opportunity townsville north queensland – edition 02

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Major economic development initiatives

EDITION 02 | JUNE 2016

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Opportunity Townsville North QueenslandMajor economic development initiatives This publication has been prepared by Townsville Enterprise – Townsville North Queensland’s registered Economic Development Organisation, Regional Tourism Organisation and Convention Bureau.

Townsville Enterprise Limited ABN: 58 053 020 536

Office Enterprise House, 6 The Strand, Townsville

Mail PO Box 1043, Townsville QLD 4810

Phone +61 7 4726 2728

Fax +61 7 4726 2700 Email [email protected]

Web www.townsvilleenterprise.com.au

For more information on how to be involved in any of the initiatives featured in this guide, contact the Townsville Enterprise Economic Development Team.

Front cover feature image by Megan MacKinnon

Published June 2016

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This publication has been sponsored by:

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CONTENTS

This document is compiled by Townsville Enterprise. Every care is taken to ensure that content is current and factual at the time of release. Townsville Enterprise Limited takes no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions.

Welcome

Townsville Enterprise

Townsville Enterprise Members

Partners

Defence Growth

Northern Innovation

What is Economic Development?

Townsville

Townsville North Queensland

Surrounding Region

Townsville


Surrounding Region

Townsville


Surrounding Region

Priority Infrastructure

Seeking Funding

Integrated Stadium and Entertainment Centre

Townsville CBD Revival

Townsville


Surrounding Region

Townsville North Queensland Economy

Population

Education and Innovation

Property

Building Activity

Business Confidence

State of the States

Employment

Trade

Tourism

Case Study: REMPLAN

Export Market Analysis: Singapore

Climate

Sporting

Arts, Culture and Events

Dining, Entertainment and Shopping

Transport and Infrastructure

The Great Outdoors

Housing

Employment

Education, Training and Trades

Schools and Childcare

Health and Welfare

Regions at a Glance

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In times of significant economic challenge, the Townsville North Queensland region is continuing to grow and to attract major development. Ours is a region of great drive, vision and potential.

Opportunity Townsville North Queensland tells the story of how this vision is coming to fruition.

It shows that Townsville North Queensland is a place that has the fundamentals right: industry diversity, population growth, and high quality infrastructure and services. It shows also that Townsville North Queensland is a place with great advantages: high class research institutions, leading technologies in agriculture and tropical science, and, perhaps most crucially, one of the most enviable lifestyles in Australia.

Each year more and more workers and their families are choosing to make the Townsville North Queensland region their home.

Now more than ever is the time to invest in and become part of our region. We are realising our vision as the most dynamic centre in Northern Australia.

It’s my pleasure to recommend Opportunity Townsville North Queensland. I look forward to partnering with you in the continued growth of Townsville North Queensland.

Cr Jenny Hill Mayor of Townsville

WELCOME

Image by Megan MacKinnon

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Welcome to the second edition of Opportunity Townsville North Queensland. Townsville North Queensland is a unique proposition for investment and prosperity; and 2016 is an exciting time in the region’s development.

Townsville is the 13th largest city in Australia, and by far the largest population base in Northern Australia. The region has one of the most diverse economies in regional Australia, is widely recognised as the commercial hub of Northern Australia and maintains an enviable lifestyle for residents and a stunning natural environment. Infrastructure Australia predicts Townsville will continue to experience strong growth in terms of both economy and population, remaining the largest contributor to GDP in Northern Australia, second only to the Pilbara.1

With a robust commercial base and an ambition for greater population, prosperity and progress, Townsville North Queensland provides a wealth of opportunities to live, work, invest and develop. There are investment opportunities in sectors as diverse as resources, energy, innovation, construction and agriculture. With a global acknowledgment of the growth of the Asian market and a Federal Government with a strong focus on the development of Northern Australia, Townsville North Queensland’s advantages are readily apparent.

The most significant and exciting boost to the region’s economy in recent years is the announcement of the Australia–Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Australia and Singapore have a strong and proud history and this deal will see over $1B in infrastructure built in Townsville to enable up to 14,000 Singaporean troops train for up to 18 weeks a year. The agreement is in place for 25 years, with construction to commence in early 2017. Facilities will include mock buildings, a live weapons range, camp accommodation, warehouses, roads and more; creating a wealth of opportunities for local industry.

The region boasts a proud economic heritage founded on a base of agriculture and resources, Australia’s largest military base, a port boasting a broad based trade profile and world class education and research facilities. Growing strengths

in tourism, events, services, transport and more add to our confidence in the region’s future prosperity.

Townsville North Queensland is not only a great place to do business, it also offers a unique culture – an inspiring sports scene with the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys and Northern Australia’s only female professional sporting team, the Townsville Fire; a tremendous events scene from the Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 to the Australian Festival of Chamber Music to a full Winter Racing Carnival at the Townsville Turf Club; combined with a relaxed and friendly population and successful corporate community. We take full advantage of our amazing weather with an unrivalled tropical outdoor lifestyle.

It is no surprise strong population growth continues, as does the region’s focus on sustainable development and liveability. Early 2017 will see construction start on Australia’s largest solar farm, creating an additional 200 jobs and a boom for the Burdekin Shire.

This guide to major opportunities outlines the plethora of successful projects recently delivered, those under construction and those in varying stages of development. It will continue to be updated and published annually. If you wish to offer project details for inclusion in the next edition or require assistance to invest in the Townsville North Queensland region, contact our team at [email protected].

As always, we acknowledge the members and partners that support Townsville Enterprise in our objective to deliver for our growing region. It is only with the support of these members and partners that we can continue to deliver.

Patricia O’Callaghan Chief Executive Officer Townsville Enterprise Limited

Image by Aaron Spence

1 Australian Infrastructure Plan, Infrastructure Australia, February 2016

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Townsville Enterprise is the region’s primary engine for economic development, charged with leveraging the region’s assets and strengths to drive jobs, growth, infrastructure investment and improving quality of life. We are an organisation determined to deliver for the Townsville North Queensland region and its people.

Townsville Enterprise represents the Townsville North Queensland region, which includes the five Local Government Areas of Townsville, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Burdekin and Palm Island and is one of Australia’s true regional powerhouses.

In addition to its role as the peak Economic Development Organisation for the region, Townsville Enterprise is also the Regional Tourism Organisation and Convention Bureau for Townsville North Queensland. It is a not-for-profit, apolitical, membership based organisation, advised and influenced by a Board of Directors and Strategic Advisory Committees. The company’s mission is ‘To achieve sustainable economic and lifestyle benefits for Townsville, North Queensland and Australia.’

The valuable contribution of its members makes it possible for Townsville Enterprise to advocate across a broad section of

Government and industry sectors to secure funding, project approvals and policy support for essential infrastructure, investment and promotion of Townsville North Queensland.

As the local voice of industry and business Townsville Enterprise offers many targeted services, including the Townsville North Queensland Emerging Leaders Program that mentors the region’s best and brightest young business people to achieve their potential. It also host a range of corporate and local networking events bringing national and international speakers to the region.

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PRINCIPAL PARTNER MAJOR PARTNER PLATINUM PARTNERS

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TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE MEMBERS

A.E. SmithAustralian Institute of Marine Science Burdekin Shire CouncilCQ UniversityCrowe HorwathDepartment of DefenceDexus Property Group

Honeycombes Property Group Incitec Pivot LimitedLendleaseMike Carney ToyotaNorth Qld Bulk Ports Corporation Northern Management Group Queensland Country

RPS Australia East Pty LtdSeaLink Queensland Pty Ltd Stockland Development Pty Limited Suncorp BankTOLL AustraliaTownsville Catholic Education Office

John Bearne Greg Peel Alison Ferry Graham Jackson OAM Edward Scott AM Geoffrey Plante

+ 323 CORPORATE, TOURISM & EVENT, MICROBUSINESSAND RECIPROCAL MEMBERS

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PARTNERS

Burdekin Shire Council

Townsville Enterprise works collaboratively with a number of agencies involved to varying degrees in economic development to deliver outcomes for

businesses, investors and projects in the region:

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Over the next decade, the Defence sector will present significant growth and investment opportunities for the Townsville North Queensland region. The Federal Government will invest $195B in the Defence sector, increasing its Defence budget to 2% of GDP by 2020-21. This unprecedented spending increase will have direct benefits in Townsville, Australia’s largest Defence city.

The 2016 Defence White Paper announced infrastructure investment of over $1B for Townsville. These projects will create opportunities for Townsville’s construction, manufacturing, transport and professional services firms, together with jobs for local workers and contractors. They include:

• $50M to upgrade accommodation and facilities at Lavarack Barracks (with additional investment of $550M over thedecade starting 2025);

• $100M to update facilities at RAAF Base Townsville (withadditional investment of $500M over the decade starting2025); and

• $20M to redevelop the Townsville Field Training Area (with additional investment of $110M over ten years from 2025).

The 2016 Defence White Paper also set out the Government’s commitment to form a ’new partnership’ with Australian industry and in particular small to medium enterprise.This presents a significant opportunity for Townsville firms already involved in the Defence supply chain and those seeking new contracts. Townsville has a strong cluster of SMEs which support Defence by servicing Defence equipment and bases and delivering logistics services, health support, accommodation and other services. Despite this, Defence in Townsville is currently estimated to import over two-thirds of the goods and services it uses from outside the region.The White Paper’s renewed focus on home-grown industry, technology and innovation will present opportunities for more local procurement, deeper Defence industry exchange and development of local technical expertise.

The Defence White Paper also reaffirms the Government’s commitment to a strengthened Defence presence and further investment in Northern Australia. Townsville North Queensland stands to benefit from its strategic proximity to the Asia Pacific. There will also be opportunities presented by the increases to troop numbers and new Navy ships announced in the White Paper. With strong regional leadership, Townsville will have opportunities to leverage its strengths, including its capacity to expand current bases, house more serving members, service more Navy ships through the Port of Townsville and continue to develop the Townsville Airport precinct.

DEFENCE GROWTH

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“The Government will strengthen Defence’s collaboration with Australian defence industry, cut red tape and invest in new technologies to help build Australian defence industry competitiveness, create economic opportunity for Australians and support our nation’s defence.”

(2016 Defence White Paper, page 111)

An additional $1B of infrastructure spending will commence in 2017 as part of the Australia-Singapore Strategic Partnership. The Singapore Government has committed to building Defence training facilities in Townsville, with 14,000 Singaporean troops set to spend 18 weeks every year in Townsville for the next 25 years. These arrangements create major opportunities for construction firms, and also businesses and tourism operators across the region.

“Defence’s presence and investment in Northern Australia over the next decade will gradually increase to support the needs of the more capable, high technology future force”

(2016 Defence White Paper, page 103)

© Commonwealth of Australia 2015

View the full detail of the Defence White Paper as it relates to Townsville North Queensland: https://goo.gl/UWXAIB

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Innovation has been recognised as an emerging economic development pillar in Queensland.

In Townsville North Queensland particularly, the start-up scene has been gaining momentum over the last few years, and has caught the attention of key decision makers at all levels of industry and Government. The region has seen a number of success stories such as SafetyCulture, JESI Management Systems and NQ UAV. One of the four projects arising from the current cohort of the Townsville North Queensland Emerging Leaders was to foster some of the talent and intel that exists into encouraging greater collaboration and support.

The result is a coalition of a cross-section of the Townsville North Queensland community including local innovators, business leaders, suppliers, commercial organisations and Government representatives, to be known as iNQ, a Northern Queensland innovation centre that will become the physical and metaphysical hub of the local innovation community.

iNQ is dedicated to nurturing, enabling and growing innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits in the region. It aims to nurture and accelerate new forms of prosperity and resilience in regional communities.

A key enabler for establishing iNQ’s physical presence in the region has been via the support of Honeycombes Property

Group through sponsored provision of premises at the Central Village complex on Flinders Street West.

iNQ aims to play a central role in driving the growth of a thriving, multi-speed start-up ecosystem that will bring like-minded individuals and organisations together to not only access Government funded and private sector programs but also establish sustainable and mutually beneficial commercial partnerships.

While the program has the capacity to stimulate early stage investors into investing in innovative businesses in Queensland, it is also critical that private investors, sponsors, regional communities and entrepreneurs alike contribute to building a ‘start-up ecosystem’ that does not rely solely on Government funding.

Innovation is not just about technology start-ups. An inspiring number of small businesses based in Townsville are adapting innovative methods of manufacturing, design and marketing and exporting to the world in sectors ranging from agricultural products to industrial products and consumables. Opportunities abound to build on our strengths in resources to diversify into critical elements and strengths in manufacturing and energy to prosper in renewal energy. Townsville is a regional city with the support and professional services available to enable a great idea to be exported to the world.


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Economic development is the sustained, concerted actions of policy makers and communities that promote the standard of living and economic health of a specific area.

As the region’s peak economic development organisation, Townsville Enterprise is charged with leveraging the region’s assets and strengths to drive growth, infrastructure, investment and improving quality of life.

The underlying goal in all of Townsville Enterprise’s actions and priorities is growth in jobs.

Growth in jobs results in a better standard of living for our population, a brighter future for our youth and a greater degree of business confidence which leads to more investment.

WHAT IS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT?

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We are market leaders, ranked as the number one industrial team in Australia with the most sales and brokers in the country along with the largest ever industrial portfolio sale. As the Townsville market experts we have access to national and international resources and networks, and the means and the know-how to accelerate our clients’ success.



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Projects included in this report are those successfully delivered and operational in 2014 and 2015 calendar years.

In the Townsville North Queensland region, 51 projects have been successfully completed with a value of $1,338.9B.

This demonstrates the robust regional economy thriving in Northern Australia. Given that these projects represent both public and private investment in sectors ranging from industrial to social to retail, the diversity of the region’s economy, which has historically been one of its major advantages, is set to continue.

SECTOR COMPLETED PROJECTS INVESTMENT ($M)

Aged Care 1 18.0

Commercial 1 20.0

Community Infrastructure 5 209.5

Defence 2 17.5

Education 5 36.5

Environmental 1 1.1

Food Processing 1 5.0

Health Infrastructure 4 350.2

Hospitality 2 11.5

Logistics 8 329.8

Residential 11 211.9

Sport and Recreation 3 14.7

Tourism 3 50.0

Utilities Infrastructure 2 9.7

GRAND TOTAL 51 1,338.9

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PROJECT LOCATION PROPONENT BUILDER INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE (Projects valued at greater than $5M)

Allure Apartments South Townsville

South Townsville Developments

Hutchinson Builders 11.0 5/2014

Mixed development of serviced apartments and owner-occupied units with attached hospitality space. Located in the Palmer Street dining precinct.

Beersheba Interim FacilitiesLavarack Barracks, Murray

Commonwealth Government FKG 12.5 5/2015

Interim facilities and infrastructure for the relocation of 2 CAV Regiment from Darwin to Lavarack Barracks.

Blackwood Street apartments Townsville CBD

31 Blackwood St Pty Ltd - 12.5 6/2015

33 unit apartment complex on Blackwood Street in the CBD.

Blakey's Crossing Bohle Queensland Government

BMD Constructions 19.5 11/2014

Flood-proofing of road link between major industrial area and Townsville CBD.

Bruce Highway Southern Access Corridor - Stage 1 Stuart

Commonwealth Government, Queensland Government

- 137.5 6/2015

Upgrade to Bruce Highway from Vantassel Street to Cluden, improving flood immnuity, expanding to four lane dual carriageway, plus a rail overpass.

Castlepoint Apartments Stage 1 Belgian Gardens

Blue Sky Alternative Investments

- 25.0 11/2014

98 unit complex on Bundock Street. Stage 1 of 2 consists of 49 units.

Central Village Townsville CBD

Honeycombes Property Group

RCQ Constructions 18.0 9/2014

Entertainment complex including 780-seat cinema plus dining and retail space.

City Lane and City Arcade Townsville CBD Lancini Group Lancini Group 5.0 9/2014

CBD dining and retail precinct between Flinders and Sturt Streets.

Cleveland Youth Detention Centre expansion

Belgian Gardens

Queensland Government Watpac 143.0 1/2015

Construction of new accommodation, administration, kitchen, storage, workshop, visitor areas and unique spaces such as an Aboriginal dance floor. State-of-the-art communications and security systems have been incorporated throughout the Centre’s new and existing facilities.

Cowboys Leagues Club renovation

Townsville CBD

Cowboys Leagues Club


Addition of "Coffee Club" and woodfire pizza cafe, as well as refurbishment of the existing restaurant. Commercial office space to be opened on the upper level of the building.

Fairfield Central Stage 2 Idalia

Lancini Property & Development, Fairfield Land

Hutchinson Builders 35.5 2015

Expansion of shopping centre, including a Reject Shop completed in 2014 and a Kmart department store completed in 2015, and an expansion of the existing Woolworths store to be completed in 2016.

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Forest Shores Estate Bushland Beach

Townsville Earthmoving

Townsville Earthmoving 15.0 12/2015

Residential estate in Northern Beaches suburb of Bushland Beach.

Glendale Aged Care Facility Mount Louisa Glendale Care - 18.0 8/2015

Construction of 90 bed aged care facility to provide 40 high care and 50 low care rooms with ensuites. To include foyer, reception, lounge and dining, kitchen, library, meeting room, consulting room, staff rooms and hydrotherapy spa.

Howitt and Rose Streets stormwater system upgrade North Ward

Townsville City Council, Queensland Government

- 7.1 6/2015

Flood mitigation project at flood prone intersections with renewal of drainage infrastructure.

Jacana Apartments Stage 2 Kirwan Honeycombes Property Group - 7.4 10/2014

28 unit complex at Riverway in the Upper Ross.

Jezzine Barracks redevelopment North Ward Townsville City Council - 40.0 3/2014

Community park and heritage precinct on the Jezzine Barracks former defence site.

Kirwan State High School Flying Start Building Kirwan Queensland

Government - 5.0 12/2014

Expansion of facilities as part of Year 7 shift to high school campus.

Magnetic Island Waste Transfer Station

Cockle Bay, Magnetic Island

Townsville City Council

Mendi Constructions 7.0 10/2015

Waste transfer station to replace the existing Picnic Bay landfill. The facility includes a green waste collection area, a white goods, batteries and oil recovery area, and a push pit transfer station for waste collection and sorting for transport.

Melton Black Drive intersection upgrade Annandale Commonwealth

Government Lenease 12.6 10/2014

Upgrade from roundabout to traffic lights.

Melton Terrace units Townsville CBD

23 Melton Terrace Pty Ltd

Phoenix Constructions 11.5 6/2015

30 unit complex in the Townsville CBD.

North Ward Shopping Village expansion North Ward Brustone Pty

LtdHutchinson Builders 18.0 7/2015

Expansion to include a latest concept Coles supermarket as well as additional specialty shops and parking facilities.

Northern Stevedoring Services expansion

South Townsville

Northern Stevedoring Services

- 12.0 4/2015

Expansion of stevedoring facilities, including four new warehouses and a two level office building at the Port of Townsville site.

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Paddington Apartments Townsville CBD

Honeycombes Property Group - 14.8 10/2014

44 unit complex in Flinders Street West.

Port of Townsville Berth 8 upgrade

South Townsville

Port of Townsville Ltd, Glencore

Glencore 85.0 5/2015

Expansion to accommodate a new bulk minerals ship loader. Part of the Inner Harbour Expansion project.

Private mental health clinic - Townsville CBD

Townsville CBD

Healthe Care Australia, Urbane Pty Ltd

- 7.5 8/2015

Construction of a private mental health facility at 136-172 Wills Street.

Queensland Country Credit Union Aitkenvale Business Centre

AitkenvaleQueensland Country Credit Union

Perry McDonald Constructions

20.0 12/2014

Two storey office building housing the QCCU headquarters along with other commercial space.

Quest Townsville on Eyre North Ward Rest Assured - 25.0 11/2014

Serviced apartment complex including 85 apartments, conference facilities, undercover car parking, swimming pool and barbecue area, and gymnasium.

RAAF Base Townsville 100 Series building refurbishment Garbutt Commonwealth

GovernmentWatts Construction 5.0 12/2014

Refurbishment of gutted vacant character buildings.

Rambutan Backpacker Resort Townsville CBD

Mutual Holdings Pty Ltd

- 20.0 4/2015

Three level high-end backpacker resort featuring accommodation and campervan facilities as well as a restaurant, bar, café and retail space.

Riverside Gardens Stage 1 DouglasBlue Sky Alternative Investments

- 15.0 5/2014

Apartment complex featuring one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Stage 1 consists of 30 units out of a planned 100.

Riverside Gardens Stage 2 DouglasBlue Sky Alternative Investments

- 15.0 4/2015

Apartment complex featuring 100 one, two and three bedroom apartments. Stage 2 consists of 42 units.

Ryan Catholic College Stage 1 KirwanTownsville Catholic Diocese

A.Gabrielli Constructions Pty Ltd

9.3 2015

New administration and teaching areas.

Southern Cross Catholic College AnnandaleTownsville Catholic Diocese


7.9 2015

Secondary school expansion Stage 1.

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Springbank Urban Village Idalia SBUV - 70.0 8/2015

202 residential unit development with combined facilities.

St Margaret Mary's College expansion Hermit Park Commonwealth

Government - 5.0 3/2015

Construction of three new buildings, with a senior campus block of classrooms, a junior campus block of classrooms and a new administration and flexible learning area building.

Townsville Bulk Storage and Handling facility expansion

South Townsville

Townsville Bulk Storage and Handling

S&P Construction 15.5 2/2015

Construction of fully pressurised bulk storage facility at the Port of Townsville.

Townsville General Hospital Sub-acute Facility Douglas

Commonwealth Government, Queensland Government, Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Watpac 22.5 10/2014

45 bed facility including a geriatric evaluation and management unit and additional rehabilitation beds.

Townsville Hospital Expansion Stages 3 & 4 Douglas Queensland

Government Thiess 317.5 4/2015

Clinical Support and Services Building, Cancer Care Centre expansion, Clinical Ward Block and Pathology Laboratory expansion.

Townsville Recreational Boating Park Stage 1

Railway Estate

Townsville City Council, Queensland Government

Townsville City Council 6.3 9/2015

Three ramps, consisting of four lanes each and a centre floating walkway, over 200 car-trailer parks, a pedestrian jetty to fish from, an amenities building and a park area with shelters, bbq and playground facilities open to the Townsville community.

Townsville RSL expansion Hermit Park Townsville RSL Jackson & Semler 5.0 2015

Multi-staged expansion onto neighbouring property. Will include a new sports bar, children's room and bistro area as well as expanded function room capacity.

Townsville Turf Club redevelopment Cluden Queensland

GovernmentEpoca Constructions 7.1 2015

Upgrade including reinforced sand profile track to better handle all weather, renovations to machinery shed and workshop, and upgrades to facility access.

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TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND (Projects valued at greater than $1M)

KFSU - Stage 1Ayr, Burdekin Shire

KFSU KFSU Ltd 5.0 3/2015

Establishment of processing facilities to produce patented natural food additives Phytocel™ and Kfibre™ from sugar cane. Capacity of 1,300 tonnes per annum.

Charters Towers Hospital upgrade

Charters Towers

Queensland Government - 2.7 12/2014

Upgrade of Charters Towers Hospital.

Mosman Street - Towers Hill Recreation Corridor

Charters Towers

Queensland Government, Charters Towers Regional Council

- 1.3 7/2014

Recreation infrastructure, including a walking track, in the Mosman Creek corridor.

NDRAA Road Restoration Program

Charters Towers

Commonwealth Government - 47.7 2015

Restoration of roads under the National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements program.

Trade Training Centre development

Charters Towers

Commonwealth Government - 9.3 8/2014

State-of-the-art trade training facility located at the Airport Reserve.

Forrest Beach water security project

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council - 2.6 2015

Construction of a 12km water main from Ingham to secure water supply for the growing Forrest Beach population.

Wallaman Falls all weather access road

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council - - 12/2015

Road upgrade to provide all-weather access to the Wallaman Falls eco-tourist attraction.

Palm Island floating pontoon Palm Island

Commonwealth Government, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council, Queensland Government, SeaLink QLD

Pacific Marine Group 1.5 6/2014

Upgrade of the jetty to a floating pontoon to allow for all tidal access.

Rodeo Drive Subdivision Palm Island

Commonwealth Government, Queensland Government, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council

Hutchinson Builders, Mendi Constructions

14.7 7/2015

59 lot housing development as part of the Commonwealth Government "Closing the Gap" initiative.

Sandy Boyd Creek cleaning project Palm Island

Queensland Government, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council

- 1.1 5/2015

Cleaning, relining and and reinforcing of Sandy Boyd Creek.

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SURROUNDING REGION (Significant projects)

Cairns Hospital redevelopment Cairns Queensland Government - 454.6 2015

The $454.6M redevelopment of Cairns Hospital (previously known as Cairns Base Hospital) will provide an additional 168 beds (overnight and same day beds) by 2015, bringing the total to 531 beds.

Diamantina Power Station Mt Isa AGL Energy, APA Group

AGL Energy, APA Group 570.0 Mid 2014

242MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant. Additional 60MW open-cycle power available via the Leichhardt Power Station on an adjacent site.

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Projects in this report include those under construction at time of publication. In the Townsville North Queensland region, there are 74 projects under construction with a value of over $5B. The wide range of industries these projects fall into are a reflection of the region’s diverse economy.

Government continues to recognise the importance of Townsville North Queensland, with over $1.16B of publicly funded projects underway. Investment in Defence accounts for $205M of this, with James Cook University responsible

for a further $112.9M. The Townsville North Queensland region has major logistic infrastructure being upgraded, predominately roads and bridges, accounting for $539.8M.

Continued population growth has further fuelled Townsville’s expansion in residential development. 26 development estates are currently under construction. These estates account for over $3.7B of investment and will be developed and delivered over a long term timeframe in response to demand.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

SECTOR NUMBER OF PROJECTS SUM OF INVESTMENT ($M)

Accommodation 1 20.1

Aged Care 4 62.0


Defence 4 205.0

Education 4 15.0


Industrial 3 114.5

Logistics 14 539.8

Research 3 112.9

Residential 27 3,796.0

Retail 3 51.0


Tourism 1 6.0



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ADF - Roads Civil and Infrastructure construction at Mount Louisa, Lavarack Barracks and Townsville Field Training Area

Townsville Commonwealth Government - 5.0 6/2016

Roads Civil and Infrastructure construction at Mount Louisa, Lavarack Barracks and Townsville Field Training Area in North Queensland.

AIR 9000 Phase 5C Chinook Replacement Facilities

RAAF Base Townsville, Garbutt

Commonwealth Government Lendlease 54.8 6/2017

Facilities and supporting infrastructure for the new F Model Chinook Medium Lift Helicopter. Includes simulator building, maintenance hangars, workshop and accommodation facilities.

Altira Estate Mt Louisa Elements NQ - 45.0 2035

Residential development on elevated land in Mt Louisa, behind the ElementsNQ developed Greenview Estate. Stage 1 & 2 completed, currently working on Stage 3.

Asphalt Plant and Transport Depot Roseneath Fulton Hogan Perry

McDonald - 4/2016

Shifting of operations from the Bohle to Roseneath, including construction of a new asphalt plant.

Aurora Estate Mt Louisa Elements NQ - 10.0 2018

Residential development in Mt Louisa. Stage 1 completed of the six stages.

Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine Douglas

James Cook University, Commonwealth Government, Queensland Government

Watpac 31.0 6/2016

Construction of tropical health research facility on JCU Douglas campus. Will include biological facilities, specialist laboratory support spaces and offices.

Bayside master planned community

Bushland Beach Sunland Group Various

builders 69.0 -

Phased release of new residential land stages as part of the master planned Bayside community. The complete value of all the components of this development is $89M.

Bookstone on The Park Condon Halcorp

Laurence Lancini Constructions Pty Ltd

15.0 2018

130 lot residential estate in Condon. Close to local parks, schools and recreational amenities.

Breakwater Marina expansion North Ward Breakwater Pacific - 6.0 12/2016

Extension of marina (115 berths) and entry channel dredging to allow larger yachts (completed 2015). Over-water restaurant and bar, dedicated marina administration, function and events room. Additional commercial and retail space.

Bushland Park Estate Bushland Beach

Bruton Properties


Residential estate in Northern Beaches suburb of Bushland Beach.

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Carinity Fairfield Waters Aged Care Facility Stage 1 Idalia Carinity - 22.0 5/2016

I ntegrated aged care facility, three storey 96 bed aged care facility. Work resumed again in November 2015 with new builder.

CBD utility upgrade Townsville Townsville City Council - 43.0 2018

The three year project will upgrade water storage and install over 20km of underground water and sewerage pipework in the CBD, replacing some mains up to 60 years old, to support the revitalisation of the inner city.

Cosgrove master planned community

Mount Louisa

Parkside Developments

Mendi Constructions 250.0 2035

2,100 lot residential development including retail, business and park facilities as well as a school.

Dalrymple Road Bridge Bohle

Commonwealth Government, Townsville City Council

- 40.0 2016

Construction of two lane bridge with 3.5m lanes in each direction totalling aproximately 450m. Also includes shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians and channelling works including drains and culverts.

Defence Logistics Transformation Project

Lavarack Barracks, Murray

Commonwealth Government Lendlease 145.2 5/2016

Logistics facilities and infrastructure upgrade including new administrative storage, and maintenance facilities for North Queensland Joint Logistics Unit.

Department of Main Roads refurbishment Townsville

Department of Transport & Main Roads


5.0 -

Principal Contractor to deliver the works for the refurbishment of the Garbutt CSC Building in accordance with the architectural design and specifications included in this tender.

DHA - Bluewattle Estate RasmussenDefence Housing Australia

- 262.0 2024

1,300 lot housing estate in Rasmussen. 430 housing lots to be built for Defence, with the remaining 870 lots developed for sale to the general public.

Eden Park Residential Estate JensenMaidment Development Group

- 40.0 2018

142 lot residential estate. Two Stages completed with another three to go.

Fairfield Homemaker Centre Stage 1 Idalia Griffin Group Phoenix

Constructions 16.0 1st half of 2016

Development of a 32,000m2 bulk goods retail centre, adjacent to Bunnings Warehouse at Fairfield Waters. Stage 1 construction commenced in April 2015 and will include nationally recognised brands such as Pillow Talk, Beacon Lighting, Pet Barn, Greencross Vets and Golds Gym.

Fulton Gardens Unit development North Ward CPR Townsville Mick Baker

Constructions 65.0 9/2016

27 "core and shell" style unit development on the grounds of the former Townsville General Hospital. Complex to include pool, gym, car park, home office facilities, and landscaped grounds.

Good Shepherd Home Refurbishment & Minor Expansion - Stage 1

AnnandaleThe Good Shepherd Home

Woollam Constructions 15.0 8/2016

Redevelopment of existing accommodation and construction of a new 60 bed facility at the aged care home.

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Good Shepherd Home Refurbishment & Minor Expansion - Stage 2

AnnandaleThe Good Shepherd Home

Woollam Constructions 5.0 4/2017

Redevelopment of existing accommodation and construction of a new 30 bed facility at the aged care home.

Greater Ascot Residential development Bohle Parkside

DevelopmentsTownsville Earthmoving 210.0 2030

2,000 lot residential development in northern suburbs of Townsville, with a town centre and school.

Hampton Grove Mount Louisa MBT Capital - 12.0 2017

Featuring a limited release of 47 exclusive large residential lots at a minimum of 1,000m2, Hampton Grove enjoys dedicated access to a private haven within a secure community.

Harris Crossing Residential development Bohle

Maidment Development Group

BMD Urban 160.0 2022

Premier river front development residential estate – a total of 750 lots.

Haven Townsville housing development West End Ellis

DevelopmentsEllis Developments 64.0 2019

Residential estate featuring a mixture of houses, townhouses and two-storey projects. Haven Townsville includes parkland area, ‘Harry’s Park’.

JCU Sustainable Tropical Complex - Reseach Faciliaties including Glasshouses

Douglas James Cook University

Hutchinson Builders 1.9 -

Project is a traditional build site containing community garden, temperature controlled glasshouse and two bee flight cages for controlled enviroment study of bees. Also included are soil bays, propagation sheds and space for additional research facilities.

Kalynda Chase Estate Bohle

Lancini Property & Development, Urbex

Urbex 257.0 2020

1,500 lot residential estate, including community and sporting amenities, extensive parkland and commercial centre.

Liberty Rise Estate Mount Louisa

Parkside Developments


530 lot residential development.

Mount Margaret Estate Rupertswood Hobson Constructions - 305.0 2025

850 lot residential development catering to larger sized lots (2000m2). Currently developing Stage 4.

North Beach Estate Mt Low Townsville Earthmoving


Residential estate in the suburb of Mount Low.

North Shore - Northern Beaches master planned community Burdell

Stockland Development Pty Ltd

- 1,073.0 2030

5,487 lot residential development with 50ha sub-regional town centre. An innovative and award winning master planned community, offers schools, parks, aquatic centre, town square and a neighbourhood Stockland shopping centre. 30% is dedicated to natural open spaces.

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Northern Beaches Community Centre and Cyclone Shelter Burdell

Commonwealth Government, Stockland Developments Pty Ltd

Stockland 7.5 3/2016

Commonwealth funding to upgade community centre to withstand a Category 5 cyclone. 95% complete.

Northern Beaches Shopping Centre

Bushland Beach

Marquette Properties - 10.0 6/2016

Shopping complex on the corner of Mount Low Parkway and Lionel Turner Drive, to include a Coles supermarket and 15 other shops, with approximately 5,000m2 of total retail space.

Oak Tree Retirement Village RasmussenOak Tree Retirement Villages

- 20.0 2017

77 villa retirement complex in the Upper Ross. Stage 1 & Stage 2 completed with Stage 3 currently under construction.

Port of Townsville Berth 4 upgrade

South Townsville

Port of Townsville Ltd - 55.0 2017

Upgrade of Berth 4 to accommodate Panamax size general cargo vessels in combinations with the development of a general cargo terminal.

Redevelopment of St Mark's College, JCU, Townsville Douglas

Anglican Church - St Mark's Projects

- 20.1 -

111 new apartments in Townsville Hospital JCU precinct, taking St Marks from 153 to 283 residents. Enabling St Marks to continue to support those from disadvantaged communities who come to learn or train.

Replacement of Electrical Substations at RAAF Base Townsville

Townsville Commonwealth Government - - 2016

This project involves the replacement of substations and undertaking an appraisal of existing high voltage and low voltage electrical infrastructure at RAAF Base Townsville.

River Parks development Kelso Devine - 350.0 12/2022

72ha residential development containing 900 lots.

Roadworks - Local Network - Townsville - Various Projects - 2015/2016

TownsvilleDepartment of Transport & Main Roads

- 11.7 6/2017

Various road projects including Bohle Crossing.

Roadworks - National Network - Townsville - Various Projects - 2015/2016


- 97.8 6/2016

Various road projects including Bruce Highway upgrades.

Roadworks - State Network - Townsville - Various Projects - 2015/2016


- 3.8 6/2016


Ryan Catholic College Stage 2 KirwanTownsville Catholic Diocese

- 5.0 12/2016

New hospitality, staff area, and refurbishment of teaching areas.

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Salvation Army Drug and Alcohol Facility Townsville Salvation Army Civil - RMS

Engineering 15.0 2/2017

Rehablitation on drug, achcohol and gambling issues for adults and youth. Will include a 52 bed residental and outpatients area. The only youth residential program in Queensland.

Sanctum Residential development Mt Low

Maidment Development Group

- 200.0 2020

Master planned estate with associated community infrastructure. Totalling 1,300 lots, with 600 completed.

Stuart Rail Infrastructure and Freight & Container Terminal Stuart Aurizon


40.0 2016

New Train Freight & Container Terminal with associated rail and road infrastructure. The project drive is to move the current terminal out of the CBD and open the area up for urban development with the associated benefits of minimising the rail interaction with the public. The new facility is located so it has access to all major highways.

The Edge North ShoreEllis Developments, Stockland

- 22.0 2016

72 dwelling development adjacent to the North Shore Stockland shopping centre. Completed 5 of 12 Stages.

The Science Place Douglas James Cook University - 80.0 12/2016

Construction of a four storey research and teaching facility on JCU's Douglas Campus. To include laboratories, lecture theatres, seminar space, Technology Enabled Active Learning (TEAL) spaces, flexible work spaces and central social hub with seating clusters for group work and peer to peer learning.

The Village OonoonbaEconomic Development QLD

- 180.0 2021

83ha residential development with plans for approximately 1,000 homes. Stages 1 - 6 and 10 completed. Stage 7 commenced.

The Woods residential estate Deeragun Parkside Developments



Townsville CBD Bus Hub Townsville Townsville City Council - 4.0 -

Townsville’s CBD is the public transport hub for the broader city and requires a bus hub to service interchanges, future growth and customer needs. There are currently over 2,400 weekly bus services linking the CBD to Townsville’s suburbs.

Townsville Golf Club redevelopment Rosslea Townsville Golf

Club - 44.5 2017

Course reconfiguration, designed by Karrie Webb and Bob Harrison, plus the construction of new facilities including a clubhouse. The building cost of the 55 units or the 236 residences is not reflected in this development value.

Townsville Grammar School North Shore campus North Shore

Townsville Grammar School

- 7.0 2017

Construction of education facilities for Prep to Year 3 students.

Townsville Hospital expansion Stage 5 - Planned Procedure Centre

Douglas Queensland Government


Two new procedure rooms with support space, additional recovery bays, second and third stage recovery spaces and day surgery capacity. Currently in design phase.

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Townsville Ring Road Stage 4Outer Northern Suburbs

Commonwealth Government, Queensland Government

Seymour White 200.0 6/2017

Final two lane, two-way 8km section of Townsville Ring Road, crossing Bohle Plains. Links existing sections of the Ring Road at Shaw Road intersection and runs north-west, connecting to the Bruce Highway near Mt Low Parkway.

Veer Apartments North Ward PDS Qld - 11.0 9/2016

Eight unit complex with dining and retail space on The Strand. Construction started June 2015.

Webb Drive Industrial Estate Stage 4B Bohle BM Webb

Group - 20.0 12/2016

Civil works for next stage of Webb Drive Industrial Estate subdivision.

Webb Drive Industrial Estate Stage 4B - 4000m2 industrial shed Bohle BM Webb

Group - 4.5 10/2016

Contruction of 4000m2 shed on the new Industrial Estate.

Willowbank Estate Kirwan Parkside Developments Mendi 11.0 2020


Woolworths CBD development Townsville CBD

Lancini Property & Development

Laurence Lancini 25.0 2016

Relocation and expansion of CBD Woolworths store to full line facility with specialty stores. Construction to commence following clearing of site.




Burdekin Catholic High School AyrTownsville Catholic Diocese

- 1.0 12/2016

Hospitality class rooms.

Burdekin River Bridge maintenance

Burdekin Shire

Queensland Government - 43.8 6/2015

Structural rehabilitation and maintenance over five years.

Roadworks - National Network - Burdekin - Various Projects - 2015/2016

Burdekin Shire


- 28.0 6/2016

Various road projects including Bruce Highway upgrades and crossing upgrades for Haughton River & Pink Lily Lagoon.

St Clare's Burdell Stage 4 ClareTownsville Catholic Diocese

- 2.0 12/2016

Stage 4 including new Resource Centre.

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Greenvale Processing Facility Charters Towers

Agripower Australia Limited

- 90.0 2/2017

Diatomaceous earth processing plant for production of non synthetic soil/plant health/growth/promotant fertiliser. Raw materials mined in Greenvale and transported to site by road. Anticipated output per annum of 1 million tonnes. All approvals received and the first Stage of the processing facility has been commissioned.

Kernow development Charters Towers

Tarleton Property Australia

Can NQ Pty Ltd 12.0 2017

Master planned community of 410 dwellings of various types including a re-development of existing buildings, new buildings, land blocks and lifestyle facilities (ie recreational lake). Phase 1 is currently under construction with the first units available for occupation. Phase 1 to be complete in 2017.

Roadworks - State Network - Charters Towers - Various Projects - 2015/2016

Charters Towers


- 1.8 6/2016

Various road projects on the Gregory Development Road.

Upgrade to Water Infrastructure for Charters Towers

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council, Dep of Infrastructure & Regional Development

- 17.4 2020

Successful National Stronger Regions Funding Round 1 application. Currently negotiating finalisation of funding agreement. Planning process already commenced to establish priority list of extent of upgrade.

Ingham CBD master plan - Stage 1

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council - 1.2 6/2016

Stage 1 - Revitalisation of Ingham CBD in collaboration with James Cook University.

Roadworks - National Network - Hinchinbrook - Various Projects - 2015/2016

Hinchinbrook Shire


- 9.0 6/2016


Airstrip Runway resealing Palm IslandPalm Island Aboriginal Shire Council

0 0.5 6/2016

Resealing the airstrip.

House developments - Various Lots Palm Island

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council

0 10.0 2017

Various house development - Various size grouping of Houses.

Sewer Treatment Plant Upgrade Palm IslandPalm Island Aboriginal Shire Council

0 1.5 8/2016

Upgrading capacity of plant.

Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Part 1 Palm Island


0 1.3 10/2016

Upgrade the water treatment plant to enable sea water treatment.

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Cairns Aquarium and Reef Research Centre Cairns

Cairns Aquarium, Commonwealth Government

FKG Group 50.0 1/2017

Public aquarium with café and restaurant facilities as well as a research laboratory.

Nova8 Cairns Aspial Corporation

Hutchinson Builders 400.0 -

Six residential and one commercial tower built in the Cairns area, each between 17 and 19 storeys. Overall, this will result in 1,188 new apartments in the city, as well as 6,000 square metres of retail space and 11,000 square metres of office space.

Lakeland Solar Farm Cooktown Lyon Infrastructure - 60.0 2016

26MW Solar PV farm.

Curtis Island LNG plants Gladstone

Australian Pacific LNG, Gladstone LNG, Queensland Curtis LNG

Bechtel 11,000.0 2016

Construction of three liquefied natural gas plants on Curtis Island off Gladstone. The separately owned plants are all being constructed by Bechtel.

Northern Territory Gas Pipeline Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Jemena 800.0 2018

Infrastructure from the Northern Territory to meet gas demand from the eastern states.

Toowoomba Grand Central redevelopment Toowoomba QIC - 500.0 2017

Redevelopment and expansion of the Grand Central CBD shopping centre.

Weipa housing project Weipa Bowen Basin Contractors Matusik 120.0 2018

Gated community featuring 100 three and four bedroom houses and 70 two storey town houses, as well as community facilities including a gym and swimming pool.




Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Part 2 Palm Island


0 1.0 6/2016

Palm Island requires an upgrade of water and sewage utilities infrastructure to cope with current demands, allow for growth of the community and support tourism growth on the Island.

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The projects outlined in this document represent a cross-section of the investment opportunities in the Townsville North Queensland region.

Contact the Townsville EnterpriseEconomic Development team on

07 4726 2728 or [email protected] for more information.

INVESTMENT READY

The investment ready projects reflect the Northern Australia economic drivers. The current investments available are heavily focused on renewable energy, food processing,

bio-fuels and mixed use of accommodation for education and general tourism projects.


Accommodation 1 65.0

Agriculture 1 -

Commercial 1 15.0

Education 1 30.0

Food Processing 3 106.8

Industrial 2 92.1

Mixed Use 1 150.0

Renewable Energy 2 520.0

Residential 1 6.5

Retail 1 10.0

Tourism 6 17.0


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Arcadia Village Magnetic Island Galdam Pty Ltd - 15.8 -

Existing resort and hotel complex overlooking Geoffrey and Alma Bays on Magnetic Island on 4.0392ha across four freehold land titles.

Bwgaman Aboriginal Land development Cranbrook

Bwgaman Aboriginal Land Trust / Dreamtime Training

Dreamtime Operations 30.0 2020

National Indigenous museum and cultural centre with small conference facilities. 100 house blocks, 250+ apartments and 150 student accommodation. Complex to include restaurant, motel, markets, training academy, parkland and gardens.

Davco – Dingo Park Feedlot and Meat Processing facility Townsville Davco

Agriculture - 20.8 -

Feedlot, live export depot and abattoir on the outskirts of Townsville.

JCU Student Accommodation Douglas James Cook University - 65.0 -

500 bed student accommodation project with ground floor tenancies. The project will form the 'Ideas Market' at the centre of Mt Stuart Street on the Douglas campus.

Nelly Bay development Magnetic Island

Curtain Bros, SeaLink QLD - - -

Development waterfront Sooning St site of 6 ha, adjacent to the Nelly Bay ferry terminal.

Ogden Street Hotel Townsville CBD

Three Islands Pty Ltd - - 2017

181 room hotel with conference centre and waterfront dining precinct on Ross Creek.

Radical Bay development Magnetic Island - - - -

Opportunity for development of beachfront land, the former site of the Radical Bay Resort. Previously earmarked for resort development.

Redevelopment of the Townsville North Rail Yards

Townsville CBD

Townsville City Council - 150.0 -

Opportunity to redevelop historic former rail yards site into a mixed-use CBD hub. Site is currently owned by Townsville City Council.

Weststate, Townsville West Townsville CBD Griffin Group - 15.0 12/2017

At the intersection of heritage and cutting edge, Weststate brings an architecturally impressive and instantly recognisable building back to life. Office space, spanning 2400m2, has been created over three fully refurbished floors in the historic building (previously home to the Townsville West State School) together with a new adjoining building.

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Ayr Industrial EstateAyr, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council - 2.1 -

Installation of trunk infrastructure and preparation of land to expand the existing Ayr Industrial Estate.

Expansion of Northern Irrigation Area – Majors Creek

Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council - - -

Expansion of northern crop irrigatition area.

KFSU - Stage 2Ayr, Burdekin Shire

KFSU - 6.0 -

Expansion of facilities that process sugar cane into patented natural food additives. Three stage expansion plan looks to optimise current expansion, increase marketing, commercialise sugar cane juice by-product and expand production with a new plant site. Stage 1 valued at $1M, Stage 2 $3M and Stage 3 $3M.

Charters Towers meat processing facility

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council - 80.0 2018

Advanced business plan prepared by the BDO Australia. Establishment of a facility to process locally sourced North Queensland product for local and export marketing. Concept and environmental planning being prepared and undertaken by Charters Towers Regional Council.

Dicalcium Phosphate Production Plant (Fertiliser Manufacturing Plant)

Charters Towers

Direct International Food Supplies Pty Ltd

- 90.0 2017

Dicalcium phosphate and monocalcium phosphate manufacturing facility for animal and plant feed/stock product supplement.

Solar utility Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council - - 2018

Council is incentivising this project via leasing two sites near substations. Anticipated capacity approximately 30MW combined. Solar utility capable of power generation for new industrial and commercial projects.

White Mountains National Park eco-tourism

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council (in conjunction with the Gudjala People)

- 1.2 -

Opportunity to develop an eco-tourism venture to include new tourism product and enhance the visitor experience. Traditional Owners input has been requested by the Council by the end of Q1 2016.

Hinchinbrook Habitats Land Subdivision Ingham Everett Family

Trust - 6.5 -

Residential subdivision and ecotourism property development in the Wet Tropics rainforest. 254.95ha overlooking Hinchinbrook Island. The estate approval comprises of 110 home sites as well as 50 cabins, a restaurant and conference centre on Mount Separation, with panoramic views of the Herbert region and Hinchinbrook Channel.

North Queensland Bio-energy project Ingham

North Queensland Bio-energy Corporation Ltd (NQBE) & Elecnor

- 520.0 6/2017

Sugar, ethanol and renewable energy power generation facility.

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Wallaman Falls trail infrastructure

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council - - -

Plan to investigate the viability of private sector investment into facilities to support commercial walking track development, including low-impact accommodation and enhanced facilities for day visitors.

Palm Island retail and business precinct Palm Island


- 10.0 -

Creation of a commercial town centre for the Palm Island community.




Meat processing facility Atherton Tablelands

Tablelands Beef Australia - 50.0 -

Construction of a meatworks integrated into the Tablelands Beef Australia (TBA) cattle property. Approvals for the project are complete, with TBA now seeking funding in two rounds.

JCU Cairns campus student accommodation Cairns James Cook

University - 30.0 2015

300 bed on-campus accommodation facility.

Skardon River Bauxite Mine Cape York Peninsula

Gulf Alumina Ltd - 90.0 -

Bauxite mine 100km north of Weipa with a project life of 10 years.

Forsayth Wind Farm Etheridge Infigen Energy - 150.0 -

25-30 turbine wind farm with a 75MW capacity. Development approval from Etheridge Shire Council obtained.

Kennedy Energy Park - Stage 1 Hughenden Windlab - - -

Staged development of up to 1,300MW of renewable energy generation. Stage 1 of the project will be up to 100MW of wind and solar energy connecting to the existing electricity grid. The final project will provide more than enough electricity to power the whole of the region.

Watershed Tungsten Mine - Carbine Tungsten Ltd

Mount Carbine Vital Metals Ltd - 172.0 -

Tungsten mine at Mount Carbine. Watershed has an estimated 10 year life of mine with forecast total production of 24,900 tonnes of WO3. All mining leases, environmental authority and indigenous land use agreements in place.

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Wallaman Falls by Megan MacKinnon

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Townsville Enterprise continues to advocate for public funding into the projects and sectors which will deliver the greatest benefit to the region and create the best prospect for the region to increase its contribution to national productivity.

The Federal focus for development of Northern Australia – and associated funding arrangements, including the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation – continue to be seen as a significant opportunity to attract public investment into the Townsville North Queensland region. The White Paper was accompanied by $1.2B in funding commitments.

The Federal Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Audit, released in mid-2015 shows Northern Australia accounts for 45% of Australia’s land mass, 5.6% of Australia’s population and 11.7% of Australia’s gross domestic product. Thus, Northern Australia punches well above its weight in terms of national productivity. Also, the region’s GDP contribution is increasing over time, which will result in Northern Australia becoming a proportionally larger component of the national economy.

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Audit also shows Townsville is the largest population centre in Northern Australia, and under every scenario considered by the Federal Government, not only does Townsville remain the largest urban centre, but also grows at a faster rate than any other urban centre of Northern Australia. Further, Townsville is expected to overtake such centres as Geelong and Hobart in the short term.

It considers there are three key growth areas in Queensland – the Burdekin (irrigated agriculture), the Galilee and Bowen Basins (coal) and the North West Minerals Province (base metals and other minerals) – all of which flow into the Townsville North Queensland region’s economy.

In response to the Northern Australia White Paper and Northern Australia Infrastructure Audit, Townsville Enterprise has lead a consultative process to identify the highest priorities for economic infrastructure investment to stimulate the economic performance of the region, and in turn, contribution to the national economy.

The region’s priorities have been developed through a robust and transparent framework based on direct and indirect economic and employment benefits to the region, the demand for and constraints to additional or expanded infrastructure and other parameters.

The result is a clear prioritisation of infrastructure requirements representing a consensus position of local organisations, representatives and stakeholders.

The region’s highest priorities are in the energy, water and transport sectors. These three sectors require both infrastructure investment and policy reform.

The objectives of the Northern Australia development agenda are not achievable without efficient operations and provision of services in these sectors. The projects are specific to Townsville North Queensland, while the priority sectors are common across the majority of Northern Australia and in particular neighbouring regions to the North, South and West. For example, to the South of Townsville North Queensland is the Mackay Whitsunday region. This region prioritises investment into the Urannah Dam to support agricultural and resource sector development. To the West, investment into and improved management of the Flinders and Gilbert catchment is essential. These projects are complementary to the regional water management plan advocated by Townsville Enterprise and would be wholly supported.

Flowing through the priority sectors is the common goal of unlocking the Galilee Basin. Up to nine potential projects of significant scale are in varying stages of development, correctly identified as one of the key growth regions of Northern Australia by the Federal Government. Unlocking this emerging mineral province via multi-user infrastructure and removing first mover risk is an appropriate role of Government.

Investment in these priority sectors will facilitate industry growth and private sector investment across resources, energy and agriculture as well as stimulating employment, urban development, retail and the associated social and tourism development.

Underpinning all of these is the issue of population growth. A significantly increased rate of population growth is essential; Government policies targeting higher rates of migration and population growth in the region will be required.

SEEKING FUNDING

TOWNSVILLE

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KENNEDY ENERGY PARK

Kennedy Energy Park is an innovative wind and solar energy facility to be located in the Flinders Shire in central north Queensland (290 km south west of Townsville). This region is blessed with an abundance of renewable energy resources; in particular, the wind and solar resources are world class and are complementary to such an extent that when combined they can supply energy to the grid with reliability never before seen in the Australian renewable industry.

Commencing with MW solar plus 40 MW wind, the ultimate plan is to construct up to 1,300 MW of renewable energy generation in the region, which would deliver significant benefits to North Queensland and Australia in reduced emissions and sustainable energy generation. The improvements in reliability and reduced dependency on power from south east of the State will also greatly assist to promote industry and business development in the region. The facility will be a significant boost for the local economy, helping create local jobs and generating more business in the Hughenden region, particularly during the construction period. The Kennedy Energy Park is expected to enter construction in 2017 and be operational the following year.

NORTH QUEENSLAND BIO ENERGY

North Queensland Bio-Energy Corporation Limited (NQBE) is a Queensland based company planning the construction of a $550M sugar (raw and white), ethanol and power generation facility in Ingham, North Queensland. This

state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in Australia and will produce approximately 335,000 tonnes of sugar annually, have a flexible ethanol distillery capacity of between 90,000 and 250,000 litres per day and generate between 110–115 MW of renewable green power.

The project, which is expected to be fully operational by June 2018, will provide a major boost for the local Herbert River District economy. Sugar cane growers will benefit from increased revenue derived from the additional products produced and with an anticipated workforce of approximately 220-250, full-time employment will be boosted.

CLARE SOLAR FARM

The site for the Clare solar farm development is an area of approximately 340ha of rural land currently used for growing sugar cane. The nearest township is Clare, and the nearest major town is Ayr, both in the Burdekin Shire, in North Queensland.

The Clare solar farm will comprise a grid connected solar farm using PV modules similar to panels used on domestic houses. Once built, the facility will be the largest polycrystalline PV project in Australia and will utilise a single-axis tracking system to significantly improve the efficiency and output of the plant. It will generate more renewable electricity than any other photovoltaic facility in Australia.

The development of this large scale solar energy project represents a positive diversification of the local economy, creating up to 200 jobs during construction

and a small number of jobs during operation. There will be an opportunity for local workers to participate in the civil and/or electrical works associated with the project, as well as indirect opportunities for a range of local businesses, contractors and suppliers – e.g. accommodation providers.

A number of important approvals and agreements have been secured. These include the Power Purchase Agreement with Origin Energy and Material Change of Use development approval.

The Clare solar farm is expected to start construction in late 2016.

ADANI

Adani’s Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project will be an open cut and underground coal mine producing 60 million tonnes per annum to be transported over a 388 km railway line and exported via the Abbot Point Coal Terminal.

The mine, rail and port project will entail investment of $16.5B and contribute thousands of jobs to the Queensland economy while supplying electricity producing coal to India. The project will be Australia’s largest coal mine and will have a life of 60 years. The project is around 340 km south west of Townsville and is the first of nine significant projects to be potentially developed within the Galilee Basin. Given the complexity and scale of the development, the process has been protracted however it has taken a number of significant steps forward in terms of approvals from both State and Federal authorities in recent times.

ENERGY

Energy is one of the key areas of focus and opportunity in Townsville North Queensland. The region boasts some of the best coal, gas, biofuel, solar, wind and hydro resources in Australia, and indeed the world. It is readily apparent that Townsville North Queensland is the prime location to develop

a world leading energy export industry – enabling the Federal Government’s objective of the Nation becoming an “energy superpower” – in addition to supporting a thriving economy based on secure and low cost energy supply.

To capitalise on the opportunity will require a combination of Government and private sector initiatives.

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Townsville Enterprise will continue to prioritise reduction of energy costs, driving the domestic economy and private sector investment and stimulating construction and employment, including growth of exports.

A number of opportunities will develop during 2016 impacted by policy decisions including:

• Ergon Energy seeking expressions of interest for the supply of 150MWof renewable electricity with a particular focus on projects in regional Queensland

• The announced merger of Ergon and Energex which will create the largest energy company in Australia, managing assets valued at $24B, with headquarters in Townsville

• The decision to connect the Northern Territory Gas Fields to Queensland (Mount Isa) rather than South Australia is a significant step forward for North Queensland, and in particular for heavy industry in the region.

All three of these major developments will progress during 2016 with major beneficial impacts on the Townsville North Queensland region, yet there remains more which can be achieved.

The underlying policy requirement to promote economic prosperity in Townsville North Queensland is for Governments to have a fundamental shift in perspective – to an understanding that competitively priced energy is a key component of industry and economic development. The industries and businesses of Townsville North Queensland must be internationally competitive and input costs are an unavoidable component of this. In turn, when business and investment are growing and thriving, returns will be delivered to public sector balance sheets.

Specific requirements:

• A mandate to ensure the next 2,000MW of generation within Queensland is located north of Mackay (connected to the grid north of Collinsville).

• A majority of projects supported by Renewable Energy Target and ARENA programs to be awarded in Northern Queensland.

• The launch of a review by the National Productivity Commission into the existing regulatory framework and National Electricity Laws as they impact Northern Queensland. This would be a broad ranging review with a view to being complementary to the Northern Australia Development Agenda.

We request consideration of:

• More than one pricing region within Queensland, given the unique parameters of being the most decentralised State in Australia;

• A new Reference Pricing Point in close proximity to Townsville North Queensland that is reflective of the grouping of load and generation in the region and future electricity network functionality;

• Improved economic signals in pricing that promote energy infrastructure investment while protecting Northern Queensland consumers;

• Regulatory rule changes that enable development; and

• Pricing mechanisms that trigger investment in Northern Queensland.

• A directive to the COAG Energy Council to specifically address inclusion of Northern Queensland into the Australian gas market. We support the work underway promoting interconnectedness and removing unnecessary regulatory barriers aiming to facilitate a more liquid trading market for wholesale gas; and consider this must be undertaken with a particular focus on the Northern Australia Development Agenda. The success of a national gas market will require correcting of the current failure of the domestic gas market that Queensland’s manufacturing and processing industries are experiencing. This correction requires Government intervention.

Transmission and distribution investment is an appropriate investment which can be made by Governments to stimulate the private sector in Northern Queensland and will be amongst the region’s highest priorities for accessing the $5Bconcessional loan facility. Transmission and distribution assets have a very long life and can contribute to growth now and generate a return over 40+ years. The appropriate projects for this investment are unregulated connection assets which facilitate private sector activity. Examples of key electricity transmission lines well placed to stimulate the Townsville North Queensland economy are those allowing the Northern Galilee Basin and Kennedy Energy Park access to the national market.

The recent announcement of the pipeline to connect the Northern Territory gas fields to Mount Isa is an extremely positive step for Northern Queensland and Northern Australia more broadly. The appropriate next investment is to ensure full integration by connecting the North Queensland Gas Pipeline from Moranbah / Bowen Basin to the Queensland Gas Pipeline (Wallumbilla to Gladstone / Rockhampton). This would enable adequate supply for industry in Northern Queensland.


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WATER

Water, like energy, is a key enabler for the region, in terms of both water security for a growing population and economic growth in the resources and agricultural sectors. Appropriate water management and trading arrangements are required initially for the Upper Burdekin and Flinders Catchment areas, with some work in this area underway.

Townsville Enterprise has a current Expression of Interest underway as part of the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund to develop a regional water security plan encompassing increased capacity in the Burdekin Falls catchment, a new dam at Hell’s Gate and associated pipeline and treatment infrastructure and management plans.

Increased bulk water storage supporting both agriculture and urban development in the region is essential. Two defined projects are ideal to support this objective.

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DAM

Extensive analysis has identified the optimal water storage site within the region is located at Hell’s Gate. Extensive arable land is available in the area and water infrastructure and transportation can be achieved without crossing the Great Basalt Wall. Significant irrigated agricultural land would result. This would also create water supply security, tourism and recreational benefits with an asset life of over 100 years. A number of significant renewable and/or biofuel projects could be enabled by a secure water supply from this project, in addition to significant expansion of the northern cattle industry. Any dam development in the Upper Burdekin Basin will necessitate amendment of the Burdekin Water Resource Plan and Resource Operating Plan to ensure appropriate allocations of water for social, commercial and environmental requirements.

EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING DAM

The Federal Government’s Water Infrastructure Options Paper 2014 outlined a raising of the Burdekin Falls Dam by two metres would increase capacity by 590,000ML to a total capacity of 2,445,000ML, providing additional water supply security for the Burdekin region. This project is at the stage of Assessing Feasibility, work which would be strongly supported by regional stakeholders. While 40,000ML is currently available, it is essential the feasibility work is undertaken immediately so construction can commence as demand triggers.

Increased bulk water is required to support urban, resource and agricultural development:

Urban

Townsville currently has two to three years of demand in storage capacity at full supply level, in comparison to south east Queensland’s dam storages in the order of 10 years’ supply.

• A new water treatment plant at Toonpan is required with the first stage required by 2021 at a current cost of $130M.

• An increased capacity of the pipeline from the Haughton River to Ross River Dam is required by 2022 at a current cost of $157M.

• An upgrade of the Haughton Channel capacity is required at a cost of up to $90M.

Resources

• Unlocking of the Galilee Basin will require a pipeline from the Burdekin Falls Dam to the northern section of the Basin.

Agriculture

• A weir in the Charters Towers region is required to support the Regional Council in urban water security and local agricultural development at a cost of $10M.

The above requirements are based on the infrastructure required using a ’business as usual’ approach. Australian companies are developing innovative distributed recycled facilities which may make a regional water security package more environmentally and economically sustainable. A Townsville North Queensland Water Security Package with a number of staged developments to facilitate urban water security, enhanced agricultural capacity and unlocking the Galilee Basin is critical to the economic prosperity of the region.


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TRANSPORT (RAIL) Issues regarding rail infrastructure gaps exist in three categories:

• Improving the cost competiveness of rail – lowering unit costs to sustain and grow current industries (particularly agriculture and resources) – and improved amenities by transferring bulk freight volumes from road to rail.

• Ensuring capacity meets demand – reliable delivery to the market(s) that promotes investor confidence.

• Development of new infrastructure – that assists the ‘first mover’ triggering additional proponent investment.

The Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor (TEARC) is the single most popularly supported infrastructure project by stakeholders. This project will deliver efficiency to industry, increased capacity to the Port of Townsville, amenity to the community, construction and employment within the region. It is the essential next step in the supply chain which connects one of the world’s richest minerals provinces with its global market. Pre-feasibility work has been completed; the next step is the business case which is strongly endorsed by the region.

The Galilee Rail Corridor is a considerable piece of infrastructure certain to unlock the next great coal province to propel the economic development of Northern Queensland – the Galilee Basin and Bowen Basin. Up to nine significant projects are in varying stages of development and would be supported by this multi-user rail line. This is the embodiment of the visionary and Nation building projects necessary to achieve the goals of the Northern Australia Development Agenda. Unlocking the Galilee Basin is the single largest lever for development facing the region, to do so will require investment in multi-user rail, electricity and water infrastructure, reducing first mover risk. This new line must be constructed as standard gauge rail in keeping with global standards and reflecting efficiency and the fact that over time Queensland must move towards standardisation with the rest of Australia.

Upgrade of the Townsville to Mount Isa rail line to improve rolling stock capital utilisation by increasing the average speed from 38km/h to greater than 50km/h. Rolling stock is approximately two thirds of the total rail haulage costs from Mount Isa to Townsville so improving the capital utilisation of rolling stock through reduced cycle times will have the largest

impact on rolling stock efficiencies. The rail corridor capacity exceeds current and near future demand so this initiative is initially to improve the unit cost base of the rolling stock (improve competitiveness). A feasibility study into this project was announced by the then Deputy Prime Minister in July 2015.

All three of these rail projects are considered imperative to support the growth of industry, and thus jobs and population, in Townsville North Queensland. These projects are the embodiment of appropriate investment which can be made by Governments to stimulate the private sector in Northern Queensland and will be amongst the region’s highest priorities for accessing the $5BNorthern Australia Infrastructure Facility. Such rail infrastructure has a very long life and can contribute to growth now and generate a return over 40+ years.

The Port of Townsville underpins every sector of the current and future Northern Australia economy such as agriculture, resources (processing and mining), construction, tourism and Defence. Abbott Point supports the export of coal which is critical to the advancement of mining projects located in the Galilee Basin. These two ports are complementary in service provision and it is essential both have the approvals, finance and support to operate and expand as required to grow in support of a developing Northern Australia, particularly in relation to exports.

The outer harbour development of the Port of Townsville is viewed as important for the long term future of the region.

The future policy on maintenance dredging requires clarity to eliminate uncertainty for further investment.

The efficiency of the Port of Townsville can be improved with upgraded or new complementary infrastructure such as the TEARC) and available developed land in close proximity to the port (Townsville State Development Area).

Strong and decisive action is required to commence Abbott Point’s capability to support the development of the Galilee Basin.

Expansion of the Port of Townsville is an ideal project to be considered under the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility. Townsville is the natural distribution hub for the growing economy of Northern Australia. The breakwater is the essential first step, along with the associated swing basin and additional berths.


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Agriculture 1 5.0


Industrial 1 -

Logistics 5 38.0


Tourism 1 -


GRAND TOTAL 25 660.1

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PROJECT LOCATION PROPONENT INVESTMENT ($M) SECTOR


Riverway Rowing Club - Extension of club-house facility Rasmussen Riverway Rowing Club 2.1

Construction of an extension of ground floor area to enable the storage of passive watersports equipment including rowing boats, kyacks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards; a first floor club house facility incorporating the ability to provide café style meals to club members and members of the public.

Townsville Disaster Coordination Centre Townsville CBD Townsville City Council 5.7

Townsville Disaster Coordination Centre to manage and coordinate recovery from disasters. Building to survive and continue operating in a category 5 Cyclone.

Townsville Driver Education and Motor Sports Precinct - DECAMAG Calcium DriveIt NQ Limited (NFP entity) 25.0

Construction of a motorsport precinct on southern outskirts of Townsville.

Townsville Integrated Stadium and Entertainment Centre

South Townsville

Townsville City Council, Townsville Enterprise Limited 380.0

Combined facility in the Townsville CBD. $100M partial funding commited by Queensland Government with a further $280M being sought.

Waterfront Promenade Project Townsville CBD Townsville City Council 195.0

Approximately 35km network of pathways and enabling infrastructure, including 2.8km of high quality waterfront pathways, to connect the dining, entertainment, cultural and retail precincts of the CBD via the Ross Creek waterfront.

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Alva reticulated sewer systemAlva, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council 4.2

Installation of a sewage treatment plant to service the coastal village of Alva.

Ayr-Dalberg Road flood mitigation Burdekin Shire Burdekin Shire Council -

Upgrade of the key road connecting the townships of Dalberg, Millaroo and Clare with the centres of Ayr and Home Hill.

Bruce Highway - Queen Street to Rossiters Hill - flood mitigation

Burdekin Shire Burdekin Shire Council -

Flood management with road access.

Groper Creek reticulated sewer system

Groper Creek, Burdekin Shire


Installation of local sewage treatment plant and reticulation for the Groper Creek village community.

Marine Facilities - boat ramp/s and on-shore Infrastructure

Burdekin Shire Burdekin Shire Council 8.0

Boating facilities.

Multi-purpose hall and cyclone shelter - Home Hill Home Hill Burdekin Shire Council -

Multi-purpose hall at the Home Hill State High School, reinforced to withstand Category 5 cyclones. Is currently stalled.

Plantation Creek crossing flood mitigation Burdekin Shire Burdekin Shire Council 30.0

High level bridge to improve flood immunity of the Bruce Highway at the notorious flooding spot between Queen Street and Rossiters Hill, a key part of the road connection from Ayr to Home Hill.

Replacement of Ayr Olympic standard swimming pool


Upgrade of outdated facilities to preserve the pool and add disability access.

Replacement of Home Hill Olympic standard swimming pool Home Hill Burdekin Shire Council 10.0

Upgrade of outdated facilities.

Sutcliffe Estate reticulated sewer systemAyr, Burdekin Shire


Installation of pressure sewage system and rising main to service the Sutcliffe Estate, located between Ayr and Alva.

Upgrade of Utilities Switchboards Infrastructure


High voltage utilities switchboards have been operational for over 60 years and are faulting. Continued faulting could endanger personnel safety during switching. The upgrade will also provide significant savings in energy. There are 30 sub stations requiring upgrading.

Dalrymple selling centre saleyard roof Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council 5.0

Construction of a solid roof structure over the selling pens to provide an all-weather selling centre.

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Motor sports complex Charters Towers

North Queensland Motor Sports Inc 26.0

Local motor sport clubs and residents have united to develop a multi-use motor sport precinct. Construction has already been completed on soft surface facilities, totalling $500K in works, with regular events being held however the combined facility requires funding to develop hard surface tracks and shared amenities.

Over 55's Lifestyle Village & RV Tourist Park Forrest Beach Smith Family -

Accommodation, RV parking in village setup at beautiful Forrest Beach.

Beach communities sewerage scheme Hinchinbrook Shire Hinchinbrook Shire Council -

Upgrade of sewerage treatment facilities at Halifax, Lucinda and Forrest Beaches. Stage 1 is upgrade of the centralised sewerage treatment plant at Ingham for $30M, Stage 2 to sewer the beach communities for $30M.

Ingham CBD master plan - Stage 2 - Lannercost St Plaza redevelopment - recreation & tourism area

Hinchinbrook Shire Hinchinbrook Shire Council 0.7

Stage 2 – Revitalisation of Ingham CBD in collaboration with James Cook University. Redevelopment of the main street in Ingham’s CBD will promote growth in business across the region while enhancing lifestyle benefits for residents and a better experience for visitors.

Road link from Wallaman Falls to Mt Fox and Paluma

Hinchinbrook Shire Hinchinbrook Shire Council -

Creation of a road link from Wallaman Falls to Mt Fox and on to Paluma for the drive tourism market.

Pipeline from Bamboo Creek Dam to Francis Creek Dam Palm Island Palm Island Aboriginal Shire

Council 2.1

Fresh water management pipeline.

Seawall construction from helipad to Doctor’s Point Palm Island Palm Island Aboriginal Shire

Council 2.1

Extending the seawall.

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The Integrated Stadium and Entertainment Centre project is one of Townsville’s major infrastructure and regional development projects through to 2020.

PROJECT OVERVIEWCommunity leaders have a unified vision to develop a new precinct in the heart of the CBD that would comprise an iconic 25,000 seat international-standard stadium and a 6,000 seat entertainment facility. The proposed new home of the North Queensland Cowboys National Rugby League team, this multi-purpose facility will host national and international sporting events including rugby league and rugby union, as well as major music events, festivals and conferences.

COST$380M

LOCATIONThe Integrated Stadium and Entertainment Centre will be located along the banks of Ross Creek in the urban centre of Townsville. This prime location is adjacent to the Palmer Street dining precinct and public transport links. It will sit within the Townsville Waterfront Priority Development Area, which includes 63.7 ha of land directly adjacent to Townsville’s CBD located on both sides of Ross Creek and is one of Australia’s biggest urban renewal projects.

STATUS$100M in State Government funding has been secured and the Federal Opposition has committed to match this funding. A Queensland Government business case has been completed to attract further investment into the project. Analysis prepared by AEC Group in May 2016 demonstrated that the project has a net benefit over 30 years of $35M to Townsville.

INTEGRATED STADIUM AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

$100M Queensland Government commitment already secured

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Townsville is the largest city in Northern Australia, well connected to mining and agricultural regions and is strategically located to offer real opportunities as Australia’s gateway to Asia.

JOB AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Townsville is well connected to Australia and the world, and has a unique mix of employment drivers contributing to its prosperity. Strategically located in relation to key Asian and global markets, the Port of Townsville is the region’s major sea link, exporting the vast mineral wealth of the North West Minerals Province and North Queensland’s extensive agricultural produce to the rest of the world. As one of the most diverse commodity ports in Australia, the Port of Townsville is undertaking significant expansion to facilitate future growth.

The Townsville International Airport is a well-located aviation hub, servicing a broad region of northern Queensland with direct flights to Australian capital cities. International flights have returned to the Airport and there is a $40m expansion of the existing facilities underway.

The Townsville region is the largest education centre in North Queensland with a concentration of world-class education and training facilities. Townsville has a competitive research advantage due to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and has an established base of globally recognised tropical knowledge and expertise.

A STRONG ECONOMY

The Townsville region is one of vision, progress and opportunity.

Industry diversity, government investment and high quality infrastructure underpin Townsville’s role as the commercial and services hub for North Queensland’s minerals, coal, agricultural, tourism and tropical sciences sectors.

The Townsville economy had Gross Regional Product of over $13B in 2014/15, an increase of 4% on the previous year. No single sector of industry contributes more than 15% to the regional economy, with five key sectors contributing over 7% each to the GRP – real estate, public administration, manufacturing, construction and health care.

The current Townsville regional population is almost 230,000. An enviable lifestyle and natural environment are leading more and more families to choose to make Townsville their

home each year. The population is growing faster than the State and national averages with a relatively young demographic profile and the seventh highest average income per capita in Australia.

COMMITTED TO HIGH QUALITY GROWTH

The time for investing in Townsville has never been better. Townsville City Council’s recent regulatory reforms have resulted in more efficient development approvals and a supportive business environment. The new Townsville City Plan and the exciting Townsville City Waterfront Priority Development Area create a strong vision for the city’s future and the evolution of the CBD. The Jobs and Investment Program offers financial development incentives, and strategic management of Council land has opened up development opportunities in the city centre.

LOOKING FORWARD

Townsville offers real opportunities in land and property development, with untapped potential in prime inner-city land in the most vibrant tropical city in Australia. With the strength of a diverse economy and a regulatory and business environment that supports investment, Townsville offers a rare opportunity for growth and stability during current tough economic times.

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TOWNSVILLE CBD REVIVAL

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Website: www.townsville.qld.gov.au > For Business > Economic DevelopmentEmail: [email protected]: +61 1300 878 001

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This report includes key upcoming developments and is designed to highlight the future direction of Townsville North Queensland over coming decades. Developments are across three sections to clarify their stages of development – short term, medium term and potential pipeline projects.

Short Term Pipeline: Projects that are confirmed and almost shovel-ready, awaiting a start date. Most of these projects are planned to commence in the next 12 months.

Medium Term Pipeline: Projects that are fully defined and have some approvals but are still in the early stages of the development process. A start date hasn’t been confirmed, but these projects have a high likelihood of commencing within five years.

Potential Pipeline: Projects that are still in the conceptual phase. While not yet fully documented or approved, they articulate a vision and shed light on the future of the region.

PROJECT PIPELINE

SECTORNUMBER OF PROJECTS – OUTLOOK SUM OF

INVESTMENT ($M)SHORT MEDIUM POTENTIAL

Accommodation 2 1 1,260.0

Aged Care 1 2 153.0

Agriculture 1 1 10.0

Arts 1 1 15.0

Commercial 1 2 2 55.0

Community Infrastructure 1 1 1.2

Defence 6 1,440.8

Education 4 1 225.0

Energy 1 18.0

Environmental 1 1 20.0


Hospitality 1 25.0

Industrial 2 1 22.0

Logistics 9 10 7 4,686.5

Mixed Use 1 120.0

Renewable Energy 1 -

Research 1 100.0

Residential 8 3 3 7,675.8

Resources 1 700.0

Retail 9 2 280.0

Sport and Recreation 1 3 1 23.6

Tourism 1 2 2 77.0

Utilities Infrastructure 6 3 4 548.3

GRAND TOTAL 41 48 25 17,706.1

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Aged Care facility Douglas James Cook University 20.0 Medium Term

Aged care facility with 140 bed high-care with training links to James Cook University.

AIR 5431 Phase 2&3 - Defence Air Traffic Management System and ADF Air Traffic Control Complex Infrastructure project


Commonwealth Government 409.9 Medium Term

New Air Traffic Control tower, Airfield Systems building and radar facilities. Note investment value is the Nation wide project investment.

AIR 7000 Phase 2B - Maritime Patrol Aircraft replacement project



Facilities and infrastructure to support new visiting Boeing P-8A ‘Poseidon’ maritime patrol aircraft. Includes runway extension, taxi through rinse facility, taxiway works and modifications to Maritime Ordnance Loading Aprons. Note investment value is the Nation wide project investment.

Bluewater Airport - Training & Freight Bluewater Bluewater Airports 300.0 Potential

Pipeline

Airport for Training and Freight in Bluewater.

Carinity Aged Care Facility Stages 2-5 Idalia Carinity 33.0 Medium

Term

Expansion to include 65 independent living units.

NUMBER OF PIPELINE PROJECTS BY AREA INTOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND

TOWNSVILLE

86BURDEKIN

11

HINCHINBROOK

4

PALM ISLAND

2

CHARTERS TOWERS

11

The two most prevalent industry sectors throughout the Project Pipeline are residential housing and logistics, accounting for more than half of the total potential project value. The residential industry sector has a large number of proposed projects; it is important to remember many of these housing estates develop over extended time frames as dictated by demand.

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Castlepoint Apartments Stage 2 Belgian Gardens Blue Sky Alternative Investments 25.0 Short

Term

98 unit complex on Bundock Street, second and final stage consists of 49 units.

CBD accommodation complex Townsville CBD PDS Qld 60.0 Medium

Term

Complex featuring mixture of short and long term accommodation units along with office and retail space.

CBD Student Accommodation Townsville CBD

Townsville City Council, James Cook University - Potential

Pipeline

Feasibility being done into the possibility of repurposing existing office buildings for student accommodation.

City Express Townsville CBD

Lancini Property & Development, Northern Management Group 5.0 Short

Term

Inner city service centre with an existing McDonalds, second phase to includes a petrol station and fast food outlet.

CityPoint redevelopment Townsville CBD

Lancini Property & Development 10.0 Medium

Term

Redevelopment and expansion of current CBD Woolworths site into retail and commercial office space.

Civic Theatre refurbishment Railway Estate Townsville City Council 9.7 Medium

Term

Upgrade of theatre facilities.

Cleveland Bay Purification Plant Process Upgrade Project Oonoonba Townsville City Council 51.0 Short

Term

A technical process engineering upgrade of existing sewage treatment process assets to accommodate the full process treatment of three times the average dry weather flow (87 megalitres per day) continuosly for 30 days to ensure continued compliance with environmental requirements for effluent discharge.

Cluden Transport and Warehouse precinct Cluden AIS Investments - Potential

Pipeline

New industrial estate for transport services with lots from 5,788m2 up to 20ha. Located at the southern approach to town. Sale and lease options available.

Cornerstone building Douglas James Cook University 35.0 Medium Term

Expression of Interest open for a mixed use accommodation building containing serviced apartments, medi-hotel, short stay accommodation, conference facilities, a bar and a restaurant.

Cowboys Leagues Club additional premises Mt Louisa Cowboys Leagues Club 25.0 Medium

Term

Additional leagues club facility planned for 3-5 years time.

Dalrymple Road widening Kirwan Townsville City Council 11.0 Medium Term

Widening from two to four lanes between Thuringowa Drive and Kern Brothers Drive intersections.

DHA - Aitkenvale project Aitkenvale Defence Housing Australia - Potential Pipeline

Medium density residential project across a 6.24ha site. Currently in early planning phase.

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Discovery Rise Douglas James Cook University 1,200.0 Medium Term

Multi-stage community precinct at James Cook University's Douglas campus. Plans to include a mix of residential units, serviced apartments, accommodation, and commercial space for services such as private health, hospitality and knowledge based industries.

Echlin Street Reservoir West End Townsville City Council 9.1 Short Term

Construction of a new reservoir to service the CBD as part of the $43M CBD utilities upgrade program. Due to begin mid-2015.

Elizabeth Street unit complex Aitkenvale Parkside Developments 20.0 Short Term

56 unit complex.

Fairfield Central Stage 3 Idalia Lancini Property & Development 30.0 Short

Term

Expansion of shopping centre to include a Coles full line supermarket and speciality retail.

Fairfield Central Stages 4 & 5 Idalia Lancini Property & Development 12.0 Short

Term

Expansion of shopping centre to include a retail high street, tavern, liquor barn and a range of speciality tenancies.

Fairfield Waters commercial and unit complex Stage 1 Idalia Idalia Investments - Potential

Pipeline

Commercial space complex with 16 residential units above.

Fairfield Waters commercial and unit complex Stage2 Idalia Idalia Investments - Potential

Pipeline

Commercial space complex with residential units above.

Garland Road / Bohlevale School Rd / railway Intersection Upgrade

Bohle Townsville City Council 8.4 Medium Term

Intersection upgrade.

Great Barrier Reef Cultural Centre

Townsville CBD PDS Qld 50.0 Short

Term

Commercial, retail, tourism and cultural education centre of excellence. Building with the Indigenous Trust Einstand Pty Ltd.

Greater Ascot Town Centre Stage 1 Bohle Parkside Developments 10.0 Short

Term

Stage 1 of town centre for the Greater Ascot residential development.

Harbour City development South Townsville Port of Townsville Ltd 300.0 Potential

Pipeline

Development of Ross Creek waterfront land, currently owned by the Port of Townsville, into a commercial, residential and community space. Master plan is currently being developed.

Haughton water pipeline duplication Townsville Townsville City Council 218.0 Medium

Term

Pipeline between Burdekin and Ross River Dams, capable of pumping 198ML a day, to guarantee Townsville's water supply for the next 50 years.

Hugh Street shopping centre Currajong Parkside Developments 32.0 Short Term

Neighbourhood shopping centre on the former rugby grounds in Hugh Street.

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Ideas Market Douglas James Cook University - Short Term

A new village centre at the intersection between the Hospital and the University, being a commercial and community space that will encourage private investment and confidence in the long term viability of Townsville's Knowledge Precinct.

Iluka Property development Wulguru Pointcorp Development - Medium Term

With 90% of the blocks achieving panoramic ocean views, these level, large blocks will provide the market with an amazing opportunity. This unique estate is only 8 km to the CBD.

Ingham Road 4 lane Upgrade (Mather St to Bruce Highway) Bohle Townsville City Council 40.0 Medium

Term

Widening from two to four lanes.

Kingston Park Estate Deeragun Parkside Developments 72.0 Medium Term

720 lot residential estate.

Land 121 Phase 3 - replacement of the current fleet of Australian Defence Force Field Vehicles, Modules and Trailers.

Lavarack Barracks and RAAF Base Townsville


Provision of facilities and infrastructure to accommodate new vehicle fleet. Note investment value is the Nation wide project investment.

Land 17 Artillery replacement facilities

Lavarack Barracks, Murray


Refurbished working accommodation and gun hangars for elements of 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. Note investment value is the Nation wide project investment.

Lionel Turner Drive upgrade Bushland Beach Townsville City Council 14.0 Medium

Term

S taged construction of two lanes from Mount Low Parkway to Northshore Boulevarde.

Manolis Centre - Rasmussen - Stages 1/2/3 Rasmussen Griffin Group 40.0 Short

Term

"The Manolis Centre redevelopment is a reconfiguration, upgrade and expansion of the existing retail, convenience, fast-food and service station precinct. The staged project will deliver two new drive-thru operators; new 4,000m2 supermarket tenancy; 1,000m2 of speciality NLA and upgrade of the car parking/surrounding areas."

Marine & Aquaculture Research Facilities Unit

Townsville CBD James Cook University 100.0 Medium

Term

Contemporary marine and aquaculture research complex.

Mt Louisa Reservoir Mt Louisa Townsville City Council 5.5 Short Term

New 22ML water storage reservoir in Mount Louisa.

North Shore Homemaker Centre North Shore Stockland Development Pty Ltd 14.0 Short

Term

Bulky goods retail centre.

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Piccadilly Apartments Stage 1 Townsville CBD Honeycombes Property Group 13.5 Short

Term

38 unit apartment complex on Flinders Street West.

Piccadilly Apartments Stage 2 Townsville CBD Honeycombes Property Group 14.3 Short

Term

41 one, two and three bedroom apartments in the central precinct of Flinders Street West.

Port of Townsville Berth 10X South Townsville Port of Townsville Ltd 300.0 Medium

Term

Construction of two new berths to support growing general cargo, Defence and cruise activities. Construction timing subject to commercial negotiations.

Port of Townsville Berth 12 South Townsville Port of Townsville Ltd 150.0 Medium

Term

Construction of a new berth to support the export of bulk mineral products mined in the North West Minerals Province. Construction timing subject to commercial negotiations.

Port of Townsville channel widening

South Townsville Port of Townsville Ltd 200.0 Short

Term

Plan to widen the channel to receive larger container, fuel, car, general cargo and cruise vessels at the Port of Townsville.

Queens Hotel Redevelopment - Mixed Use development - King St Precinct - Stage 1

Townsville CBD Griffin Group 120.0 Medium

Term

"Stage 1 comprises a Strand public plaza connection through the site connecting The Strand to Flinders Street; Two way traffic upgrade to The Strand, King Street, Flinders Street and Wickham Street. Refurbished Queens Hotel, function spaces and boutique commercial office accommodation. 6,000m2 of commercial space and 40 residential units."

RAAF Base Townsville RefreshRAAF Base Townsville, Garbutt

Commonwealth Government - Medium Term

Upgrade and refurbishment of existing facilities and infrastructure.

Rasmussen residential estate Rasmussen Wingate Communities 130.0 Short Term

1,400 lot residential estate.

Riverside Gardens Stage 3 Douglas Blue Sky Alternative Investments 15.0 Short

Term

Apartment complex to feature 100 one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Stage 3 consists of 38 units. Construction commence late 2015.

Riverway Express Condon Halcorp 2.0 Short Term

Drive thru fast food amenity in the Condon area.

Riverway retirement resort Condon Parkside Developments 100.0 Short Term

540 home retirement complex with 120 bed high-care nursing facility.

Roadworks - Local Network - Townsville - Various Projects - 2016/2017

Townsville Department of Transport & Main Roads 8.8 Short

Term

Various road projects including Bohle Crossing.

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Roadworks - National Network - Townsville - Various Projects - 2016/2017

Townsville Department of Transport & Main Roads 89.5 Short

Term


Rocky Springs residential development Julago Lendlease 7,000.0 Short

Term

Development of a satellite community with 12,000 residential dwellings and commercial and commuity facilities.

Shaw Business Park Deeragun Stateland 12.0 Medium Term

25ha area for 47 light and service industry lots.

Southern Cross Catholic College Stage 2 Annandale Townsville Catholic Diocese 9.0 Medium

Term

Expansion of secondary school facilities.

Southern Suburbs Sewerage Main

Annandale/ Oonoonba Townsville City Council 23.6 Short

Term

11.15km rising main pipeline through the suburbs of Annandale and Idalia before crossing the Townsville State Development Area to the Cleveland Bay Sewerage Treatment Plant. It will provide new capacity for the key Defence and economic precincts of Lavarack Barracks, the Townsville Hospital and James Cook University.

State School at Burdell - Primary Burdell Queensland Education

Department 90.0 Short Term

$90M over four years to build a new primary school within the North Shore Estate at Burdell, and begin planning works for a new secondary school in the area.

State School at Burdell - Secondary Burdell Queensland Education

Department - Medium Term

Beginning planning works for a new secondary school in the area.

Stockland Aitkenvale shopping centre expansion Aitkenvale Stockland Development Pty Ltd 50.0 Medium

Term

Expansion to include a new restaurant, catering shop, cinema, gymnasium, medical centre and car park.

Storm water drains Townsville Townsville City Council 38.7 Short Term

Storm water drains from new subdivisions as part of Townsville City Council capital works program.

Stuart Transfer Station Stuart Townsville City Council 12.0 Medium Term

Project will construct up-to-date waste facility allowing safe collection of public waste prior to transfer to landfill.

Subdivision roads Townsville Townsville City Council 64.5 Short Term

Roads from new subdivisions as part of Townsville City Council capital works program.

Technology & Innovation Centre (New Engineering Centre) Douglas James Cook University 75.0 Medium

Term

The engineering building will be a contemporary complex designed to meet the future need of the College of Science, Technology and Engineering. It will replace existing buildings at the end of life and no longer fit for purpose.

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The Orchard Estate Jensen Elements NQ 40.0 Medium Term

Starting in 2016 - Residential estate around Mt Kulburn.

The Strand unit complex North Ward 46 The Strand Pty Ltd 17.0 Short Term

41 unit apartment complex on The Strand.

The Ville Casino redevelopment North Ward Colonial Leisure Group 30.0 Short Term

Redevelopment of Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino as part of a business rebranding. To include additional restaurant and hotel facilities to create an entertainment precinct.

Tompkins Road industrial estate Shaw Elements NQ 10.0 Medium

Term

77 lot industrial development.

Toolakea developments Toolakea DWC 30.0 Potential Pipeline

Current application for large rural residential lots, eco-tourism development and local services development. Expected to incorporate residential, commercial and eco-tourism when completed.

Townsville Airport upgrade Garbutt Queensland Airports Ltd 40.0 Short Term

Expansion of terminal to cater for forecasted growth. Plans include additional check-in kiosks, security screening, seating and retail facilities as well as new airline lounges.

Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor (TEARC)

South Townsville

Port of Townsville Limited, Queensland Rail 300.0 Potential

Pipeline

A new rail line to improve the rail access into the Port of Townsville to increase efficiency and remove train interaction in residential areas. Plan to increase capacity to meet growing bulk cargo demand and allow for the increase in the length of trains, minimising the rail bottlenecks during peak times. Total investment estimate $10M Feasibilty & $300M to build. $150M promised as part of the 2016 Liberal party’s election campaign.

Townsville Field Training Area mid term refresh

Townsville Field Training Area

Commonwealth Government - Medium Term

Upgrade and refurbishment of existing facilities and infrastructure.

Townsville Mater Hospital redevelopment Pimlico Mater Health Services 70.0 Medium

Term

The first stage of the development will include new medical imaging facilities, expanded day surgery and four additional operating theatres. Construction of this $42M stage is expected to begin in the latter part of 2016 and be completed within three years.

Townsville Port Expansion project - Stage 1

South Townsville Port of Townsville Ltd 410.0 Medium

Term

Construction of up to six new berths with associated dredging and reclamation of approximately 100ha of back-up land. Stage 1: Berth 12 & Channel Widening.



Term

Construction of up to six new berths with associated dredging and reclamation of approximately 100ha of back-up land. Stage 2: Berth 13, 14 & 15.

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Term

Construction of up to six new berths with associated dredging and reclamation of approximately 100ha of back-up land. Stage 3: Berth 16 & 17.

Townsville Recreational Boating Park (TRBP) - Stage 2

Railway Estate Townsville City Council 5.0 Short

Term

Access to one more boat ramp (four additional boat lanes) with floating walkway. Includes: access to 30m pontoon, 140 parking spaces, additional wash down bays, stormwater upgrade, lighting and CCTV and additional land scaping.

Townsville Recreational Boating Park (TRBP) - Stage 3

Railway Estate Townsville City Council - Potential

Pipeline

Final stage of the TRBP project, adding commercial facilities.

University Linked High School Townsville CBD

James Cook University, Queensland Government 51.0 Potential

Pipeline

Proposal to repurpose or rebuild on Western Campus site for a University Linked High School. Feasibility study completed in 2013 being re-examined. Staged.

Upgrade Hervey Range Road Black River Department of Transport & Main Roads 6.2 Short

Term

Eliminate the last remaining narrow sections of Hervey Range Road commenced in November 2015 with detailed design work for the project now underway. The design and planning work will determine the highest priority sections along Hervey Range Road that require widening and strengthening within the available funding.

Water infrastructure to new subdivisions Townsville Townsville City Council 25.4 Short

Term

Water infrastructure connection to subdivision lots as part of Townsville City Council capital works program.

Water services upgrade Townsville Townsville City Council 165.0 Medium Term

Completion of ring main from southern suburbs to Cleveland Bay as part of capital works program.

William Angliss Drive / Mervyn Crossman Drive Intersection Upgrade

Annandale Townsville City Council 4.0 Short Term

Intersection upgrade.

Willows Shopping Centre expansion Stages 2 and 3 Kirwan Dexus Property Group 75.0 Short

Term

It is planned that the Centre will become four times bigger as part of the 20 year master plan with a floor space of 82,500 m². The next stages as part of a $75M expansion will comprise a new Kmart and relocation of the existing Woolworths.

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Astaxanthin Project Ayr MBD Energy 10.0 Short Term

Industrial scale micro algae production facility to produce an algae high in Astaxanthin to be sold on to a chemical and nutrition company.

Ayr Aerodrome master plan Burdekin Shire Burdekin Shire Council - Potential

Pipeline

Development of a 20 year plan for the aerodrome.

Burdekin River second crossing Burdekin Shire Burdekin Shire Council 1,400.0 Potential

Pipeline

Provision of a second road crossing for the Bruce Highway over the Burdekin River to expand on heavy vehicle and wide-load access of the current two-lane bridge.

Clare Solar Farm Clare FRV - Medium Term

The final design of the project prior to construction will determine the plant configuration, layout and specific equipment to be used, as well as the solar farm’s electricity generating capacity. At this stage, a capacity of up to 150MW is envisaged. The agreement with Origin Energy Ltd for power purchase has been secured with other key planning and development also approved.

Expansion of southern irrigation area

Burdekin Shire Burdekin Shire Council - Potential

Pipeline

Distribution infrastructure to provide water delivery to the southern end of the Burdekin Shire.

Majors Creek-Haughton River crossing project

Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council, Wilmar Sugar 20.0 Potential

Pipeline

Creation of a high-level crossing of the Haughton River, consisting of road and/or rail, upriver of Majors Creek. This would create easy access to up to 3,500 ha of agricultural land. Price is dependant on road/rail design.

MBD Energy water remediation project

Burdekin Shire MBD Energy 10.0 Medium

Term

Project to assist with cleanup of water at aquaculture and sugar cane farms.

Minor raising of Burdekin Falls Dam including hydroelectricity (inclusive of Water for Bowen)

Burdekin Shire Burdekin Shire Council - Potential

Pipeline

Expansion of the Burdekin Dam to service agriculture diversification and expansion in the Burdekin and Whitsunday Shires and the longer terms needs of Townsville and the Galilee Basin.

Replacement of Haughton River bridge

Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council, Department Transport and Main Roads

500.0 Potential Pipeline

Construction of a higher level bridge and road approach to improve flood immunity for the Haughton River crossing near Giru.

Roadworks - National Network - Burdekin - Various Projects - 2016/2017

Burdekin Shire

Department of Transport & Main Roads 39.1 Short

Term

Various road projects including Bruce Highway upgrades and crossing upgrades for Haughton River and Pink Lily Lagoon.

Wongaloo Regional Park Burdekin Shire Wetland Grassland Foundation 10.0 Potential

Pipeline

Development of an eco-tourism park between Townsville and Ayr. Visitor centre and walking trails and bus tours of area. Sight viewing areas with platforms to enable full landscape views. Future development for glamping.

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Administration Centre development

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council 5.0 Medium

Term

Administration centre.

All abilities playground Charters Towers


Term

Playground to be built in the Mosman Creek corridor.

Burdekin Irrigation Scheme Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council - Potential

Pipeline

Irrigated cropping system along the Burdekin River.

Burdekin River agricultural precinct

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council (in conjunction with adjacent landowners)

10.0 Medium Term

Development of major new irrigated cropping areas to facilitate additional agricultural production. Includes detailed soil studies and agricultural viability studies into the land and water within the Upper Burdekin River catchment suitable for irrigation. Expression of Interest for securement of 10,000ML from Upper Burdekin strategic reserve has been lodged.

Charters Towers data centre Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council - Medium

Term

Council is calling for specialised consultancy to establish initial project scope and business model.

Mosman Creek recreation corridor

Charters Towers


Term

Next stage of the recreation facilities following the completion of walking tracks.

Reconstruction of Mayne Dam on Spyglass Beef Research Facility

Charters Towers

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Short

Term

Tendering stage for “design and construct” service to reconstruct this water storage dam. The tender includes design and construction of earth dam walls and the inclusion of two spillways to handle a 1 in 100 years rainfall event.

Roadworks – National Network – Charters Towers – Various Projects – 2016/2017

Charters Towers


Term

Various road projects on the Gregory Development Road.

Water Playground Charters Towers


Term

To be located at the Charters Towers pool complex.

Wherry House development Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council 5.3 Potential

Pipeline

Redevelopment of a local heritage listed building.

Wildlife Sanctuary Charters Towers


Term

Development of a sanctuary to support vulnerable, threatened and endangered birds and mammals, including a Bat Sanctuary, through the rehabilitation of degraded areas of historical mining fields at Youngs Block.

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Eco-tourism recreation master plan and infrastructure project for Wallaman Falls

Hinchinbrook Shire Hinchinbrook Shire Council - Potential

Pipeline

Building on the Great Walks network in the region, to expand multi-use access to the Wallaman Falls area to allow for hiking, mountain biking, climbing, bungy jumpying and abseiling facilities.

North-south road access Ingham Hinchinbrook Shire Council - Potential Pipeline

Upgrade of road connection between north and south suburbs of Ingham to provide flood immunity during heavy rain and flooding. Currently undertaking feasibility study.

Retention basin Ingham Hinchinbrook Shire Council - Potential Pipeline

Retention basin for the flooding of Palm Creek during heavy rain, in order to reduce risk of flooding between north and south of suburbs of Ingham. Currently undertaking feasibility study.

Roadworks - National Network - Hinchinbrook - Various Projects - 2016/2017

Hinchinbrook Shire


Term


Foreshore beautification Palm Island Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council 1.2 Potential

Pipeline

Palm Island foreshore beautification.

Palm Island power station Palm Island Queensland Government 18.0 Short Term

New diesel power station, built to accommodate possible future renewable energy innovations, to replace the current aged facility and meet future demand.

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PROJECT LOCATION PROPONENT INVESTMENT ($M)



Alpha Coal ProjectAlpha, Barcaldine Region

GVK & Hancock Coal 6,800.0 Medium Term

32Mtpa open-cut coal mine. Currently delayed by legal challenges.

Waratah Coal's Galilee Coal Project

Alpha, Barcaldine Region

Waratah Coal 6,400.0 Medium Term

Gaililee Coal Project (Northern Export Facility) - China First Coal Project integrated coal mine, railway and port facility project for the export of thermal coal.

Urannah Dam Whitsunday Region Burdekin Shire Council - Potential

Pipeline

Construction of a new dam in the Burdekin catchment, southwest of Collinsville. Viable opportunity to meet water supply demand from proposed new mine developments, power generation proposals and industrial developments as well as creating a major irrigated agriculture area along the Bowen River.

Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort Cairns Aquis Group 8,150.0 Short Term

Integrated casino resort that will feature multiple hotels and restaurants, sport facilities including a golf course and a casino.

Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine Cairns facility

Cairns James Cook University 25.5 Short Term

Construction expected to commence end of 2015.

C3 – one 24 storey high and two 23 level towers – in Sheridan St opposite the city’s convention centre.

Cairns CIU1 Pty Ltd 550.0 Short Term

Three tower residential project, including one 24 storey and two 23 storey towers. Construction of first tower expected to begin end of 2016.

Cairns Airport redevelopment Cairns North Queensland Airports 1,000.0 Medium Term

20 year development vision, including an enterprise precinct for aviation industry opportunities and a commercial enterprise precinct.

Cairns Innovation Centre Cairns James Cook University 50.0 Medium Term

A mixed use building comprising an innovation centre and commercial tenancies. The Innovation Centre will house elements of the the new Degree Course Bachelor of Electronic systems and the Internet of Things.

Cairns southern access corridor Stage 2 Cairns Commonwealth Government 58.0 2017

Bruce Highway upgrade, with widening to six lanes planned between Sheehy Road and Ray Jones Drive. $46M of project committed by Commonwealth Government.

Tropical Condition Sports Complex Cairns James Cook University 30.0 -

Proposal for the development of a tropical conditioning sports complex for elite athletes, education and research.

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Solar power station Normanton Scouller Energy 14.0 Short Term

5MW solar PV power station.

Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail project

Galilee Basin - 160km NW of Clemont

Adani Mining 16,500.0 Medium Term

Open-cut and underground coal mine with associated railway line.

Cloncurry meat processing facility Cloncurry Cloncurry Shire Council 80.0 Potential

Pipeline

Abattoir located at Cloncurry. Queensland Government study found Cloncurry to be the best Western Queensland location for a meat processing facility.

Dugald River Mine Cloncurry MMG 1,860.0 2018

Development of base metals mine, with production expected to reach approximately 1.5Mtpa of ore and produce 160,000 tonnes of zinc over a 28 year mine life.

The Cloncurry Project Cloncurry Sichuan Railway Investment Group, Altona Mining Limited 294.0 2017-2018

Development of Little Eva, a large-scale copper-gold mine with an expected 11 year initial life of mine. Will produce 39,000 tonnes of copper and 17,000 ounce of gold per annum.

Etheridge Integrated Agriculture Project

78 km west of Georgetown

Integrated Food and Energy Developments 1,980.0 Medium

Term

Large scale irrigated cropping, grazing and processing project. With 65,000 hectares of cropping land, including sugar cane and guar bean, 241,000 hectares of grazing land and a bioprocessing precinct.

Hughenden beef processing facility Hughenden Flinders Shire Council,

NorthBEEF 52.8 Medium Term

Following a pre-feasibility study to develop an integrated meat processing facility on the Town Common site in Hughenden, two different possible models have been costed, with Model 1 producing 59.1t/day and Model 2 producing 29.3t/day. Model 1 has been costed at $52.8M and Model 2 has been costed at $34.4M.

Kidston Hydro Pumped Storage Project - 330 MW

George Town Genex Power - Short

Term

The development of a large-scale hydroelectric pumped storage generation project. The Kidston site has two large adjacent pits which will act as the upper and lower reservoirs for the Pumped Storage Scheme. Given the significant potential water head differential that the pits offer, and the vast quantity of water the pits can hold, the Kidston scheme has been designed to support 1,650 MWh of continuous power generation in a single generation cycle.

Kidston Solar Farm - 50 MW George Town Genex Power - Short

Term

Development of a large-scale 50MW solar Farm with single-axis tracking. The Environmental Approval (EA) for Kidston Solar Project and all Key milestone with all material project approvals are now in place.

Mackay Airport redevelopment Mackay North Queensland Airports 902.0 Potential Pipeline

Redevelopment of Mackay Airport. $900M expansion plan to develop Mackay Airport as a key transport and freight hub.

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Mt Emerald Wind FarmMareeba Shire Council

RATCH Australia / Port Bajool 380.0 Short Term

Construction of a 63 turbine, 189MW wind farm between Atherton and Mareeba. EPBC approval received on 27/11/15.

O’Connell Creek Water Storage & Irrigation Agriculture Project Richmond MITEZ, Richmond Shire Council 200.0 Potential

Pipeline

Construction of a dam at O'Connell Creek to tie in with modernised irrigation strategies. Pre-feasibility studies completed.

Richmond cattle loading facility RichmondDepartment of Transport and Main Roads, Richmond Shire Council

- Medium Term

In the preliminary Design Stage. Concerns about current cattle rail loading arrangements and the use of shunt tractors for loading individual wagons in Richmond. The aim is to reduce length of time between cattle being loaded on rail wagons and the final assembly/departure of the train.

Dalrymple Scheme - New Dam with attached Agriculture Area TBA Townsville Enterprise Limited 1,300.0 Potential

Pipeline

Townsville Enterprise has applied for Federal Funding to do a feasibility for a major new dam on the Upper Burdekin River. The dam could support sugar cane production and a sugar processing plant with a primary output of sugar and ethanol. Listed investment cost is for water and irrigation infrastructure.

Collinsville Solar Farm Collinsville RATCH-Australia 100.0 Medium Term

Solar photovoltaic plant on the site of the former Collinsville Power Station. Proposed capacity of 36MW, with estimated annual generation of 80GW.

Lindeman Island Resort Whitsunday Region

White Horse Australian Lindeman Pty Ltd 600.0 Short

Term

Redevelopment of the Lindeman Island Resort, including over 300 suites and villas, dining and retail space, a 50 berth marina and other guest facilities, as well as environmental enhancements.

Whitsunday Coast Airport expansion Proserpine Whitsunday Regional Council 105.0 Potential

Pipeline

Expansion plans to triple the terminal size and extend the runway to 2.4km at Whitsunday coast airport

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Welcome to the Opportunity Townsville North Queensland Economic Snapshot. This report is designed to provide insight into the Townsville North Queensland economy using a cross-section of the most up-to-date available data.

With trends identified and comparisons to the wider State, this report is intended to not just paint a picture of how the regional economy is tracking, but also provide business with access to relevant data key to decision making.

All eyes are on Northern Australia and the significance of the Townsville North Queensland region has never been greater. The Economic Snapshot shows the continued strength and resilience of its population, economy and international connectivity.

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TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND ECONOMY

NATION AT A GLANCE*

Source: REMPLAN and Australian Bureau of Statistics

Australia GDP Growth Unemployment Rate3% 5.7%

Inflation Average Price Residential Dwellings1.3% $612,100

RBA Cash Rate Queensland GrossState Product1.75% $305.35 billion

Population Queensland Population23.78 million 4.82 million

GROSSREGIONAL PRODUCT

$13.50B

CURRENT REGIONALPOPULATION

236,629

MEDIANHOUSE PRICE

$350K

KEY INDICATOR 2015 2016 CHANGE

Business Confidence (December 2015) -0.5 -0.6 -0.1

Employment Participation Rate 62% 59.7% -2.3%

Persons Employed (15–64) 107,400 (Nov 2015)

95,317 (Mar 2016) -12,083

Median House Price $345,000 $350,000 (Feb 2015) $5,000

New Building Approvals 1,869(July 2014)

1,521(July 2015) 348

Domestic Overnight Visitors 876,000Y/e Sept 2014

1,017,00Y/e Sept 2015 141,000

International Overnight visitors 102,000Y/e Sept 2014

122,000Y/e Sept 2015 20,000

REGION AT A GLANCE*

March 2016 March 2016

March 2016 December 2015

May 2016 December 2015

September 2015 December 2015

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Source: Australian Infrastructure Plan, 2016

GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT

$25.2bn

MID NORTH COAST $10.7bn

NEW ENGLAND & NORTH WEST $12.5bn

RICHMOND - TWEED $12.8bn

TOOWOOMBA $12.1bn

DARLING DOWNS - MARANOA $12.3bn

GLADSTONE - BILOELA $17.8bn

BOWEN BASIN - NORTH $17.3bn

MACKAY $11.6bn

TOWNSVILLE $19.3bn

CAIRNS $14.0bn

GOLDFIELDS $13.4bn

SOUTH AUSTRALIA - SOUTH EAST $11.5bn

NORTH WEST $10.9bn

RIVERINA $12.0bn

HUME $10.9bn

PILBARA $88.7bn

MID WEST $12.9bn

BUNBURY $13.0bn HUNTER VALLEY

SOUTH AUSTRALIA - OUTBACK $11.0bn

EXCL NEWCASTLE

LATROBE - GIPPSLAND $19.5bn

CAPITAL REGION $11.4bn

CENTRAL WEST $17.4bn

PROJECTED GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT FOR MAJOR REGIONAL CENTRES IN 2031

Infrastructure Australia predicts in the Australian Infrastructure Plan, released in February 2016, that Townsville will continue to be the second largest economy in Northern Australia in 2031. The Townsville economy is estimated to increase from the current GRP of $13.5B to $19.3B in the coming 15 years, indicating strong growth expectations.

The Australian Infrastructure Plan clearly recommends capitalising on opportunities to develop the north:

The Northern Australia economy – that is, all of the Northern Territory and those parts of Queensland and Western Australia north of the Tropic of Capricorn – is growing quickly. This is particularly the case for north east Queensland in Townsville, Cairns and Rockhampton.

These places will dominate the north in the coming decades because they have some of the highest population growth rates in the country. They also contain important sea ports, airports, major roads, railways and logistic centres that are gateways to Asia, which is likely to represent around two-thirds of the global middle-class population and consumption by 2031.

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Diversity continues to be the underpinning factor for the region’s economic strength. The largest industry is Rental, Hiring and Real Estate, representing 14.1% of the economy followed by Public Administration and Safety, and Manufacturing. Around half of the region’s GRP is shared across the five largest industries. See Figure 1 for full breakdown.

Combining the GRP for North West Resources Region with that of Townsville North Queensland produces a regional picture of an economy with, predictably, a higher contribution of the mining sector.

GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCTFIGURE 1 VALUE ADDED GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT FOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND

Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 14.1%

Public Administration & Safety 13.1%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Construction 7.8%

Health Care & Social Assistance 7.8%

Education & Training 6.1%

Retail Trade 5.3%

Transport, Postal & Warehousing 4.8%

Financial & Insurance Services 4.7%

Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 4.6%

Mining 2.5%

Information Media & Telecommunications 2.2%

Other Services 2.0%

Administrative & Support Services 2.4%

Arts & Recreation Services 0.7%

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4.3%

Wholesale Trade 3.6%

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 3.2%

Accommodation & Food Services 2.7%

SOURCE: REMPLAN, APRIL 2016

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT

$13.5B

Source: REMPLAN, April 2016

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GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT (CONTINUED)

STATISTICAL DIVISIONS

FIGURE 2 VALUE-ADDED GRP – TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND AND NORTH WEST

Mining 11.3%

Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 13.1%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Public Administration & Safety 11.3%

Construction 7.4%

Health Care & Social Assistance 6.9%

Education & Training 5.4%

Transport, Postal & Warehousing 4.6%

Retail Trade 4.7%

Financial & Insurance Services 4.0%

Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 4.2%

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.6%

Wholesale Trade 3.3%

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 3.4%

Accommodation & Food Services 2.6%

Information Media & Telecommunications 1.8%

Administrative & Support Services 2.3%

Other Services 1.9%

Arts & Recreation Services 0.5%

$16.9B

TOWNSVILLE NORTH

QUEENSLANDNORTH WEST

QUEENSLAND

Source: REMPLAN, April 2016

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Townsville maintained population growth into 2015, with a growth rate of 1.6% bringing the city’s population to an estimated 192,038 people.

In the broader region, Townsville North Queensland grew by a collective 1.3% over the year, to an estimated total population of 236,629.

The most recent projections show the Townsville North Queensland region is expected to reach a population of 361,098 by June 2036, an increase of 1.9% per year over 20

years. Townsville is expected to have 314,362 persons, with an annual growth rate of 2.3% per year.

ESTIMATED POPULATION

PROJECTED POPULATION

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND

BY 2036

TOWNSVILLE CITY BY 2036361,098 314,362

REGIONAL POPULATION FORECASTS TO 2036

Source: OESR, data as at Dec 2015

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, March 2015 Release

BURDEKIN

17,831

HINCHINBROOK

11,352

CHARTERS TOWERS

12,433

PALM ISLAND

2,671

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NEW RESIDENTS

MEDIAN AGE

Queensland

36.8

Yearly

3,877

34.5

Townsville NorthQueensland

75

Weekly

REGIONAL POPULATION BREAKDOWN FORECAST TO 2036

0–4

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–29

30–34

35–39

40–44

45–49

50–54

55–59

60–64

65–69

70–74

75–79

80–84

85+

15,940

15,209

15,625

17,091

17,972

17,066

15,108

15,669

15,878

15,241

14,891

12,704

11,177

8,318

6,168

4,466

3,395

2,760

22,877

22,964

23,518

25,472

27,208

24,782

23,263

22,568

22,553

22,449

21,305

18,604

17,785

16,651

15,019

13,381

10,091

10,609

AGE

361,099

YEAR

224,678

YEAR

TOTAL

Source: Queensland Government Population Projections, 2013 edition (medium series)

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EDUCATION AND INNOVATIONExpansions in the region’s tertiary education sector continue to be a major pillar of the Townsville North Queensland economy. The value-added contribution of the Education and Training industry to the region’s GRP is approximately $746.7M, around 6.1% of the region’s total GRP. The sector has increased by $46M from January 2015.

Townsville’s future in education is looking bright with a number of innovations and facilities in planning:

EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTSUniversity Linked High School

A co-located high school at James Cook University ( JCU) Townsville campus could act as a ‘lighthouse school’ in Townsville North Queensland, demonstrating evidence-based teaching practices in an innovative environment and encouraging tertiary attainment in Northern Queensland, which is currently lower than the State average.

The school would be an important contribution to the Townsville Knowledge Precinct being developed, which already capitalises on the value of co-location and includes the Townsville Hospital, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australian Institute

of Marine Science (AIMS), Tec-NQ, ACT for Kids, JCU research entities and other new elements in development. Through the use of either new or existing boarding facilities on campus, a JCU High School would provide opportunities for students across the broader North Queensland region, particularly to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in rural and remote areas. It would also provide the opportunity to cultivate ‘international mindedness’ through the recruitment of international students, paying particular attention to JCU’s international market and opportunities therein.

Technology & Innovation Centre (New Engineering Centre)

The engineering building will be a contemporary complex designed to meet the future need of the College of Science, Technology and Engineering.

Discovery Rise

Discovery Rise is James Cook University’s vision to create an integrated residential and knowledge community on its Douglas Campus. This long term project reached its first milestone in 2013 with the opening of the Clinical Services Building, combining a dental and hospital training facility with public and private health facilities and major retail outlets. When the project is fully realised, JCU will be home to a residential community connecting the University’s education and research facilities and the adjacent hospital and health services with a range of community and commercial facilities.


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PROPERTYTownsville’s real estate market is going through a period of low confidence. The advantage of the current pricing effect is that quality properties are more affordable and, coupled with low interest rates, this creates a buyer’s market.

House sales for the December quarter are surprising strong, considering difficulties in the region, with the median house sale price $350,000 and for units $290,000.

In the December 2015 quarter there was an increase in the number of houses sold for properties valued greater than $350,000. According to the Queensland Market Monitor (QMM), December quarter report, the key factors of the market are good levels of stock and new families transferring into the region. However house pricing is still the key to ensuring a sale with buyers having a significant amount of choice.

The most active demographic in the housing market was upgraders according to the QMM. Houses averaged 96 days in market and the vendor discounted was high at 8.9%.There is a current oversupply in units and apartments that, according to the latest QMM, will take 12 to 18 months for the market to absorb. The unit/apartment market remained subdued and not attracting much interest with investors currently.

Townsville Rental vacancy rate increased to 6.4% (up 0.8%) for Q4, 2015. Rental prices are currently holding and the fluid workforce in Townsville will continue to support the rental market. Landlords of old stock are offering rental incentives to keep good tenants locked in, but largely the rental market continues to move at a steady pace according to QMM.

REGION MEDIAN SALE PRICE ($) QUARTERLY % CHANGE 1 YEAR % CHANGE 5 YEAR % CHANGE

Townsville $350,000 2.1% -3.19% -6.9%

Burdekin $181,000 -15.5% -16.9% -3.7%

Charters Towers $172,000 N/A -13.4% -10.9%

Hinchinbrook $220,000 N/A -12.5% -1.1%

REGIONAL MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE ANALYSIS THROUGH TO Q3, 2015

QUEENSLAND HOUSE MARKETSSeptember Quarter 2015

RISING

RECOVERING

FALLING

STABILISING

Toowoomba

BrisbaneCairns

Gold Coast

Fraser Coast

Bundaberg

GladstoneMackayRockhampton

Townsville

Sunshine Coast

UNIT SALESJUN 15 SEP 15 DEC 15

$250K+<$250K

34

48

24 24 24 21 2218

914

1 2 0

14

$350K+ $500K+ $1M+

41

LAND SALES

JUN 15 SEP 15 DEC 15

51

80

64

HOUSE SALESJUN 15 SEP 15 DEC 15

<$350K

227

156 149

46 50

222

$350K+ $500K+

222171

66

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REGION YEAR NO. NEW HOUSES

NO. NEW OTHER RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

TOTAL DWELLINGS

VALUE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ($000s)

VALUE OF TOTAL BUILDING ($000s)

Burdekin2014 37 0 37 $ - $11,500,000

2015 27 0 27 $ - $8,968,000

Charters Towers

2014 27 4 31 $8,936,000 $19,746,000

2015 14 2 16 $721,000 $6,119,000

Hinchinbrook2014 21 10 29 $17,527,242 $23,870,707

2015 21 8 29 $8,045,266 $14,689,623

TYPE 2015 2014

QUANTITY VALUE QUANTITY VALUE

Dwelling 94 23,593,135 105 $25,498,750

Unit (Buildings / Units) 9 / 32 $5,494,174 4 / 25 $5,757,494

Commercial 24 $13,699,004 23 $13,905,524

Pools & Spa 26 $669,866 24 $650,131

Other 156 $4,546,966 169 $6,159,798

Total 309 $48,003,145 325 $103,943,394

REGIONAL BUILDING APPROVALS 2015

TOWNSVILLE BUILDING APPROVALS

TOWNSVILLE’S OVERALL BUILDING ACTIVITY FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS

$90,000$80,000$70,000$60,000$50,000$40,000$30,000$20,000$10,000

$0,000

400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0

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BUSINESS CONFIDENCEThe latest PwC Business Confidence Change Index for Townsville shows a bouncing back for the June 2016 Quarter (Q2, 2016), raising to -1.6 basis points from the -3.7 basis points from Q1, 2016.

For more detailed information, contact the PwC Townsville office on (07) 4721 8500.

PwC partner Carl Valentine said, “Despite the tough business climate, it’s encouraging to see confidence increase among local businesses. Today’s results demonstrate the resilience of the Townsville business community, which continues to find opportunities for growth.”

With the end of the financial year approaching, businesses indicated they were expecting to increase capital expenditure as well as spending on entertainment.

The results also showed 80% of respondents expected to maintain or grow their employment levels, which is the same as last quarter, and that businesses expected their spending on promotions and advertising to remain the same (87%).

“Over the past two years, we’ve seen on average roughly 20% of businesses (large and small) indicate they expect to reduce employment levels, and in the current economic climate, we had been concerned that more smaller businesses might have to reduce employment levels to better manage their costs. However, the survey responses show a continuation of that historic average,” Mr Valentine said.

“It’s understandable that all businesses are looking to manage costs and match their employment levels to the current opportunities in front of them, but with thousands of small businesses operating in North Queensland, it would be a real concern for the local economy if smaller businesses could no longer maintain existing employment levels. A strong, stable workforce helps a business to adapt and prepare for growth.”

THE JUNE 2016 QUARTER BUSINESS CONFIDENCE REPORT FROM PwC STATED:

TOWNSVILLE BUSINESS CONFIDENCE INDEX

-15

-5

5

-10

10

15

0

Sep-10

Dec-10

Mar-11

Jun-11

Mar-11

Jun-11

Sep-11

Dec-11

Mar-12

Jun-12

Sep-12

Dec-12

Mar-13

Jun-13

Sep-13

Dec-13

Mar-14

Jun-14

Mar-15

Jun-15

Sep-15

Dec-15

Sep-14

Dec-14

Business Confidence Change Index - Townsville

Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers May 2016

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STATE OF THE STATESEach quarter CommSec delivers a report by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth, retail spending, equipment investment, unemployment, construction work

completed, population growth, housing finance and dwelling commencement. The following summarises the April 2016 edition of the report.

State of the States April 2016 State & territory economic performance report. Executive Summary

NSW ON TOP; WA EASES TO SIXTH

How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; equipment investment; unemployment; construction work done; population growth; housing finance and dwelling commencements.Just as the Reserve Bank uses long-term averages to determine the level of ‘normal’ interest rates; we have done the same with key economic indicators. For each state and territory, latest readings for the key indicators were compared with decade averages – that is, against the ‘normal’ performance.This report is particularly timely. Released just ahead of the Federal Budget and a possible July election it provides insights on the shape of state and territory economies.

NSW has retained top spot as the best performing economy. However Victoria has edged a little closer to top spot. Both states are maintaining a healthy lead over the other states and territories.The ACT economy has held onto third spot. And while the Northern Territory economy has held onto fourth place, there is now little now separating Queensland (fifth) from the ‘top end’ economy. The big change over the past quarter has been another drop in the Western Australian economy, this time to sixth position (previously fifth). And the Tasmanian economy has moved up the rankings into equal seventh with South Australia. There is little to separate the bottom three ranked economies.

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EMPLOYMENTA reduction in the number of job vacancies has been seen over the last year.

Over the year up to December 2015, Australia saw vacancies increase for all but the lowest skill level, with the strongest

rise recorded for skill level 1 occupations (commensurate with the attainment of a Bachelor Degree or higher), up by 14.2%. By contrast, vacancies for skill level 5 occupations (commensurate with the attainment of a Certificate I or secondary education) declined by 3.1%.

Townsville North Queensland’s unemployment rate in October 2015 was 7.6%, (using three month average data).

The participation rate is the key to the local economy, indicating the number of people that are working and earning. The participation rate has decreased over a five year period, however, at the same time the Townsville population has increased by 14,000.

Skill Level 1 is commensurate with a Bachelor degree or higher qualificationSkill Level 2 is commensurate with an Advanced Diploma or DiplomaSkill Level 3 is commensurate with a Certificate IV or III (including at least 2 years on-the-job training)Skill Level 4 is commensurate with a Certificate II or IIISkill Level 5 is commensurate with a Certificate I or secondary education

Skill Level IVI - Trend Index (Jan '06 = 100)

Monthly % change

Yearly % change

Number of vacancies

Skill Level 1 - Bachelor Degree or higher 97.7 0.4 14.2 62,444

Skill Level 2 - Advanced Diploma or Diploma 111.5 0.3 10.0 17,179

Skill Level 3 - Certificate IV or III* (Skilled VET) 77.4 -0.1 3.7 19,188

Skill Level 4 - Certificate II or III 71.6 0.4 2.9 44,634

Skill Level 5 - Certificate I or secondary education 44.8 -0.5 -3.1 20,742

Australia 76.8 0.4 7.0 164,099

Skill LevelEmployment level – November 2015

('000)

Department of Employment Projections

Projected employment level – November 2020

(‘000)

Projected employment growth – five years to November 2020

(‘000) (%)

Skill Level 1 3,723.0 4,205.9 482.9 13.0

Skill Level 2 1,363.8 1,514.9 150.5 11.0

Skill Level 3 1,733.2 1,805.7 72.6 4.2

Skill Level 4 3,043.1 3,257.8 214.7 7.1

Skill Level 5 2,037.4 2,106.4 69 3.4

Total 11,900.5 12,890.2 989.7 8.3

Source: http://lmip.gov.au/default.aspx?LMIP/EmploymentProjections

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NUMBER OF BUSINESSES IN TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND,

BY NUMBER OF EMPLOYEESSource: Queensland Region Profiles 2013-2014 – 30 December 2015

NON-EMPLOYING

9,662

1–4 EMPLOYEES

4,417

5–19 EMPLOYEES

2,100

20–199 EMPLOYEES

492

200+ EMPLOYEES

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TOWNSVILLE – PROJECTED REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH BY INDUSTRY – FIVE YEARS TO NOVEMBER 2019

Health Care and Social Assistance

Retail Trade

Accommodation and Food Services

Public Administration and Safety

Education and Training

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

Other Services

Construction

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Wholesale Trade

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Administrative and Support Services

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

Financial and Insurance Services

Arts and Recreation Services

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

Mining

Information Media and Telecommunications

Manufacturing

Projected employment growth (‘000) - five years to November 2019

Source: http://lmip.gov.au/default.aspx?LMIP/EmploymentProjections

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TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY

2,100

4,500

8,300

500

11,500

2,900

12,800

9,000

5,900

2,500

1,100

900

3,700

3,000

8,300

9,100

15,300

1,700

4,700

2,600

2,900

5,200

1,500

9,000

2,700

13,200

9,100

6,000

1,700

600

1,200

4,800

5,100

8,700

9,400

18,200

1,400

4,700

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Mining

Manufacturing

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

Construction

Wholesale Trade

Retail Trade

Accommodation and Food Services

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

Information Media and Telecommunications

Financial and Insurance Services

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Administrative and Support Services

Public Administration and Safety

Education and Training

Health Care and Social Assistance

Arts and Recreation Services

Other Services

INDUSTRYAUGUST

2014AUGUST

2015

Source: http://lmip.gov.au/default.aspx?LMIP/EmploymentServicesTender/Queensland

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TRADE

NICKEL ORE

TOP FIVE IMPORTS TRADED

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS CEMENT MINERAL

CONCENTRATESGENERAL

CARGO

MINERAL CONCENTRATES

TOP FIVE EXPORTS TRADED

SUGAR FERTILISERREFINED MINERAL

PRODUCTSMOLASSES

TOP FIVE IMPORT COUNTRIES

SINGAPORE

TOP FIVE EXPORT COUNTRIES

INDONESIA

THROUGHPUT ANNUAL

TONNAGE

ARRIVALS TO PORT

CATTLE EXPORTS

VALUE OF TRADE

CONTAINER TRADE IMPORT

+ EXPORT

10.2 MILLION TONNES 643$11B 305,79962,299

PORT OF TOWNSVILLE SNAPSHOT

Source: http://www.townsville-port.com.au/business-with-the-port/performance/trade-statistics

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TOURISM – VISITATIONThe year to December 2015 saw a 36.2% growth in domestic visitors to the regions, far exceeding an average of 8.5% for the entire State of Queensland. The figures for the individual Tourism sectors are:

Tourism Expenditure 2014 Spend Total 2015 Spend Total Change

Domestic $628M $835M +$207M

International $74M $104M +$30M

Average Days spent in region (Domestic) 4.3 3.8 -0.5

Average Days spent in region (International) 11.0 14.0 +3.0

Dec 2014 Dec 2015 # Change % ChangeDomestic Holiday 279,000 303,000 24,000 8.6%

Domestic Visiting Friends and Relatives 321,000 296,000 -25,000 -7.8%

Domestic Business 191,000 321,000 130,000 68.1%

Domestic Other N/A 157,000 157,000 N/A

International Holiday 90,000 91,000 1,000 1.1%

International Visiting Friends and Relatives 17,000 21,000 4,000 23.5%

International Other 5,000 8,000 3,000 60%

Total Domestic 791,000 1,077,000 286,000 36.2%

Total International 112,000 120,000 8,000 7.1%

UK

25,000

8.1%

GERMANY

22,000

11.6%

NEW ZEALAND

11,000

4.4%

USA

9,000

0.3%

KEY SOURCE MARKETS – INTERNATIONAL AS AT DEC 2015

TOTAL DOMESTIC

1,077,000

36.2%

REGIONAL QUEENSLAND

673,000

26.7%

KEY SOURCE MARKETS – DOMESTIC AS AT DEC 2015

Source: TEQ Regional Snapshot – Dec 2015

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107 EVENTS

6,267 DELEGATES

25 INTERNATIONAL

5,768 STATE AND LOCAL

474 NATIONAL

15,890 DELEGATE DAYS

TOURISM BUSINESS EVENTS 2015

Source: Queensland Business Events Survey, Queensland Government, 2015.

TOURISM – EXPENDITURE PER DOLLAR

Accommodation & Food Services

Transport, Postal & Warehousing

Retail Trade

Ownership of Dwellings

Manufacturing

Education &Training

Arts & Recreation Services

Administrative & Support Services

Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services

Wholesale Trade

Health Care & Social Assistance

Information Media & Telecommunications

Other Services

$0.42

$0.18

$0.11

$0.06

$0.05

$0.04

$0.04

$0.02

$0.02

$0.02

$0.01

$0.01

$0.01

Source: REMPLAN Economic Modelling

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2,476,196

1.1%

SEATS FOR FY 2015

1,550,402

1.7%

PASSENGERS FOR FY 2015

Gross Regional Product (GRP)Gross Regional Product is the total value of final goods and services produced in the region over the period of one year. This includes exports but subtracts imports. GRP can be measured by adding up all forms of final expenditure inclusive of consumption by households, consumption by Governments, additions or increases to assets (minus disposals) and exports (minus imports). (Source: REMPLAN Economic Modelling)

Value-addedValue-added data represents the additional economic value that is made by each industry sector. (Source: REMPLAN Economic Modelling)

Time FramesQ1, 2015 – Includes the months of January through to March 2015 Q2, 2015 – Includes the months of April through to June 2015Q3, 2015 – Includes the months of July through to September 2015Q4, 2015 – Includes the months of October through to December 2015

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

TOWNSVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Source: http://www.townsvilleairport.com.au/corporate/statistics/

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097Aerial view over the Port of Townsville to the CBD by Cameron Laird

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CURRENCY


Singapore is a small nation in terms of area and population. It has achieved strong and sustained economic growth since independence in the 1960s and has a solid historical relationship with Australia. There is a significant Australian presence in business in Singapore, and the nation is renowned for its safety, cleanliness and multiculturalism. The density of population is striking as is the scale of construction and development.

Singapore boasts a well educated workforce that speaks English as a first language and Chinese as a second; the rule of law and respect for intellectual property rights; an eagerness to embrace the latest technology in every field, transparency and world leading ease of doing business.

A nation of only 721 square kilometres (as compared to 7.5 million for Australia), Singapore is home to 5.7 million people (compared to 24 million for Australia) comprising races including Chinese, Malaysian and Indian; religions including Christian, Muslim, Buddhism and Hinduism. Singapore became an independent nation in 1965 and from this time the nation has grown from a Third World Nation to a First, and is today a global metropolis renowned for efficiency and non-corrupt governance. Singapore boasts the third highest level of income per capita of any nation and the largest transhipment port in the world.

The bilateral relationship with Singapore is one of Australia’s closest and most comprehensive. The relationship is long-standing in wide ranging areas including Defence, education, political, trade and tourism links. The two countries’ share

a similar strategic outlook and cooperate on many issues integral to trade and security. Singapore is Australia’s fifth-largest trading partner with $28.5 billion in two way trade.

Via Port of Townsville, the largest commodities traded are imported petroleum products and exported mineral commodities, primarily copper. Townsville also shares strong educational links with Singapore, with James Cook University expanding in 2011 to become a tri-city university with campuses in Townsville, Singapore and Cairns.

Australia and Singapore share a strategic perspective and complementary economies. Our two nations have agreed to a substantial new package of cooperative initiatives focusing on trade, Defence partnership and collaboration in innovation, science, research and technology. A key focus of the renewed partnership is for the Singaporean Defence Force to invest $2.25 billion in Townsville and Shoalwater Bay to construct roads, accommodation and infrastructure for training facilities for use by up to 14,000 troops for 18 weeks each year for 25 years.

Singapore is funding this work on Australian Defence bases which will remain Australian property and available for use by the Australian Defence Force with construction to be conducted through Australian tendering procedures. The associated economic benefits for the Townsville region will be significant, with opportunities in tourism, education, investment and business. Construction is due to commence in early 2017.

EXPORT MARKET ANALYSIS

COUNTRY IN FOCUS: SINGAPORE

CAPITAL CITY

IMPORTS FROM AUSTRALIAPOPULATION

MAJOR EXPORTS MAJOR IMPORTSMAJOR INDUSTRIES

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

REFINED PETROLEUM, INTEGRATED CIRCUITS, COMPUTERS, CHEMICALS, ENGINEERING AND

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES SECTORS

PETROLEUM, COMPUTER AND COMPUTER SPARE PARTS, BROADCASTING

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERYFINANCIAL SERVICES, MANUFACTURING,

OIL-REFINING

EXPORTS TO AUSTRALIA

Source: http://dfat.gov.au/geo/singapore/Pages/singapore-country-brief.aspx

SINGAPORE DOLLAR (SGD)SINGAPORE A$10.813B5.47 MILLION A$8.262B

MANDARIN (CHINESE) ENGLISH, MALAY

AND TAMIL

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Mt Isa

BeijingChongqing

Hong Kong

Nanjing

Cairns

Brisbane

Darwin

Melbourne

TOWNSVILLE

SINGAPORE

TOWNSVILLENORTH QUEENSLAND

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NORTHERN LIVING

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Providing a relaxed tropical lifestyle, complemented by metropolitan city comforts, no other Australian region boasts the resilience, diversity, lifestyle and economic potential that the Townsville North Queensland region enjoys.

Regarded as the commercial hub of Northern Australia, with a population approaching 240,000, the Townsville North Queensland region offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity. At the centre of the region is Townsville, a thriving precinct with access to a variety of dining outlets, unique retailing, spectacular events and entertainment, world class education facilities, leading edge health care, affordable housing and a wide range of outdoor recreation options. The agricultural hinterland that surrounds the city includes Hinchinbrook, Charters Towers, Burdekin and Palm Island regions and provides a playground of leisure activities and diverse employment opportunities.

Underpinned by a diverse economy,Townsville offers employment opportunities across a variety of industries. The region’s main employment providers include retail trade, health care and social assistance, public administration and safety, manufacturing, education and training and construction.

NORTHERN LIVING

CASTLE HILL AND THE STRAND, TOWNSVILLE

WHERE CAN YOUCOMBINE A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE WITH MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS?



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NORTHERN LIVING

SPORTINGInternational and National Sporting Events

For sporting enthusiasts, Townsville is home to two national sporting teams – the North Queensland Cowboys (NRL) and the JCU Townsville Fire (WNBL) – plus it’s also a host city for the national V8 Supercar circuit. Townsville residents enjoy the flurry of activity and sporting spirit that each home game presents.

The region plays host to a number of sporting events where the focus is on participating throughout the year. These range from the laid back larrikin atmosphere of the Gold Field Ashes (a national cricket tournament held in Charters Towers) to the highly competitive Townsville Triathlon Festival. Other popular sporting events include the Townsville Running Festival, Paluma Push, Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim, Adventurthon and Magnetic Island Race Week – a week long sailing regatta played out on the waters of Cleveland Bay.

Local Sporting Teams

Townsville has an extremely active community due to the year round beautiful weather. With access to all codes of football (Australian Rules, Rugby League, Rugby Union, and Soccer), basketball, baseball, water sports, hockey, netball, golf, volleyball, bowling, equestrian, triathlons, adventure sports and more, there is something that will suit everyone’s lifestyle.

CLIMATEWith 300 days of sunshine a year, the Townsville North Queensland region located along Australia’s east coast has an average maximum temperature of 31°C in summer and a comfortable 25°C during the winter months.

The average minimum temperatures range between 24°C in summer and 14°C in winter. Average rainfall each year is 1143mm, which mostly occurs from December to March.

Max. (°C)

31.4

24.3

31.1

24.1

30.7

22.9

29.6

20.6

27.6

17.6

25.6

14.6

25.1

13.7

26.0

14.7

27.8

17.4

29.4

20.7

30.7

22.9

31.5

24.1

Min. (°C)

Townsville North Queensland Average Temperatures

Townsville North Queensland Average Days of Rain

11.8

Days ofRain

12.8

9.6

5.43.7

2.4 1.9 1.5 1.32.9

4.97.3

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ARTS, CULTURE AND EVENTSLive theatre, music and the arts feature prominently in the lifestyles of the Townsville North Queensland community. Townsville enjoys two major art galleries - Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and Pinnacles Gallery - with smaller boutique galleries throughout the region. The Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre hosts major acts, concerts, conventions, exhibitions and indoor sporting events.

The Townsville Civic Theatre holds many local, national and international performances in dance, music, opera, comedy and drama.

Festivals

The annual Australian Festival of Chamber Music is an internationally acclaimed production targeted at classical music lovers from around the world. The Festival is now widely acknowledged as the largest chamber music festival in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Townsville Cultural Fest is held annually and showcases local, national and international musicians, dancers, poets, street and cultural performers from diverse backgrounds. Other festivals include The Greek Fest, Australian Italian Festival, Ten Days in the Towers and the Burdekin Water Festival. Groovin’ the Moo attracts international and national acts and music enthusiasts by the thousands to Townsville for the May Day long weekend. This often sold out music festival is a highlight on the region’s Event Calendar. Past acts have included 360, Hilltop Hoods, Silverchair and Bliss N Eso.

Contemporary Dance

Dancenorth is Townsville’s very own, globally recognised contemporary dance company. Dancenorth enjoys a reputation for original and polished productions that are performed locally, nationally and internationally.

Museum of Tropical Queensland

The Museum of Tropical Queensland (MTQ) provides a great opportunity to learn about the cultural and natural heritage of tropical Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. Learn and enjoy the history of rainforest, corals and marine creatures and let the kids have fun in the Mind Zone interactive science centre.

Jezzine Barracks – Australian Army Museum of North Queensland

This highly regarded and well visited museum collects preserves and exhibits the history of the Australian Army in Northern Queensland from the establishment of the first defences at Townsville and Thursday Island right through to the present day. The gallery displays the history of the colonial Army in North Queensland, post 1945 conflicts such as Vietnam and Korea, and the history of Sir John Lavarack. A third gallery is currently under construction and will house World War I and World War II displays, including the Townsville Honour Boards from both these conflicts.

Maritime Museum of Townsville

In 2001, the Museum opened its doors to the public after a year of extensive refurbishment. With Commonwealth Centenary of Federation funding, the resulting ‘ship complex’ has attracted a great deal of community support. Located on the southern bank of Ross Creek, the boardwalk overlooks the Townsville Motorboat and Yacht Club, while the entrance gate opens out onto Palmer Street’s inviting coffee and restaurant strip.

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DINING, ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOPPINGDining Options

Boasting four main dining precincts, Townsville offers the same dining experiences you could expect in any of Australia’s capital cities. Palmer Street, located adjacent to the city’s centre is home to a number of award-winning international restaurants, and is considered the ultimate place to wine and dine. For the coffee lovers, both Gregory and Flinders Streets are ideal places to indulge your senses. Cannon Park Dining and Entertainment Precinct offers family friendly dining and entertainment options, featuring 10 restaurants, a cinema complex and a bowling lounge.

Extensive Retail

Townsville is well equipped to cater to one of everyone’s favourite pastimes – shopping. With three major shopping centres – Willows, Castletown and Stockland – Townsville offers shoppers a wide variety of retail choices in air conditioned comfort. The city is also scattered with trendy boutiques including cutting edge and vintage fashion.

Markets are held regularly throughout the region, offering access to locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, home made sweets, baked goods, crafts, flowers, jewellery, pottery and artwork.

Regarded as Queensland’s largest bulk goods and outlet shopping centre, Domain Central offers over 60 of Australia’s best brand name retailers, 1,800 car parks and a variety of facilities. With stores such as JB Hi-Fi, Bunnings, Freedom, Nick Scali, Harvey Norman, BCF, The Good Guys, Trade Secret and Snooze, you’ll find everything you need in one convenient location. For furniture, homewares, hardware, gifts, fashion, food, hair care, outdoor, fishing, boating and more, Domain Central has it all.

The surrounding regions are known for their local produce, delis and artefacts and each offers a unique shopping experience well worth taking the time to experience.

Nightlife

As Northern Australia’s largest city, Townsville offers a wide range of sophisticated bars, classically-styled Queensland pubs and modern restaurants. Flinders Street East is the heart of Townsville’s vibrant night life, with a full suite of nightclubs and entertainment venues. The city has come of age in recent years and is now home to funky cafes, laneways and boutique bars. Contemporary street art mixes harmoniously with heritage buildings and facades that remind you of the city’s roots.

The Casino is superbly located on the Townsville Breakwater, set amongst tropical landscaped gardens overlooking Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. It’s a destination in its own right, drawing on the region’s natural surrounds of the Great Barrier Reef, tropical rainforests and beaches.

Movies

Catching the latest movie is easy with four cinema complexes in Townsville and theatres and drive-ins in Charters Towers, Burdekin and Hinchinbrook. Townsville offers Reading Cinemas located at Cannon Park, Event Cinemas and BCC both positioned strategically in the CBD and Warrina Cineplex, a family owned independent cinema located in Currajong. Each of the centres is close by to dining options making a trip to the movies a very enjoyable experience.

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TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTUREGetting Around – Townsville’s Transportation

Unlike major capital cities, Townsville has a less congested and easy to navigate road network. Quick access to services and recreation facilities offers residents the ultimate work-life balance.

Parking is free throughout most of Townsville’s suburbs and major shopping centres. Paid parking in the CBD is both easy to find and significantly cheaper than in capital cities. Parking in Townsville’s CBD will cost an average of $6 per day (8 hours) in comparison to $68.39 per day in Brisbane or $74.80 per day in Sydney (RACQ, 2014).

With a large network of bike and walking paths, Townsville offers healthy transportation options. The city continues to expand access to bike paths, with a strong focus on encouraging a healthy community and maintaining less congestion on the roads. With Townsville’s fantastic climate, it isn’t surprising that many residents make use of the bike paths for recreation as well as the main transportation route between work and home.

Townsville offers residents access to a comprehensive bus service which operates throughout the city using Queensland Transport’s ‘qconnect’ system. Townsville’s bus service offers a hail ‘n’ ride service as well as the regular scheduled stops to make public transport easier and more flexible.

Long distance coach services as well as school bus services are also available within Townsville.

The Townsville International Airport welcomes 1.6 million passengers annually and is host to a number of major airlines including Qantas, Virgin Blue, Rex, Air North, Alliance, Jet Go and Jetstar. This is expected to rise to 3.6 million passengers annually by 2030. Townsville’s regular flight paths offer linkages with both capital cities and key mining sites. The airport is growing its flight destinations internationally; with direct flights to Bali. Townsville is also a large hub for fly-in fly-out workers due to its great lifestyle and support services available for the mining industry and its families.

Magnetic Island is the most accessible island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and is only a 20 minute ferry ride from Townsville. Passenger ferries service the Island with 18 return trips a day and the vehicle ferry offers seven return trips daily. On arrival, travellers can hire a car, or take advantage of the public transport including bus, coach and taxi transfers all available to and from the terminal.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORSTownsville North Queensland is the gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, wet tropics rainforest, tropical islands, wetlands, national parks and historical, military and outback experiences. The Townsville North Queensland region extends to the Burdekin in the south, Charters Towers to the west, Hinchinbrook to the north and the Palm Group of Islands and Magnetic Island to the east.

Boasting over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville is a holiday destination perfect for families, couples and friends, with more than 700 dining outlets, unique retailing and attractions, 3,000 hotel rooms and world class events and entertainment.

Paluma

For a pleasant change of climate and scenery, travel north along the Bruce Highway and turn left to Paluma. Little Crystal Creek and Big Crystal Creek are two popular swimming holes which offer the perfect place to cool off on a warm day. Big Crystal Creek at the base of the Paluma Range features a large swimming hole and picnic area, perfect for families and larger groups. Little Crystal Creek, located 11kms up the winding road to Paluma Village, is well known for its historic stone arch bridge built in the 1930s. Cascading waterfalls feed into one of the best freshwater swimming holes in the north. Townsville’s Northern Beaches

Townsville’s northern beaches offer residents the ideal opportunity for a relaxing day out or a long secluded walk. Townsville’s five northern beaches, 60kms north of the city combine the rugged bush with necessary amenities and beachside getaways. Bushland, Saunders, Toolakea, Toomulla and Balgal Beaches offer fishing, swimming, picnicking and bird watching, combined with spectacular beach fronts.

Birding

There are more than 400 different bird species waiting to be found in Townsville North Queensland, from the relatively common great bower bird to the rare and intriguing southern cassowary. In a region flourishing with wet tropics rainforest, open woodland and coastal environments, bird watchers can enjoy a diverse range of bird habitats. From the fertile TYTO Wetlands in Hinchinbrook to the open woodland of the Townsville Town Common, the region is alive with the flutter, chirp and colour of some of the world’s most impressive birds.

Best Birding Locations: • Townsville Town Common • TYTO Wetlands, Hinchinbrook • Horseshoe and Lilliesmere Lagoons, Burdekin • Paluma, Mount Spec National Park • Magnetic Island National Park • Charters Towers Weir • Ross River Dam, Townsville • Wongaloo Recreation Park, Burdekin

TYTO Wetlands

TYTO Wetlands is a unique 90-hectare natural wetland site that is home to over 230 species of birds and numerous tropical plant species in addition to native Australian wildlife including wallabies.Located just 500 metres from the township of Ingham and situated just a few hundred metres off the Bruce Highway down Cooper Street, TYTO Wetlands is a carefully preserved natural environment that integrates lagoons, walking tracks and native flora.

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Castle Hill

Just metres short of a mountain, Castle Hill is the giant pink granite monolith that stands proud in the centre of Townsville – serving as the perfect place for visitors to orientate themselves with the city. Take the easy drive to the top for stunning panoramic views of Magnetic Island and Cleveland Bay, Townsville City and suburbs and the Northern Beaches. Challenge yourself and join the 2,000+ locals that run and walk up the Hill everyday – if you’re up for it.

Riverway

Two huge swimming lagoons, playgrounds, parklands, a performance and arts centre and a sports stadium, all situated on the banks of the Ross River. The Riverway precinct is perfect for families looking to enjoy the great outdoor lifestyle that Townsville North Queensland is famous for!

Parks and Gardens

Townsville North Queensland has over 350 parks and open spaces, providing a range of recreational activities for locals. Superb botanic gardens and parklands abound in the city of Townsville and include the world class Palmetum, the historic Queens Gardens, Anderson Gardens, Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens and the Townsville Environmental Park. There are a number of easy to reach national parks offering a wide range of water sports, bird watching and bushwalking.

The Strand

Townsville’s famous foreshore, The Strand, is the perfect place to relax during your visit. Stretching 2.5km and offering views across Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island, The Strand is a favourite for locals and visitors alike. BBQ facilities, swimming enclosures, freshwater showers, a waterpark, playgrounds and waterfront dining make this the obvious place to visit.

Jezzine Barracks

Located at northern end of The Strand, Jezzine Barracks hold special significance for the people of Townsville. The area has been redeveloped and includes a coastal path with magnificent views of Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island, with disability access to Kissing Point headland. Interpretive artwork, way points and lookouts also feature and a walkway connects the popular Strand with the far reaching Pallarenda beach front.

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S.S. Yongala Wreck

The S.S. Yongala, once an ocean steaming vessel, is now an enchanting wreck, an artificial reef and home to an incredible array of marine life. Giant groupers, rays and schools of trevally congregate around the wreck while turtles lazily feed and sea snakes glide past. In 1911 the ship sank without trace in a tragic cyclonic event, all 122 people on board died and a legend was born. It would be another 50 years before the coral encrusted structure was found. Today, the wreck is one of the world’s top dive sites and sits just off the coast from the Burdekin and is easily accessible by boat from Townsville, Magnetic Island and Alva Beach in the Burdekin.

In 1911 the ship sank without trace in a tragic cyclonic event, all 122 people on board died and a legend was born. It would be another 50 years before the coral encrusted structure was found. Today, the wreck is one of the world’s top dive sites and sits just off the coast from the Burdekin and is easily accessible by boat from Townsville, Magnetic Island and Alva Beach in the Burdekin.

Magnetic Island

Located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park just 8km off the coast of Townsville, Magnetic Island is the perfect tropical escape for a day or a week or a lifetime. With 23 beaches and bays, Magnetic Island has the natural beauty and serenity of untouched paradise within a thriving community. The rocky granite headlands fuse with sheltered bays and beaches, studded with majestic hoop pine trees, creating a dramatic coastline. Over two-thirds of the Island is protected as National Park, providing a haven for native wildlife, including rock wallabies, koalas, possums and over 100 species of birdlife.

The Island is serviced by 18 return passenger and seven return vehicle ferry trips daily and is home to 2412 people. As a suburb of Townsville, Magnetic Island has access to all of the conveniences of the mainland.

Palm Island

Located 65km north-west of Townsville, Palm Island (or Great Palm) is the traditional country of the Manbarra people and, more recently, home of the Bwgcolman tribal people. Palm Island’s assets are its unique Indigenous heritage and its location within the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The pristine waters make it a great fishing spot – specifically for mackerel and coral trout. The Island is serviced regularly by passenger and vehicle ferries and is home to 2,617 people. The Island is the largest within the Palm Group of Islands which also include Orpheus, Fantome (Eumilli), Curacoa (Noogoo), Barber (Boodthean), Esk (Soopun), Falcon Carbooroo), Eclipse (Garoogubbee), Brisk (Culgarool), Fly and Havannah.

The Island is the largest within the Palm Group of Islands which also include Orpheus, Fantome (Eumilli), Curacoa (Noogoo), Barber (Boodthean), Esk (Soopun), Falcon Carbooroo), Eclipse (Garoogubbee), Brisk (Culgarool), Fly and Havannah.

Hinchinbrook Island

Separated from the mainland only by the narrow Hinchinbrook Channel, the rugged peaks of Hinchinbrook Island National Park rise abruptly from the sea, signalling the Island’s wild nature. Hinchinbrook Island has no permanent population. It is home to the world renowned wilderness walk, the Thorsborne Trail. Covering 32km, the Trail follows some of Australia’s most scenic island coastline. Discover sweeping bays, sandy beaches, extensive mangroves, fragile heaths, dense forests and lofty summits. This Island is also a favourite with many locals for fishing and camping.

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Orpheus Island

Orpheus Island National Park sits in the Palm Group of Islands. Book into the luxury resort or set up a self-sufficient camp in one of the secluded camping areas. Snorkel off the beach in blue-green reef waters to discover a marine wonderland or look and listen for birds in the forest and on the shore. Orpheus Island Research Station, run by James Cook University, is located on the western side with ready access to pristine inshore reefs and islands. A known 1,100 species of fish and 340 of the 350 known species of reef coral can be found in the underwater gardens of the surrounding reefs.

Gold Mining

The region has a long history of gold mining stemming back to the original Gold Rush era when Charters Towers was widely referred to as ‘The World’ for it was deemed to have everything that a civilised man would ever need. While there are now a number of tourist attractions in Charters Towers that celebrate this history, commercial gold mining still occurs in the region.


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HOUSINGTownsville offers a wide range of housing options to suit your permanent residence or renting needs. From modern chic inner-city apartments to traditional styled Queenslanders, Townsville has something to suit everyone’s style. Townsville’s housing affordability is exceptional in comparison to other mainland capital cities with average median house prices currently at $350,000 (REIQ, Q1, 2016). The median unit price currently stands at $250,000 for an established unit.

MEDIAN HOUSE PRICETOWNSVILLE BRISBANE

WHERE CAN YOU BUY A COMFORTABLE FAMILYHOME IN A MAJOR CITYFOR JUST $350,000?

480K350K

Median House Price - ABS Q1 2015 Prices Q3 2014 Prices Q1 2016

Sydney $750,000 $901,000

Canberra $555,000 $588,000

Darwin $565,000 $585,000

Perth $550,000 $530,000

Melbourne $530,000 $600,000

Brisbane $470,000 $488,000

Adelaide $420,000 $433,000

Hobart $352,000 $340,000

Townsville $357,000 $350,000

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EMPLOYMENTTownsville North Queensland offers a diverse industry base, providing both a stable economic platform and a variety of employment opportunities. The main employment providers in the Townsville North Queensland region include Retail Trade, Health Care and Social Assistance, Public Administration and Safety, Manufacturing, Education and Training and Construction.

Skilled Migration

The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) is designed to assist employers in regional or low population growth areas of Australia who are unable to fill skilled vacancies through the local market. The Scheme provides an avenue for employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas or temporary residents currently in Australia.

Growth Industries

The largest increases in employment during 2015 were recorded in Health Care and Social Assistance, Public Administrative and Safety and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. Employment declined in Manufacturing, Construction and Mining.

The Department of Employment’s report 2015 Employment Projections to November 2019 indicated that the largest growth areas will be in Health Care and Social Assistance, Retail Trade, Public Administration and Safety, Accommodation and Food Services and Transport, Postal and Warehousing. Construction and Manufacturing will continue to be strong employers in the region however their growth will steady. These sectors of employment and projected growth do not take into account the effect of ‘digital disruption’ which is expected to impact many jobs in the way work is done, work is replaced or what new jobs are created. The expectation is that a work force will need to be more technically aware across all sectors.

Main Employing Industries

The Federal Governments Department of Employment recorded that the main employing industries for the Townsville North Queensland region were Health Care and Social Assistance, Retail Trade, Education and Training, Accommodation and Food Services and Construction (Aug 2015). This differs slightly within each area of the region as outlined below:

Local Government

AreaTop four areas of employment

Townsville

Health Care and Nursing HomesPublic Administration

Retail Construction

Charters Towers

MiningEducation and Training

RetailHealth Care and Nursing Homes

Burdekin

AgricultureManufacturing

RetailHealth Care

Hinchinbrook

AgricultureManufacturing

Retail Health Care

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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND TRADESThe Townsville North Queensland region is strengthening skilled labour through the numerous educational facilities available. From tertiary and vocational through to trades and training, courses are constantly evolving to address the shift in labour demand.

James Cook University

James Cook University ( JCU) is Australia’s leading tropical research University and Queensland’s second oldest University. Offering excellence in teaching and research, JCU’s main Campus is based in Townsville with additional Campuses in Cairns, Brisbane and Singapore. Over 16,000 students, including 6,000 internationals of more than 100 nationalities, currently study at JCU. The University was established to conduct teaching and research on areas of importance to Northern Queensland and The Tropics. Its graduates have the expertise and intellectual curiosity to make a difference in their professions and their communities and conduct the research needed to meet the challenges facing the tropical world.

JCU’s activities have a strong focus on regional Queensland but its impact and reach are international, as recognised in the respected 2010 Shanghai Jiao Ton World University ranking system which placed JCU in the top 400 universities in the world. It is one of only two Queensland Universities to achieve this ranking.

CQUniversity

CQUniversity’s presence in Townsville is continuing to grow with the launch of a new Townsville Campus in April 2015, which was in addition to the already established Distance Education Study Centre that launched in September 2014.

Study areas include Apprenticeships, Trades and Training, Business, Accounting and Law, Creative, Performing and Visual Arts, Education and Humanities, Engineering and Built Environment, Health, Information Technology and Digital Media, Psychology, Social Work and Community Services, Science and Environment, and Work and Study Preparation.

CQUniversity continues to be a leader in the delivery of distance education with approximately half the cohort made up of students studying by distance education. Compared to other Universities, CQUniversity is also proud to have the highest ratio of students from mature age, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, first-in-family and low socio-economic backgrounds.

JAMES COOK UNIVERSITYCQUniversity

TAFE QUEENSLAND NORTH TEC-NQ

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HOW IS CATHOLIC EDUCATION DEVELOPING IN TOWNSVILLE?

COMPLETE IN THELAST TWO YEARS

$22.2MRyan Catholic College

Stage 1 expansion – $9.3M

Southern Catholic CollegeStage 1 expansion 1 – $7.9M

St Margaret Mary's Collegeexpansion – $5M

Townsville Grammar SchoolNorth Shore campus – $7M

Ryan Catholic College Stage 2 refurbishment – $5M

Burdekin Catholic High Schoolexpansion – $1M

St Clare's Burdell Stage 4 expansion – $2M

CURRENTLY UNDERCONSTRUCTION

$15.0MSouthern Cross Catholic College

Stage 2 expansion – $9M

TOTAL VALUE TOTHE REGION

FUTURE AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS

$9.0M

$46.2M

TAFE Queensland North

TAFE Queensland North provides vocational education and training to more than 14,700 local, interstate and international students annually. Students are enrolled in over 200 training programs ranging from Certificate through to Advanced Diploma level. The Institute also delivers training in traditional trade areas to more than 2,000 apprentices and trainees annually.

TAFE Queensland North currently works closely with business and organisations of all sizes across Northern Queensland to provide customised training options. Training in this mode can be delivered as accredited (nationally recognised) or non-accredited with most of this delivery occurring in the workplace.

Tec-NQ

Tec-NQ is a leading educational and training organisation providing innovative and flexible solutions in Townsville North Queensland. As an independent school, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and a Group Training Organisation (GTO) Tec-NQ delivers a holistic approach to trade training.

Tec-NQ’s flagship school based program has helped hundreds of young people get their start in trade-based careers by delivering a contextualised Year 11 and 12 curriculum and developing the employability skills necessary to transition students from school to work.

State-of-the-art training facilities and workshops allow trainers to provide a simulated work environment and branches throughout remote Northern Queensland allow Tec-NQ to bring training to regional centres.

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SCHOOLS AND CHILDCAREThe Townsville North Queensland region offers an excellent choice of education and childcare facilities to suit your child’s needs and ensure close proximity to both home and work. Parents will also have peace of mind knowing that their children have access to quality childcare and education facilities with options of over 110 childcare facilities, 69 primary schools and 18 secondary schools.

There are a number of boarding school facilities throughout the Townsville North Queensland region, including The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James, Townsville Grammar School, St Patricks College (girls), Blackheath & Thornburgh College (Charters Towers), All Souls St Gabriels School (Charters Towers) and Columba Catholic College (Charters Towers).

The Townsville North Queensland region offers a range of church based and non-denominational schools with highly renowned academic, cultural and sporting records.

Townsville Schools – Leading the Way

With the National Broadband Network (NBN) rolling out across Townsville, schools are taking advantage of this high speed internet connection to transform the typical school day for students and staff. The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James was amongst the first schools in Australia to have a connection to the NBN and consequently now has access to superfast broadband. Since the introduction of the NBN, classrooms have experienced increased interactivity as well as increased learning opportunities for students, and improved job satisfaction for teachers. The Cathedral School has started to utilise video conferencing with 60 students recently experiencing a virtual tour of Questacon National Science Technology Centre and plans are in place to virtually visit the NASA facility.

Kirwan State High School is nationally recognised for its performance in sports and offers a range of ‘Sports Excellence Programs’. Pimlico State High School is highly regarded for achievements in the performing arts – particularly music. In addition, a number of Townsville high schools align with international sister schools, to offer cultural experiences through international study tours and home stay programs.

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HEALTH AND WELFAREA range of health and welfare services is available across the Townsville North Queensland region with Townsville providing the largest proportion of services. Townsville offers both public and private hospital options.

The Townsville Hospital specialises in:

• Cardiac

• Obstetric

• Gynaecological

• Paediatric

• Neurosurgical

• Orthopaedic

The Townsville Hospital is the major teaching hospital for James Cook University’s Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health and for TAFE Queensland North. Maintaining a linkage with the local training facilities ensures that Townsville health services attach a continual influx of medical professionals to cater for the growing population. The Hospital continues to expand with the first four stages of the $449M redevelopment project completed.

A $5 million clinical training school Townsville Mater Hospital includes a simulated ward and resuscitation room with five mannequins. It also offers four tutorial rooms and a 120-seat conference centre. This training facility offers life-like work experience to keep medical students and graduates abreast of the latest technologies and procedures.

Outside of Townsville, Queensland Government Health Services have medical centres in Ingham, Ayr, Home Hill, Charters Towers, Palm Island and Magnetic Island each providing valuable services to the communities. Hospital services available include accident and emergency, general medical, surgical and obstetric and paediatric services while allied health services vary from each region to include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical imaging, dental, speech therapy, social work, pharmaceutical services and dietician.

Support Services

There is a variety of support services that assists the Townsville North Queensland community to ensure patients are connected to their families whilst receiving treatment. These include the Leukaemia Foundation, Australian Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and Pastoral Care.

Aged Care Services

Townsville North Queensland provides a great location to retire. Options for retirement and aged care living include independent living services, home care, residential aged care including dementia retirement living, hostel style accommodation and day respite care.

Disability Services

Townsville and the wider region offer more than 20 support services to people with disabilities and their families. Some services are provided through a direct referral process with Disability Services (Department of Communities), whilst others offer a walk-in service.

• In home support

• Mobile attendant care program (medical, personal care)

• In-home flexible respite

• Children’s therapy and early intervention services

• Accommodation support

• Community access

• Sports and recreation programs

• Employment support

• Advocacy

• Carers services

• Transport services

• Mental health services

• Equipment sales and modifications, aids and appliances

• Oncology

• Mental health

• Neonatal

• Allied health

• Anaesthetic

• Intensive care

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REGIONS AT A GLANCE

TOWNSVILLE

POPULATION AREA

Major Sports and Events: V8 Supercars Castrol EDGE Townsville 400, Townsville 400 Super Street Party, Australian Festival of Chamber Music, North Queensland Cowboys, Townsville Fire, Townsville Running Festival, Groovin the Moo, PBR Iron Cowboy, Townsville Triathlon Festival, SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, Strand Ephemera, Winter Racing Carnival, Townsville Cultural Festival, Glencore Greek Fest Townsville, Paluma Push Mountain Biking Adventure, Full Moon Down Under - Base Magnetic, Townsville Billy Cart Dash for Variety, Adventurethon National Challenge, Magnetic Island Bay Dayz Festival, Taste The North, New Year’s Eve - The Strand

Major Tourism Assets: Magnetic Island, The Forts Walk, Great Barrier Reef, Castle Hill, The Strand, Jezzine Barracks, Cape Pallarenda, Bowling Green Bay National Park, Paluma Range National Park, Botanic Gardens, Riverway, Townsville CBD, Reef HQ – Great Barrier Reef Aquarium, Museum of Tropical Queensland, Queens Gardens, Town Common Wetlands, Reid Park, Billabong Sanctuary, Townsville Scenic and Military Tours

Major Health Services: Public Hospital, Private Hospital, Women’s Hospital and Birthing Centre, Cardiac, Obstetric, Gynaecological, Paediatric, Neurosurgical, Orthopaedic, Oncology, Mental Health, Neonatal, Radiology, Allied Health, Anaesthetic, Intensive Care, GPs Major Industries: Agriculture, tourism, retail, services and manufacturing

Education: James Cook University, CQUniversity, TAFE Queensland North, Tec-NQ, public and private early childhood, primary and senior schools and regional training organisations

Newspaper: Townsville Bulletin, The Sun

Council: www.townsville.qld.gov.au

189,238 3,733km2

BURDEKIN

POPULATION AREA DISTANCE FROM TOWNSVILLE

Major Sports and Events: Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships, Burdekin Auto Festival Car and Bike Show, Burdekin Sugar Rush, Burdekin Readers’ and Writers’ Festival, Tastes of the Burdekin, Burdekin Water Festival

Major Tourism Assets: The SS Yongala, Burdekin River Bridge, Wetlands, Alva Beach

Major Health Services: Public Hospital, GPs and allied health services

Major Industries: Agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture

Newspaper: Ayr Advocate and Home Hill Observer

Council: www.burdekin.qld.gov.au

17,888 5,053km2 90km

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HINCHINBROOK


Major Sports and Events: Australian Italian Festival, Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef

Major Tourism Assets: Hinchinbrook Island, Wallaman Falls, TYTO, Mungalla Station, Fishing


Major Industries: Agriculture, tourism, retail, services and manufacturing

Education: Private and public primary and secondary schools and TAFE Queensland North

Newspaper: The Herbert River Express

Council: www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au

11,700 2882km2 112km

PALM ISLAND

DISTANCE FROM TOWNSVILLEPOPULATION AREA

Major Sports and Events: Palm Island Open Days

Major Tourism Assets: Indigenous heritage, beautiful islands and proximity to Great Barrier Reef

Major Health Services: Public Hospital

Council: www.piac.com.au

2,590 70.9km2 70km

CHARTERS TOWERS


Major Sports and Events: Goldfield Ashes, Heart of the Goldfields Rodeo, Towers Rocks, 10 Days in the Towers, Charters Towers Country Music Festival, Charters Towers Motor Show and Swap Meet, Paluma Push Mountain Biking Adventure, Charters Towers Festival, Towers Rush

Major Tourism Assets: Venus Gold Battery, Towers Hill Walking Track and Lookout, Self-Drive History Tour, Pan for Gold at the Miners Cottage, Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours


Major Industries: Mining, beef and education

Education: The Charters Towers region has a rich history of education excellence catering to day, boarding, distance and tertiary education at the local TAFE campus, giving rise to its status as the education centre of the west.

Newspaper: Northern Miner and North Queensland Register

Council: www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

12,491 68,388km2 137km

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