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FAR NORTH QUEENSLANDMAJOR PROJECTS PIPELINE
OCTOBER 2021
Queensland Government
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Front cover image: Cairns Inlet
Overview 2
About the department 3
Summary of project spend 4
The construction outlook in Cairns 6
The housing boom 6
The stimulus risk 6
Major projects 6
The labour crunch 6
FNQ public capital projects 10
Cape York public capital projects 14
FNQ mining and renewable energy projects 15
FNQ major private projects 16
Featured Far North Queensland projects 18
Business assistance programs 20
Unite & Recover FNQ Regional Action Plan 22
Contents
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Far North Queensland
Overview
In 2021-22 the Queensland Government will deliver a $1.2 billion capital works program in the Far North Queensland (FNQ) region, providing essential infrastructure to meet the increasing service needs of residents and directly support an estimated 3,900 jobs.
In response to COVID-19, the Queensland Government is directly supporting FNQ with significant expenditure in 2021-22 through the capital works spending, along with record investment in health, education and training, tax relief, and tourism, to support employment and stimulate the economy.
The data contained within the 2021 FNQ Major Projects Pipeline booklet incorporates detailed information sourced from private developers and investors, plus specified projects noted within the Queensland Government Capital Statement 2021-22. Also included is a breakdown of Cape York public capital projects and a list of planned renewable energy and mining projects.
This booklet provides information on projects currently under construction but not yet completed, as well as committed and planned projects in the pipeline.
This information can be used by local contractors and suppliers to ensure they are ready to take advantage of the future opportunities and high level of construction activity that FNQ is currently experiencing – the future outlook remains positive.
With this strong capital program for the FNQ region, we are confident that the pipeline of projects will create the jobs of tomorrow, sustain economic growth, and support a more secure future for the region.
Information in this booklet aims to:
support and grow local jobs and assist certain sectors to be ‘job ready’
inform government and private sectors of future peak demand for labour and resources
assist with future infrastructure planning and timing so that job levels are sustained over the longer term
assist in keeping government and private sector costs down whilst maintaining jobs and wage growth, to promote further investment and growth.
Yarrabah Jetty project
About the department
The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP) drives economic growth and enables well-planned, inclusive and resilient local communities.DSDILGP achieves this by connecting with industry, businesses, community and government at all levels to create place-based solutions that leverage regional strengths and unlock sustainable growth.
Queensland’s economic recovery is being supported through the $3.34 billion Queensland Jobs Fund, to boost the state’s industry footprint, create jobs and strengthen the economy.
Success is:
> a future-focused, innovative, well-planned and diverse economy
> growth in investment and priority industry sectors
> coordinated, integrated, interconnected opportunities for regions, industry sectors and the private sectors
> leveraged opportunities to maximise jobs for Queenslanders in developments, priority industries and associated supply chains, and circular, localised economies
> sustainable, capable and accountable local governments enabling thriving local communities.
To strengthen your regional supply chain, please contact the Far North Queensland Regional Office (details on back cover) to discuss how we:
> assist major contractors and subcontractors to develop local content strategies
> build regional supply chain capability and capacity
> mentor regional businesses to prepare effective capability statements
> advise regional businesses on government and private-sector tendering processes
> link regional industry with project information
> connect industry with government support.Cairns Southern Access Corridor – Edmonton to Gordonvale project
Major projects pipeline 2021
$3.46 billion
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*Source - Cairns Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) is comprised of five statistical area level 3s of Cairns - North, Cairns - South, Innisfail – Cassowary Coast, Port Douglas - Daintree and Tablelands (East) - Kuranda. **Source – Queensland Government Statistician’s Office – July 2021
Summary of public and private project spend
Since early 2020, economies over the world have seen periods of impact and recovery in various sectors, as a result of COVID-19 outbreaks and lockdowns. This has seen the emergence of a two-speed economy, with sectors like tourism suffering losses, while the construction industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. This effect has been exacerbated in Far North Queensland (FNQ) due to tourism playing a major part in our economy. As a result of restricted travel, and more time being spent in homes, money usually spent on holidaying has been redirected to home renovations and new builds, demonstrated by the surge in building approvals compared with pre-pandemic figures.
The far north region, in particular Cairns (SA4)* is experiencing a steady unemployment rate of 5.7 per cent**, lower than the Queensland average. However, due to the loss of seasonal workers (for example backpackers), we are seeing negative employment growth (-1.6%), and a decreased participation rate of 66.6% compared with 68.5% in July 2021. The lower-than-average unemployment rate results can be attributed to the strong level of construction activity, particularly residential builds.
There are several major private developments in the pipeline, most notably Neoen’s Kaban Green Power Hub near Ravenshoe and PPNQ Developments’ The Palms Masterplanned Estate in Cairns that will see the region continue its strong growth. Looking forward over the next few years, it is estimated that $3.46 billion worth
of investment on major private projects is committed or planned, refer Figure 1.
The amount of public capital investment in FNQ over the next few years is considerable, with an estimated $3.38 billion committed and planned, refer Figure 2.
New and continuing major public projects like Bruce Highway – Southern Access Corridor upgrades, Smithfield Bypass and other road projects, Atherton Hospital redevelopment, Cairns Mental Health Unit and other health projects, Cairns Convention Centre expansion, Cairns Marine Precinct upgrades, and considerable
investment in social housing will see $654 million being invested by Queensland Government in the region this financial year.
In addition to the Queensland Government’s investment in the construction and upgrades of two wharves in the Cairns Marine Precinct, the Australian Department of Defence has committed to delivering $155 million for the HMAS Cairns upgrade and new wharf project. This investment will support the Royal Australian Navy’s new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels. Local contractor BESIX Watpac has been appointed as the managing contractor.
Committed $1.03 billion
Figure 1: FNQ major private projects in the pipeline – 2021/22 and beyond Source: Private proponents and public media articles
Figure 2: FNQ major private projects in the pipeline – 2021/22 and beyondSource: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2021-22
Tourism
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Health
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Committed ($m) Planned ($m)
0 $300m $600m $900m $1200m $1500m $1800m
Planned $2.43 billion
$502 million
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Major projects pipeline 2021
A summary of Torres and Cape York public capital projects shows a commitment of $376.8 million for current and upcoming public projects refer Figure 3, with a budgeted spend of $222.6 million this financial year (2021-22) across several project categories.
Figure 3: Cape York public capital projects in the pipeline – 2021-22 – 2022-23 and beyondSource: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2021-22
Figure 4: FNQ mining and renewable energy projects in the pipeline – 2021/22 and beyond Source: Private proponents and public media articles
Mining (particularly new economy minerals) and renewable energy projects are a focus not just in Queensland and Australia, but also globally, and it is important to note projects across FNQ. Whilst it is appreciated that planning and environmental approvals and finance take time to secure in order to bring these projects to reality, the level of activity and interest shown by potential proponents results in an estimated $4.6 billion in mining and renewable energy projects in the pipeline, see Figure 4.
Whilst this level of construction activity is expected to continue over the coming years, it is important for new developments to be staggered to mitigate bottlenecks in both the availability of materials and subsequent labour requirements. This approach will ensure that a higher employment rate and flow-on economic benefit is maintained over the long term, promoting future investment and growth.
Committed $108 million
Committed $1.37 billion
FNQ mining projects
FNQ renewable energy projects
Planned $394 million
Planned $2.70 billion
$4.07 billion
Cairns Esplanade dining precinct project
Roads
Health
Education
Public safety
Housing/community
0 $50m
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This sets up a clear risk for the medium-term. It means that, in the absence of additional stimulus to create a new source of demand, there will be a significant reduction in contracts being signed next year, leading to much less activity in 2023 and 2024.
This pullback in demand for new housing will be magnified by the weak population growth caused by international border closures, as well as the possibility of higher interest rates. The hope is that, as the housing pipeline shrinks, demand for non-residential buildings will have returned to Cairns in earnest.
Major projectsWhile the headlines are focussed on the record numbers of contracts being signed by Queensland’s house builders, other parts of the industry are also registering very high levels of activity.
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is currently tracking a significant pipeline of major projects across Far North Queensland – over 600 projects. Of these, roughly half are committed and either underway or will begin in the next year or so.
This pipeline of public and private projects amounts to $1.3 billion worth of construction activity to be undertaken over the next 12 months, with another $1.2 billion in projects planned but not yet committed. Historically speaking, this is a significant pipeline of work (Figure 6).
The majority of these committed projects are in the heavy and civil sector, often sponsored by governments. The Queensland Government, for example, has budgeted a record amount of capital investment in the region – nearly $1.2 billion in 2021-22 alone.
The area of weakness for the region will be in the privately funded, non-residential sector.
The labour crunchCairns’ construction industry is now working through a pipeline of projects on a scale that has never been seen before in the region. This pipeline has materialised quickly, and is impacting both the building and engineering sectors simultaneously.
The construction outlook in CairnsProvided by Construction Skills Queensland
These borrowers have wasted no time converting their new mortgages into projects. At least $11 billion worth of new housing projects have already been approved across Queensland. Of these, over $500 million will be built in Cairns.
The size of this book of housing work is simply without precedent (Figure 5).
The stimulus riskThis current boom in house building is being fuelled by people who would have ordinarily built their homes in 2023 or 2024. Many of these buyers have been empowered by generous government subsidies and incentives to bring forward an investment that they likely would have made within the next few years.
The housing boomCairns has been swept up in an unprecedented house building boom that is gripping Australia. Driven by record low interest rates and generous government assistance, Queenslanders borrowed in excess of $15 billion for construction related purposes in the 12 months to June 2021 – nearly double the amount lent in the previous 12 months.
Over $500 million of housing projects approved in Cairns since June 2020 – a new record
Figure 5: Cairns Housing Approvals, Rolling Annual TotalSource: ABS, CSQ
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The competition for labour to deliver this boom is on. CSQ’s liaison with builders and subcontractors in the region suggests they are desperate for talent and willing to absorb as much spare labour as possible.
This is backed-up by our data. Following a brief pause in hiring at the beginning of the pandemic, construction job vacancies in the region have soared 60 per cent above pre-pandemic levels (Figure 7).
overseas or interstate. That’s hundreds of workers added to the region’s industry each year. This flow has slowed substantially during the pandemic, effectively putting a cap on the availability of skilled labour.
This, in turn, is felt as acute skill shortages by employers. On projects, it shows up as cost increases and delays. These are now endemic features of the industry and it will take some time for their effects to dissipate.
Yet despite this frenzied recruitment drive, few workers are answering the call.
Industry employment hasn’t reached anywhere near the levels we would expect given this activity. Around 11,000 people are currently employed in Cairns’ construction industry, which is lower than the 12,000 employed prior to the pandemic.
Why has employment not simply expanded to meet the increased demand?The fundamental issue is that there is simply not enough spare labour. The pandemic’s effects on migration are well known, and it appears the building industry has not escaped these impacts.
Typically, 10 per cent of Cairns’ construction workforce are recent migrants to the region, be it from
How long?CSQ modelling indicates that Cairns’ housing sector will return to some semblance of normality by the second half of 2022 (Figure 8). But that modelling is based on ‘normal’ conditions. If material and labour shortages continue to delay projects, expect the frenzy of activity to continue into 2023.
Figure 6: Far North Queensland Major Projects PipelineSource: CSQ
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Figure 7: Construction Job Advertisements, FNQSource: LMIP Internet Vacancy Index
Figure 8: Pipeline of Outstanding Housing Work, CairnsSource: ABS, CSQ
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About Construction Skills Queensland
CSQ’s Workforce Planning capability provides free-of-charge support to industry to:
Save time and cost Meet contract requirements including navigating Qld Procurement Policy
Navigate industry licensing and the VET apprenticeships/traineeship system
Establish strategies to attract, retain and develop your workforce
Identify funding opportunities and registered training organisations (RTOs)
Connect to a network of industry stakeholders
Construction Skills Queensland partners with major projects to develop a ready supply of skilled workers for every stage of these high impact projects.
CSQ helps industry understand future workforce requirements and supports targeted workforce plans that provide security and sustainability to project budgets and timeframes.
CSQ respects that each region and every project is unique and, therefore, encourages local training solutions that are tailored for individual project demands.
We provide the most up-to-date thinking on construction skills and training, underpinned by research and analysis on the drivers that will impact current and future workforce requirements.
This empowers industry with a line of sight to the future and the ability to stay one step ahead of potential challenges.
CSQ works alongside project teams to:
• collaborate on workforce plans
• identify any potential skills gaps for projects and provide meaningful solutions
• identify project-specific training and funding solutions
• provide guidance and support where needed around the Queensland Government Building and Construction Training Policy (Training Policy), and other Government procurement policies targeting social inclusion and local content.
business.gov.au call 13 28 46
Find out how we can assist you
We are here to help you with:
• tools, tips and information to plan, start and grow your business
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• tailored guidance from an experienced member of our Outreach Network.
Connecting your business to the support it needs
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FNQ public capital projects
Source: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2021-22
* Qld Gov contribution toward private projects ** Jointly funded public/private project *** $50m funding from Australian Government for Stage 1 **** Funding from QG’s Works for Queensland program
Location
Proponent / Developer / Department Project Status
Total project ($m)
Expenditure to 30/06/21 ($m)
2021/22 ($m)
2022/23 and beyond ($m)
ROADS
Cairns Dept of Transport and Main Roads
Bruce Hwy - Southern Access Corridor - STAGE 3 - Edmonton to Gordonvale
Commenced 481.000 167.864 98.281 214.855
Bruce Hwy - Southern Access Corridor - STAGE 4 - Kate to Aumuller St
Commenced 123.700 109.375 8.510 5.815
Bruce Hwy - Southern Access Corridor - STAGE 5 - Foster Road upgrade intersection
Committed 225.000 0.100 2.000 222.900
Cairns Southern Access Cycleway
Commenced 24.029 3.536 10.016 10.477
Smithfield Bypass Commenced 164.000 122.882 31.341 9.777
Cairns Ring Road Commenced 359.000 3.001 13.999 342.000
Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Hwy duplication
Committed 300.000 10.000 290.000
Tablelands Kennedy Hwy (Cairns to Mareeba), Kuranda Range, Intelligent Transport System
Commenced 30.000 7.000 12.000 11.000
Kennedy Hwy (Mareeba to Atherton) targeted road safety improvements
Commenced 37.500 11.520 17.980 8.000
Mourilyan Boogan Road, widen and strengthen pavement
Committed 7.100 7.100
Ingham - Innisfail
Bruce Hwy - Smiths Gap - southbound overtaking lane and fauna overpass
Commenced 13.824 8.333 5.491
Innisfail - Cairns
Bruce Hwy and Munro Street (Babinda) intersection upgrade
Commenced 7.230 2.509 2.010 2.711
Feluga Bruce Hwy - Feluga & East Feluga intersection upgrade
Committed 6.881 1.698 3.717 1.466
HEALTH
Atherton Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Atherton Hospital redevelopment
Commenced 79.600 57.300 22.300
Mareeba Mareeba Hospital new CT scanner
Commenced 5.000 2.384 2.616
Cairns Cairns Hybrid Theatre Commenced 4.531 3.790 0.741
Cairns Hospital 11 additional beds Block D4 ward fitout
Commenced 4.450 2.398 2.052
Committed Planned
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Location
Proponent / Developer / Department Project Status
Total project ($m)
Expenditure to 30/06/21 ($m)
2021/22 ($m)
2022/23 and beyond ($m)
HEALTH
Cairns Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns Hospital Emergency Department expansion, pre-admission and endoscopy work
Committed 30.000 2.729 7.700 19.571
Cairns Hospital Mental Health Unit
Committed 70.000 9.153 29.496 31.351
Cairns Health and Innovation Centre
Planned TBA TBA
Cairns Queensland Health - Queensland Ambulance Service
Cairns Ambulance Station and Operations Centre redevelopment
Committed 10.415 0.784 1.350 8.281
Mareeba Mission Australia / Australian Government
10-bed mental health facility**
Committed TBA TBA
EDUCATION
Cairns Dept of Education
Edge Hill State School - Administration upgrades
Committed 4.680 4.680
Redlynch State College - Junior & Senior Campuses - Upgrade existing hall facilities
Committed 6.255 0.504 5.751
Trinity Bay State High Sschool - School hall program
Committed 10.351 0.059 0.405 9.887
Woree State School - Upgrade existing hall facility
Committed 1.530 0.252 1.278
Malanda Malanda State High School - Additional classrooms
Committed 10.580 4.600 5.980
Cairns Dept of Employment, Small Business and Training - TAFE
Cairns Advanced Manufacturing Hub and Cairns Cyber Security Training Operation Centre
Committed 5.600 0.420 5.180
Cairns Catholic Education
Newman Catholic College at JCU **
Commenced 30.000 30.000
Cairns Catholic Education
Northern Beaches Catholic Primary School - The Palms**
Planned 5.700 5.700
Cairns James Cook University
FNQ Health & innovation Precinct / Cairns Tropical Enterprise Centre**
Committed *** TBA 50.000
Cairns CQ University New city campus - Grafton St**
Planned 50.000 50.000
Source: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2021-22
* Qld Gov contribution toward private projects ** Jointly funded public/private project *** $50m funding from Australian Government for Stage 1 **** Funding from QG’s Works for Queensland program
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Location
Proponent / Developer / Department Project Status
Total project ($m)
Expenditure to 30/06/21 ($m)
2021/22 ($m)
2022/23 and beyond ($m)
TOURISM
Cairns Dept Energy and Public Works
Cairns Convention Centre Upgrade & Expansion
Commenced 172.171 98.592 73.579
Port Douglas Dept of Tourism, Innovation and Sport
Wangetti Trail Commenced 35.891 4.060 11.713 20.118
FNQ Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund 2020*
Commenced 24.740 9.740 15.000
Cairns Dept of the Premier and Cabinet
Film production studio Committed 6.800 0.500 6.300
Daintree Dept of Environment and Science
Daintree National Park - Eastern Yalanjiwarra Culture and Tourism Hub and Visitot Centre
Committed 3.500 3.500
Atherton Tablelands
Crater Lakes National Park walking track upgrade
Committed 3.450 0.850 2.600
Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef Investment Marine park reef trails
Committed 2.500 0.300 0.450 1.750
Cairns Cairns Regional Council
Cairns Gallery Precinct Committed 10.000 2.000 8.000
PUBLIC SAFETY
Mossman Qld Fire and Emergency Services
Mossman auxiliary fire and rescue station relocation and upgrade
Commenced 2.001 0.051 1.950
Cairns Qld Police Service
Cairns police facility upgrade
Commenced 17.412 3.022 7.390 7.000
Cairns West new police facility
Committed 2.300 2.200 0.100
Woree replacement police facility
Committed 11.423 0.203 6.000 5.220
Cairns Department of Defence
HMAS Cairns - demolish and reconstruct including expansion and new wharf
Committed 155.000 155.000
HARBOURS/PORTS/FREIGHT
Cairns Qld Govt / Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Ltd
Cairns Marine Precinct - Upgrade Smith’s Creek No. 2 Wharf and Commercial Fisherman’s Base No. 2
Committed 28.317 3.400 24.483 0.434
Cairns Dept of Transport and Main Roads
Yorkeys Knob Boat Ramp Committed 17.000 2.201 8.427 6.372
Yarrabah Yarrabah Jetty, design and construct
Committed 11.510 7.312 2.231 1.967
Cairns Qld Government / Air Freight Handling Services
Agricultural export centre Cairns Airport - Regional Trade Distribution Centre
Committed 10.000 10.000
Source: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2021-22
* Qld Gov contribution toward private projects ** Jointly funded public/private project *** $50m funding from Australian Government for Stage 1 **** Funding from QG’s Works for Queensland program
Committed Planned
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Location
Proponent / Developer / Department Project Status
Total project ($m)
Expenditure to 30/06/21 ($m)
2021/22 ($m)
2022/23 and beyond ($m)
HOUSING/COMMUNITY
Cairns Dept of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy
Construct social housing - Cairns
Committed ongoing ongoing 26.373
Upgrade existing social housing - Cairns
Committed ongoing ongoing 30.253
Lyons Street Diversionary Centre expansion
Committed 4.000 0.800 3.200
Cairns Cairns Regional Council
Animal Management Facility - Woree
Committed 7.300 0.940 6.360
White Rock Neighbourhood and Sports Centre
Committed 3.120 3.120
Griffiths Park Sporting Precinct
Commenced 5.000 1.300 3.700
Cairns region active transport network
Commenced ongoing 4.600
ENVIRONMENT
Cairns and FNQ
Regional Development Australia Tropical North
Plastics recycling hub Planned 14.000 14.000
ENERGY/WATER
Cairns Dept of Energy and Public Works - Energy Qld
Cairns Operational Depot development
Commenced 41.053 21.053 3.500 16.500
Network replacement and augmentation
Committed ongoing ongoing 105.932
Cardstone Dept of Energy and Public Works - Cleanco Qld
Kareeya Hydro other projects
Committed ongoing ongoing 4.190
Cairns Barron Gorge Hydro other projects
Committed ongoing ongoing 1.488
South of Cairns
Queensland Government / Powerlink
Transmission line upgrades Committed 40.000 40.000
Mareeba / Dimbulah
Sunwater / Australian Government
Mareeba-Dimbulah Water Supply Scheme Efficiency Improvement
Commenced 30.800 25.282 5.558
Ravenshoe Tablelands Regional Council
Ravenshoe reservoir**** Commenced 5.500 5.500
Cairns Cairns Regional Council
Cairns Water Security Project Stage 1
Planned 215.000 5.490 3.700 205.810
Source: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2021-22
* Qld Gov contribution toward private projects ** Jointly funded public/private project *** $50m funding from Australian Government for Stage 1 **** Funding from QG’s Works for Queensland program
Committed Planned
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Cape York public capital projects
Source - Queensland Government Capital Statement 2021-22
* Part of the Cape York Region Package 2 - total project value $237.5m ** Funded under the Rural and Regional Infrastructure Package $50.2M 2021/22 - split between Cairns and Sarina Hospitals, staff accommodation and Mer Island PHCC *** Across all Indigenous councils in Queensland
Committed Planned
Location
Proponent / Developer / Department Project Status
Total project ($m)
Expenditure to 30/06/21 ($m)
2021/22 ($m)
2022/23 and beyond ($m)
ROADS
Coen - Weipa Dept of Transport and Main Roads
Peninsula Developmental Road (Coen - Weipa), Archer River Crossing, construct bridge*
Commenced 32.351 1.280 9.000 22.071
HEALTH
Atherton Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
Mer (Murray) Island Primary Health Care Centre - Building replacement**
Commenced 7.000 1.100 2.708 3.192
Thursday Island
Thursday Island Hospital redevelopment
Commenced 36.000 7.217 14.272 14.512
Thursday Island Primary Health Care Centre redevelopment
Commenced 10.000 2.036 4.025 3.939
Wujal Wujal Wujal Wujal Primary Health Care Centre - Replacement roof and helicopter landing upgrade
Commenced 2.675 0.965 0.290 1.420
Torres and Cape
Staff Accommodation Program Committed 15.000 15.000
EDUCATION
Aurukun Dept of Education Aurukun State School - administration upgrades
Committed 2.220 2.220
Lockhart River
Lockhart River State School additional facilities
Commenced 2.823 0.781 2.042
Thursday Island
Tagai College - Thursday Island amenities block upgrade
Commenced 1.360 0.096 1.264
PUBLIC SAFETY
Aurukun Qld Police Service Aurukun police facility upgrade Commenced 6.700 0.457 6.243
Pormpuraaw Pormpuraaw replacement police facility
Commenced 7.300 4.928 2.372
HOUSING / COMMUNITY
Torres and Cape
Dept of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy
Deliver dwellings to support the transfer of social housing to home ownership on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land, and upgrade existing dwellings
Committed ongoing ongoing 40.800
Torres and Cape
Deliver dwellings in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and upgrade existing social housing
Committed ongoing ongoing 89.600
Torres and Cape
Dept of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Partnerships
Splash Parks Commenced 3.000 0.187 2.813
Across Queensland
Dept of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Govt and Planning
Indigenous Councils Critical Infrastructure Program***
Commenced 120.000 67.338 30.338 22.324
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Source: Private proponents and public news articles, DNRM Electricity Generation Map
* Figures may include expenditure in previous years for projects under construction ** Public project
FNQ mining and renewable energy projects
Committed Planned
LocationProponent / Developer / Department Project Status
Total project ($m)
2021/22 ($m)
2022/23 and beyond ($m)
MINING
Mt Carbine Specialty Metals International Ltd
Mt Carbine Tungsten Committed 51.0 51.0
North of Weipa Metro Mining Ltd Bauxite Hills Mine Stage 2 expansion Committed 56.6 56.6
Aurukun Glencore/Mitsubishi Aurukun Bauxite project Planned 165.0 165.0
Einasleigh Aurora Metals Limited Einasleigh Joint Venture copper project Planned 122.0 122.0
Cape Bedford / Hope Vale
Diatreme Resources/Hope Vale Congress
Galalar Silica sand project Development application
32.0 32.0
Cape Flattery Metallica Minerals Cape Flattery silica sand project Planned 75.0 75.0
Aurukun Advanced Energy Minerals
Kendall Kaolin mine project Planned TBA TBA
Chillagoe R3D Resources Chillagoe copper mine Planned TBA TBA
Mt Garnet / Ravenshoe
Fomento Group/Tablelands Mining Group
Expansion of Mount Garnet iron ore operations
Planned TBA TBA
RENEWBLE ENERGY
Ravenshoe Neoen Kaban Green Power Hub Under construction*
373.0 373.0
Daintree Australian Government Daintree Microgrid Project** Committed 19.0 19.0
Lakeland Windlab Ltd Lakeland Wind Farm Committed 200.0 200.0
Lakeland Lyon Group Cape York Solar Storage Development approval
150.0 150.0
Atherton NESI Australia (Qingdao New Energy Solutions Inc.)
Atherton Solar Farm Development approval
TBA TBA
Kidston Genex Power Limited Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project 250MW
Under construction*
777.0 777.0
Kidston Solar Project 270MW Planned TBA TBA
Kidston Wind Farm 150MW Planned TBA TBA
Cooktown Wind Power Queensland Archer Point Wind Farm Planned TBA TBA
Ravenshoe Epuron Chalumbin Wind Farm Planned TBA TBA
Evelyn Ratch Australia High Road Windfarm Planned 90.0 90.0
Forsayth Iberdrola (Infigen) Energy
Forsayth Wind Farm Planned 250.0 250.0
Weipa First Solar Weipa Solar Farm (Stage 2) Planned 12.0 12.0
Mareeba CleanGen Mareeba Solar Farm Planned 100.0 100.0
Mareeba Tilt Renewables Chewko Solar Farm Planned 100.0 100.0
Desailly DP Energy Desailly Renewable Energy Park Planned 2000.0 2000.0
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Location
Proponent / Developer / Department Project Status
Total project ($m) 2021/22 ($m)
2022/23 and beyond ($m)
Cairns Botanica Property Group
Botanica Cairns - including retirement resort and residential estate
Under construction*
200.0 200.0
Gordonvale Fabcot Woolworths Gordonvale Under construction*
20.0 20.0
Cairns Group 1 Pty Ltd 5 storey apartment complex - McLeod St
Under construction*
4.8 4.8
Cairns Kroymans Developments Pty Ltd
Pinecrest Master Planned Community
Development approval
39.4 39.4
Cairns Pregno Family Investments Pty Ltd
Edmonton Business & Industry Park
Development approval
140.0 140.0
Cairns PPNQ Developments The Palms Masterplanned Estate
Committed 330.0 330.0
Port Douglas Chiodo Corp Fairmont Accor 253-room resort
Committed 300.0 300.0
Port Douglas Port Pacific Developments
Retirement Facility - 111-119 Port Douglas Rd
Development approval
12.0 12.0
Ellis Beach Bellbird Park Developments Pty Ltd
Eco-resort at Ellis Beach Development approval
100.0 100.0
Cairns World Class Global Nova City - 7 tower development
Development approval
550.0 550.0
Cairns CIU1 Pty Ltd C3 Cairns - 3 tower development
Development approval
550.0 550.0
Cairns Noipo Investments Pty Ltd
Citi Tower - 26-30 Sheridan St
Development approval
60.0 60.0
Cairns Billion Century Group
Hotel and Apartment complex - Sheridan St
Development approval
30.0 30.0
Cairns Donnmark Investments Pty Ltd
Aria on the Park - 122-126 Sheridan St
Development approval
20.5 20.5
Cairns Drawbridge Developments
Terraces on the Hill - Mooroobool
Development approval
12.0 12.0
Cairns Mararna Street Pty Ltd
Trinity Beach apartments - Moore Street
Development approval
24.0 24.0
Cairns Hardwick Pty Ltd Bruce Highway Units - Edmonton
Development approval
10.8 10.8
Cairns Yendis Entertainment Pty Ltd
Johanna Road residential development - Trinity Beach
Development approval
5.2 5.2
East Trinity Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation
Eco Cultural Tourism Infrastructure Project
Development approval
39.0 39.0
Source: Private proponents and public news articles
* Figures may include expenditure in previous years for projects under construction
FNQ major private projects
Committed Planned
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Major projects pipeline 2021
Location
Proponent / Developer / Department Project Status
Total project ($m) 2021/22 ($m)
2022/23 and beyond ($m)
Mission Beach
Neville Smith Family Castaways redevelopment Development approval
70.0 70.0
Chillagoe GA Group Crystalbrook Station Development approval
10.0 10.0
Cairns Best Beach Resort Pty Ltd / Benny Wu
Acacia Court redevelopment - Retirement facility and short-term accommodation
Development application
80.0 80.0
Cairns Palm Cove Nominees Pty Ltd
Cedar Road Residential & Resort Complex
Development application
22.0 22.0
Cairns Fabcot Woolworths Trinity Beach Development approval
18.0 18.0
Port Douglas David Imgraben / Northbreak Developments
Northbreak Wave Pool and Resort
Development application
300.0 300.0
Port Douglas Tim Gurner Ultra-luxury resort and homes - Flagstaff Hill
Development application
60.0 60.0
Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef Legacy
The Living Coral Biobank Planned 70.0 70.0
Port Douglas GA Group Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
Planned 250.0 250.0
Cairns GA Group Lake St (carpark site) Planned 150.0 150.0
Cairns M Deeb, MG Deeb & J P Deeb
191 - 193 Esplanade - Luxury apartment tower
Development approval
TBA TBA
Cairns Cityview Group Pty Ltd
239 - 245 Esplanade - Luxury apartment tower
Development approval
TBA TBA
Gordonvale Estate of Rose Straguszi
Retirement Facility - Draper St
Development approval
TBA TBA
Innisfail Inncorp Pty Ltd Innisfail Estate - 567 lots - Flying Fish Point Rd
Development approval
TBA TBA
Cairns Otto Pfeiffer Canopy Lakes apartment complex
Development application
TBA TBA
Cairns St John’s Community Care
Retirement Village - Clifton Beach
Development application
TBA TBA
Committed Planned
Source: Private proponents and public news articles
* Figures may include expenditure in previous years for projects under construction
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Far North Queensland
Featured Far North Queensland projects
Project value: $237.5 million
Project value: $155 million
Project status: Under construction
Project status: Schematic design stage
Cape York Region Package 2$190 million to progressively seal priority sections of the Peninsula Developmental Road and $47.5 million to progressively seal priority sections of community access roads.
Navy Capability Infrastructure Sub-Program – HMAS CairnsThe construction of a new office building, a new Naval Cadet facility, upgrades to maintenance and logistics facilities, new storage facilities for equipment and small boats, demolition of the existing Navy Wharf, and construction of a new extended wharf and associated dredging.
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Major projects pipeline 2021
Atherton Hospital redevelopmentNew Community, Allied and Mental Health Building, new helipad and new Clinical Services Building, funded under the Advancing Queensland’s Health Infrastructure Program
Kaban Green Power Hub28-turbine wind farm with the capacity to produce more than 460,000 MWh of renewable energy per year (enough to power around 100,000 homes). The Kaban Green Power Hub project is supported by Queensland Government’s $40 million investment in transmission line upgrades.
Project value: $70 million
Project value: $373 million
Project status: Stage 2 under construction
Project status: Under construction
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Far North Queensland
Business assistance programs
Advance Queensland programA comprehensive suite of programs that will create jobs now and for the future, drive productivity improvements, and harness innovation.
Advancing Small Business GrantsThese grants can develop your business through activities such as expansion, commercialisation, research and development, innovation and exporting.
This economic support is backed up by:
> advisory and mentoring services
> workshops and seminars
> general and industry-specific training
> networking opportunities
> subsidised products, such as business planning tools.
[email protected] www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants
Back to Work programSupport payments of up to $20,000 are available for eligible employers who hire eligible unemployed jobseekers.
0428 690 [email protected] www.qld.gov.au/backtowork
Business grants and assistanceQuickly identify government grants, assistance and support for your business with the business grants and assistance service.
www.grants.services.qld.gov.au
Business and Industry PortalProvides small businesses direct access to Queensland Government services and information.
With just a few clicks and a couple of questions, users can access more than 100 business support programs and information on:
> starting, marketing and growing a business
> employing people
> grants, tools and support services
> industry and market information
> investing in Queensland
> COVID-19 business assistance.
www.business.qld.gov.au
Cairns Convention Centre artist impression
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Major projects pipeline 2021
Defence Industry HubQueensland’s defence industry hub in Townsville helps businesses become ‘defence ready’. Enabling them to access state, national and global defence supply chain opportunities.
(07) 4758 3437www.defenceindustries.qld.gov.au
Industry Capability Network (ICN)Online database and network of consultants, giving companies access to:
> projects large and small
> supply chain development
> channels to promote company capabilities to our business network.
(07) 3364 [email protected]
Industry Partnership ProgramGrowing and creating jobs across a number of priority industry sectors such as advanced manufacturing, hydrogen, biofutures, biomedical, defence, aerospace, space, resource recovery and METS.
www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/queensland-jobs-fund/industry-partnership-program
Made in Queensland programSupporting Queensland’s manufacturing sector to become more internationally competitive and adopt innovative processes and technologies.
www.rdmw.qld.gov.au/manufacturing/assistance-programs/made-in-queensland
Mentoring for Growth programAccess to volunteer business experts who provide insights, options and suggestions relating to challenges and opportunities you are experiencing in your business.
1300 654 [email protected]/running-business/growing-business/business-mentoring/mentoring-growth
Queensland Manufacturing Institute A Queensland-based organisation dedicated to improving the growth, skills, performance, innovation and capability of businesses Australia-wide.
1300 364 739hello@qldmanufacturing.org.auwww.qldmanufacturinginstitute.org.au
Regional Manufacturing HubsProvide a place for local manufacturing businesses to receive expert advice and support to transition to advanced manufacturing
www.rdmw.qld.gov.au/regional-development/manufacturing-hubs
Supply chain development workshopsDSDILGP’s industry workshops can assist businesses within regional supply chains to be more competitive in positioning for work opportunities.
Topics include:
> preparing capability statements
> tendering for business
> responding to non-price criteria.
[email protected]/news/events
Skilling Queenslanders for WorkFunds training and support for unemployed or underemployed people, with a focus on:
> young people (including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care)
> Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
> people with disability
> mature-age jobseekers
> women re-entering the workforce
> veterans and ex-service personnel
> people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
1300 369 [email protected]/training/training-careers/incentives/sqw
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Far North Queensland
23
Major projects pipeline 2021
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Far North Queensland
REGIONAL ACTION PLAN
budget.qld.gov.au
QUEENSLAND BUDGET 2021–22
Far North QueenslandThe Queensland Budget will directly support Far North Queensland with significant expenditure in 2021-22 including:
Far North Queensland will also benefit from:
Delivering for the Far North Queensland region
Homelessness services
$14.5Min 2021-22 to deliver specialist homelessness services in Far North Queensland.
Restoring frontline services in Far North Queensland Growth from March 2015 to March 2021
55 extra teacher aides up 7.4%
256 extra doctors up 53.7%
51 extra ambulance officers up 18.4%
229 extra teachers up 7.5%
Recovery and Resilience against natural disasters
$59.7Mestimated for the provision of financial assistance for capital works to disaster affected communities in 2021-22.
Social housing
$203.3Min 2021-22 to expand and improve social housing in Far North Queensland, delivered in partnership with the Australian Government.
to maintain, improve and upgrade schools in Far North Queensland.
Education
$51.2M
for Torres and Cape, and Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Services.
Health
$1.3B
Jobs and Regional Growth Fund$235.9 million capital expenditure supported and 208 new full-time jobs generated in Far North Queensland.(February 2017 to May 2021)
Building our Regions$60 million allocated to 66 critical infrastructure projects in Far North Queensland, supporting economic development and supporting 416 jobs.(March 2015 to June 2021)
Works for Queensland$49.4 million provided to regional councils in Far North Queensland to undertake 111 minor infrastructure and maintenance projects.(June 2019 to June 2021)
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REGIONAL ACTION PLAN
budget.qld.gov.au
QUEENSLAND BUDGET 2021–22
Far North QueenslandThe Queensland Budget will directly support Far North Queensland with significant expenditure in 2021-22 including:
Far North Queensland will also benefit from:
Delivering for the Far North Queensland region
Homelessness services
$14.5Min 2021-22 to deliver specialist homelessness services in Far North Queensland.
Restoring frontline services in Far North Queensland Growth from March 2015 to March 2021
55 extra teacher aides up 7.4%
256 extra doctors up 53.7%
51 extra ambulance officers up 18.4%
229 extra teachers up 7.5%
Recovery and Resilience against natural disasters
$59.7Mestimated for the provision of financial assistance for capital works to disaster affected communities in 2021-22.
Social housing
$203.3Min 2021-22 to expand and improve social housing in Far North Queensland, delivered in partnership with the Australian Government.
to maintain, improve and upgrade schools in Far North Queensland.
Education
$51.2M
for Torres and Cape, and Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Services.
Health
$1.3B
Jobs and Regional Growth Fund$235.9 million capital expenditure supported and 208 new full-time jobs generated in Far North Queensland.(February 2017 to May 2021)
Building our Regions$60 million allocated to 66 critical infrastructure projects in Far North Queensland, supporting economic development and supporting 416 jobs.(March 2015 to June 2021)
Works for Queensland$49.4 million provided to regional councils in Far North Queensland to undertake 111 minor infrastructure and maintenance projects.(June 2019 to June 2021)
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Infrastructure
$1.2Bfor productivity-enhancing infrastructure and capital works, estimated to support around
3,900 jobsin this region.
Far North Queensland
DARLINGDOWNS
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
MACKAY-WHITSUNDAY
OUTBACKQUEENSLAND
TOWNSVILLE
WIDE BAY
SOUTH EASTQUEENSLAND
FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
GOLDCOASTLOGAN
SUNSHINECOAST
IPSWICH BRISBANE
MORETON BAY
Lockhart
Thursday Island
Aurukun
Coen
Kowanyama Cooktown
Cairns
Mission Beach
Masig Island
Coen Primary Health Care Centre$786,796 in 2021-22 out of a $1.8 million total spend for the replacement of the morgue and the replacement and remediation works of the conference building roof.
Coen Campus of Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy$1.1 million in 2021-22 to upgrade an existing amenities block.
Pormpuraaw replacement police facility$2.4 million in 2021-22 out of a $7.3 million total spend to complete the replacement of the police facility at Pormpuraaw.
Kowanyama Visitor Camping and Tours Pilot$125,000 in 2021-22 out of a $250,000 total spend for the Kowanyama Visitor Camping and Tours Pilot, which will deliver and pilot unique eco-tourism products and culturally signifi cant experiences for the Kowanyama region. Part of the Year of Indigenous Tourism program.
Torres Straits Primary Health Care Centre$4.1 million in 2021-22 out of a $16.9 million total spend for the upgrade to fi ve Primary Health Care Centres at Yorke Island, Coconut Island, Stephen Island, Dauan Island and St Pauls Community on Moa Island.
Tagai State College - Thursday Island Primary Campus$1.6 million in 2021-22 out of a $1.7 million total spend to upgrade an existing amenities block.
Thursday Island Health Facility$16.6 million in 2021-22 out of a $46 million total spend for the redevelopment of the Thursday Island Hospital and Primary Health Care Centre.
The Olkola Cultural Knowledge Centre$880,000 in 2021-22 out of a $981,748 total spend for the Olkola Cultural Knowledge Centre to deliver a multi-dimensional, unique tourism product and culturally signifi cant experience in Cape York. Part of the Year of Indigenous Tourism program.
Northern Peninsula Area Water Supply System - water supply rectification and repair program of works$1.3 million in 2021-22 out of a $4 million total spend to undertake an annual capital works program for the Northern Peninsula Area Water Supply System for a 10-year period commenced in 2020-21.
Mapoon Short Stay Accommodation - Stage 3$500,000 in 2021-22 out of a $1 million total spend to expand the existing Mapoon short stay accommodation complex to meet the strong demand for accommodation options in this remote shire.
Weipa Integrated Health Service$1 million for the refurbishment of a birthing suite and compliance and redundancy works for the chiller and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.
Wangetti Trail$9.9 million in 2021-22 out of a $41.4 million total spend for a 94 kilometre walking/mountain biking trail from Palm Cove to Port Douglas, with public andeco-accommodation facilities.
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield Bypass$31.3 million in 2021-22 out of a $164 million total spend to construct bypass route continuity on the Captain Cook Highway between McGregor Road roundabout and Caravonica roundabout.
Cairns Ring Road (Cairns CBD to Smithfield), construct additional lanes$14 million in 2021-22 out of a $359 million total spend to increase capacity of the Captain Cook Highway between the Bruce Highway and the Kennedy Highway. Delivered in partnership with the Australian Government.
Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, duplication$10 million in 2021-22 out of a $300 million total spend to duplicate the Cairns Western Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and the Captain Cook Highway. Delivered in partnership with the Australian Government.
Edge Hill State School$5.2 million in 2021-22 to upgrade the administration building.
Cairns Hospital$46.1 million in 2021-22 out of a $133.9 million total spend for construction projects to improve facilities at the Cairns Hospital site, including a new Mental Health Unit and expansion of the Emergency Department.
Dreamtime Island$660,000 in 2021-22 out of a $6.6 million total spend for an off shore activity pontoon showcasing indigenous culture and incorporating a reef science hub to focus on sustainable eco-tourism. Part of the Growing Tourism Infrastructure (2020) program.
Gateway to the Cape - Tourist Information Centre and Interactive Sculpture Park$488,179 in 2021-22 out of a $998,000 total spend to deliver a tourist information centre and interactive sculpture park, providing an avenue for the promotion of Cape York businesses and organisations.
Wujal Wujal Primary Health Care Centre$1.8 million in 2021-22 out of a $2.7 million total spend for construction projects to improve facilities at the Wujal Wujal Primary Health Care Centre site.
Cairns police facility upgrade$7.4 million in 2021-22 out of a $17.4 million total spend to progress the upgrade of the police facility at Cairns.
Cairns Convention Centre expansion & refurbishment$74 million in 2021-22 out of a $176 million total spend towards the refurbishment and expansion of the Cairns Convention Centre to capitalise on the national and international convention markets.
Cairns Marine Precinct$24.5 million in 2021-22 out of a $28 million total spend for Cairns Marine Precinct capital works and $1.6 million to support the business case for the future development of the Cairns Marine Precinct.
Cairns Diversionary Centre Expansion$3.2 million in 2021-22 out of a $4 million total spend for the expansion of Cairns Diversionary Centre.
Woree replacement police facility$6 million in 2021-22 out of a $11.4 million total spend to progress the replacement police facility at Woree.
Mareeba Hospital$2.6 million in 2021-22 out of a $5 million total spend for the purchase and installation of a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner at Mareeba Hospital.
Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Precinct redevelopment$27,220 in 2021-22 out of a $600,000 total spend for the construction of a new building to provide a focal point for visitors and artists to the Museum/Art Centre precinct and an outdoor function area and stage. Part of the Growing Tourism Infrastructure (2018).
Cairns Regional Industrial Estate$9.5 million in 2021-22 out of a $31.5 million total spend to preserve land for future strategic industrial use to help create economic development in the Cairns region.
KEY
Community wellbeing
Utilities
Health
Education
Transport and roads
Justice and safety
Government services
Recreation and culture
Statewide/region-wide
Relates to election commitment
Please note: Not all government expenditure for the region is shown. Dollar amounts may include capital and operating expenditure, though may not represent the entire funding allocated.
To see more Palaszczuk Government initiatives visit budget.qld.gov.au
Atherton Hospital$22.3 million in 2021-22 out of a $79.6 million total spend for construction projects to improve facilities at the Atherton Hospital site, including the redevelopment of the Hospital.
Malanda State High School$5 million in 2021-22 out of a $11.5 million total spend to construct a new building for additional learning spaces.
Innisfail Hospital$850,000 in 2021-22 out of a $1.9 million total spend for replacement works to roofi ng and cladding.
Kareeya Hydro maintenance and upgrades$4.2 million in 2021-22 to maintain existing assets including upgrades to the control system, turbines and Tully River bridge deck and access road.
Bedarra Island$351,872 in 2021-22 out of a $1.9 million total spend for upgrades to resort infrastructure to improve sustainability and resilience, guest comfort and guest night availability. Delivered in partnership with the private sector.
Orpheus Island$51,500 in 2021-22 out of a $1.7 million total spend for installation of new renewable energy infrastructure to enable the resort to operate 100 percent from solar energy and installation of waste reduction equipment. Delivered in partnership with the private sector.
Lockhart State School$2.4 million in 2021-22 out of a $3.3 million total spend to construct additional amenities and learning spaces.
Aurukun State School$3 million in 2021-22 to upgrade the administration area.
Peninsula Developmental Road (Coen to Weipa), Archer River Crossing, construct bridge$9 million in 2021-22 out of a $32.4 million total spend to construct a bridge at the Archer River Crossing. Delivered in partnership with the Australian Government.
Far North Queensland
DARLINGDOWNS
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
MACKAY-WHITSUNDAY
OUTBACKQUEENSLAND
TOWNSVILLE
WIDE BAY
SOUTH EASTQUEENSLAND
FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
GOLDCOASTLOGAN
SUNSHINECOAST
IPSWICH BRISBANE
MORETON BAY
Lockhart
Thursday Island
Aurukun
Coen
Kowanyama Cooktown
Cairns
Mission Beach
Masig Island
Coen Primary Health Care Centre$786,796 in 2021-22 out of a $1.8 million total spend for the replacement of the morgue and the replacement and remediation works of the conference building roof.
Coen Campus of Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy$1.1 million in 2021-22 to upgrade an existing amenities block.
Pormpuraaw replacement police facility$2.4 million in 2021-22 out of a $7.3 million total spend to complete the replacement of the police facility at Pormpuraaw.
Kowanyama Visitor Camping and Tours Pilot$125,000 in 2021-22 out of a $250,000 total spend for the Kowanyama Visitor Camping and Tours Pilot, which will deliver and pilot unique eco-tourism products and culturally signifi cant experiences for the Kowanyama region. Part of the Year of Indigenous Tourism program.
Torres Straits Primary Health Care Centre$4.1 million in 2021-22 out of a $16.9 million total spend for the upgrade to fi ve Primary Health Care Centres at Yorke Island, Coconut Island, Stephen Island, Dauan Island and St Pauls Community on Moa Island.
Tagai State College - Thursday Island Primary Campus$1.6 million in 2021-22 out of a $1.7 million total spend to upgrade an existing amenities block.
Thursday Island Health Facility$16.6 million in 2021-22 out of a $46 million total spend for the redevelopment of the Thursday Island Hospital and Primary Health Care Centre.
The Olkola Cultural Knowledge Centre$880,000 in 2021-22 out of a $981,748 total spend for the Olkola Cultural Knowledge Centre to deliver a multi-dimensional, unique tourism product and culturally signifi cant experience in Cape York. Part of the Year of Indigenous Tourism program.
Northern Peninsula Area Water Supply System - water supply rectification and repair program of works$1.3 million in 2021-22 out of a $4 million total spend to undertake an annual capital works program for the Northern Peninsula Area Water Supply System for a 10-year period commenced in 2020-21.
Mapoon Short Stay Accommodation - Stage 3$500,000 in 2021-22 out of a $1 million total spend to expand the existing Mapoon short stay accommodation complex to meet the strong demand for accommodation options in this remote shire.
Weipa Integrated Health Service$1 million for the refurbishment of a birthing suite and compliance and redundancy works for the chiller and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.
Wangetti Trail$9.9 million in 2021-22 out of a $41.4 million total spend for a 94 kilometre walking/mountain biking trail from Palm Cove to Port Douglas, with public andeco-accommodation facilities.
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield Bypass$31.3 million in 2021-22 out of a $164 million total spend to construct bypass route continuity on the Captain Cook Highway between McGregor Road roundabout and Caravonica roundabout.
Cairns Ring Road (Cairns CBD to Smithfield), construct additional lanes$14 million in 2021-22 out of a $359 million total spend to increase capacity of the Captain Cook Highway between the Bruce Highway and the Kennedy Highway. Delivered in partnership with the Australian Government.
Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, duplication$10 million in 2021-22 out of a $300 million total spend to duplicate the Cairns Western Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and the Captain Cook Highway. Delivered in partnership with the Australian Government.
Edge Hill State School$5.2 million in 2021-22 to upgrade the administration building.
Cairns Hospital$46.1 million in 2021-22 out of a $133.9 million total spend for construction projects to improve facilities at the Cairns Hospital site, including a new Mental Health Unit and expansion of the Emergency Department.
Dreamtime Island$660,000 in 2021-22 out of a $6.6 million total spend for an off shore activity pontoon showcasing indigenous culture and incorporating a reef science hub to focus on sustainable eco-tourism. Part of the Growing Tourism Infrastructure (2020) program.
Gateway to the Cape - Tourist Information Centre and Interactive Sculpture Park$488,179 in 2021-22 out of a $998,000 total spend to deliver a tourist information centre and interactive sculpture park, providing an avenue for the promotion of Cape York businesses and organisations.
Wujal Wujal Primary Health Care Centre$1.8 million in 2021-22 out of a $2.7 million total spend for construction projects to improve facilities at the Wujal Wujal Primary Health Care Centre site.
Cairns police facility upgrade$7.4 million in 2021-22 out of a $17.4 million total spend to progress the upgrade of the police facility at Cairns.
Cairns Convention Centre expansion & refurbishment$74 million in 2021-22 out of a $176 million total spend towards the refurbishment and expansion of the Cairns Convention Centre to capitalise on the national and international convention markets.
Cairns Marine Precinct$24.5 million in 2021-22 out of a $28 million total spend for Cairns Marine Precinct capital works and $1.6 million to support the business case for the future development of the Cairns Marine Precinct.
Cairns Diversionary Centre Expansion$3.2 million in 2021-22 out of a $4 million total spend for the expansion of Cairns Diversionary Centre.
Woree replacement police facility$6 million in 2021-22 out of a $11.4 million total spend to progress the replacement police facility at Woree.
Mareeba Hospital$2.6 million in 2021-22 out of a $5 million total spend for the purchase and installation of a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner at Mareeba Hospital.
Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Precinct redevelopment$27,220 in 2021-22 out of a $600,000 total spend for the construction of a new building to provide a focal point for visitors and artists to the Museum/Art Centre precinct and an outdoor function area and stage. Part of the Growing Tourism Infrastructure (2018).
Cairns Regional Industrial Estate$9.5 million in 2021-22 out of a $31.5 million total spend to preserve land for future strategic industrial use to help create economic development in the Cairns region.
KEY
Community wellbeing
Utilities
Health
Education
Transport and roads
Justice and safety
Government services
Recreation and culture
Statewide/region-wide
Relates to election commitment
Please note: Not all government expenditure for the region is shown. Dollar amounts may include capital and operating expenditure, though may not represent the entire funding allocated.
To see more Palaszczuk Government initiatives visit budget.qld.gov.au
Atherton Hospital$22.3 million in 2021-22 out of a $79.6 million total spend for construction projects to improve facilities at the Atherton Hospital site, including the redevelopment of the Hospital.
Malanda State High School$5 million in 2021-22 out of a $11.5 million total spend to construct a new building for additional learning spaces.
Innisfail Hospital$850,000 in 2021-22 out of a $1.9 million total spend for replacement works to roofi ng and cladding.
Kareeya Hydro maintenance and upgrades$4.2 million in 2021-22 to maintain existing assets including upgrades to the control system, turbines and Tully River bridge deck and access road.
Bedarra Island$351,872 in 2021-22 out of a $1.9 million total spend for upgrades to resort infrastructure to improve sustainability and resilience, guest comfort and guest night availability. Delivered in partnership with the private sector.
Orpheus Island$51,500 in 2021-22 out of a $1.7 million total spend for installation of new renewable energy infrastructure to enable the resort to operate 100 percent from solar energy and installation of waste reduction equipment. Delivered in partnership with the private sector.
Lockhart State School$2.4 million in 2021-22 out of a $3.3 million total spend to construct additional amenities and learning spaces.
Aurukun State School$3 million in 2021-22 to upgrade the administration area.
Peninsula Developmental Road (Coen to Weipa), Archer River Crossing, construct bridge$9 million in 2021-22 out of a $32.4 million total spend to construct a bridge at the Archer River Crossing. Delivered in partnership with the Australian Government.
New Thursday Island hub for community servicesThe new $5.5 million Thursday Island Neighbourhood and Community Centre is set to boost the local economy, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobs and frontline services in the Torres Strait.
In 2020-21 the Queensland Government invested $20.1 million across the network of 127 Neighbourhood and Community Centres in Queensland. These centres provide assistance and support to individuals and families and respond to the needs and priorities of their communities using a place-based approach.
The new centre on Thursday Island has resulted from a long history of community support and expectation to establish this important centre for the local community. It will respond to the needs of the community by providing a purpose-built centre to co-locate and consolidate delivery of several services in one location.
The successful centre provider, Mura Kosker, is finalising arrangements for an anticipated opening of the centre in late August.
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This government investment includes $70 million for a new mental health facility and $30 million for expanding the emergency department, fit-out for a pre-admission clinic and a third endoscopy room. In addition, the government is investing $24.9 million for critical infrastructure upgrades to ensure the ongoing efficient operation of the hospital and to meet projected future demand of its facilities. Completed projects include $4.5 million to deliver a new hybrid theatre and $4.5 million for the fit out of an 11-bed ward.
In addition, the Queensland Government is investing an initial $16.5 million for a Cairns Health Innovation Centre (CHIC) adjacent to the hospital site, which is set to become a new public health precinct for clinical research, education, training, Indigenous health and community engagement. The government is developing the CHIC in partnership with the James Cook University and its Cairns Tropical Enterprise Centre.
BUDGET 2021-22AT A GLANCE
Statetaxation revenue 27.3%
Grants revenue50.2%
Sales of goods and
services 9.5%
Interest income
4.0%
Dividends and tax equivalents
1.8% Other revenue 7.2%
Health31.6%
Other services8.0%
Education 25.0%
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community services 9.2%
Economicservices
3.3%
Public order and safety
9.4%
Transport10.8%
Environmental protection,recreation and culture 2.7%
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Jobs recovered sinceMay 2020 253,200Queensland Jobs Fund $3.34BTotal infrastructure program,over 4 years $52.2BPercentage of capital spend outside of Greater Brisbane 61.2%Health in 2021-22 $22.2BEducation and trainingin 2021-22 $18.3BCOVID-19 economic support initiatives, more than $14.2BConcessions and lowering the cost of living $6.1BSocial housing and homelessness investment, over 4 years $1.9B
Record health investment of $22.2 billion will continue to provide a world-class health system, which is also critical to eff ectively manage the ongoing risks of COVID-19.
The new $3.34 billion Queensland Jobs Fund focuses on investment attraction and industry development to attract the investment needed to drive ongoing growth, and provide wider economic and employment benefi ts.
STATEWIDE HIGHLIGHTS
The $52.2 billion capital program over the forward estimates will help create many thousands of ongoing jobs, including an estimated 46,500 direct jobs in2021-22.
$460 million toward targeted investments in flagship skills and training and employment programs Skilling Queenslanders for Work and a revitalised Back to Work program.
The Queensland Government’s Economic Recovery Plan continues to support businesses, workers, families and communities across the state. Our success in managing the health challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic means the state’s $360 billion economy has begun to recover sooner and is stronger than the rest of Australia.
2021-22 Budget highlights include:
Tax relief packageThe government provided significant tax relief to support Queensland businesses, landlords, tenants, pubs and clubs, including:
payroll tax refunds, waivers and deferrals for eligible businesses, targeted at small to medium businesses
a payroll tax exemption for wages subsidised by the JobKeeper payment
land tax rebates, waivers and deferrals for eligible taxpayers.
An estimated 340 employers in Far North Queensland will also benefit in 2021-22 from the higher payroll tax threshold.
Tourism initiativesFar North Queensland will benefit from:
$24.7 million ($15 million in 2021-22) to continue delivering the Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund 2020, to fast-track the development of new and enhanced tourism infrastructure projects statewide.
$7.5 million towards the Work in Paradise program to attract workers from across Australia to help rebuild our regional tourism sector.
$1.1 million in 2021-22 for the delivery of projects under the Year of Indigenous Tourism that support the growth of Indigenous business and partnerships and increasing Indigenous participation in tourism, generating jobs and improved economic outcomes.
Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
Far North Queensland Regional Office
Corner Grafton and Hartley Streets, Cairns
PO Box 2358, Cairns QLD 4870
07 4037 3209
www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/regions/queensland/far-north-qld