” water levels during periods of very low rainfall. https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/building-planning-and-projects/council-projects/haughton-pipeline-duplication-project https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-city-council-calls-for-tenders-for-next-section-of-pipeline/news-story/5d4880b15f610bbab0393ae48e22711f |
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| Hells Gate Dam | 5400 | Charters Towers | Possible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 12647 | Construction of a new 2110 GL dam. THE Hells Gates Dam could generate more than 12,000 jobs in its construction phase and contribute millions of dollars to the local economy, according to analysis of the multibillion-dollar project. A summary of the Hells Gates Irrigation Scheme feasibility study states project would generate about $1.2 billion in household income and create 12,647 full-time equivalent jobs during construction. https://www.hellsgatesproject.com.au/ https://www.townsvilleenterprise.com.au/key-projects/hells-gate-dam-project/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/12000-job-hopes-in-hells-gates-irrigation-scheme/news-story/d1f99b9d295b608d33cc74833a04ecf9 |
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| Herveys Range Development Road | Townsville City Council/Qld Gov | 8.9 | Townsville | Committed | 14 | https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/state-government-to-fund-widening-of-townsville-region-road/news-story/27b33e8a867369e2aa8493261c56467d | ||||||||||
| Hinchinbrook Shire Council DFRA Program | Hinchinbrook Shire Council | 2 | Hinchinbrook | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/procurement-and-tenders/current-procurement-and-tender-opportunities/ |
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| Hughenden Showgrounds and Aquatic Centre Masterplan | Flinders Shire Council | 2 | Flinders | Possible | ✓ | Construction of Aquatic Centre, Showgrounds and Racecourse http://www.flinders.qld.gov.au/documents/44837427/44964502/Hughenden%20Showgrounds%20-%20Mater%20Plan%20-%20November%202013.pdf http://www.flinders.qld.gov.au/documents/44837427/44964502/Hughenden%20Memorial%20Aquatic%20Centre%20%28Swimming%20Pool%29%20-%20Master%20Plan%20-%20November%202013.pdf |
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| IIllich Park Detention Basin | Townsville City Council | 6 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | Construction of a flood mitigating 65 litre detention basin https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/6m-illich-park-upgrade-to-fend-off-floodwaters-and-become-playing-ground-for-residents/news-story/91bdf32ffc3c676fffe0defbf9cac5c1 |
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| Ingham Bio-energy Project (110MW) | NQ Bio-Energy Corp | 640 | Townsville | Credibly proposed | ✓ | |||||||||||
| Irrigated Agricultural Development Project | Flinders Shire Council | 47 | Flinders | Possible | ✓ | 77 | Construction of Logistics Facility, Irrigation Networks and Power Supply Infrastructure https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/6290517/state-approves-hughenden-15-mile-irrigated-agricultural-development/ https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general/assessments-and-approvals/coordinated-projects/completed-projects/15-mile-irrigated-agricultural-development-project.html |
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| James Cook University Townsville - Masterplan | James Cook University | 1000 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Alterations & Additions to the University Campus. Commenced Q1 2019, anticipated End Q1 2035. https://www.jcu.edu.au/estate-directorate/campus-planning/townsville-campus-master-plan |
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| James Cook University Townsville - ongoing campus renewal | James Cook University | 73 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | 348 | Adjacent to Tecnology Innovation Complex, planned to be ready for Semester 1 2022. https://www.jcu.edu.au/estate-directorate/campus-planning/townsville-campus-master-plan https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/wave-of-development-in-townsville-is-set-to-create-1500-jobs/news-story/cecaeca07c3e474c715c53870081fc7e |
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| James Cook University Townsville - Student Accommodation | James Cook University | 53 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 348 | Adjacent to Technology Innovation Complex, planned to be ready for Semester 1 2022. https://www.jcu.edu.au/estate-directorate/campus-planning/townsville-campus-master-plan https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/james-cook-university-secures-46-million-naif-loan-to-build-7storey-student-housing-complex/news-story/8fa81a3c44ba2f0134a8d76c026905e0 |
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| James Cook University Townsville - Technology Innovation Complex | James Cook University | 98 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 270 | JCU has announced the development of a state-of-the-art Technology Innovation Complex. This facility would boost enrolment in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) higher education training for the next generation of employees and entrepreneurs. Creating 270 jobs during construction and operation, this development is part of the larger STEAM program promoting and educating the community through industry engagement, science and art activity development and school programs. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/jcu-seeks-contractor-for-landmark-technology-centre/news-story/6bf627f29223ac7d8808c1e9f8c2e869 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/early-work-will-start-on-270-job-generating-project-next-year/news-story/090ffd30fd9b67d37a10748532e35504 |
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| John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery | 15 | Cloncurry | Planned | ✓ | The redevelopment would deliver interactive displays, a new cafe and would address compliance concerns. https://www.i-q.net.au/mount-isa/redevelopment-plans-for-john-flynn-place |
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| Joint Health Command Centre | Department of Defence | 11 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 100 | Medical facilities expected completion Q4 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/wave-of-development-in-townsville-is-set-to-create-1500-jobs/news-story/cecaeca07c3e474c715c53870081fc7e |
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| Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project 250MW | Genex Power | 700 | Etheridge | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 500 | Bulletin 31/03/20: finalised an energy supply agreement with EnergyAustralia Fed Govt’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility offering a concessional loan of up to $610M, Qld Gov committed $132M towards cost of transmission line needed for the project. 270km north of Townsville EOI for subcontractors and suppliers now available on website (01/04/2020) https://www.genexpower.com.au/250mw-kidston-pumped-storage-hydro-project.html https://www.mcconnelldowell.com/about-us/procurement https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/genex-finalises-power-supply-deal-for-700m-kidston-hydro-project/news-story/f3dab7f6cf5f477b1bbc43522d0a4945+AM51 |
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| Kidston Solar Project – Stage 2 (270 MW) | Genex Power | 400 | Etheridge | Prospective | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Kidston Stage 3 Wind Project 150MW | Genex | 250 | Etheridge | Prospective | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Kidston Transmission Project | Genex/Powerlink | 200 | Etheridge | Prospective | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Land 4502 Additional Chinook Facilities | Federal Government | 50 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 400 | New facilities for the 5th Aviation Regiment’s CH-47 Chinook helicopters are under construction and include new aircraft shelters, a support resource, working accommodation and tarmac parking for three of the army choppers. The project is expected to be complete this year with around 400 workers directly participating in the construction of the new facilities. https://www.i-q.net.au/construction/lions-share-stays-local-as-raaf-base-job-progresses |
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| Little Street Units - Belgian Gardens | Cable Property Developments | 24 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 53 | Construction of 30 Units across 3 Buildings. Project end date Q4 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/developers-return-to-townsville-market-with-24m-unit-project/news-story/532758d404b7382d0edd8ce53abafe5b |
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| Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre | Mackay Regional Council | 1.2 | Mackay | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | https://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/business/suppliers/tenders_and_purchasing |
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| Majors Creek Solar Project 400MW | Edify Energy | 500 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 400 | Construction of a Solar Farm (200 MW). Commencing Q3 2020 to Q3 2021. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/wave-of-development-in-townsville-is-set-to-create-1500-jobs/news-story/cecaeca07c3e474c715c53870081fc7e |
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| Marina Residences | Maidment Group | 50 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | 74 | Construction of Apartments (16) and Townhouses (11). Commencing Q2 2020 to Q1 2021. Colliers International Townsville agent Neville Smith helped negotiate the sale of the land https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/developers-say-marina-residences-will-be-best-townsville-has-seen/news-story/859b7e26a932ef64cb2f4b8f29591c69 |
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| Mount Isa Electrical Works for Government Sites | 0.9 | Mount Isa | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Maintenance Services for Government Sites | ||||||
| Mount Isa Family Fun Park Upgrade | Mount Isa City Council | 51 | Mount Isa | Committed | ✓ | The Mount Isa Family Fun Park and surrounds will be significantly upgraded in a $5.1 million project jointly funded by the Queensland Government's Building our Regions program and Council. Stage 2 Redevelopment project of the Family Fun Precinct - which comprises the Family Fun Park, Mount Isa Skate Park and Splashez Aquatic Centre - will improve its usability, functionality and appeal. https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/6770772/51m-upgrade-for-mount-isa-family-fun-park/ |
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| Mount Isa to Rockhampton Corridor Upgrade (incl. Yeppoon Road Duplication) | Qld Government & Fed Government | 318 | Mount Isa | Announced | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Mount Isa to Townsville Rail Upgrade | Queensland Rail | 380 | Mount Isa | Credibly Proposed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/upgrade-to-crucial-nq-rail-line-is-reaping-dividends-for-regional-towns/news-story/71eb387c0300fdd40b45de923d3da9a0 | ||||||
| Mt Elliot - Swan Project | Chinova | 1800 | Mount Isa | Possible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Open Pit & Underground Mine - Copper/Gold | ||||||||
| Mt Louisa Walking Track | Townsville City Council | 1 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | Part of the Townsville 2020 Masterplan. 1.8km track from end of Bayswater Rd up towards summit of Mt Louisa. It will have 2 viewing platforms. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/worldclass-mount-louisa-walking-trail-to-open-in-july-townsville-city-council/news-story/18eb9f07f1e0317fc6a650efe211e44e |
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| Mt Low Masterplan | 450 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | 870 | Masterplanned Community. |
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| North Queensland Bio Energy – Ethanol Plant | North Queensland Bio Energy | 640 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| North Queensland Country Club Resort and Equestrian Centre | Landmark Projects | 1000 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 300 | The 440 hectare North Queensland Country Club Resort, to be set in 1000 hectares of private land at Toolakea, will feature 2800 rooms, a country club and an Olympic-standard equestrian centre. It hopes to create 300 direct construction jobs over 25 years and directly employ 3750 people and give the local tourism economy an annual $360 million boost. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/regional/north-queensland-country-club-resort-proposal-near-townsville-moving-forward/news-story/79b68a06dbb75e41fa9c2351c967540a |
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| North Queensland Cowboys Centre of Excellence | North Queensland Toyota Cowboys | 50 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 213 | NAIF - Multi-sport training spaces, sports medical and allied health service and community spaces. Commencing Q2 2020. https://naif.gov.au/case-studies/cowboys-community-training-and-high-performance-centre/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/cowboys-40m-high-performance-centre-is-set-for-early-2021-completion/news-story/1edb05c369d144a10eb8a58c75ce09a7 https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2019/11/12/naif-funding-for-cowboys-community-centre-meets-milestone/ |
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| North Rail Yards (Townsville Technology Precinct) | Townsville City Council | 50 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | Community Precinct. Expected completion Q4 2020. The North Rail Yards, at the western end of Flinders St, will be turned into the Townsville Technology Precinct, focused on the “emerging software development industry”. https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-council/news-and-publications/media-releases/2019/january/north-rail-yards-redevelopment-on-the-right-track https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/north-rail-yards-to-become-townsville-technology-precinct/news-story/e948d8a9858527d0b02756b373841939 |
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| Oasis Hub | Department of Defence | 11.1 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 450 | The Oasis Townsville will provide a one-stop shop for veterans and their families to access assistance from government, health services, ex-service organisations (ESOs) and community groups. It will significantly expand and enhance the existing range of services it already offers. The major building works for the project include a partial demolition of the existing building, refurbishment of the remaining half of the building, construction of an indoor/outdoor café, five smaller buildings and other external works. http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2020/5/14/new-facility-for-the-oasis-townsville-one-step-closer-to-completion https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/defence/tender-packages-to-be-released-this-week-for-construction-of-the-oasis-townsville/news-story/2f5c145e3095c8059aaa9bb13ecfb8ff https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/defence/hundreds-of-local-jobs-up-for-grabs-to-build-oasis/news-story/5f46726ef425709c89809d29cc001287 |
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| Paluma to Wallaman Falls Trail | Townsville City Council | 6 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | Biking Trail. | ||||||||||
| Pentland Bioenergy | Renewable Developments Australia | 564 | Charters Towers | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 500 | The Pentland Bio Energy project involves the construction of a purpose-built, fully integrated, energy self-sufficient bio-ethanol production facility on 66,152 hectares of land at Pentland (50 km south-west of Charters Towers). https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/biofuel-project-to-bring-jobs-boom-to-north-queens/3333838/ https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/biofuel-project-to-bring-jobs-boom-to-north-queens/3333838/ |
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| Pinnacles Satellite City Development - Masterplan | EJ Cooper & Son | 2000 | Townsville | Possible | ✓ | 9910 | Masterplanned Community including Lavarack Barracks, 5,100 dwellings, town centre and industrial precinct. To commence Q1 2020. https://www.celestino.net.au/pinnacles/residential |
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| Port Carpentaria Railway | Carpentaria Rail | 1500 | Mount Isa/ Cloncurry | Planned | ✓ | The Port Carpentaria Railway is a $1.5B project aimed at increasing export productivity and lowering export costs from the North West minerals province in an increasingly competitive global market. Carpentaria Rail is an alliance between the local aboriginal native title owners and MIEPCO Pty Ltd. As part of the project the company will undertake an extensive ongoing indigenous training and employment program. MIEPCO is undertaking design and feasibility evaluation works to get the project “shovel ready” prior to seeking major project investment. http://www.carpentariarail.com/ |
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| Proserpine Entertainment Centre | Whitsunday Regional Council | 10 | Whitsundays | committed | ✓ | ✓ | https://www.whitsunday.qld.gov.au/683/Proserpine-Entertainment-Centre |
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| RAAF Health Care Facility | Department of Defence | 11 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | The facility will include primary care including mental health and rehabilitation, inpatient unit, pharmacy, physiotherapy, dental, general support, external works, airfield response and deployable health accommodation for No. 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron. https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/key-enablers/5312-st-hillier-s-property-secures-contract-for-construction-of-townsville-adf-health-centre |
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| Ravenswood Extension Project | Resolute Mining | 200 | Charters Towers | Possible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | The Ravenswood Expansion Project is expected to extend the life of gold mining in the region by 10-15 years as well as employ up to 350 people, with 99 per cent of the workforce to be hired locally. The company currently held 1600km of exploration tenements in and around the Ravenswood area which had a “very high gold endowment”. They would also be creating a new tailings facility capable of holding more than 100 million tones of tailings, and the processing plant is expected to go from five million tonnes annually to more than seven million tonnes. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/regional/charters-towers/ravenswood-mine-expansion-will-see-more-jobs-for-locals/news-story/ddf154fb9aeb3e2b8066b1597bccc804 |
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| Reef HQ Aquarium | Federal Government | 26.9 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Upgrade of the coral reef exhibit and turtle hospital. The world’s largest living coral reef aquarium, is due to undergo a four-year Federal Government-funded $26.9 million upgrade from mid-2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/queensland/reef-hq-in-a-critical-state-of-disrepair-will-shut-for-12-months-for-269-million-upgrade/news-story/c4a7900ded258803e48d4b63831cacd5 |
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| Riversleigh Fossil Centre Revitalisation | Mount Isa City Council | 1.4 | Mount Isa | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | Riversleigh Fossil Centre at Outback at Isa is one step closer to revitalisation as planning ramps up and works begin. The $1.44 million project, 75 per cent of which is funded by the Department of Innovation, Tourism Industry Development and the Commonwealth Games as part of the “Outback Tourism Infrastructure Fund” will be a boost to tourism in Mount Isa. https://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/news/article/6/riversleigh-fossil-centre-revitalisation-project-update |
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| Riverway Plaza | Geon Property | 33 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | Shopping centre redevelopment. https://geonproperty.com.au/project/riverway-plaza/ |
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| Rollingstone Solar Farm | ESCO Pacific | 210 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Construction of a 110MW Solar Farm (400,000 Panels). Project to end Q1 2021. | ||||||
| Roseby Project | Universal Resources | 164 | Cloncurry | Planned | ✓ | 282 | The project is located in north-west Queensland approximately 65 kilometres (km) north-west of Cloncurry and 90 km north-east of Mount Isa wholly within the Cloncurry Shire. https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/pollution/management/eis-process/projects/completed/roseby-copper-project |
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| Royal Flying Doctor Service | funding not secured | 2 | Townsville | Possible | ✓ | 100 | Aeromedical Facility - Expansion Applying for BBRF for funding- waiting for outcomes https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/news/flying-doctor-reveals-townsville-expansion-plans/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/rfds-ready-to-expand-after-reaching-capacity/news-story/3476fd2efb3305d82c6226c89466605f |
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| Saint Elmo Vanadium Project | Multicom Resources | 30 | Mount Isa | Planned | ✓ | Open-cut vanadium pentoxide mine. Estimated production of 10,000 tpa with a mine life of 30 years. https://www.mcres.com.au/saint-elmo-project https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/6539191/st-elmo-vanadium-gets-major-project-status/ |
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| Salvation Army : Townsville Recovery Services Centre | Salvation Army | 1 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | Assessment Centre For Rehabilitation Facility - Single Storey. Q1 2020 to Q2 2020. | ||||||||||
| Sanctum Residential Development | Maidment Development Group | 200 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 430 | Master planned estate with associated community infrastructure. Totalling 1,300 lots, with 700 completed. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) https://www.maidment.com.au/sanctum/ |
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| Sarina State High School Performing Arts & Sports Centre | Mackay Regional Council | 11 | Mackay | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/6/19/budget-delivers-more-than-40-million-for-schools-in-mackay-and-surrounds |
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| Sarsfield | Resolute Mining | 250 | Townsville | Prospective | ✓ | |||||||||||
| Saxby Project | Strategic Energy Resources | 30 | Possible | ✓ | Historic drilling at Saxby includes high grade zones of 9m @ 11.27g/t Au and 8m @ 15.1 g/t Au. Strategic Energy Resources will perform further drilling to test continuity and extent. https://www.strategicenergy.com.au/projects/saxby/ |
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| SCONI (Norinco) Scandium Project | Metallica Minerals | 1300 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 500 | Sconi’s proposed development is based on three pits and a 2 million tonne-per-annum processing plant, with an 18-year mine life and average annual revenue from production estimated at $512 million. Projected to be completed Q4 2023. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/life-of-greenvale-battery-metals-project-extended-to-30-years/news-story/f1b51735c6b11e15fdfca5b7b7289c8c |
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| Sea View Hotel | Paul Irvin Hotel Group | 8 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | Rejuvenation of internal areas, redevelopment of new gaming room, renovation of beer garden, restoration of former public bar, relocation of bottle shop. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/public-bar-of-townsvilles-seaview-hotel-will-be-restored/news-story/7d40c283e712cabcce4f318f30d41b4b |
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| South Beach | 5 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | 20 | Construction of apartments (40) and restaurant complex. |
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| Southern Suburbs New Sewer | Townsville City Council | 23 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | 20 | Cost: Stage 1 – $10m, Stage 2 – $13m Tender: Stage 1 – Newlands, Stage 2 – BMD The new Southern Suburbs Rising Main will reduce pressure on sewerage and cater for growth. Stage 2 of these works will link the pump in Yolanda Drive, Annadale by installing an 11.15km pipeline. The project was expected to create 20 local jobs. The Queensland Government provided $5 million towards the project. |
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| St Francis School | Catholic Education | 2 | Burdekin | Committed | ✓ | |||||||||||
| St Patrick's College | St Patrick's College | 15 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | Performing arts, library and learning facility. | |||||||||
| Steam Hub | 80 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | Alterations & Additions to the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics precinct. **Need to confirm if this is connected and the same project**The Northern Australia STEAM Precinct and Regional Collaborator (SPARC) in Townsville North Queensland would provide a variety of formal and informal education engagement and inquiry-based experiences that would transform the learning process. The proposed Precinct and its programs would cater to the entire community, empowering and inspiring students to pursue STEAM careers. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) |
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| Strand Lagoon | Townsville City Council | 85 | Townsville | Possible | ✓ | ✓ | The ‘Townsville 2020’ Master Plan identified that safe all-year round water based activities located on the Strand would redefine and enhance the city and provide a definitive local, domestic tourist attraction and statement. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) The prospective lagoon will cover a total area of 10.5 hectares, and it will offer a wide variety of leisure activities and water sports, such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming. On hold https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-mayor-says-strand-turtles-must-be-preserved/news-story/acb0f952427952f5641b577bb3a60810 |
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| Stuart Cell 3A - new landfill cell | Townsville City Council | 5 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | The Stuart Landfill Cell 3A project is located at Council’s Stuart Landfill facility south of Townsville adjacent the Bruce Highway, off Vantassel Street. Valued at $4.7M, the project is required to provide the facility with additional landfill capacity to meet the needs of the city. http://www.mendi.com.au/project/stuart-landfill-cell-3a |
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| Sun metals Zinc Refinery Stage 2 | Sun Metals | 300 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 374 | Zinc Refinery Expansion. "The expansion would … mean an additional $300 million invested in Townsville and is expected to support up to 827 construction jobs during peak construction, also with significant increase in permanent workers at the refinery and across Sun Metals. The expansion would also see an increase in economic activities for Townsville, with significant increase in Townsville Port activities, uplift for local suppliers and contractors and also, via use of new refining technology, reduced water usage and environmental footprint.” https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/premier-heading-overseas-to-talk-sun-metals-expansion/news-story/51932b47b76b8b568d15bc7627bc158d |
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| Tec-NQ Student Accommodation | 7 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Tec-NQ Beachside is a welcoming and nurturing boarding facility housing up to 33 boarders. The safe and secure facility is located in North Ward close to shops and The Strand in sunny, tropical Townsville. https://www.tecnq.com.au/accommodation |
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| The Hive | Gleeson Group | 450 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 561 | Mixed Use Development including residential, commercial and cultural precinct to include Concert Hall, Convention Centre, indigenous Art Gallery and performance space. https://www.thehivetownsville.com.au/ |
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| The Village | Enviro Development Queensland | 163 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 350 | 83ha residential development with plans for approximately 1,000 homes. Stages 1–6 and 10 completed. Stage 7 and 12 commenced. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) https://www.thevillagetownsville.com.au/ |
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| Tobruk Memorial Baths Redevelopment | Townsville City Council | 11.3 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | Restoration of the Tobruk Memorial Baths including new eight lane pool, new toddler pool and improved disability access. Commenced Aug 2019, due for completion April 2020. https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/building-planning-and-projects/council-projects/tobruk-pool-redevelopment |
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| Townsville Airport Redevelopment | Qld Airport Ltd | 80 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 207 | Redevelopment of Townsville Airport. Excepted end date Q4 2023 Upgrade works would include refurbishment of the terminal, construction of a new terminal roof and new water fire and waste facilities. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/major-80-million-townsville-airport-redevelopment-hits-milestone-with-naif/news-story/a310afb00a706219b7c4afea17524cbb |
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| Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor | TMR | 700 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | The TEARC project is a proposed 8.3km rail freight line which would connect the North Coast rail line directly into the Port of Townsville through the Townsville State Development Area via a path parallel to the Port Access Road. The project is a proposed 8.3km rail freight line connecting the North Coast rail line directly into the Port of Townsville. https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/T/Townsville-Eastern-Access-Rail-Corridor.aspx |
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| Townsville Flood Recovery | 1500 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 680 | Q1 2019 to Q2 2021 | |||||||
| Townsville Marine Tourism Precinct | Honeycomb property & Sealink | 72 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Reclamation and development of approximately 34 hectares of land for marine-dependent industries. Project scheduled for 2020/2021, due to start May/June. On Hold** https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/assessments-and-approvals/townsville-marine-precinct.html https://www.ditid.qld.gov.au/our-work/attracting-tourism-fund/townsville-marine-tourism-precinct |
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| Townsville Mater Hospital Carpark | Mater | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | 400 space carpark. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/20m-naif-funding-to-fix-parking-woes-at-townsville-mater-private-hospital/news-story/ee94a5b403f4b04bafdc9c54b419296e |
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| Townsville Mater NQ Specialist Centre | PDS Qld | 25 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Mater Private Hospital Townsville has commenced delivery of a 10 year Master Plan to enhance the health care services for the communities of the North Queensland region. The construction of the specialist centre is scheduled to start in August. https://www.matertsv.org.au/page/about-us/our-story/hospital-redevelopment https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/healthy-interest-expressed-in-townsville-specialist-centre/news-story/850344b39065900f42f6cdac2328383b |
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| Townsville Ore Processing Facility | Pure Minerals | 416 | Townsville | Possible | ✓ | 532 | Refinery - Nickel sulphate, Cobalt sulphate, Hematite, Alumina, Magnesium Project scheduled for Q3 2020 to Q4 2025 https://www.pureminerals.com.au/qpm/ |
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| Townsville Port Expansion Project | Qld Government | 1600 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | ✓ | Expansion of the Port of Townsville to accommodate forecast growth in trade at the port and address current capacity constraints. Planned completion by Q4 2040. http://statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/assessments-and-approvals/townsville-port-expansion.html |
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| Townsville Port Expansion Project – Channel Capacity Upgrade | Qld Government | 193 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 120 | The Channel Upgrade will be delivered over a period of six years from 2018 to 2023. Under the deliver schedule, it will create 120 FTE jobs in Townsville during construction and support 245 Full Time Equivalent jobs in Queensland. https://www.townsville-port.com.au/infrastructure/infrastructure-projects/channel-upgrade/project-schedule/ |
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| Townsville Port Expansion Project – Outer Harbour Expansion (berths 14+15) | Qld Government | 200 | Townsville | Prospective | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Townsville Port Freight Terminal | Qld Government | 48 | Townsville | Committed | ✓ | 50 | Open Cut Underground Mine - Thermal Coal. https://www.townsville-port.com.au/townsville-port-welcomes-pit-to-port-rail-freight-initiatives/ http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/6/9/mount-isa-line-plan-puts-north-west-minerals-freight-on-fast-track |
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| Townsville Port upgrades | Qld Government | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | ✓ | Berth 10: Design of the works is completed, and tenders have been called. Construction is scheduled to start early 2020. Berth 4 and cargo terminal: Construction is underway and is scheduled to be completed by end of 2020. Truck staging area: Design of the works is expected to be completed in 2019 with construction scheduled to start early 2020. https://www.townsville-port.com.au/infrastructure/infrastructure-projects/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-port-to-extend-car-carrier-berth-for-larger-ships/news-story/97b093eea478170dd2ad8f28a72d83b0 |
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| Townsville Ringroad stage 5 | Qld Government & Fed Government | 230 | Townsville | Planned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | The $230 million TRR5 project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 basis under the 15-year, $12.6 billion Bruce Highway Upgrade Program. The Australian Government has committed $184 million and the Queensland Government has committed $46 million to deliver the TRR5 project. The Townsville Ring Road link is a 22-kilometre section of the 36-kilometre Bruce Highway route through Townsville, forming part of the National Highway which is Queensland's primary freight, passenger and tourism corridor. It also connects Townsville’s suburbs to key employment nodes and essential services. https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/T/Townsville-Ring-Road-Stage-5-project |
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| Townsville to Roma Corridor Upgrade | Qld Government & Fed Government | 125 | Townsville | Announced | ✓ | |||||||||||
| Tropical Marine and Aquaculture Research Centre | Qld Government & Fed Government | 100 | Townsville | Possible | ✓ | ✓ | 1547 | An international marine research precinct that would promote advancements in marine and aquaculture commercialisation, research and innovation. This will enable infrastructure to underpin regional capabilities to ensure our marine industry is able to grow competitively and sustainably. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) | ||||||||
| Truck Staging Area | QLD Government | 4.5 | Townsville | Under Construction | ✓ | 16 | RMS Engineering & Construction awarded contract. Truck staging area to cater for 20 triple trailer road trains. | |||||||||
| Walford Creek Base Metals Project | Aeon Metals | 785 | Doomadgee | Planned | ✓ | Open Pit Mine The Walford Creek Project is located approximately 350km north west of Mount Isa in Northwest Queensland, close to the Northern Territory border. The closest town is Doomadgee, approximately 70km to the east, which is accessed by a sealed road from Cloncurry. Doomadgee has a commercial airstrip connecting to other major centres within Queensland. https://www.aeonmetals.com.au/walford-creek/ |
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| Westmoreland Project | Laramide | 411 | Possible | ✓ | 262 | Open Cut Mine - Uranium The Westmoreland Uranium Project, that is able to be developed as an open cut mining operation, is currently at an advanced exploration and delevopment stage, as significant work in these areas has been carried out in the past by the project's former owner Rio Tinto. Located about 400km north our Mount Isa on the border of Queensland and Northern Territory border. http://mininglink.com.au/site/westmoreland |
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| Whitsunday Shores | Greater Rewards Group | 900 | Mackay Whitsundays | Committed | ✓ | 112 | Construction of residential dwellings (1800), aged care living precinct, child care centre, sporting fields, community club house and tavern | |||||||||
| Yepoon to Mount Isa Roadwork | 190 | Mount Isa | Possible | ✓ | https://www.i-q.net.au/main/government-unveils-730m-road-plan-to-upgrade-700km |
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