Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 05 by Townsville Enterprise

OPPORTUNITY Townsville North Queensland Major economic development initiatives and investment opportunities EDITION 05 | NOVEMBER 2021

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Contents Welcome

Industry Features

Message from Townsville Enterprise CEO.......................................2

Mining & Manufacturing................................................................. 44

Message from Townsville City Council Mayor................................3

Agriculture & Horticulture............................................................... 46

Message from our Major Sponsor....................................................3

Construction...................................................................................... 48

Townsville Enterprise Members........................................................4

Defence & Public Safety.................................................................. 50

Partners................................................................................................5

Tourism & Hospitality...................................................................... 52

Our Strength as a Region...................................................................6

Health................................................................................................. 56

Case Study: From Townsville to the Globe (feat. LiXiA).................7

Education & Training....................................................................... 58

Project Pipeline

Recently Completed......................................................................... 10 Underway Projects........................................................................... 14

Financial, Professional & Science................................................... 60 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services............................................. 62

Regional Snapshots

Future Opportunities....................................................................... 17

Townsville.......................................................................................... 66

QLD Projects Map............................................................................. 22

Burdekin............................................................................................ 68

Economic Overview

Economic Overview.......................................................................... 26 Business Confidence........................................................................ 27

Charters Towers............................................................................... 70 Hinchinbrook.................................................................................... 72

Northern Lifestyle

Townsville North Queensland Economic Overview.................... 28

Northern Lifestyle............................................................................ 76

Population Overview....................................................................... 30

Company Profiles............................................................................. 82

Townsville LGA............................................................................... 32

Bravus Mining & Resources......................................................... 82

Burdekin Shire............................................................................... 33

James Cook University.................................................................. 83

Charters Towers Region............................................................... 34

The Port of Townsville................................................................... 84

Hinchinbrook Shire....................................................................... 35

Townsville Airport.......................................................................... 85

Palm Island..................................................................................... 36

SMEC................................................................................................ 86

Connectivity

Connectivity....................................................................................... 40 Case Study: Bravus Mining & Resources...................................... 41

The Ville Resort-Casino................................................................. 88 Ergon Energy & Energex: Part of Energy Queensland............. 89 Townsville Hospital & Health Service......................................... 89 wilson/ryan/grose Lawyers.......................................................... 90 GHD................................................................................................. 90 Pacific Marine Group.................................................................... 91

This document is compiled by Townsville Enterprise, Townsville North Queensland’s registered Economic Development Organisation, Regional Tourism Organisation and Convention Bureau. 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.

Townsville Enterprise Limited ABN: 58 053 020 536 Office: 151 Sturt Street, Townsville QLD 4810 Mail: PO Box 1043, Townsville QLD 4810 Phone: +61 7 4726 2728 Email: tel@tel.com.au townsvilleenterprise.com.au

Published November 2021 FRONT COVER IMAGES Top left, top right, middle right: Megan Rickards Middle left: Jason deCaires Taylor Bottom middle: Mark McDonald

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WELCOME

Welcome Message from Townsville Enterprise CEO Welcome to the fifth edition of Townsville Enterprise’s annual economic development and investment publication, Opportunity Townsville North Queensland (OTNQ). Here you will find a comprehensive guide into the established and developing industries in the region, provided through informative overviews of projects recently delivered, under construction or in various stages of development. Townsville North Queensland encompasses five major regional centres: Townsville, Charters Towers, Burdekin, Palm Island and Hinchinbrook. The region contributes over $16B annually to the Queensland economy and is home to nearly 240,000 people. The region has one of the most diverse economic bases in Australia and enjoys a stunning natural environment that provides tourism growth opportunities and an attractive lifestyle for its residents. Over the past 18 months, the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has impacted economies across the globe exponentially. Whilst Townsville North Queensland’s local economy has not be immune to the impacts of COVID-19, the region has weathered the storm well with many sectors recording strong growth and a positive outlook. The disparity between those booming and those bleeding distorts our current and predicted economic conditions which has created a two-speed economy for our region. Positively, however, we are well placed for long-term economic recovery due to the diversity and strategic location of Townsville and North Queensland. From our strengths in agriculture in the Burdekin and Hinchinbrook, one of the richest minerals provinces to the west from Charters Towers and beyond, the largest defence base in the nation right here in Townsville, our world class port, leading health, education and marine science research centres, the Great Barrier Reef to our east, the list goes on. It is key to not view these natural and built assets in isolation, but instead as a collective, and we see it as our role to tell the story of their linkages and what the opportunities can be for our region, our state, and our nation when these strengths are leveraged. With targeted support we have the capacity to deliver the jobs, sovereignty, and economic prosperity critical to our nation’s recovery and future resilience. When Townsville Enterprise met with Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Canberra in February 2021 we were encouraged by his firm focus on securing Australia’s supply chains, particularly critical minerals and agriculture, which he acknowledged plays to the North’s strengths. We also discussed opportunities our region is presenting in the innovation and Defence sectors, through projects such as the Simulation and Soldier Systems of Excellence (otherwise known as NQ SPARK), the AustraliaSingapore Military Training Initiative, and the potential of TropIQ through the unique confluence of education, health and Defence, through our world leading institutions in James Cook University and the Townsville University Hospital with Lavarack Barracks. There is no other place in Australia that has this advantage. During this period we were thrilled to assist with the launch of the first stage of the Museum of Underwater Art. There hasn’t been many new tourism experiences of this scale launched during

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the pandemic and with full funding for the additional stages on Magnetic Island and Palm Island now secured we look forward to this project supporting the recovery of our region and help to rebuild the international market when borders do reopen. Not only have we seen the launch of a new reef tourism experience, but one of Australia’s newest stadiums opened in Townsville last year with of our wonderful Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Whilst COVID made 2020 a challenging year to fill this venue we look forward to consistently seeing capacity crowds back as we look to life beyond lockdowns and border closures with the vaccine rollout now underway. Over the past 12 months our region also secured some significant State and Federal Government funding commitments towards key infrastructure projects. The State Government committed $30M to Big Rocks Weir, support to sustain Glencore’s operations, an implementation agreement with Copperstring 2.0, $10 million to complete DriveIt NQ, $4 million for the Townsville Sailing Club, $1 million for Phase 3 of the Museum of Underwater Art, and the Paluma to Wallaman Falls Trail Business Case is underway. Additionally, the Federal Government has provided the full $80M in funding for the upgrade of Reef HQ, $1.5 million for Magnetic Island walking trails, and $15M towards Townsville’s Royal Flying Doctors Service. $140M is also allocated for City Deal funding. The important role our region plays in energy generation cannot be overstated, where projects such as CopperString 2.0 are leading the charge in driving down the costs of energy for industry and businesses in North Queensland, which has also been acting as a direct impediment to growing private investment into our region. We know demand for critical minerals such as copper and zinc will double by 2050 and lowering the cost of energy will see some of the $720 Billion in untapped minerals in the North West Minerals province unlocked. Additionally, Hydrogen is playing an important role as a part of our energy mix and new hydrogen developments at the Sun Metals Zinc Refinery and potential Hells Gates Pumped Storage can contribute to securing reliable and affordable power in North Queensland and creating new export industries. Our message to Unlock the North has been a concept that was about seeing opportunity through adversity and promoting the important role the North can play in not just the economic recovery of Queensland but also as the engine room for the economic recovery for Australia. We acknowledge our valued members and partners for supporting Townsville Enterprise in its objective to attract major investment, create jobs, improve liveability and increase visitation, which ultimately delivers economic prosperity and opportunity to the region. Thank you to all sponsors featured in this edition, particularly Major Sponsor, Colliers International Townsville for its continued support. If you wish to provide project details for inclusion in the next edition or require assistance to invest in the Townsville North Queensland region, contact our team at tel@tel.com.au.

Claudia Brumme-Smith CEO of Townsville Enterprise

WELCOME

Message from Townsville City Council Mayor The measure of a great city is not only how it thrives in the good times, but how it reacts in times of uncertainty. Our city has been challenged in recent times by flood and pandemic, but Townsville continues to show its resilience and adaptiveness. However, this has not happened by accident. If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that putting all your eggs into one basket economically is risky.

practice environmental design and procedures at the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct. Council is committed to working with private industry, other levels of government and Townsville Enterprise to attract and maximise every opportunity that comes our way, as we push to diversify Townsville’s economy and setting it up for future success.

I am proud we are building our growth off the vast opportunities of our region - from agriculture, services, manufacturing and defence – encouraging an environment where small business, private sector investment, and advanced manufacturing can thrive. Moving with the times and being at the forefront of innovation is crucial in doing just that. We are unlocking manufacturing investment through low-cost, locally-generated renewable energy, creating a technology hub, and demonstrating best-

Cr Jenny Hill Mayor of Townsville

Message from our Major Sponsor Nobody could have predicted what 2020 would bring for us not just as businesses, but as a community. However, while I acknowledge that many businesses are still facing challenges and uncertainty, it has been remarkable to see how quickly our region rebounded. It is great to be a part of this publication showcasing some of these new opportunities. Driven by high business confidence, large mining investments, and a continuing pipeline of major projects, we’ve seen our property market performing above expectations at Colliers. It has been particularly heartening to see the strength in the commercial leasing sector – a positive sign of how our local businesses and economy is travelling.

than North Queensland. Colliers Townsville is very pleased to once again be partnering with Townsville Enterprise on this latest release of Opportunity Townsville North Queensland. As COVID continues to present challenges, it is more important than ever to have the insights into upcoming local investments and the direction of the regional economy that this document provides. At Colliers, we stand ready to support you with your property needs as you adapt to new ways of doing business in this evolving environment.

On the back of this high performing market, I’m proud to say that Colliers Townsville was named the Commercial Property Agency of the Year at the recent Australian REA Excellence Awards. This is a testament to the opportunities in our region despite the challenges. All of this gives us good reason to be optimistic about the local economy for the future. In a country that is the envy of the world right now, there’s nowhere you would rather be

Peter Wheeler Managing Director Colliers International Townsville TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE LIMITED | 3

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Townsville Enterprise Members PRINCIPLE PARTNER

MAJOR PARTNER

PLATINUM TIER 1 MEMBER

PLATINUM MEMBERS

GOLD MEMBERS

SILVER MEMBERS

Burdekin Shire Council

COPPER MEMBERS

BRONZE MEMBERS Australian Institute of Marine Science

Incitec Pivot Limited

RGM Maintenance

Cubic Defence Australia Pty Ltd

iSeek Pty Ltd

RPS Australia East Pty Ltd

Gabrielli Constructions Pty Ltd

Lendlease

SeaLink Queensland Pty Ltd

Gallagher Insurance Brokers

Mater Health Services North Queensland

Stadiums Queensland

Honeycombes Property Group

Queensland Country Bank

Watpac Construction Pty Ltd

Hutchinsons Builders

Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd

Windlab Development Australia Pty Ltd

+308 ASSOCIATE, LEVEL 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 AND RECIPROCAL MEMBERS LIFE MEMBERS Alison Ferry Emeritus Professor Edward Scott AM Geoffrey Plante

Graham Jackson OAM Greg Peel John Bearne

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Laurence Lancini AM Tony Mooney AM

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Partners 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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Castle Hill Sunset by Megan Rickards

Our Strength as a Region Townsville North Queensland offers a unique investment proposition. NORTHERN AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST POPULATION: The city of Townsville is the largest in Northern Australia, with a population approaching 200,000 people.

SKILLED AND INNOVATIVE: Townsville North Queensland is home to some of the nation’s most sought after education facilities including more than 100 schooling facilities, 2 world class universities and trade training institutions such as TAFE Queensland North and Tec-NQ.

AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE OF THE NORTH: The Townsville North Queensland region is in the top 5 largest economies in regional Queensland, contributing more than $16.5B annually to the national economy.

STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY: The region is proud of its economic heritage founded on a strong base of agriculture and resources, Australia’s largest military base, a port boasting a broad-based trade profile and a world class university. To this foundation, the region continues to add growing strengths in industries including tourism, research, services, and the addition of a second university.

AFFORDABLE LIVING: Townsville North Queensland offers a wide range of housing options, with exceptional affordability compared to capital cities. The median household price is $314,542.

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AN UNRIVALED LIFESTYLE: Townsville North Queensland is home to two world heritage listed areas - the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. With more than 300 days of sunshine, a world class events calendar, more than 690 accommodation and dining outlets, 960 retailers and just a short ferry to tropical islands, living in Townsville North Queensland is second to none.

BURSTING WITH OPPORTUNITY: There are more than $23 B in infrastructure projects underway in the region. With more than 122,467 Ha of on farm irrigated land primed for agriculture, the only university in Australia to be ranked number 1 in the world in any subject (Marine Biology), and $720B worth of known unmined resources in within the North and North West region, Townsville North Queensland is bursting with potential for further growth and development.

GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY: The Port of Townsville is one of Australia’s most active and capable ports, facilitating approximately 8 million tonne of trade annually which is $10 billion worth of value. As the largest cargo port in Northern Australia, the Port of Townsville connects to 182 national and global ports and is Queensland’s fastest service from Shanghai. The Townsville Airport welcomes over 1.6M passengers annually and hosts direct flights from most of Australia’s capital cities and throughout regional Australia. The Townsville Airport operates domestically and is capable of international flights.

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CASE STUDY: From Townsville to the Globe (feat. LiXiA) North Queensland is home to some of the world’s best innovators and when it comes to revolutionary infrastructure maintenance technology, LiXiA is leading the way. The startup was born out of Rockfield Technologies Australia’s HQ in Townsville, in collaboration with James Cook University. Govinda Pandey is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of LiXiA, which developed the LiXiA PUKs (Pervasive, Ubiquitous Knowledge sensors) that collect data, process it with cloud-based artificial intelligence and alert users with details. They are installed on critical infrastructure like bridges, utilities and light poles. Govinda explains the benefits and challenges of developing a world-class product in Townsville North Queensland. Why is Townsville as well placed as any major capital city in the world, to build a successful startup like LiXiA? We have well established and reputable universities, research organisations and educational institutions. JCU, in particular, was one of the first universities in Australia to start an undergraduate engineering degree in the Internet of Things (IoT). We also have diversified traditional industries such as agriculture, mining, logistics, infrastructure, tourism and defence. They all are looking to go through digital transformation to remain globally competitive. This requires bespoke technological solutions. Townsville also has a great lifestyle and, if marketed well, has potential to attract talent both nationally and internationally. What extra benefits were there by developing this technology in a regional area? Start-ups get noticed very quickly in regional areas. This helps enterprises at a very early stage in building networks and seeking support from the community

and all levels of government. There are a lot of challenges that we have in regional areas that can be addressed through technology. Hence the initial market and lead customers are here in the region to co-develop and pilot solutions. How about challenges? The lack of a tech ecosystem and startup culture is a challenge. Getting seed funding to cross the valley of death can be very excruciating and requires pitching to angle investors in major capital cities. Sometimes getting access to talent can be a bit harder. Solving problems for the industries that are not co-located in the region would be a big challenge as you are not close to your customer. Why has LiXiA decided to keep their operations in Townsville, and manufacture the product in Australia? Despite its size and influence, the infrastructure industry has always been very traditional, rigid and resistant to change. We saw this as a great opportunity to connect IoT with this

industry and accelerate it into the digital era. We received early interests from Energy Queensland and the Townsville City Council, both co-located near our head office. Given our roots, networks and co-location with lead users, and our overarching ambition to reshape the landscape in North Queensland with high-tech jobs for future generations, Townsville is pivotal to us. What does the region need to do to continue fostering business ventures, like this one? Townsville needs to build its own brand in the tech space. For this we need to build a tech ecosystem and a critical mass of tech entrepreneurs. Now with the democratisation of knowledge, technology and funding, tech industry clusters can develop anywhere on the planet. We have a diversity of traditional industries in Townsville. This offers a great opportunity for Townsville to be the testbed for product development that will not only serve local industries but can create globally scalable tech companies.

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Project Pipeline MAJOR SPONSOR

PROJECT PIPELINE

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QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK STADIUM

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

VALUE: $293.5 MILLION

VALUE: $50 MILLION

In February 2020, Townsville opened the Queensland Country Bank Stadium. A $293.5M infrastructure project, jointly funded by the State and Federal Government. The 25,000 seat, world class stadium is in the heart of Townsville City, offering a new home for the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys and providing critical infrastructure for major events attraction.

The $50M North Queensland Cowboys Centre of Excellence is located adjacent to the Stadium. The Centre offers multi-sport high-performance training spaces, sports medicine and sports science laboratories, and a community training field. The Cowboys have partnering with James Cook University in the complex, which now also houses the club’s operations and combine community areas.

HAUGHTON PIPELINE - STAGE 1

GOLDTOWER DEVELOPMENT - STAGE 1

VALUE: $100 MILLION

VALUE: 10 MILLION

The Haughton Pipeline Duplication project is one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the region’s history, helping to secure future water supply for the city of Townsville and northern Queensland. Stage 1 of the project (valued at $100 million) has been recently completed, already creating over 640 local jobs.

Goldtower Central is North Queensland’s newest and most coveted, privately owned and managed commercial precinct. Conveniently located on the Flinders Highway bypass through Charters Towers, the development is positioned to be home to a series of the region’s mining, agriculture and defence projects.

MATER HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT - STAGE 1 VALUE: $52 MILLION Stage 1 of the Mater Hospital Master Plan is a $52 million development completed in mid 2020. The project has delivered a new X-Ray facility, digital Operating Theatres, a new Day Surgery Unit and a new Hospital entrance.

BWGCOLMAN RETAIL PRECINCT STAGE 2 (PALM ISLAND) VALUE: $10 MILLION In February 2020, Palm Island welcomed a new $10 million Bwgcolman Retail Centre. The project has provided 570m2 of retail space and 570m2 of commercial space.

VICTORIA MILL 80 TONNE EVAPORATOR VALUE: $10 MILLION Based in the Hinchinbrook region, Wilmar Sugar Australia has recently completed construction of an 80-tonne evaporator for the Victoria Mill in Ingham. This was a capital project worth more than $10 million and was one of the biggest fabrication projects ever undertaken by the company.

Refer to page 22-23 for QLD Projects Map

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Artist impression: Diprose Street Pimlico

Investing in Townsville community infrastructure A critical six-storey car park development enabling the continued growth and transformation of Mater Private Hospital Townsville.

$7.6 million in public benefit

12 Full time jobs 700 subcontractors

$19.75 million investment

Learn more at matertsv.org.au

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MUSEUM OF UNDERWATER ART - STAGE 1 VALUE: $10 MILLION Stage One of the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) in Townsville North Queensland officially launched on 1 August 2020 with tours commencing to the Coral Greenhouse installation at John Brewer Reef. The Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) in Townsville North Queensland comprises of a series of installations by renowned underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor that highlight reef conservation, restoration, and education. The total project is valued at approximately $10 million with Stage 2 and 3 currently underway. As the only underwater art museum in the Southern Hemisphere, MOUA is a beautiful and innovative blend of art, science, culture and conservation.

HAUGHTON SOLAR FARM 100MW PACIFIC HYDRO VALUE: $2.5 MILLION The Haughton solar farm is 60km south-east of Townsville, Burdekin Shire, Queensland, Australia. It will have an installed capacity of 500MW, of which the first 100MW is complete. Over the life of the solar farm, Pacific Hydro will directly invest more than $2.5 million into the region.

AYR HEALTH SERVICES UPGRADE VALUE: $2.48 MILLION A recently completed $2.48 million upgrade has facilitated further clinical services and improved patient flow within the hospital. The Ayr Health Service provides inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical and maternity services.

This is only a selection of the regions recently completed projects, to have your project added to future additions of Opportunity Townsville North Queensland, please contact Townsville Enterprise. Refer to page 22-23 for QLD Projects Map

Image by Jaxon Foale

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GOLDTOWER DEVELOPMENT STAGE 2 VALUE: $10 MILLION

Underway Projects

Stage 2 of the Goldtower project will include more large bulky goods precincts, tourism retail product, Poppet Head Plaza and iconic tourism features such as mosaic murals with over 700,000 tiles depicting Charters Towers historical moments in time.

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RAVENSWOOD GOLD EXPANSION VALUE: $65 MILLION

Ravenswood Gold is currently undertaking a major expansion of the Ravenswood mine in North Queensland, creating more than 160 new jobs and spending more than $65 million on goods and services from businesses in Ravenswood, Townsville, Charters Towers and the Burdekin.

SUN METALS ZINC REFINERY EXPANSION

VALUE: $507 MILLION

VALUE: $94 MILLION

This expansion project aims to deliver new facilities at the existing Sun Metals Corporation zinc refinery, including a new electrolysis building, ferric oxide facilities, and leaching and purification areas. These works are required to increase production at the plant.

2021

James Cook University’s Technology Innovation Complex (TIC) will deliver leading-edge STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) innovation, research and educational facilities for Northern Queensland.

2022

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TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION COMPLEX

Proposed completion

TOWNSVILLE AIRPORT REDEVELOPMENT

VALUE: $50 MILLION

VALUE: $777 MILLION

Townsville Airport is the gateway to North Queensland and plays an important role in providing a first and last impression for travellers and visitors. Until COVID-19, Townsville Airport was the 11th busiest airport in Australia, supporting 3,000+ jobs and contributing $420M to the economy annually. It is a major economic enabler for North Queensland. In 2019, Townsville Airport management was successful in securing a loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), enabling early works to proceed. A refresh of the terminal design has progressed well, and roof and other related works have been completed.

Located in Far-North Queensland 270km north west of Townsville the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project will utilise two existing mining pits as a closed loop system to transfer water from the upper and lower reservoirs. Generating 250MW of peak power production over an 8-hour period that feeds into the national electricity network. Construction commenced in May 2021 and will have 800 people involved in the construction over the next 3+ years.

Proposed completion

HAUGHTON PIPELINE - STAGE 2 VALUE: $195 MILLION

Two elements of the terminal redevelopment project will commence in 2021, the reconfiguration of check-in and the construction of a new security screening point.

KIDSTON PUMPED STORAGE HYDRO

Haughton Pipeline Stage 2 work will involve construction around 28-30 kilometres of pipe as well as the construction of a new pump station and high voltage power supply infrastructure.

2024

AUSTRALIA-SINGAPORE MILITARY TRAINING INITIATIVE - GREENVALE

VALUE: $2.3 BILLION Located central to Townsville’s northern growth corridor, North Shore is a masterplanned residential community that now has 3 modern schools and childcare centers, a shopping center, medical precinct, gymnasium, aquatic center, community facilities, sporting parks, a network of open space parklands and playgrounds. Upon completion the community will be home to more than 15,000 people.

VALUE: $1 BILLION The Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) near Greenvale, Queensland is an opportunity for Australia to build Defence capability and enhance its bilateral relationship with Singapore, while providing enduring economic benefits to Central and North Queensland with a total value of $2.25 billion invested into Queensland. When the initiative reaches maturity, up to 14,000 Singapore Armed Forces personnel will conduct training in North Queensland over 18 weeks each year.

2027

Proposed completion

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NORTH SHORE

2035

Proposed completion

DRIVEIT NQ VALUE: $22 MILLION The DriveIt NQ facility is the only community owned, regional dedicated driver education and motor sport facility in Australia. Once complete it will be able to cater for all aspects of motor sport, driver education, vehicle testing, and major events.

MATER HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT VALUE: $19.7 MILLION The second stage of the 10-year Master Plan launched in April 2021 with the start of construction of a new 400-space multi-story car park. Creating 12 full time jobs during construction, up to 40 apprentices and more than 700 sub-contractors over the life of the project.

ARMOURED VEHICLE SIMULATION CENTRE VALUE: $31 MILLION

REEF HQ AQUARIUM REFURBISHMENT VALUE: $80.1 MILLION The redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium is a keystone project within Townsville city, which will enhance the visitor experience and create a world class tourism attraction that drives economic growth.

TOWNSVILLE RING ROAD STAGE 5 VALUE: $230 MILLION

Included in Stage 1 of the Armoured Fighting Vehicle Facilities Program, this state of the art facility will support the training of 3rd Brigade soldiers at Lavarack Barracks for the upgraded M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank and incoming LAND 400 and LAND 8160 armoured vehicle capabilities.

The Bruce Highway - Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 (TRR5) project is progressing and will deliver improved road safety, efficiency and travel time reliability for freight and passenger vehicles on the Bruce Highway in Townsville.

2023

NATIONAL SEA SIMULATOR (SEASIM) EXPANSION PROJECT VALUE:: $27.4 MILLION The Australian Government is funding the expansion of the National Sea Simulator, which is the worlds most advanced research aquarium, at the Australian Institute of Marine Science. The investment supports the expansion and operation as a merit-based National Facility, maintaining Australia’s global expertise in coral reef research.

TOWNSVILLE PORT EXPANSION, CHANNEL UPGRADE VALUE: $232 MILLION The Townsville Port Expansion, Channel Upgrade project, will deliver a wider shipping channel (doubling from 90m to 180m at the Port end) and a 62-hectare port reclamation area. It is critical for the future growth, competitiveness and resilience of North Queensland. It also delivers on the first major commitment under the Port City initiative of the Townsville City Deal.

ELLIOT SPRINGS VALUE: $4.5 BILLION Elliot Springs is a thriving community that continues to grow, 15km south of Townsville’s CBD on the Bruce Highway. Elliot Springs is Townsville’s largest master planned community located a short drive from Fairfield Central and the Murray Sports Complex. The forty-fiveyear vision will see Elliot Springs become home to over 26,000 people. Builders from the region will construct over 10,000 dwellings during the staged development which will include a mixed-use town center, six schools including P-12, district parks and sporting grounds, shopping, commercial and lifestyle facilities over 1,600+ hectares.

2062

Proposed completion

CARMICHAEL MINE AND RAIL PROJECT The Carmichael Mine and Rail Project will see development of an open-cut coal mine with a yield of 10 million tonnes per annum and a 200km narrow-gauge railway line that will connect to the existing infrastructure to facilitate coal exports for Galilee Basin coal mines. Construction has already delivered more than $1.5 billion in contracts and 2,000 jobs to benefit regional Queensland. Project completion: Ongoing

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PROJECT PIPELINE

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PROJECT PIPELINE

Future Opportunities COPPERSTRING 2.0

The transformative CopperString 2.0 energy transmission network project that is forecast to support more than 3,500 Queensland jobs, has taken a major step forward after the Queensland Government, CuString Pty Ltd and Korea Zinc Company Ltd signed an innovative $17 million financing agreement that will ensure the CopperString 2.0 project continues towards a Final Investment Decision (FID) in late-2021 having secured a preferred construction partner and advancing pre-construction works.

Value: Construction Jobs: Ongoing Jobs: Economic Value: Funding Status:

Location: Construction Jobs: Ongoing Jobs: Project Status:

Charters Towers 172 115 $60M committed from both State and Federal Government

$3 billion 750 30 $139 Billion increase in GSP over 30 years Seeking funding

LANSDOWN ECO-INDUSTRIAL PRECINCT

The Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct will be Northern Australia’s first environmentally sustainable, advanced manufacturing, processing and technology estate powered by locally generated renewable energy. The precinct offers direct access to the Great Northern Railway (connecting Port of Townsville to Mount Isa), close proximity to the Port of Townsville via high volume road corridors (Flinders Highway, Bruce Highway and Southern Port Access Road) including B-Triple carriageway capacity on major routes to the Port, immediate adjacency to the North Queensland Gas Pipeline for future renewable hydrogen expansion, and future connection to Haughton Pipeline for provision of raw water supply to industrial users.

Location: Townsville to Mount Isa corridor Construction Jobs: 750 Ongoing Jobs: 30 Economic Value: Approx. $154 Billion cumulative increase in GSP over 30 years Funding Status: Equity investors secured and financial arrangements progressing with Australian Government, NAIF and commercial banks

The $60M Big Rocks project will see construction of a 188 metre long, 10,000 ML capacity weir at Big Rocks, north of Charters Towers. A portion of the water captured by the Big Rocks Weir will boost water security in the Charters Towers region, with the remainder available for up to 5,000 ha of higher value agriculture.

Townsville, Australia has been selected as one of three strategic locations to build and operate a state of the art Lithium Ion battery manufacturing facility, and Australia’s first Gigafactory.

CopperString 2.0 is a 1,100km long, high-voltage transmission network that will increase the value of mine production in the North West Minerals Province by up to $154 billion over 30 years. The project will provide the National Electricity Market access to some of Queensland’s most efficient and geographically diverse wind and solar resources.

BIG ROCKS WEIR

IMPERIUM BATTERY PLANT

The Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct has already attracted substantial private sector interest with over half the land committed or conditionally committed to advanced battery manufacturing, clean energy, and battery minerals processing industries. Location: Construction Jobs: Ongoing Jobs: Funding Status:

Townsville 160 1,603 Received $12 million investment from QLD Government whilst seeking additional funding

Refer to page 22-23 for QLD Projects Map

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PROJECT PIPELINE

Future Opportunities NORTH QUEENSLAND HYDROGEN HUB

Townsville is ideally located for the creation of a Hydrogen Hub powered by predominantly green energy. With a multitude of renewable energy projects proposed or under construction in the region, Townsville is uniquely placed to contribute to supplying green hydrogen to domestic and export markets. There are currently a number of hydrogen production projects in development. These include initiatives from Ark Energy (Sun Metals), Edify Energy, and a combined project led by Origin Energy and Kawasaki. Council in June 2021 established a license agreement with Townsville Hydrogen, a local joint venture which is investigating the feasibility of hydrogen production in the region, on land at the Mount St John Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Location: Construction Jobs: Ongoing Jobs: Project Status:

Townsville and Hinchinbrook 65 115 Undergoing Business Case

HELLS GATES DAM IRRIGATION SCHEME The Hells Gates Dam (HGD) Irrigation Scheme business case proposes a dam capable of storing 2,100 GL of water and three downstream weirs designed to open 50,000 hectares of newly irrigated prime agricultural area. The HGD Irrigation Scheme is located approximately 120km north of Charters Towers and 160km northwest of the newly expanded Townsville port.

The Burdekin Shire Council proposes to develop additional land for industrial purposes in Ayr as the existing industrial estate is now close to capacity. Land owned by Council and previously identified for future expansion of the estate is partly affected by a State Government ‘wetland’ overlay that impacts its future development. The Council has therefore recently purchased additional vacant land adjoining the existing industrial estate, undertaken detailed engineering designs and obtained relevant planning approvals to enable the land to be reconfigured into a number of industrial lots. Location: Construction Jobs: Ongoing Jobs: Project Status:

A proposed 125km, 7 day/6 night mixed use trail to be established in the Townsville North Queensland region. This trail not only offers world-class scenery and landscapes but would provide visitors a spiritual and immersive experience travelling in the footsteps of ancient Indigenous tribes.

Location: Townsville Construction Jobs: TBC Ongoing Jobs: 164 Project Status: Development Application for a Hydrogen Proponent in the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct is being considered by Council. Multiple proponents are currently undertaking detailed feasibility analysis.

AYR INDUSTRIAL LAND

PALUMA TO WALLAMAN FALLS MULTI-DAY TRAIL

Burdekin 17 3 Seeking funding

Refer to page 22-23 for QLD Projects Map

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A new agricultural precinct located a short distance from the Port of Townsville and Townsville Airport, with direct access to expanding markets in China, India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Long term water security for continuous, sustainable grazing and high value crops such as avocados, citrus and capsicums. Benefits of the irrigation scheme include construction jobs and the expansion of existing communities with significant numbers of long-term agricultural jobs, smart farming practices and training. The Hells Gate Dam is part of the long-term planning for water infrastructure in Northern Australia. A major new source of water storage in the Upper Burdekin catchment, opening the way for precision irrigated agriculture and the Hells Gates Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme. Location: Construction Jobs: Ongoing Jobs: Project Status:

Charters Towers 10,855 4,673 Undergoing Business Case

PROJECT PIPELINE

HELLS GATES PUMPED STORAGE HYDRO SCHEME

The proposed Hells Gates Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme is adjacent to the Upper Burdekin River within the Charters Towers Local Government Area in North Queensland.

Location: Construction Jobs: Ongoing Jobs: Project Status:

Hells Gates Pumped Storage Project is complementary with existing State policies to develop North Queensland’s outstanding renewable resources. This can be a standalone project that will harness underutilised solar power and deliver green reliable energy to an estimated 200,000 homes and industries. Charters Towers 800 30 Seeking funding for Business Case

AYR MACRO-ALGAE BIOREMEDIATION DEMONSTRATION The proposed project involves the construction of a demonstration facility using fresh water macro-algae to remediate nitrogen and phosphorus from the discharge effluent of the Ayr/Brandon Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). These two nutrients represent a significant threat to the ongoing health of the Great Barrier Reef. Research trials undertaken with JCU indicate the algae can significantly reduce the levels of nitrogen and phosphorus from the wastewater produced by the WWTP. The Burdekin Shire Council is working in partnership with Pacific Biotechnologies Pty Ltd, which holds the intellectual property for the macro-algae treatment process, to secure funding to build the demonstration facility at the Ayr/Brandon STP. The Council has recently commenced a small-scale trial replica algal treatment system at the Ayr Brandon Waste Water Treatment Plant with JCU and Pacific Bio.

The North Australia Cultural Precinct (NACP) will be an essential hub to access for concerts and visual arts for the region. The proposed facility would include a purpose-built concert hall and accompanying visual art, cultural and administrative facilities. The cultural precinct project would deliver significant socioeconomic benefits, including increased visitor numbers generating economic activity and enhanced Indigenous storytelling through art and performances.

The pumped hydro scheme will have the capacity to produce 808MW of green reliable energy, integrated into the Northern Electricity Grid. The project will be linked to existing solar farms in the region, maximising renewable energy outputs in North Queensland

Location: Construction Jobs: Ongoing Jobs: Project Status:

NORTH AUSTRALIA CULTURAL PRECINCT

Townsville TBC 51 Townsville City Deal project. Council is leading the development of a detailed Business case.

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The Tropical Aquaculture Accelerator will based at the James Cook University Douglas Campus and will be a landmark industry-facing initiative with: • state-of-the art life support systems for aquaculture research and development, • wet and dry laboratories and aqua-sheds • training facilities (pilot-scale hatchery) • specialist technologies (analysis and quality control) • industry co-location This project would ensure Northern Australia continues to enjoy our leadership advantage in aquaculture, at a time when global demand is about to soar. It is expected that by 2035, the accelerator would support $2.6B in GRP and create more than 11,000 jobs. Location: Townsville Construction Jobs: Approximately 460 to 480 Project Status: Seeking $57 million in funding (JCU contributing $10 million to make a total of $67 million)

Location: Burdekin Construction Jobs: 20 Ongoing Jobs: 3 Project Status: Seeking funding for full-scale project

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PROJECT PIPELINE

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TROPIQ TropiQ is a tropical intelligence and health precinct development in North Australia’s largest city – Townsville. The precinct is home to two of Townsville’s biggest powerhouses, James Cook University and Townsville University Hospital and a range of other health, education, research and innovation enterprises such as CSIRO, Tec-NQ, Australian Institute for Tropical Health and Medicine and ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies.

Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Dungeness Marine Access Upgrade project is estimated at a value of $5.4 million and will involve increasing the main channel depth, the construction of a rock-armoured retaining wall and beach replenishment. Secondly, the project involves the redevelopment of the Dungeness Boat Ramp carpark and recreation area which was completed in 2021.

Location: Townsville Construction Jobs: 23,000 Ongoing Jobs: 5,500 Project Status: Seeking State Government funding to enable infrastructure planning

Location: Hinchinbrook Construction Jobs: 80 Ongoing Jobs: 100 Project Status: Under Geotechnical and Environmental investigation

The NQ ICT Centre of Excellence will grow the ICT workforce in North Queensland through partnerships between government and private providers to establish and expand the skills required to build a sustainable ICT workforce in the North Queensland region. Replicating partnerships similar to other locations (e.g. the Digital Transformation Centre in Adelaide), the NQ ICT Centre of Excellence will build a critical mass of “like” resources in the region. This in turn will then attract other projects to the North Queensland Region and will create a highly skilled and sustainable workforce in the region. Location: Construction Jobs: Ongoing Jobs: Project Status:

The region’s closest access point to the Great Barrier Reef is the Dungeness Enterprise Channel located in Lucinda, North Queensland. From Dungeness it is a short 20-minute boat transfer to Hinchinbrook island or a 90 minute transfer to outer Great Barrier Reef (approximately 30 minutes less than Townsville) with the area sitting at nearly 34% for fishing participation of any region of the State. Currently, Dungeness’ access is dependent on tides and the limited infrastructure poses significant limitations and safety concerns.

The co-location of these sizable institutions sees a significant advantage for Townsville in leveraging their cumulative offerings to attract new talent, new innovations and a new knowledge-based economy to Townsville. The $5.9 billion TropiQ development is a key deliverable of the Townsville City Deal under the Health and Knowledge Strategy and is also recognised as an important economic driver within the North Queensland Regional Plan.

NQ ICT CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

DUNGENESS MARINE ACCESS UPGRADE

Townsville 30 900 Undergoing Business Case

Refer to page 22-23 for QLD Projects Map

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SUNRICE MILL EXPANSION The proposed $10 million expansion of the SunRice mill in Brandon will enable a trebling of throughput to 25,000 tonnes per year. The development will generate $29 million in activity each year. Location: Burdekin Ongoing Jobs: 50

PROJECT PIPELINE

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Hells Gates Dam Irrigation Scheme

Hells Gates Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme

Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative

Julia Creek

Cloncurry

Mount Isa

Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro

Richmond

Copperstring 2.0

N 0

100km

RECENTLY COMPLETED

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UNDERWAY

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

North Queensland Cowboys Centre of Excellence

Townsville Airport Redevelopment

Mater Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 1

Reef HQ Aquarium Refurbishment

Museum of Underwater Art - Stage 1

Armoured Vehicle Simulation Centre – Stage 1

Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Mater Hospital Redevelopment

Imperium Battery Plant

Cairns Elliot Springs

Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct

Sun Metals Zinc Refinery Expansion

North Queensland Hydrogen Hub

Townsville Ring Road Stage 5

Tropical Aquaculture Accelerator

Townsville Port Expansion, Channel Upgrade

North Australia Cultural Precinct

Technology Innovation Complex

TropiQ

North Shore

NQ ICT Centre of Excellence

Dungeness Marine Access Upgrade

Bwgcolman Retail precinct - Stage 2

Ingham Victoria Mill 80 Tonne Evaporator

Townsville

National Sea Simulator Expansion Project

Ayr Health Services Upgrade

Ayr Industrial Land

Ayr Macro-algae Bioremediation

SunRice Mill Expansion

Paluma to Wallaman Falls Multi-Day Trail

Ayr Home Hill Big Rocks Weir

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Charters Towers

Goldtower Development - Stage 1

Goldtower Development - Stage 2

Haughton Solar Farm 100MW Pacific Hydro 40

Haughton Pipeline - Stage 1

Haughton Pipeline - Stage 2

Hughenden

DriveIt NQ

Ravenswood Gold Expansion

Carmichael Mine and Rail Project

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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

Economic Overview As Australians look to life post-pandemic, the Townsville North Queensland region is uniquely placed to not only rebound, but pivot to a period of sustained growth. Home to the largest city in Northern Australia, the Townsville North Queensland region encompasses the five major regional centres of Townsville, Charters Towers, Burdekin, Palm Island and Hinchinbrook. Townsville North Queensland’s greatest strength is our diverse industry base, with no one sector making up more than 20% of our Gross Regional Product (GRP). Our region's strengths across several critical industries such as Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing, Defence, Construction and Tourism are the solid foundation on which a strong and going economy has been based. With two world heritage listed areas - the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef on our doorstep, as well as more than 300 days of sunshine, Townsville North Queensland offers a unrivaled lifestyle. With the North West minerals province to our west, Bowen and the Galilee coal basins to our south and Northern Australia’s largest public hospital, the world number one live export port and a world leading university James Cook University at the heart of our region, there is nowhere better placed to realise population growth and economic prosperity.

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Business Confidence The resilience of the local community is a testament to our strengths as a region.

Despite the once in a hundred-year flooding event and the economic ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, business confidence in Townsville is at its highest point in 14 years.

Source: PVW Partners (2021). Business Confidence Survey. Retrieved from https://www.pvwpartners.com/townsville-business-confidence-continues-to-fly-high/

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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

Economic Overview

G IO N A L PR OD

HOUSE

AN DI

E Unemployment (Dec 2020)

Region

$314,542

238,813

$17.08B

Townsville North Queensland Economic Overview

GI O N A L

P PO

Youth Unemployment

Participation (Dec 2020)

(Dec 2020)

Economic Growth (GRP)

Population Growth

(Avg. Annual)

Townsville North Queensland (SA4)

6.3%

11%

64%

2.0%

1.3%

Queensland

7.5%

15.8%

66.7%

2.5%

2.0%

Median House Prices

(Year Ending September 2020 - detached dwelling sales)

$330,139

$165,284

$194,069

$210,524

TOWNSVILLE LGA

BURDEKIN

CHARTERS TOWERS

HINCHINBROOK

*No data available for Palm Island*

Cactus Saloon Rooftop by Megan Rickards

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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

Value-added Gross Regional Product for Townsville North Queensland Public Administration & Safety 17.3% Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 13.2% Healthcare & Social Assistance 8.3% Construction 7.8% Education & Training 7.0% Manufacturing 5.5%

$15.9B

Transport, Postal & Warehousing 4.7% Financial & Insurance Services 4.6% Retail Trade 4.5% Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 4.3% Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 3.8% Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.7% Wholesale Trade 2.9% Accommodation & Food Services 2.9% Administrative and support services 2.9% Mining 2.3%

Source: Remplan, 2020 Release 1

Other Services 1.9% Information Media & Telecommunications 1.8% Arts and recreation services 0.6%

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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

Population Overview - Townsville North Queensland POPULATION (2020)

238,813

AVERAGE WAGE

AVERAGE AGE

(2016)

(2020)

$34,964 MARITAL STATUS (2016)

MARRIED

44.53% WIDOWED

4.71%

NOT MARRIED

38.16%

DIVORCED

9.01%

SEPARATED

3.58%

2.5

AVERAGE PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD (2016)

HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION (2016)

55.18%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH CHILDREN

27.00%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH NO CHILDREN

16.61%

ONE PARENT FAMILY

1.22%

OTHER FAMILY

REGIONAL POPULATION PROJECTIONS TO 2041 BY AGE GROUP

2020

0–4

21,281 2.1%

15,601

5–9

20,722 1.6%

15,876

10–14

20,407 1.4%

16,033

15–19

21,316 1.6%

18,464

20–24

24,177 1.5%

18,372

25–29

23,102 1.2%

16,230

30–34

22,209 1.8%

15,746

35–39

20,318 1.4%

14,313

40–44

19,694 1.8%

15,359

45–49

19,398 1.3%

14,403

50–54

18,261 1.3%

14,803

55–59

16,878 0..7%

13,197

60–64

14,825 0.6%

11,162

65–69

14,758 1.5%

9,604

70–74

14,085 2.2%

6,912

75–79

12,538 3.9%

4,252

80–84

10,117 6.6%

3,697

85+

10,232 8.4%

238,813

QGSO (2018). Projected population (medium series), by local government area, Queensland, 2016 to 2041. QGSO, Brisbane.

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2041

14,789

Sources:

Remplan, 2020 Release 1

AGE

TOTAL

324,317

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

Population Projections REGION

2020

2041

Townsville LGA

196,800

282,281

Burdekin LGA

16,953

17,310

Charters Towers LGA

11,731

12,403

Hinchinbrook LGA

10,645

8,780

Palm Island LGA

2,684

3,544

238,813

324,317

Townsville Region

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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

Townsville LGA

$14.25B

POPULATION (2020)

196,800 MALES

49.43%

FEMALES

50.57%

GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT AVERAGE WAGE

AVERAGE AGE

(2016)

$36,575

86,396

MARITAL STATUS (2016) NOT MARRIED

MARRIED

(40%)

(43%)

WIDOWED TOP INDUSTRIES

60,603

66,503

TOTAL EMPLOYMENT

JOBS

IMPACT (GVA)

Healthcare & Social Assistance

13,289

$1.14M

Public Administration & Safety

12,284

$2.6M

Education & Training

8,946

$941K

6,443 (4%)

DIVORCED

SEPARATED

(9%)

(4%)

14,129

5,697

2.6

AVERAGE PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD (2016)

HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION (2016) Construction

7,759

$1.13M

Source (left column): Remplan, 2020 Release 1 Sources (right column): QGSO (2018). Projected population (medium series), by local government area, Queensland, 2016 to 2041. QGSO, Brisbane. AEC (unpublished b). Employment Estimates Model 2018-19. AEC Group, Brisbane.

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56%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH CHILDREN

26%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH NO CHILDREN

17%

ONE PARENT FAMILY

OTHER FAMILY

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

Burdekin Shire POPULATION (2020)

16,953

$1.29B

MALES

50.46%

FEMALES

49.54%

GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT AVERAGE WAGE

AVERAGE AGE

$32,153

7,719

MARITAL STATUS (2016) MARRIED

NOT MARRIED

(51%)

(30%)

4,574

7,474

JOBS

TOP INDUSTRIES

JOBS

IMPACT (GVA)

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

1,804

$314M

Manufacturing

1,093

$186M

805

$71M

Healthcare & Social Assistance

WIDOWED

DIVORCED

SEPARATED

(7%)

(8%)

(3%)

1,030

1,156

482

2.4

AVERAGE PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD (2016)

HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION (2016)

Source (left column): Remplan, 2020 Release 1 Sources (right column): QGSO (2018). Projected population (medium series), by local government area, Queensland, 2016 to 2041. QGSO, Brisbane.

55%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH CHILDREN

32%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH NO CHILDREN

13%

ONE PARENT FAMILY

OTHER FAMILY

AEC (unpublished b). Employment Estimates Model 2018-19. AEC Group, Brisbane.

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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

Charters Towers Region

$715.96M

POPULATION (2020)

11,731

MALES

FEMALES

49.6%

50.4%

GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT AVERAGE WAGE

AVERAGE AGE

(2016)

(2019)

$27,136

4,381

MARITAL STATUS (2016) NOT MARRIED

(48.67%)

(32.14%)

3,269

4,991

TOTAL EMPLOYMENT

TOP INDUSTRIES

MARRIED

JOBS

IMPACT (GVA)

Education & Training

655

$61.5M

Healthcare & Social Assistance

560

$49.6M

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

536

$65.3M

WIDOWED

DIVORCED

SEPARATED

(6.21%)

(9.46%)

(3.52%)

637

970

361

2.4

AVERAGE PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD (2016)

HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION (2016) Mining

479

$144M

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52.09%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH CHILDREN

29.28%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH NO CHILDREN

17.45%

ONE PARENT FAMILY

1.18%

OTHER FAMILY

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

Hinchinbrook Shire

$724.55M

POPULATION (2020)

10,645

MALES

FEMALES

50.99%

49.01%

GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT AVERAGE WAGE

AVERAGE AGE

(2016)

(2019)

$27,969

4,464

MARITAL STATUS (2016) NEVER MARRIED

(55.1%)

(25.9%)

2,533

5,383

JOBS

KEY INDUSTRIES

MARRIED

JOBS

IMPACT (GVA)

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

738

$128M

Manufacturing

609

$105M

Healthcare & Social Assistance

563

$49.7M

WIDOWED

DIVORCED

SEPARATED

(8.2%)

(8.31%)

(2.46%)

801

812

240

2.3

AVERAGE PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD (2016)

HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION (2016)

Source (left column): Remplan, 2020 Release 1 Sources (right column): QGSO (2018). Projected population (medium series), by local government area, Queensland, 2016 to 2041. QGSO, Brisbane.

50.22%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH CHILDREN

37.06%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH NO CHILDREN

11.86%

ONE PARENT FAMILY

0.85%

OTHER FAMILY

AEC (unpublished b). Employment Estimates Model 2018-19. AEC Group, Brisbane.

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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

Palm Island POPULATION (2019)

2,684

$89.3M

MALES

FEMALES

50.2%

49.8%

GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT AVERAGE WAGE

AVERAGE AGE

$15,798

586

MARITAL STATUS (2016) MARRIED

NEVER MARRIED

(11%)

(84%)

1,439

188

EMPLOYMENT

TOP INDUSTRIES

JOBS

IMPACT (GVA)

Healthcare & Social Assistance

172

$14.8M

Public Administration & Safety

155

$18.5M

Education & Training

130

$12.7M

WIDOWED (2%)

DIVORCED (2%)

SEPARATED (1%)

4.3

AVERAGE PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD (2016)

HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION (2016)

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51.56%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH CHILDREN

38.66%

COUPLE FAMILY WITH NO CHILDREN

6.76%

ONE PARENT FAMILY

3.02%

OTHER FAMILY

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

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Townsville City by Megan Rickards

Connectivity

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TOWNSVILLE AIRPORT Townsville Airport is the centre of aviation in North Queensland and plays a significant role in the operations of the North Queensland economy. Townsville Airport operates domestically and is international flight capable, linking 1.7 million passengers per year with Australian capital cities and key North Queensland towns. Townsville Airport will be a major contributor to the future development of the North Queensland region and Northern Australia generally.

PORT OF TOWNSVILLE The Port of Townsville is Northern Australia’s most diverse Port, handling approximately 30 different commodities. Regarded as the premier trade and logistics hub for the largest region in the north, the Port facilitates an average of $10B in annual trade. The Port of Townsville is best positioned to provide the most efficient and cost-effective supply chain solutions for cargo import and export and is Northern Australia’s most direct gateway to the Asia Pacific.

ROAD AND RAIL Cost-competitive supply chains offers accessibility to local and regional markets via a combination of road connectivity (Townsville Ring Road, Bruce Highway, and Flinders Highway) and rail (passenger and freight). Queensland Rail utilises Townsville as its northern passenger hub and offers scheduled services to a range of destinations. Rail freight operators Aurizon and Pacific National offer a full range of general, container, bulk and intermodal freight services throughout Queensland and interstate from their Townsville terminals. Planned major infrastructure developments, such as the Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor (TEARC) project will enable improved connectivity between the port, Mount Isa and Northern Queensland. For local and other business alike, further efficiencies will be made available through increased capacity, improved flood immunity, reduced maintenance, and contributions to the economy and regional growth. These benefits flow beyond the resource sector to other horticultural and agricultural supply chain efficiencies. 40 | OPPORTUNITY TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND

The Strand, Townsville North Queensland by Megan Rickards

CASE STUDY: Bravus Mining & Resources Townsville is the proud home of the Bravus Mining & Resources headquarters, providing hundreds of local jobs, and the Townsville Airport serving as one of two FIFO hubs for the Carmichael Project. As of early 2021, more than $2.2 billion in contracts had been signed for the construction of the Carmichael Mine and Rail project and more than 2,600 direct jobs delivered, supporting thousands of indirect jobs. This will inject more than an estimated $100 million into our local economy each year. The Carmichael Mine is located in the North Galilee Basin, more than 300kms from the Queensland coastline and approximately 160kms north-west of Clermont in regional Queensland. This decision and efforts to get the rest of the Galilee projects on track will help restore Queensland’s investment certainty and assist the future growth and prosperity of Townsville, north Queensland. Through its community investment program, Bravus Mining & Resources has awarded more than $1.5 million in funding and sponsorship since 2018 to organisations across Townsville and north Queensland including Cowboys House, William Ross State School, Northern Rays, Selectability, Youth With a Mission (YWAM) Townsville, MS Townsville and Volunteering North Queensland. Bravus is also a proud Platinum Partner of the North Queensland Cowboys.

“From flood recovery to neonatal hospital equipment, community pool upgrades and farmers’ drought relief, we are proud that our community partnership program gives back to all the regions within the footprint of the Carmichael Project. Regional Queenslanders have been behind us throughout our 10-year journey to build the Carmichael mine and rail Project and we are proud to be able to contribute to the well-being and vibrancy of their communities in return. “We remain committed to Townsville and Rockhampton as the primary hubs of employment for the Carmichael Project”. David Boshoff, CEO of Bravus Mining & Resources

Townsville Enterprise acknowledges Townsville City Council’s support of this initiative and looks forward to continuing its relationship with Bravus Mining & Resources and assisting to deliver maximum employment opportunities for Townsville North Queensland.

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INDUSTRY FEATURES

Mining & Manufacturing The North and North West Queensland region holds amongst the world’s largest deposits of new economy minerals including Lead, Zinc, Copper, Gold, Phosphate and significant critical mineral deposits, such as cobalt and vanadium, with an estimated value of up to $720 billion. More than $6.74 billion worth of minerals and processed metal products are exported through the Townsville Port each year, with the top three mining exports comprising mineral concentrates including copper, zinc, lead; and refined metals including copper cathode, zinc and lead ingots. The Townsville North Queensland region is home to over 570 manufacturing businesses including major manufacturing facilities SunMetals, Copper Refinery and Wilmar Sugar. The region is a major hub for employment within mining camps between Townsville and Mount Isa, with more than 20,000 mining and manufacturing jobs throughout the North and North West region.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

TOP 3 MINING EXPORTS1 NON FERROUS METAL ORE MINING

$144.3M

COAL MINING

$66.2M

NON-METALLIC MINERAL MINING

$38.1M

TOP 3 MANUFACTURING EXPORTS2 PRIMARY METAL AND METAL PRODUCT

$947.2M

FOOD & BEVERAGE

$930.1M

NON-METALLIC MINERAL PRODUCT

$77.4M

Ravenswood Gold Expansion Ravenswood Gold has recently undertaken a major expansion of the Ravenswood mine in North Queensland, creating more than 160 new jobs and spending more than $50 million on goods from businesses in Ravenswood, Townsville, Charters Towers and the Burdekin. The mine has secured a 254-person workforce and is set to bring on an additional 60 permanent roles and more than 100 construction jobs during 2021 with a further 40 permanent roles in 2022.

Sconi Project Australian Mines (ASX: AUZ) Sconi Project at Greenvale will include a 2 million tonnes per annum ore processing plant, producing an estimated 47,000 tonnes of nickel sulphate and approximately 7,000 tonnes of cobalt sulphate per annum over its initial 30year life. The proposed $1.5 billion project is estimated to support 800 jobs and increase Gross Regional Product by $2.2 billion over the life of the mine.

AEC (unpublished). Employment Estimates Model 2018-19. AEC Group, Brisbane & ABS (2017). Census of Population and Housing, 2016. Cat no. 2071.0. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra

ABS (2021). Australian National Accounts: Input-Output Tables – Electronic Publication, 2017-18 tables. Cat. No. 5209.0.55.001, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra & ABS (2017). Census of Population and Housing, 2016. Cat no. 2071.0. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra

AEC (unpublished). Significance Assessment 2018-19.

https://copperstring2.com.au/news/Re-powering%20the%20Townsville%20&%20 North%20West%20Minerals%20Province%20Industrial%20Economy.pdf

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20,000

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$720B

WORTH OF KNOWN IN-GROUND RESOURCES $500B OF WHICH ARE NEW ECONOMY MINERALS4

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www.clevelandbaychemco.com.au

INDUSTRY FEATURES

Agriculture & Horticulture The important role that Townsville North Queensland plays in the agriculture and horticulture sectors cannot be overstated. Townsville North Queensland is Australia’s largest sugarcane producer and a significant exporter of beef cattle, exporting 268,481 head of cattle in 2020. With strengths across beef, fruit, aquaculture, fisheries and vegetable production, the region continues to play a critical role in addressing the increasing global food demand. With more than 122,000 hectares of irrigated land, and plenty of untapped cropping potential, the region is on the cusp of further growth and export potential from this sector.

122,467

HECTARES OF TOTAL WATERED LAND1

TOP 3

COMMODITIES (BY GROSS VALUE)2

12.4

MILLION TONNES OF SUGARCANE PRODUCED EACH YEAR ($479M)

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Wilmar Sugar Mill Renewal In 2021, Wilmar Sugar will invest $150 million in capital and maintenance across its sugar mills in North Queensland. A key project is the $10.6m evaporator vessel for the Victoria Mill near Ingham.

Australia’s largest sugarcane producer3

574,237

HEAD OF CATTLE PRODUCED ANNUALLY ($295.3 M)

48,839 TONNES OF MELONS ($39.5M)

$499M OF AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS4

ABS (2017). Water Use on Australian Farms, 2015-16. Cat no. 4618.0. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra

AEC (unpublished). Gross Regional Product Model 2018-19. AEC Group, Brisbane

https://asmc.com.au/policy-advocacy/sugar-industry-overview/statistics/

AEC (unpublished). Employment Estimates Model 2018-19. AEC Group, Brisbane

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4,671 JOBS IN

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & FISHING5

Hinchinbrook 2018 by Megan Rickards

TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE LIMITED | 47

INDUSTRY FEATURES

Construction With more than $16B in infrastructure projects either underway or soon to commence, Townsville North Queensland’s construction industry has experienced a period of strong growth, with latest figures suggesting the sector contributes more than $2.9B to the regional economy and employs over 22,000 locals. Between September 2020 and December 2020, the number of residential lot registrations grew by 66%, along with significantly expanding residential developments, the region is well positioned to see continued and sustained growth within industry.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Waterfront Priority Development Area (PDA)

22,816

JOBS IN CONSTRUCTION1

2,865

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES2 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING VALUE3

$233.7M

NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING VALUE3

$332.1M

The proposed Waterfront PDA will be a world-class development that is situated along Ross Creek in the Townsville CBD . The area includes key projects to support and stimulate economic activity in the region which will include large public spaces, housing opportunities for maritime, tourism, commercial and business uses.

Townsville State Development Area (TSDA) Seven targeted land use precincts in the TSDA make provision for diverse investment opportunities, including port industries, high to low impact industries, infrastructure corridors, resources and environmental management.

Residential development Federal, State and Local Government incentives are driving unprecedented growth in new home construction.

AEC (unpublished). Significance Assessment 2018-19.

ABS (2020). Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits, June 2015 to June 2019. Cat no. 8165.0. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra

ABS (2020). Building Approvals, Australia, Dec 2020. Cat no. 8731.0. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra

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Image supplied by Department of Housing and Public Works, taken 30 November 2018

Built by Townsville Delivered by BESIX Watpac

BESIX Watpac is a leading local contractor with a proud 20 year history in Townsville

1.1M+ 2000+ 135+ 138 Man hours

Local jobs

Indigenous workers

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Apprentices and trainees

488 Local businesses in supply chain

INDUSTRY FEATURES

Defence & Public Safety Townsville North Queensland is one of Australia’s prime strategic Defence regions. The region’s geographic location is uniquely well positioned for mounting operations into South East Asia and the Pacific. With more than 8,000 defence personnel residing in Townsville, the city is home to one of the largest defence bases in the country, and is strategically positioned between two of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) prime training areas - Shoalwater Bay Training Area and Townsville Field Training Area. Townsville North Queensland is competitively placed to become a leading location for global armed forces training, Defence training and Simulation, Joint Amphibious Force Capability, and International Military Training.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Australian- Singapore Military Training Initiative - Greenvale PROJECT VALUE: $1 BILLION Under the Australian-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI), Singapore will invest in Australia’s development and enhancement of training areas to meet the future needs of the Australian Defence Force and facilitate an increased presence of Singapore Armed Forces personnel training in Australia. The existing Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Central Queensland is being expanded and a new training area is being established near Townsville at Greenvale in North Queensland. These training areas, with a total value of $2.25 billion, will be owned and managed by the Australian Government. ASMTI will deliver not one, but two networked, all-weather, all-season training ranges. Supported by the Army Combat Training Centre with the world’s best simulationenabled training. When the ASMTI reaches maturity, up to 14,000 Singapore Armed Forces personnel will conduct training in Central and North Queensland over 8 weeks each year.

AEC (unpublished). Significance Assessment 2018-19.

https://defence.gov.au/initiatives/asmti/

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EMPLOYED 8,173 FTES IN DEFENCE SECTOR

INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTES MORE THAN

$2.9B TO THE REGIONAL ECONOMY1

1 OF 3

HOME TO COMBAT BRIGADES FOR THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY

AUSTRALIAN SINGAPORE MILITARY TRAINING INITIATIVE WILL SEE UP TO

14,000

SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES TRAINING IN NORTH QUEENSLAND EACH YEAR2

INDUSTRY FEATURES

Tourism & Hospitality Despite the global impacts of COVID-19, the commencement of 2021 saw Townsville North Queensland’s tourism and hospitality industry start to experience a strong recovery. The region’s strengths in domestic tourism, our diversified visitor base and the regional management of COVID-19, has seen the region experience some of the highest hotel occupancy rates in the State throughout the pandemic. The region’s tourism and events sector supports approximately 8,000 direct and indirect jobs and contributes $1.2B to the regional economy. Each year the region welcomes more than 3 million visitors. Tourism experience development has been a key priority for the region over the past decade, with significant investment in new or improved experiences recently completed or underway including: The Museum of Underwater Art, Queensland Country Bank Stadium, $40M upgrade to The Ville Resort and Casino and upgrades to the Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium.

DOMESTIC OVERNIGHT AVG SPEND PER TRIP1

$638

AVG LENGTH OF STAY1

1.42M

10%

Reef HQ Aquarium has been a major tourism attraction for the Townsville North Queensland region for more than 30 years. Each year the Aquarium welcomes more than 140,000 visitors and provides a visitor experience which is linked to education about the Great Barrier Reef. To date $80.1M has been invested from the Australian Government to assist in upgrading the coral reef exhibit, predator tank, Turtle Hospital and back of house areas. The facility will also see major upgrades to the maintenance and animal life support systems, new exhibits and a more modern facade, foyer and admissions area. Construction has recently commenced on the facilities.

Museum of Underwater Art The Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) in Townsville North Queensland comprises of a series of installations by renowned underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor that highlight reef conservation, restoration, and education. The total project is valued at approximately $10 million. Stage one of the project, works at John Brewer Reef was launched in August 2020. This tourism project is one of national significance, it is the only underwater art museum in the Southern Hemisphere, and is regarded as a beautiful and innovative blend of art, science, culture and conservation.

TRA, YE March 2019 (pre-COVID)

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DOMESTIC OVERNIGHT VISITORS ANNUALLY2

24%

Reef HQ Aquarium Redevelopment

TRA, YE March 2020

4.1 NIGHTS

28%

Holiday1

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

$172

38%

Business1

AVG SPEND PER DAY1

Image by Megan Rickards

Visiting friends and family1

Other1

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INDUSTRY FEATURES

Tourism & Hospitality 2019 - 2021 HOTEL INSIGHTS

Source: STR

OCCUPANCY %

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

2021

56.5

66.4

64.2

72.3

77.0

77.4

77.0

57.3

71.9

2020

53.6

60.7

46.4

20.1

26.0

36.2

58.4

66.3

71.7

68.1

66.4

71.5

2019

50.6

80.4

81.3

72.3

76.2

82.6

89.3

79.4

75.5

75.1

70.8

62.1

AVG DAILY RATE

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

2021

138.21

139.48

138.36

146.27

150.53

156.57

164.85

148.66

160.24

2020

130.36

134.96

137.65

116.88

114.96

120.90

130.85

137.89

139.18

135.76

139.68

144.93

2019

121.38

135.09

138.63

135.50

142.20

136.77

157.99

140.88

137.70

137.23

133.38

133.97

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

2021

78.28

92.83

88.97

105.81

115.85

121.12

126.93

85.21

115.17

2020

69.86

81.92

63.81

23.45

29.84

43.79

76.37

91.38

99.86

92.46

92.78

103.66

2019

61.45

108.68

112.78

98.01

108.32

112.98

141.08

111.83

103.96

103.09

94.43

83.21

RevPAR

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INDUSTRY FEATURES

TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE LIMITED | 55

INDUSTRY FEATURES

Health

5,632 FTES HOSPITAL JOBS

Townsville is the major health service hub for Northern Queensland and is home to Townsville University Hospital and the Mater Hospital. Townsville University Hospital has the largest emergency department outside the south-east corner and is the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia. The region also offers a range of health, research and innovative enterprises such as the Australian Institute for Tropical Health and Medicine, Royal Flying Doctors and James Cook University. Each year Townsville’s two hospitals undertake more than 10,000 operations, have 300 specialist doctors, deliver more than 14,500 babies since 2000, and combined they employ more than 5,600 locals.

THE LARGEST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OUTSIDE OF THE SOUTH EAST CORNER INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTES MORE THAN

$1.1B

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

TO THE REGIONAL ECONOMY1

Townsville University Hospital Townsville Hospital and Health Service has recently completed master planning for a three-phase, $2.1 billion redevelopment program of Townsville University Hospital, featuring clinical core upgrades, new day procedure facility and a significant increase to overnight bed capacity.

Mater Private Hospital Townsville As part of a 10-year masterplan, the Mater Group is investing in a new X-Ray facility, digital Operating Theatres, a new Day Surgery Unit and reconstruction of the Maternity and Neonatal Unit.

Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) Hub RFDS is planning to expand its Townsville base for emergency retrieval for rural and remote areas in North Queensland to meet the health needs of the community. The upgrade will include a new patient transfer facility, a two aircraft hangar, with space for maintenance, patient amenities and a training and information center.

AEC (unpublished). Significance Assessment 2018-19.

ABS (2020). Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits, June 2015 to June 2019. Cat no. 8165.0. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra

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589

HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES ACROSS THE REGIONS

1,210

HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE BUSINESSES2

Transforming healthcare

through robotic technology, delivered in partnership with Townsville University Hospital.

Historic agreement to treat both public and private patients

World-class technology for regional doctors and patients

Less invasive surgery for patients

Enhanced precision and improved efficiency for surgeons

Training opportunities for doctors and nurses

75 years serving the Townsville community

Learn more at matertsv.org.au

INDUSTRY FEATURES

Education & Training Townsville North Queensland is home to two internationally renowned universities and two TAFE campuses. James Cook University (JCU) is currently ranked number one in the world for marine and freshwater biology1 and has a 5-star rating for graduate job success (graduates employed full time within 4 months of graduation)2. The region is well-regarded for providing quality education across more than 100 primary and secondary schools, with education options across private, catholic and the public education system.

EMPLOYED IN THE 2,530 FTES EDUCATION SECTOR

100+

MAJOR UNIVERSITIES

PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS*

MORE THAN

KEY HIGHLIGHTS JCU Technology Innovation Complex The JCU Technology and Innovation Complex is a $94 million, 9,400sqm STEM complex3 that will bring together industry and research, linking innovation with specialised skills and expertise.

TropiQ At the nexus of Townsville University Hospital (TUH) and JCU, the TropiQ health, knowledge, research and innovation precinct will be a pioneering powerhouse of breakthroughs in tropical science.

Emergency Response & Innovation Centre CQUniversity Australia has established the Emergency Response and Innovation Centre (ERIC), headquartered in the Central Business District in Townsville. ERIC works with the emergency management sector and communities to create a more resilient Queensland through the development of innovative solutions and capacity building to better equip local communities and industry to plan for, and respond to disaster and emergency management situations.

https://cwur.org/2017/subjects.php#Marine%20&%20Freshwater%20Biology

https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/course-provider/james-cookuniversity-jcu/ratings-rankings/undergraduate

https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2021/february/besix-watpac-to-buildjcus-technology-innovation-complex

AEC (unpublished). Significance Assessment 2018-19

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30,000 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN STATE SCHOOLING*

* Based on Department of Education North Queensland zone (Townsville to Mount Isa)

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For a tailored training proposal call 07 4750 5617 or email BusinessDevelopment.north@tafe.qld.edu.au

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INDUSTRY FEATURES

Financial, Professional & Science Townsville North Queensland is a regional hub for service provision across Northern Australia, with more than 900 financial and insurance services based locally.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) The headquarters of the one of the largest tropical marine research agencies in the world, AIMS, is located in Townsville. AIMS is committed to addressing the real needs to support both the protection and sustainability of our marine heritage. This involves innovative scientific and technological research, people, industry and research partnerships, infrastructure, and comprehensive data sets.

AND 966 FINANCIAL INSURANCE SERVICES

1,356

12,800 EMPLOYED LOCALLY

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) The main office to the world-leading marine park management authority is located in Townsville. GBRMPA are an natural resource regulator entrusted by Australia with the responsibility of managing the natural wonder of the Marine Park. Using best available science to protect values, reduce threats and improve current and long-term outlook for the Reef.

ABS (2020). Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits, June 2015 to June 2019. Cat no. 8165.0. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra

AEC (unpublished). Significance Assessment 2018-19.

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PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES1

Townsville by Jason van Miert

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INDUSTRY FEATURES

Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services Townsville North Queensland’s property market is currently experiencing strong growth. COVID-19 has encouraged regional relocation and with an enviable lifestyle and affordable living options, the Townsville North Queensland region is primed to leverage this. For the year ending September 2020 more than 11,000 detached dwelling sold, with a median sale price of $314,524.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sanctum Located 20 minutes north of the Townsville CBD and a short 15min drive from the Townsville Hospital, James Cook University and Lavarack barracks. Sanctum is positioned in the heart of Townsville’s bustling Metropolitan growth area – The Northern Beaches. Situated in close proximity to essential services, major employment hubs and local State and Catholic primary and secondary schools.

1,648

RENTAL, HIRING AND REAL ESTATE SERVICES BUSINESSES1

11,000

DETACHED DWELLINGS SOLD2 (YE Sep 2020)

MEDIAN SALE PRICE

$314,524

The Reserve

Townsville’s latest contemporary community masterplan will cater to a modern lifestyle, showing natural beauty alongside Urban Design. Landscaped parkland, waterway corridors with walking and cycling trails are set to create a harmonious lifestyle balance. Well connected to convenience, The Reserve is within an easy 5 minute drive from a range of established amenities, Riverway Lagoon and Cannon Park Entertainment precinct.

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Elliot Springs Elliot Springs is a thriving community that continues to grow, 15km south of Townsville’s CBD on the Bruce Highway. The forty-five-year vision will see Elliot Springs become home to over 26,000 people. Builders from the region will construct over 10,000 dwellings during the staged development which will include a mixed-use town center, six schools including P-12, district parks and sporting grounds, shopping, commercial and lifestyle facilities over 1,600+ hectares.

ABS (2020). Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits, June 2015 to June 2019.

QGSO (2020). Queensland Government Statisticians Office

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LANSDOWN ECO-INDUSTRIAL PRECINCT The Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct is Northern Australia’s first environmentally sustainable, advanced manufacturing, processing and technology estate powered by locally-generated renewable energy. The Precinct is located approximately 40km south of Townsville and is zoned for High Impact Industrial Use. The location offers significant strategic advantages including its positioning to essential infrastructure and logistic networks needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the North Queensland economy. The Precinct is 2200 hectares and has already attracted substantial private sector interest with over half of the land committed or conditionally committed.

PRECINCT ADVANTAGES ✓ SOLAR FARM Development Approval (including EPBC Referral) received for Edify Energy’s Majors Creek Solar Farm.

✓ POWERED BY RENEWABLES Unlocking manufacturing through low-cost, locally-generated renewable energy.

✓ ROAD ACCESS Woodstock-Giru Intersection acceleration lane completed.

✓ BEST-PRACTICE

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Creek corridors will be protected by environmental buffers and the operational processes of development will meet highest standards.

✓ INDUSTRIAL ZONING Precinct amended May 2020 in City Plan to include in High Impact Industry Zone enabling environmentally sustainable, emerging industries.

✓ RAILWAY ACCESS Direct access available for future rail siding facilities on the Mount Isa - Townsville Railway line connecting with North West Minerals Provinces.

✓ RAW WATER SUPPLY

✓ GAS SUPPLY

Proximity to the Haughton Pipeline for industrial users.

Immediate adjacency to North Queensland Gas Pipeline.

PORT TOWNSVILLE

40KM

ROSS RIVER DAM

TSDA SITE

SOLAR FARM

LANSDOWN ECO-INDUSTRIAL PRECINCT

CONDITIONALLY-COMMITTED LAND COMMITTED LAND AVAILABLE LAND

FOR MORE INFORMATION Townsville City Council 103 Walker Street, Townsville City À 13 48 10 { townsville.qld.gov.au/lansdown

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The Burdekin Long known for the production of sugar, the Burdekin region is embracing innovative ideas, crops and products in its endeavours to Council is committed to being a key driver in creating a vibrant and connected community that is a location of choice in which to live,

1.060mm Annual rainfall

32°C

Average summer temp

$160,000

300 Days

Median sale price

of sunshine per year

25°C

$2.4 Billion

Source (QGSO – Sept 2020)

Average winter temp

Annual output

Population 16,971

Education and training • 19 primary and secondary schools (both public and private). • Range of kindergartens, home • Tafe QLD North • James Cook University (one hour north).

Source (ABS, Regional Population Growth, Australia).

13 public parks including an all-abilities playground at ANZAC Park and a nature-based play space at Plantation Park.

Major towns: Ayr and Home Hill

Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Industry Sector

Output by industry sector 2018/19 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Manufacturing Construction Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services Health Care and Social Assistance Retail Trade Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services Other Services Transport, Postal and Warehousing Education and Training Financial and Insurance Services Public Administration and Safety Administrative and Support Services Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Accommodation and Food Services Wholesale Trade

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Home Hill

Millaroo

Mining

Information Media and Telecommunications Arts and Recreation Services

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35%

30%

25%

20%

15%

10%

Ravenswood Dalbeg

Proserpine

Health care • • Strong supply of private doctors, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, podiatrists, optometrists, occupational therapists, • Pathology and x-ray services. • Northern Australia’s largest hospital and specialists within one hour’s drive.

Employment • Strong employment opportunities with high demand for seasonal mill workers, sugar cane harvester and haul-out drivers, fruit and vegetable pickers & packers. • Diverse opportunities for professionals.

Over 80 sporting and

• Specialist skills in the broad area of farming practices, boilermaking, fitting & turning, engineering & fabrication.

including rugby league and union, football, basketball, netball, gymnastics, cricket, surf lifesavers, tennis, dancing, singing, arts and crafts.

• Burdekin Shire has a workforce of over 8,000 with over 2,500 employed in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and manufacturing sectors.

Events

Lifestyle

Variety of family friendly events and festivals held across the shire throughout

• Quality regional lifestyle.

Whitsundays

• Friendly welcoming people.

Council welcomes enquiries and is able to assist new business establish in the shire.

• Great range of services, retail and entertainment.

Call (07) 4783 9800 www.burdekin.qld.gov.au

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harters Towers lies 301m above sea level. This unique positioning is seen as an economic competitive advantage as the City and its surrounding regions are minimally impacted from natural disasters that frequent the North Queensland Coast. Charters Towers is an easy 90 minute drive inland from Townsville. The Region is home to The Burdekin Falls Dam on lake Dalrymple, which is the largest dam in Queensland; and at full capacity holds four times the volume of The Sydney Harbour. This provides significant economic opportunities for the Charters Towers region.

LIVEABILITY The Charters Towers Region consists of the city of Charters Towers and the townships of Greenvale, Hervey Range, Mingela, Pentland, and Ravenswood along with the areas of Balfes Creek, Bluewater Springs, Belyando Crossing, and Hidden Valley. Community swimming pools are located in Greenvale, Pentland, and Ravenswood with Charters Towers City supporting both a 25m heated indoor and a 50m open space swimming pool. The well utilised Towers Hill Walking Track connects the city to the iconic Towers Hill. Sporting Clubs are in abundance; with activities ranging from a selection of Motor Sports, Rugby Union, Rugby League, AFL, Netball, Basketball, Tennis and Cricket to name a few. The Region is enriched with a variety of arts and music genres. Locals and visitors alike are treated to splendid displays and performances throughout the year.

REGION

ACCESSIBILITY NBN Connectivity

Charters Towers City has access to a major telecommunication network. It boasts of a reliable communication infrastructure with limited blackspots.

Highway

Located at the crossroads of the Flinders Highway and Gregory Developmental Road, Charters Towers is suitably positioned for industries servicing areas to the North, South, East and West whom are seeking to reduce transport overheads by establishing a central base. The region is known to be a logistical hub and is increasing its capacity to meet future client needs.

Charters Towers Railway Station

Another regional competitive advantage is the railway line which links Mount Isa to Townsville and then onto towns and cities along the coast (creating improved transport resilience in flood events in the wider northern Queensland region). This rail link provides access for the transfer of freight onto ships at the port in Townsville.

Townsville Port

The Townsville Port provides both international and domestic capabilities Distance to Port 1.5 hrs.

Townsville Airport

One of Australia’s major regional airports; includes domestic and international flights, 80 direct flights per week from Townsville Distance 1.5 hrs.

Image credits (L-R): Sheralee Stoll Photography; Lauren Bath Services; Townsville Enterprise Limited; Leahton Park; Charters Towers Regional Council; Townsville Enterprise Limited; Townsville Enterprise Limited; Charters Towers Regional Council.

11,850

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$1,341B

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REGIONAL POPULATION

ANNUAL RAINFALL

HOUSE PRICE

LAND AREA

ANNUAL OUTPUT

MIN-MAX YEARLY TEMPERATURE

TOURISM Whilst being relatively close in proximity to the Coast, Charters Towers visitors enjoy easy access to the outback with the Region entertaining some 351,000 visitors annually. With its worldly charm and country hospitality to boot, tourism opportunities are here for the taking. The landscape, a large inland dry reef area plays home to many hidden treasures, including pristine wilderness locations which are prime opportunities for eco, nature-based and Indigenous tourism.

MINING The mining sector remains one of the Region’s predominant economic pillars, measuring $452 million worth in export sales. Operational gold mines are located at Ravenswood (Ravenswood Gold), Thalanga (Red River Resources), and Pajingo (Minjar Gold), 50km south of Charters Towers. A marble mine situated at the Northern end of the Region exports high quality marble to Italy from the Port of Townsville.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES tockroute Road, Sellheim S Design & construction of the Greenvale Australian-Singapore Military Initiative Expansion of Big Rocks Weir Copperstring 2.0 Goldtower Central Mining exploration & more

AGRICULTURE Favourable climatic conditions with good, reliable rainfall and sunshine make the Charters Towers Region an excellent investment prospect. The well developed road, rail and port transport networks are just one of the Region’s competitive advantages. With a high demand for food in the Asian market, the region sees itself favourably positioned for the diversification of irrigated crops with opportunities for aquaculture along a fertile river system as a strong selling point.

EDUCATION Education and training is the largest employer generating some 670 local jobs. The region boasts a selection of quality schools including six public and three private. Construction of the new Ravenswood State School was completed in 2020 and is one of the top-rated schools in the Townsville region.

ENQUIRIES Melanie Lavelle-Maloney Tourism, Trade and Investment Advisor P: (07) 4761 5300 E: mail@charterstowers.qld.gov.au W: www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

Image by Matt Curnock

Northern Lifestyle MAJOR SPONSOR

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Northern Lifestyle Townsville North Queensland offers a relaxed tropical lifestyle with all the perks and services you would expect of a metropolitan city. Home to the largest city in Northern Australia, the region’s 238,813 strong population enjoy an unrivaled way of life, weekend getaways to Magnetic Island, short daily commute times, fresh open air spaces, affordable living, and more than 300 days of sunshine. It’s no wonder the locals are some of the friendliest and happiest people you’ll ever meet.

POPULATION

238,813

DAYS OF SUNSHINE

300+

Townsville North Queensland is the home of real potential and endless opportunities.

Magnetic Island by Megan Rickards

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HEALTH SERVICES Townsville offers both private and public hospital services. The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) is one of the largest emergency departments in Queensland and coordinates the emergency recovery service for North Queensland. THHS is the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia. Major specialist areas include: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Largest children’s services outside of Brisbane Pediatric oncology Cardiac catheter lab Major oncology service F ive Linear Accelerator treating cancer with high energy x-rays PET scanner Digital hospital Medical Research Centre Specialised birthing centre Mater Health Service North Queensland is part of a large network of Queensland private hospitals with two campuses in Townsville. Major specialist areas include: Cardiac Care Orthopedics Perinatal Care Children Care Women’s Health Allied Health Unit

Flinders Street, Townsville by Megan Rickards

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Northern Lifestyle EDUCATION & CHILDCARE Townsville North Queensland offers an excellent range of childcare and school facilities with more than 100 Primary and Secondary schooling options across the region. With both public and private schooling options available, as well as specialty schools for all learning and development needs, students in the region are exposed to some of the best facilities and education programs on offer. For school leavers or those wishing to up-skill, Townsville also offers world-class tertiary and training opportunities. James Cook University is Queensland’s second oldest university and is ranked 1st in the world for Marine and Freshwater Biology, and 2nd in the world for Biodiversity Conservation. JCU has over 20,000 students and continues to be ranked 5 stars for graduates’ employment in full time work. CQ University is the largest university in regional Australia. CQ University introduced a Townsville Campus into Townsville City in 2015 providing vocational certificates through to Bachelor degrees and PhDs. The Townsville Campus works with key organisations and industries to tailor programs and facilities to build the region’s future workforce. TAFE Queensland North provides vocational education and training in Townsville provides over 200 training programs, ranging from Certificate through to Advanced Diploma level. There are campuses across North Queensland including Townsville, Charters Towers and the Burdekin.

DINING & RETAIL Boasting four main dining precincts with over 160 quality restaurants and various dining options to explore, Townsville offers the same dining experiences you would expect in any of Australia’s capital cities. Townsville also has retail options outside the city, with five major shopping centres – Willows, Castletown, Stockland, Domain Central and Fairfield Central – offering residents a wide variety of choices in air-conditioned comfort. The iconic Stockland Shopping Centre includes a Myer. Domain Central, regarded as Queensland’s largest bulky goods and outlet shopping centre, is home to over 60 of Australia’s leading brand name retailers.

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RECREATION

Sporting Townsville is home to two national, premiership winning sporting teams – the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys (National Rugby League) and JCU Townsville Fire (Women’s National Basketball League). Townsville also has an extremely active sporting community due to the year-round enviable weather. There are team sports and physical activities to suit all tastes.

Activities and attractions

Townsville 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. Majestic Magnetic Island is only a 20-minute ferry ride from Townsville. The city’s beachfront, The Strand, provides a 2.2km beachfront promenade that was custom built for family and recreational enjoyment. Other major attractions include TYTO Wetlands, Castle Hill and Queens Gardens, Hinchinbrook Island, Yongala Wreck, Venus Gold Battery and Paluma rainforest.

Culture, events and festivals

Live theatre, music and the arts feature prominently in Townsville North Queensland. Townsville enjoys two major art galleries – Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and Pinnacles Gallery – and is home to a globallyrecognised contemporary dance company, Dancenorth. The Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre hosts major concerts, conventions and indoor sporting events, while the Townsville Civic Theatre holds local, national and international performances. The region’s calendar boasts many special events and festivals, including the internationally-acclaimed Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Supercars, the Australian Italian Festival and the Charters Towers Goldfield Ashes – the largest amateur cricket carnival in the southern hemisphere.

View to Magnetic Island from Castle Hill by Megan Rickards

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Phase 1 ($557M) Main deliverable: TUH Rehabilitation and Day Surgery

Preserved site for future private hospital Preserved precinct for hotel-style accommodation

Student Accommodation

$60M

Technology Innovation Complex (TIC)

$90M

Located in Australia’s largest tropical city, surrounded by some of the world’s most spectacular natural assets and biodiversity, TropiQ is a health, knowledge, research and innovation precinct, that is pioneering breakthroughs in tropical science set to the backdrop of a North Queensland lifestyle.

In leveraging TropiQ’s strategic location, access to industry, colocation of world-class institutes and enviable proximity to global markets, the TropiQ Precinct is reimagining;

TropiQ, Townsville’s Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct is a global destination that lives and breathes real-world research and innovation.

• The industries that will drive new economic growth for Townsville and the region

Located approximately 13km from the Townsville CBD, TropiQ is situated at the nexus of Townsville University Hospital (TUH) and James Cook University (JCU) and shares a boundary with Lavarack Barracks, Australia’s largest Army base.

• How health, education, research and defence is undertaken, individually and collaboratively to drive innovations

• The tropical health and science innovations that will underpin progress for the entire Tropics region worldwide • The public’s perception of Townsville as a powerhouse of tropical health and knowledge. By 2035, the precinct will generate an additional $1 billion in economic output for Townsville and support an additional 5,500 FTE jobs.

Phase 2 ($481M)

Childcare Centre and Staff Gym

Main deliverable: TUH Integrated Mental Health Facility Phase 3 ($1,012M) Main deliverable: TUH Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Inpatient Wards Education, Research and Training Facility

North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK) $70M

Tropical Aquaculture Accelerator

2035 VALUE

$67M

$4.4 billion

output for local businesses including $1.7b directly

Construction within the precinct is expected to generate $7.8 billion of activity for the local economy, paying $1.8 billion in wages for more than 23,000 FTE jobs between 2020 and 2035. TropiQ is set to become distinctive on the world stage, rife with competitive advantages including; • The only knowledge precinct in Australia with these three anchors: - Tertiary teaching hospital - World-class research university - Major military base

$2.7 billion

gross regional product including $1.2b directly

21,261 FTE jobs (full-time equivalent)

including 11,240 FTE jobs directly

• Proximity to industry including mineral resource, tropical agriculture and aquaculture

$1.7 billion

• Proximity to Asia/Melanesia, and notably Singaporean connections via JCU and Defence partnerships.

including $1b directly

More information at townsvillegateway.com

wages and salaries paid to households

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Company Profiles Bravus Mining & Resources Bravus is an Australian company dedicated to doing an outstanding job for all of us. And by all of us we mean us the company, us the workforce, us the community, us the region, us the industry and us the country.

Our technology and know-how are second to none, our people have a legendary reputation for doing a job well and doing it right and our ability to deliver on time and on budget is without equal.

For generations, Australian mining and resources have provided jobs, supported families, built communities and grown our economy.

Bravus is 100% committed to upholding those proud traditions, creating new ones of its own and helping build a better future for all of us.

We’re constructing the Carmichael Mine and Rail project in central Queensland and have awarded more than $1.5 billion in contracts for works to date, with 88% of that spend going to Queensland-based businesses. The projects currently employ more than 2,000 people and support thousands more jobs in related industries.

1800 423 264

carmichael.project@bravus.com.au

bravus.com.au

Adani Mining is now

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James Cook University For 50 years JCU has been committed to creating a brighter future for the Tropics — starting right here at home. From groundbreaking research to teaching excellence, our discoveries make a positive impact on the lives of North Queenslanders, their city, and the environment. This strong commitment is why JCU ranks in the top 250 universities in the world1. Today, more than 13,000 students study at JCU Townsville, at our Bebegu Yumba and City campuses, enriching the educational, social and economic life of the city. Access to leading experts combined with opportunities for hands-on experience enable JCU students to not only be job-ready when they graduate, but also ready to contribute to their community. From classrooms and hospitals to businesses and the environment, JCU graduates work in every industry, bringing the professional skills and knowledge developed at JCU into real-world applications, making a difference across the city and the region.

With more than 4,400 employees, JCU is a major employer and has significant economic impact in the region. In 2018, JCU’s economic impact within the Townsville region was $622.3 million. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we supported the local community and economy through buying local and the flow-on effects of our Capital Works programs. JCU is a leader in igniting and nurturing a passion for learning in North Queensland and is committed to supporting the region in creating a brighter future, creating students who are ready today for tomorrow. THE World University Rankings 2021

1800 246 446

enquiries@jcu.edu.au

jcu.edu.au

Ready today for tomorrow

JCU: Experience has no substitute

JCU ranks in the top 250 universities in the world1 and is rated 5 stars for skills development2. JCU graduates are an important part of the Townsville community, bringing high-level professional skills and in-depth knowledge to industries. Access to leading experts combined with hands-on experience enables JCU students to be job-ready when they graduate.

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Company Profiles The Port of Townsville As Northern Australia’s largest general-cargo port, the Port of Townsville’s strategic priorities are to safeguard our environment and protect the way of life for hundreds of thousands of people living in northern Australia.

widening that will allow ships up to 300 metres in length to access the Port by 2023. The Channel Upgrade is part of a longer-term Port Expansion Plan that will see the creation of six extra berths in the outer harbour by 2050.

Townsville Port is the country’s biggest exporter of copper, lead, zinc, fertiliser and sugar, and is a vital part of the supply chain for mining and agricultural communities west to Mount Isa, north to Cairns and south to Mackay.

The Port is driving the redevelopment of the 10-hectare tourism and marine precinct that is linking the Quayside Cruise Terminal with Palmer Street on the eastern bank of Ross Creek, as well as Reef HQ, the ferry terminal and casino on the west bank. Along with private sector investment in the new ferry terminal and hotel complex, the Port is working to create a single waterfront destination.

As Northern Australia’s transport link to the world, the Port has a unique opportunity to protect the living environment whilst diversifying its business; ensuring that it continues to drive success for its customers, shareholders, employees and community. In March 2020, the Port commenced the largest infrastructure project in its 156-year history – the Channel Upgrade Project. The first stage of the Project is the construction of a rock wall that will protect a 62-hectare reclamation area at the eastern end of the Port. This will be followed by channel

An Independent Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC) provides

million tonnes trade throughput

general cargo port

info@townsvilleport.com.au

townsvilleport.com.au

vessels up to 300m will be able to access Townsville Port.

on the Dredge Management Plan for the Channel Upgrade Project.

largest

+61 7 4781 1500

By 2023

independent scientific and technical advice

The Port of Townsville is Northern Australia’s

North Queensland’s most

unique & authentic

for over 20 years

The data is shared with the community and research bodies including James Cook University, AIMS, GBRMPA and the CSIRO.

at the Port of Townsville

More than

of sugar exported each year from the Herbert and Burdekin regions

The Channel Upgrade Project is spending up to $17 million on environmental monitoring programs and management.

townsvilleport.com.au

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directly employed

2 million tonnes

cruise destination

The Port has been monitoring the marine environment in Cleveland Bay

150+ People

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Townsville Airport The gateway to North Queensland. Townsville Airport is the gateway to vibrant North Queensland, warmly welcoming visitors from around Australia and farewelling locals heading off for business and leisure travel. The airport has extensive domestic connections to places including Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, and is also a key transit and destination port servicing locations across regional Queensland. Townsville Airport has a long history of supporting events and community initiatives through its corporate sponsorship portfolio and Community Benefit Fund. The airport has been the proud presenting partner of the Father’s Day Fun Day at Magnetic Island, held as part of Magnetic Island Race Week, for several years.

of aviation, aviation support, retail, and commercial uses are available. There are also opportunities to lease hangar space capable of accommodating Code C aircraft in Australia’s newest aviation business park – the Northern Australian Aerospace Centre of Excellence (NAACEX). The airport is owned by Queensland Airports Limited, an accomplished airport operator which also owns and operates Gold Coast, Mount Isa and Longreach airports. To find out more about what is happening at Townsville Airport, visit our website at www.townsvilleairport.com.au or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. To discuss opportunities with the Townsville Airport team directly, contact us on 07 4727 3211 or info@tsvairport.com.au.

Townsville Airport is also an air force base and operates under a joint-user agreement with the Department of Defence.

+61 7 4727 3211

info@tsvairport.com.au

There are opportunities for businesses to join the growing Townsville Airport precinct. Land sites suitable for a range

townsvilleairport.com.au

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Company Profiles SMEC SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy, with a workforce of 5,500+ employees, delivering technical excellence and sustainable solutions to our clients, partners and communities. We have a long and proud history dating back to the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, now recognised as one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world. Since our inception, SMEC has been delivering technical excellence and advanced engineering across major projects in over 40 countries, shaping lives and making a lasting impact on communities. Our core service offering covers the life cycle of a project across planning, design, construction, operation and decommissioning. SMEC provides specialist expertise and technology-driven solutions across the transport, water infrastructure, urban renewal, greenfield communities, hydro and solar, geotechnical and tunneling, resources and asset management sectors.

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Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people. Our technical specialists enable us to form the right teams at the right time to make your project a priority. With a network of more than 20 offices across Australia, including Townsville, Cairns and Brisbane, we have the capacity to service our clients locally, while bringing world-class engineering expertise to a range of technically complex and challenging projects. Our partnership with the Surbana Jurong Group provides a global talent pool of 16,000 specialists across a network of more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. Together, we continue to shape lasting and meaningful responses to some of the world’s biggest challenges.

evel 1, Unit 1 / 313-335 Flinders Street, L Townsville City, QLD 4810

smec.com

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Based Locally Thinking Globally From the simple to the complex, our skilled team will meet your project needs and deliver on time and on budget.

4772 1144 braziermotti.com.au

Lucinda Beach by Katie Purling

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Company Profiles The Ville Resort-Casino After completing a $45 million redevelopment in 2018, The Ville Resort-Casino has cemented itself as the region’s premier destination for events and entertainment. With 17 state-of-the-art event spaces; six bars, restaurants and cafés; modern refurbished hotel rooms; and a breathtaking infinity-edge resort pool, The Ville has changed the game for tourism and conferencing in North Queensland. At The Ville, it’s more than just a function space. More than just an event. We believe that one showstopping event can leave a lasting impression.

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Whether it’s a lavish gala ball, simple corporate event, or a dreamy destination wedding, The Ville offers a range of unique spaces that can take your event from the ordinary to the extraordinary. The only limit is your imagination. Let The Ville be your blank canvas to make event magic.

+61 7 4722 2333

tsvl.info@the-ville.com.au

the-ville.com.au

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Ergon Energy & Energex Part of Energy Queensland It’s 100% owned by Queenslanders. As Australia’s largest electricity distribution network, it connects power to 2.3 million customers. We’re all about safely delivering secure, affordable and sustainable energy solutions with our communities and customers. And we’re a major contributor to the development of skills and to other partnerships within the communities we serve. Energy Queensland energises Queensland communities from the Tweed River to Torres Strait and from Brisbane across to Birdsville.

Energy Queensland is driven by its vision to energise Queensland communities not just through its 207,178km of electricity network, but also through its commitment to deliver better outcomes for customers, employees and Queenslanders. Every day our employees work hard to connect customers with access to power, and repair and maintain our network as quickly as possible. We are proud to have strong relationships and partnerships with the Queensland community.

Townsville Hospital & Health Service Townsville Hospital and Health Service employs more than 6,500 staff to provide comprehensive care to the region across 21 hospital and health facilities covering a geographic expanse extending north to Cardwell, south to Home Hill, west to Richmond and east to Magnetic and Palm Islands. Townsville University Hospital is the major tertiary hospital for northern Australia, servicing a catchment of almost 800,000 stretching from Mackay in the south, north to the Torres Strait Islands and west to the Northern Territory border. The complexity of care delivered from Townsville University Hospital includes paediatric intensive care, high-risk fetal maternal medicine, cardiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, neonatology, cancer care, rehabilitation, emergency care, obstetrics and gynaecology, and medical and surgical services. Closing the Gap in Indigenous health outcomes is key to our strategic agenda. In 2021, Townsville Hospital and Health Service is developing a $17 million hybrid operating theatre, undertaking a $10.5 million refurbishment of its adult acute mental health unit and

planning the delivery of renal services in Ingham and Charters Towers. A preliminary business case for the next 15 years of healthcare in North Queensland has also begun to support the Townsville Hospital and Health Service’s Master Plan. The plan outlines the large-scale development and significant investment required to meet the growing and changing healthcare needs of our communities. The continued development of the Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct in partnership with James Cook University will focus on tropical intelligence, health and marine sciences, and deliver a new economy to the region. Townsville University Hospital acts as the administration hub for the HHS and is located at 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas, telephone 4433 1111.

100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas

07 4433 1111

townsville.health.qld.gov.au

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Company Profiles wilson/ryan/grose Lawyers wilson/ryan/grose Lawyers has been serving the needs of Queenslanders for more than 125 years. With offices located in Townsville and on the Sunshine Coast, we are committed to the people and communities in regional and rural Queensland in particular. That regional focus means we understand the difficulties and opportunities faced by our clients, which may differ to those from more metropolitan areas. Our firm has a reputation throughout Queensland as a trusted advisor to our clients. We have a network of lawyers who work collaboratively to provide holistic advice in complex legal matters and give our clients the most effective solution for their needs.

we have long and valued relationships with business, government and professional consultancy providers who assist us in providing relevant, up to date advice. wilson/ryan/grose helps shape our community in tangible ways by providing pro-bono advice on major community infrastructure projects and our lawyers are active members of numerous business networks, charitable organisations and professional bodies.

We work with a wide range of clients from private individuals, small businesses and property investors to large commercial developers, corporate entities, institutional bodies and government authorities. Our history means

15 Sturt Street, Townsville

07 4760 0100

wrg@wrg.com.au

wrg.com.au

GHD GHD recognises and understands the world is constantly changing and shows commitment to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. As one of the world’s leading professional services firm, offering engineering, advisory, digital, environmental and construction delivery, GHD has a global network of over 10,000 people committed to creating value for our clients and making a difference to the communities in which we operate. We have been part of the North Queensland consulting landscape for over 70 years and have had a permanent presence in Townsville since opening our office here in 1972. Our local team of more than 80 engineers, designers, drafters, environmental scientists, planners and support staff are long term residents of the area and largely North Queensland raised. Our local presence means that our employees have an inherent understanding of the constraints and opportunities that arise when delivering projects in the North. Our staff have a vested interest in the region from both a work and community perspective which means they are well connected within the community and are committed to delivering high quality outcomes for our clients.

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Our Townsville team has proven capability in the areas of: • • • • • •

project management, water/wastewater technology, hydrology/hydraulics, environmental, structural, electrical, mechanical, building hydraulics, civil and transport.

Across all market sectors or Commercial, Private, Local and State Government, Industrial, and Mining Areas As GHD is community focused, we will continue to work with local businesses on the projects we manage and can provide valuable insight into local issues from our extensive history in the region. Additionally, our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity underpin all our dealings with our people, our clients and the community in which we operate.

Urban Corner, 71 Stanley Street, Townsville

07 4720 0400

tsvmail@ghd.com

ghd.com

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Pacific Marine Group Pacific Marine Group Pty Ltd was established in 1986 in Bowen, North Queensland and has been a leader in the Marine and Commercial Diving Industries in Queensland for over 25 years. Now based in Townsville, North Queensland, Pacific Marine Group specialises in the following areas: • • • • • • • • •

Marine Construction Tug and barge services Marine Plant / Vessel Hire Commercial Diving Towage Salvage Fender / Brow Hire Fabrication Mooring Installation

Currently employing in excess of 150 employees, the company is engaged in projects from Brisbane to Papua New Guinea and out to Mount Isa. Many of these projects are supporting important marine infrastructure for the resources industries and the various ports and harbours along the Queensland coastline. Other projects such as the design and installation of an artificial reef and the Crown of Thorns control program are aimed at enhancing the marine environment.

+61 7 4724 2200

info@pacificmarinegroup.com.au

pacificmarinegroup.com.au

Pacific Marine Group purchased the Mackay Shipyard in August 2017 and this plays an important role servicing both the company’s own fleet and the various marine operators in the Mackay region.

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