Opportunity Townsville North Queensland – Edition 01 by Townsville Enterprise

EDITION 01 | JULY 2015

Major economic development initiatives

Opportunity Townsville North Queensland

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Major economic development initiatives This publication has been prepared by Townsville Enterprise â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Townsville North Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s registered Economic Development Organisation, Regional Tourism Organisation and Convention Bureau. Townsville Enterprise Limited ABN: 58 053 020 536 Office Enterprise House, 6 The Strand, Townsville Mail PO Box 1043, Townsville QLD 4810 Phone +61 7 4726 2728 Fax +61 7 4726 2700 Email investment@tel.com.au Web w ww.townsvilleenterprise.com.au For more information on how to be involved in any of the initiatives featured in this guide contact the Townsville Enterprise Economic Development Team. Front cover feature image by Megan MacKinnon Published July 2015

At PwC, we believe our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We strive to be the catalyst for change. We do this by using our skills, position and relationships to work with others to make a difference and generate new ideas. We are passionate about creating new and unique industry perspectives and helping local business, including family businesses, grow and prosper in our region. In partnering with Townsville Enterprise we are proud to support new thinking and provide a different perspective to the business community to generate economic growth in the Townsville North Queensland region.

CONTENTS 002 Welcome

Investment Opportunity

004 Townsville Enterprise

055 Townsville City

005 Townsville Enterprise Members

055 Townsville North Queensland

006 Northern Australia

056 Hinchinbrook Habitats

008 What is Economic Development?

057 Arcadia Village

009 Partners

058 Townsville North Rail Yards

RECENTLY COMPLETED

SEEKING FUNDING

012 Townsville City

062 Integrated Stadium and Entertainment Centre

017 Townsville North Queensland

063 Townsville City Waterfront Priority Development

017 Surrounding Regions

Area 064 Townsville City

UNDER CONSTRUCTION 020 Townsville City 026 Townsville North Queensland 027 Surrounding Regions

PROJECT PIPELINE Short Term Pipeline 030 Townsville City 032 Townsville North Queensland 032 Surrounding Regions Medium Term Pipeline 033 Townsville City 037 Townsville North Queensland 038 Surrounding Regions Potential Pipeline 040 Townsville City 042 Townsville North Queensland 044 Surrounding Regions

SEEKING INVESTMENT Investment Ready 048 Townsville City 048 Townsville North Queensland 049 Surrounding Regions 050 KFSU 051 Pentland Biofuels Project 052 NQBE Integrated Energy Facility 053 Dingo Park 054 Charters Towers Meat Processing Facility

064 Townsville North Queensland

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT 071 Gross Regional Product 073 Population 075 Education 076 Property 078 Business Confidence 079 State of the States 080 Employment 082 Export Market 084 Tourism 086 RPS Case Study: North Shore Master Planned Community 087 RPS Case Study: Diatomaceous Earth Processing Facility Charters Towers

NORTHERN LIVING 090 Climate 090 Sporting 091 Arts, Culture and Events 092 Dining, Entertainment and Shopping 093 Transport and Infrastructure 094 The Great Outdoors 098 Housing 099 Employment 100 Education, Training and Trades 102 Schools and Childcare 103 Health and Welfare 104 Regions at a Glance

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

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WELCOME

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

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

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

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my pleasure to recommend Opportunity Townsville North Queensland. I look forward to partnering with you in the continued growth of Townsville North Queensland.

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

Cr Jenny Hill Mayor of Townsville

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

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Townsville North Queensland is a unique proposition for investment and prosperity. Townsville is the 13th largest city in Australia, and by far the largest population base in Northern Australia. The region has one of the most diverse economies in regional Australia, is widely recognised as the commercial hub of Northern Australia and maintains an enviable lifestyle for residents and a stunning natural environment. With a robust commercial base and an ambition for greater population, prosperity and progress Townsville North Queensland provides a wealth of opportunities to live, work, invest and develop. This is proven by a number of significant and exciting investment decisions which have been recently announced: • T he acquisition of Domain Shopping Centre by the Queensland Investment Corporation for over $130 million; • T he investment of $214 million by the Sichuan Railway Investment Group into the Altona copper and gold mine, Little Eva at Cloncurry; and • T he decision by MMG to proceed with the $1.86 billion development of the Dugald River zinc project, also in the North West Mineral Province. 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, Townsville continues to add growing strengths in industries including tourism, research, services and the recent addition of a second university. Townsville North Queensland is not only a great place to do business, we are also incredibly proud of our unique culture – an inspiring sports scene with the North Queensland

Cowboys a key part of our community and home to Northern Australia’s only female professional sporting team of any discipline, the Townsville Fire; a tremendous events scene from the V8 Supercars to the Australian Festival of Chamber Music to a full Winter Racing Carnival at the Townsville Turf Club combined with a relaxed and friendly population and successful corporate community. We take full advantage of our amazing weather with an unrivalled tropical outdoor lifestyle. It is no surprise strong population growth continues as does the region’s focus on sustainable development and liveability. This guide to major opportunities outlines the plethora of successful projects recently delivered, those under construction and those in varying stages of development. It will be updated and republished bi-annually. If you wish to offer project details for inclusion in the next edition or require assistance to invest in the Townsville North Queensland region please get in touch with our team at investment@tel.com.au Townsville Enterprise looks forward to working to support your successful project and facilitate investment into the Townsville North Queensland economy. As always, we acknowledge the Members and Partners that support Townsville Enterprise in our objective to deliver for our growing region. It is only with the support of these members and partners that we can continue to deliver.

Tracey Lines General Manager Economic Development Townsville Enterprise Limited

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TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE Townsville Enterprise is the primary engine for economic development, charged with leveraging the region’s assets and strengths to drive jobs, growth, infrastructure investment and improve quality of life. It is an organisation determined to deliver for the Townsville North Queensland region and its people. Townsville Enterprise represents the Townsville North Queensland region, which includes the five Local Government Areas of Townsville, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, the Burdekin and Palm Island, and is one of Australia’s true regional powerhouses. As the local voice of industry and business it offers many targeted services, including running the Townsville North Queensland Emerging Leaders Program that mentors the region’s best and brightest young business people to achieve

their potential. It also host a range of corporate events bringing national and international speakers to the region. In addition to its role as the peak Economic Development Organisation for the region, it is also the Regional Tourism Organisation and Convention Bureau for Townsville North Queensland. It is a not-for-profit, apolitical, membership based organisation, advised and influenced by a Board of Directors and Strategic Advisory Committees. The company’s mission is ‘To achieve sustainable economic and lifestyle benefits for Townsville, North Queensland and Australia.’ The valuable contribution of its Members makes it possible for Townsville Enterprise to advocate across a broad section of Government and industry sectors to secure funding, project approvals and policy support for essential infrastructure, investment and promotion of Townsville North Queensland.

TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE KEY PRIORITIES ADVOCACY

INVESTMENT ATTRACTION

Promoting North Queensland to achieve sustainable economic and lifestyle benefits for the region and Australia

Working with key stakeholders to attract investment for regional projects of signficance

INFRASTRUCTURE

Attracting public and private sector funding for economic infrastructure

POLICY

EVENTS

Developing key policy positions that affect the growth and development of the region

Events development and acquisition

AVIATION

MEMBERSHIP

Working with the Townsville Airport on the attraction of domestic and international flights

Supporting, promoting and advocating for our members

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Developing the tourism and events industry with a specific focus on edutourism and cruise

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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Marketing and promoting the region to attract new residents, new investment and visitors

TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE MEMBERS PRINCIPAL PARTNER

MAJOR PARTNER

PLATINUM PARTNERS

GOLD PARTNERS

SILVER PARTNERS

BRONZE PARTNERS Incitec Pivot Limited

Department of Defence

Burdekin Shire Council

Townsville Catholic Education

Stockland Development Pty Limited

RPS

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Hutchinson Builders

Northern Management Group

Suncorp Bank

Honeycombes Property Group

Lend Lease Engineering Pty Limited (ex AbiGroup)

Dexus Property Group: Willows Shopping Centre, Sunland Plaza, Cannon Park City Centre, Cannon Park Discount Centre

North Qld Bulk Ports Corporation

A.E. Smith

Australian Institute of Marine Science

CQ University - CQU

Mike Carney Toyota

BAE Systems Australia

Crowe Horwath

CCA (Coca-Cola Amatil)

Queensland Country Credit Union (QCCU)

TOLL Australia

+ 320 CORPORATE, TOURISM & EVENT / MICROBUSINESS AND RECIPROCAL MEMBERS LIFE MEMBERS John Bearne

Greg Peel

Alison Ferry

Graham Jackson OAM

Edward Scott AM

Geoffrey Plante

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NORTHERN AUSTRALIA The greatest opportunity for the Townsville North Queensland region is the Northern Australia development agenda. The White Paper on Developing Northern Australia has now been released, outlining a vision for Northern Australia to grasp its full potential and become an ‘economic powerhouse’. It recognises that a strong North means a strong Nation. This vision includes support for rapid population growth, aiming for an estimated four to five million people in Northern Australia by 2060. Actions to achieve this will roll out over two, five, 10 and 20 years. The Federal Government’s recently released Northern Australia Infrastructure Audit shows Northern Australia accounts for 45% of Australia’s land mass, 5.6% of Australia’s population and 11.7% of Australia’s gross domestic product. Thus Northern Australia punches well above its weight in terms of national productivity. The region’s GDP contribution is increasing over time, so Northern Australia will become a proportionally larger part of the national economy.

The White Paper’s release was accompanied by $1.2B of committed funding. This is in addition to the previously announced $5B Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, which will provide concessional loans for the construction of major infrastructure such as ports, roads, rail, pipelines, electricity and water supply. Townsville North Queensland is at the heart of the Northern Australia opportunity. The Government ’s previously released Northern Australia Infrastructure Audit identifies infrastructure gaps that are critical to meeting population and economic growth opportunities. Significantly, under every scenario considered by the Federal Government in the Audit, not only does Townsville remain the largest urban centre, but it grows at a faster rate than both Cairns and Darwin. This development is predicted to come on the back of three key growth areas in Queensland – the Burdekin (irrigated agriculture), the Galilee and Bowen Basins (coal) and the North West Minerals Province (base metals and other minerals) – all of which flow into the Townsville North Queensland economy.

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This agenda will underpin Townsville Enterprise’s Economic Development focus in the coming year. Strong, united advocacy is vital to ensure our region is at the forefront of key infrastructure and policy commitments as Northern Australia’s future takes shape. The Northern Australia Infrastructure Audit has identified 32 economic infrastructure gaps in Townsville North Queensland, covering roads, rail, energy, water, ports, airports and telecommunications. Townsville Enterprise will lead the region in a consultative process to identify the highest priorities of these gaps.

employment impact, risks and constraints to determine the most appropriate sequencing of project delivery. • C onsider whether there are other economic infrastructure gaps overlooked by the Northern Australia Infrastructure Audit. • I nform both Federal and State Governments and departments of our region’s local priorities. • Actively work with the private sector to identify and attract potential partners to deliver the projects considered the region’s highest priorities.

We will work with stakeholders to: • C onduct a regional discussion for a consensus position on our infrastructure priorities. • Develop a framework for assessing infrastructure gaps, with considerations such as readiness, economic and

The outcome will be a regional consensus on Townsville North Queensland’s infrastructure priorities supported by five Local Government Areas and the local business community, presenting a unified and informed case for growing the region’s economic strengths.

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WHAT IS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT? Economic development is the sustained, concerted actions of policy makers and communities that promote the standard of living and economic health of a specific area. As the region’s peak economic development organisation, Townsville Enterprise is charged with leveraging the region’s assets and strengths to drive growth, infrastructure, investment and improving quality of life.

The underlying goal in all of our actions and priorities is growth in jobs. Growth in jobs results in a better standard of living for our population, a brighter future for our youth and a greater degree of business confidence which leads to more investment. There are four main ways we can grow job numbers in the region – via business, development, government and population.

BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT

Commencing or expanding, especially export businesses

Activity leading to construction and investment

GOVERNMENT

POPULATION

Spending on infrastructure projects

Growth via immigration, tourism or student education

On the ground, this means if our region sees a mining project go ahead, our school leavers have a greater chance of securing apprenticeships. Local businesses have a greater chance of securing contracts for logistics or manufacturing or recruitment services. If a development approval is granted for a new precinct in the CBD, there will be more jobs for project managers, bobcat drivers and bricklayers in the short term and more jobs for marketing managers, chefs and refrigeration mechanics in the medium term.

More jobs means not only more opportunities for our people it also delivers more taxes to Governments. As this happens, Governments are more able to invest in hospitals, universities, roads, schools and parks which all improve our way of life.

The same results occur when the Federal Government invests in Defence spending in the region, the State Government commits funding to a construction project, or the region welcomes more international students. This flows through to more business for lawyers, real estate agents, beauticians and taxi drivers.

This is why Townsville Enterprise supports industry and investment. It is why profitable businesses are good news for all residents of Townsville North Queensland. And it is why every resident and student of Townsville North Queensland should support projects, developments and businesses in the region.

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More profits for businesses in our region grow confidence, stimulating reinvestment and development activity. Thus we grow the pie and every business and indeed every individual has the potential to have a greater future and standard of living.

PARTNERS

We work collaboratively with a number of agencies involved to varying degrees in economic development to deliver outcomes for businesses, investors and projects in the region:

Burdekin Shire Council

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RECENTLY COMPLETED

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RECENTLY COMPLETED Projects included in this report are those successfully delivered and operational in the 2013/14 and 2014/15 financial years.

the diversity of Townsville’s economy – which has historically been one of its major strengths – is set to continue.

In Townsville City alone, 44 projects have been successfully completed with a value of over $1.8B. This is a demonstration of the robust regional economy thriving in Northern Australia. Given that these projects represent both public and private investment in sectors ranging from industrial to social to retail,

Projects included in the Townsville subsection have a minimum value of $5M. Projects included in the Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Burdekin and Palm Island Shire subsections are considered to be of significance in the development of the local economy.

In Townsville City alone, 44 projects have been successfully completed with a value of over $1.8B.

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RECENTLY COMPLETED Projects included in the Townsville subsection have a minimum value of $5M; projects included in the Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Burdekin and Palm Island Shire subsections are considered to be of significance in the development of the local economy.

PROJECT

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

A. Gabrielli Constructions

9.27

2015

Townsville Catholic Diocese

A. Gabrielli Constructions

7.92

2015

Northern Management Group

–

12.5

06/15

Glencore

85.0

05/15

LOCATION

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Kirwan

Townsville Catholic Diocese

Annandale

Townsville CBD

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY Ryan Catholic College Stage 1

New administration and teaching areas. Southern Cross Catholic College Secondary Stage 1.

Blackwood Street apartments

33 unit apartment complex on Blackwood Street in the CBD.

Port of Townsville Berth 8 upgrade

South Townsville

Port of Townsville Limited, Glencore

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

Beersheba Interim Facilities

Lavarack Barracks, Murray

Commonwealth Government

FKG

12.5

05/15

Interim facilities and infrastructure for the relocation of 2 CAV Regiment from Darwin to Lavarack Barracks. Townsville Hospital Expansion Stages 3 & 4

Douglas

Queensland Government

Thiess

317.5

04/15

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

Riverside Gardens Stage 2

Douglas

Blue Sky Alternative Investments

–

15.0

04/15

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

South Townsville

Northern Stevedoring Services

–

12.0

04/15

20.0

04/15

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

Townsville CBD

Mutual Holdings Pty Ltd

–

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

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PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Commonwealth Government

–

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

5.0

03/15

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) St Margaret Mary's College expansion

Hermit Park

onstruction of three new buildings, with a senior campus block of classrooms, a junior campus block of classrooms and a new C administration and flexible learning area. Townsville Bulk Storage and Handling facility expansion

South Townsville

Townsville Bulk Storage and Handling

S&P Construction

15.5

02/15

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

Belgian Gardens

Queensland Government

Watpac

143.0

01/15

–

5.0

12/14

Perry McDonald Constructions

20.0

12/14

Extension of existing facilities, including new wing for female detainees. Kirwan State High School Flying Start Building

Kirwan

Queensland Government

Expansion of facilities as part of Year 7 shift to high school campus. Queensland Country Credit Union Aitkenvale Business Centre

Aitkenvale

Queensland Country Credit Union

Two storey office building housing the QCCU headquarters along with other commercial space. RAAF Base Townsville 100 Series building refurbishment

Garbutt

Commonwealth Government

Watts Construction

5.0

12/14

BMD Constructions

19.5

11/14

25.0

11/14

25.0

11/14

Refurbishment of gutted vacant character buildings. Blakey’s Crossing

Bohle

Queensland Government

Flood-proofing of road link between major industrial area and Townsville CBD. Castlepoint Apartments Stage 1

Belgian Gardens

Blue Sky Alternative Investments

–

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

North Ward

Rest Assured

–

Serviced apartment complex including 85 apartments, conference facilities, undercover car parking, swimming pool and barbecue area and gymnasium. Melton Black Drive intersection upgrade

Annandale

Commonwealth Government

Lend Lease

12.6

10/14

Upgrade from roundabout to traffic lights.

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RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECT

LOCATION

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

–

7.4

10/14

–

14.8

10/14

Watpac

22.5

10/14

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Honeycombes Property Group

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Jacana Apartments Stage 2

Kirwan

28 unit complex at Riverway in the Upper Ross. Paddington Apartments

Townsville CBD

44 unit complex in Flinders Street West. Commonwealth Government, Townsville General Hospital Sub-acute Facility

Queensland Douglas

Government, Townsville Hospital and Health Service

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

Central Village

Townsville

Honeycombes

RCQ

CBD

Property Group

Constructions

18.0

09/14

5.0

09/14

11.0

05/14

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

Townsville

Lancini

CBD

Group

Lancini Group

CBD dining and retail precinct between Flinders and Sturt Streets.

Allure Apartments

South Townsville

South Townsville Developments

Hutchinson Builders

Mixed development of serviced apartments and owner-occupied units with attached hospitality space. Located in the Palmer Street dining precinct. Blue Sky Riverside Gardens Stage 1

Douglas

Alternative

–

15.0

05/14

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

North Ward

Townsville City Council

–

40.0

03/14

28.0

12/13

Community park and heritage precinct on the Jezzine Barracks former defence site. Bunnings Warehouse North Shore

North Shore

Wesfarmers

Hardware store in the Northern Beaches suburbs.

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PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

BUILDER

James Cook

Hansen

University

Yuncken

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

45.0

12/13

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Clinical Practices Building

Douglas

Five level mixed use building with allied health and dental training facility, hospital training facility and ground floor retail. Part of JCU’s Discovery Rise Project. Douglas Reservoir 1B

Douglas

Townsville City Council

–

9.7

12/13

–

30.0

12/13

Construction of a second major water reservoir in Douglas. Commonwealth Townsville Solar City

Townsville

Government, Queensland Government

Solar power project rolled out around Townsville as part of the ‘Solar Cities’ program, with Magnetic Island designated a ‘solar suburb’.

Jacana Apartments Stage 1

Kirwan

Honeycombes

RCQ

Property Group

Constructions

10.5

11/13

–

11/13

–

10.0

11/13

JM Kelly

12.5

11/13

16.5

10/13

41 unit complex at Riverway in the Upper Ross.

Townsville Distribution Precinct

Townsville Roseneath

Distribution

–

Precinct

40 freehold allotments as part of a transport warehousing and distribution development. Woolcock and Mather Streets intersection upgrade

Garbutt

Queensland Government

Upgrade of major intersection. Kirwan adolescent mental health in-patient unit

Kirwan

Queensland Government

Mental health in-patient and day unit service. Coles Thuringowa Central

Kirwan

Wesfarmers

ADCO Constructions

Shopping centre precinct anchored by a Coles supermarket on the corner of Thuringowa Drive and Dalrymple Road. Lavarack Enhanced Land Force Stage 1

Barracks, Murray

Commonwealth Government

–

385.0

10/13

New working accommodation for the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) and upgrade of associated infrastructure including SQN 3/4 Cavalry Regiment, messes, medical centre, training areas and simulators and base infrastructure.

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RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

–

11.8

10/13

–

85.0

10/13

BUILDER

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Northside Square Stages 1 and 2

Deeragun

Honeycombes Property Group

Retail precinct featuring veterinarian, gymnasium and showrooms. Port of Townsville Berth 10 reconstruction

South Townsville

Port of Townsville Limited

Reconstruction to accommodate military and commercial vessels, as well as providing cruise ship terminal facilities. Part of the Inner Harbour Expansion project.

420 on Flinders

Townsville CBD

Lancini Group, Nothern Management Group

–

40.0

09/13

Lavarack Barracks, Murray

Commonwealth Government, Plenary Living Pty Ltd

Watpac

117.0

07/13

Nine level commercial tower. Lavarack Barracks Single Leaving Environment and Accommodation Precinct Phase 2 (LEAP)

542 residential unit campus at Lavarack Barracks. Includes recreation pavilions, barbecue areas and a car wash point.

Community Rehab NQ

Belgian Gardens

Queensland Government, Commonwealth Government

–

13.75

06/13

ehabilitation service based in Townsville with outreach to Mount Isa, as well as undertaking research projects and providing R training to students. NQN House

Townsville CBD

Honeycombes Property Group

–

6.7

06/13

hree level, A grade office building in the Flinders Street West precinct, housing the Townsville campus of the CQUniversity as well T as offices for the Townsville Bulletin. Verde Commercial Tower

Townsville CBD

Flinders Street Tower

Hutchinson Builders

75.0

06/13

12-storey office tower with 11,000sqm commercial space, including disaster management centre and sustainability features.

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PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Commonwealth Government

–

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

47.7

2015

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND NDRRA Road Restoration Program

Charters Towers

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

Sandy Boyd Creek cleaning project

Palm Island

Queensland Government, Palm Island AbShire Council

–

1.13

05/2015

Queensland Government

–

2.7

12/14

Commonwealth Government

–

9.2

08/14

–

Cleaning, relining and and reinforcing of Sandy Boyd Creek. Charters Towers Hospital upgrade

Charters Towers

Upgrade of Charters Towers Hospital. Trade Training Centre Development

Charters Towers

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

KFSU

Ayr, Burdekin Shire

KFSU

12/14

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

Mosman Street - Towers Hill Recreation Corridor

Charters Towers CBD

Queensland Government, Charters Towers Regional Council

–

1.3

07/14

1.5

06/14

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

–

12/14

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

Palm Island floating pontoon

Palm Island

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

Pacific Marine Group

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

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Mount Isa

AGL Energy, APA Group

–

SECTOR

SURROUNDING REGIONS Diamantina Power Station

42MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant. Additional 60MW open-cycle power available via the Leichhardt Power Station on 2 an adjacent site.

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION Projects in this report include those under construction at time of publication. At present, there are 44 projects in Townsville worth a value of over $4.2 billion. The wide range of industries these projects fall into are a reflection of Townsville’s diverse economy. Government continues to recognise the importance of North Queensland, with almost $1 billion of publicly funded projects underway. Investment in Defence accounts for $200

million, with James Cook University responsible for a further $111 million on two building projects at the Douglas campus. Townsville is also undergoing major road upgrades, with key projects accounting for $377.5 million of a total $392.1 million in infrastructure spending. Continued population growth has further fuelled Townsville’s expansion in residential development. Over 20 new estates account for almost $3.37 billion of investment, with $1.5 billion of this in the Northern Beaches growth corridor.

PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION FUNDING SOURCE

997M

3.26B

LARGEST INDUSTRY SECTORS $40.0M

$200M

$111.0M

$17.5M

AGED CARE

DEFENCE

EDUCATION

HOSPITALITY

$20.0M

$392.1M

$3.37B

$69.5M

$42.1M

INDUSTRIAL

INFRASTRUCTURE

RESIDENTIAL

RETAIL

SPORT AND RECREATION

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION This report includes projects valued at $5M or greater. Projects are listed by their industry category. Townsville North Queensland includes the Burdekin Shire, Charters Towers Region, Hinchinbrook Shire and Palm Island Shire. Surrounding Regions refer to Queensland regions from Gladstone north, reflecting the Queensland component of Northern Australia.

TOWNSVILLE CITY PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Carinity

Carmichael Builders

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

22.0

10/15

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY Carinity Fairfield Waters Aged Care Facility Stage 1

Idalia

Integrated facility, including three storey 96 bed aged care facility and 65 independent living units. Glendale Aged Care Facility

Mount Louisa

Glendale Care

–

18.0

08/15

onstruction of 90 bed facility to provide 40 high care and 50 low care rooms with ensuites. To include foyer, reception, lounge and C dining, kitchen, library, meeting room, consulting room, staff rooms and hydrotherapy spa. AIR 9000 Phase 5C Chinook Replacement Facilities

Garbutt

Commonwealth Government

Lend Lease

54.8

06/17

acilities and supporting infrastructure for the new F Model Chinook Medium Lift Helicopter. Includes simulator building, maintenance F hangars, workshop and accommodation facilities. Defence Logistics Transformation Project

Lavarack Barracks, Murray

Commonwealth Government

Lend Lease

145.2

05/16

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

Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine

Douglas

James Cook University, Commonwealth Government, Queensland Government

Watpac

31.0

03/16

onstruction of tropical health research facility on JCU Douglas Campus. To include biological facilities, specialist laboratory support C spaces and offices. The Science Place

Douglas

James Cook University

–

80.0

12/16

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

North Ward

Breakwater Pacific

–

6.0

12/16

xtension of marina (115 berths) and entry channel dredging to allow larger yachts (to be completed 2015). Over-water restaurant E and bar, dedicated marina administration and function and events facility also being built, along with additional commercial and retail space.

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PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Cowboys Leagues Club

Hutchinson Builders

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

6.5

2015

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Cowboys Leagues Club renovation

Townsville CBD

ddition of ‘Coffee Club’ and woodfire pizza cafe, as well as refurbishment of the existing restaurant. Commercial office space to be A opened on the upper level of the building. Townsville RSL expansion

Hermit Park

Townsville RSL

Jackson + Semler

5.0

2016

ulti-staged expansion onto neighbouring property. Will include a new sports bar, children’s room and bistro area as well as M expanded function room capacity. Webb Drive Industrial Estate Stage 4B

Bohle

BM Webb Group

–

20.0

12/16

–

137.5

2015

Civil works for next stage of Webb Drive subdivision.

Bruce Highway Southern Access Corridor Stage 1

Stuart

Commonwealth Government, Queensland Government

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

Townsville Ring Road Stage 4

Outer Northern Suburbs

Commonwealth Government, Queensland Government

Seymour White

200.0

06/17

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

Northern Beaches Community Centre and Cyclone Shelter

Burdell

Commonwealth Government, Stockland Developments Pty Ltd

–

7.5

12/15

40.0

2016

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

Dalrymple Road Bridge

Bohle

Commonwealth Government, Townsville City Council

–

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

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Townsville City Council, Queensland Government

–

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

7.1

06/15

262.0

2024

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED)

Howitt and Rose Streets stormwater system upgrade

North Ward

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

Bluewattle Estate

Rasmussen

Defence Housing Australia

–

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

Kelso

Devine

–

350.0

12/17

Economic Development Qld

–

180.0

2021

72ha residential development containing 900 lots.

The Village

Oonoonba

83ha residential development with plans for approximately 1,000 homes. Stages 1 - 4 and 6 completed. Aurora

Mount Louisa

Elements NQ

–

10.0

2018

Elements NQ

–

45.0

2035

Residential development in Mount Louisa. Altira

Mount Louisa

Residential development on elevated land, behind the ElementsNQ developed Greenview Estate. Stage 2 currently being completed. Mount Margaret Estate

Rupertswood

Hobson Constructions

–

280.0

2025

RCQ Construction

13.5

03/16

–

56.0

2017

850 lot residential development catering to larger sized lots. Currently developing Stage 3. Picadilly Apartments Stage 1

Townsville CBD

Honeycombes Property Group

38 unit apartment complex on Flinders Street West. Fairways Residential Estate

Rosslea

Ingenta

225 lot housing development on the grounds of the Townsville Golf Club. Currently completing Stage 3 out of nine stages.

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PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Lancini Group, Urbex

–

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

257.0

2017

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Kalynda Chase Estate

Bohle Plains

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

Park Residential Estate

Jensen

Maidment Development Group

–

40.0

2017

Mount Low

Maidment Development Group

–

200.0

12/20

Northern Management Group

Phoenix Constructions

11.5

2015

Oak Tree Retirement Villages

–

20.0

2017

144 lot residential estate. Sanctum Residential development

Master planned estate with associated community infrastructure.

Melton Terrace units

Townsville CBD

30 unit complex in the Townsville CBD.

Oak Tree Retirement Village

Rasmussen

77 villa retirement complex in the Upper Ross. Stage 1 completed with Stage 2 currently under construction. Cosgrove Masterplanned Community

Mount Louisa

Parkside Developments

–

250.0

–

2,100 lot residential development including retail, commercial and park facilities as well as a school. Greater Ascot Residential Development

Bohle

Parkside Developments

–

210.0

2030

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

Mount Louisa

Parkside Developments

–

53.0

2025

Kirwan

Parkside Developments

–

11.0

2020

530 lot residential development. Willowbank Estate

110 lot residential development.

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

LOCATION

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

–

70.0

08/15

–

1,000.0

2030

17.0

12/16

15.0

12/15

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Pointcorp

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Springbank Urban Village

Idalia

202 residential unit development with combined facilities. Northern Beaches Masterplanned Community

Burdell

Stockland Development Pty Ltd

5,400 lot residential development with 50ha sub-regional town centre. Bushland Park Estate

Bushland Beach

Townsville Earthmoving

–

Residential estate in the Northern Beaches suburb of Bushland Beach. Forest Shores Estate

Bushland Beach

Townsville Earthmoving

–

Residential estate in the Northern Beaches suburb of Bushland Beach. North Beach Estate

Mount Low

Townsville Earthmoving

–

18.0

12/17

Brustone Pty Ltd

Hutchinson Builders

18.0

2015

Residential estate in the suburb of Mount Low. North Ward Shopping Village expansion

North Ward

Expansion to include a latest concept Coles supermarket as well as additional specialty shops and parking facilities. Homemaker Centre Stage 1

Idalia

Griffin Group

Phoenix Constructions

16.0

–

Development of a 32,000sqm bulk goods retail centre, adjacent to Bunnings Warehouse at Fairfield Waters.

Fairfield Central Stage 2

Idalia

Lancini Property & Development, Fairfield Land

Lancini Group, Hutchinson Builders

35.5

2016

xpansion of shopping centre, including a Reject Shop completed in 2014 and a Kmart department store to be completed in 2015 and E an expansion of the existing Woolworths store to be completed in 2016. Townsville Golf Club redevelopment

Rosslea

Townsville Golf Club

–

10.0

08/16

ourse reconfiguration, designed by Karrie Webb and Bob Harrison, plus the construction of new facilities including a clubhouse, C irrigation facility and a greenskeeper shed. Clubhouse to be operational from August 2016.

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PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Townsville City Council, Queensland Government

Townsville City Council

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

25.0

06/17

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Townsville Recreational Boating Park Stages 1 & 2

Railway Estate

onstruction of a new all-tide boating facility, featuring 16 boat ramp lanes, four floating walkways, two pontoons and additional car C and trailer parking facilities. Total includes $6.3M of capital works. Townsville Turf Club redevelopment

Cluden

Queensland Government

Epoca Constructions

7.1

2015

pgrade including reinforced sand profile track to better handle all weather, renovations to machinery shed and workshop and U upgrades to facility access. Asphalt Plant and Transport Depot

Roseneath

Fulton Hogan

Perry McDonald

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09/15

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

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

LOCATION

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

–

43.8

2015

–

2.6

–

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Queensland Government

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND Burdekin River Bridge maintenance

Burdekin Shire

Structural rehabilitation and maintenance over five years. Forrest Beach water security project

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

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

Greenvale Silicon Pty Ltd

Charters Towers

Greenvale Silicon Pty Ltd

–

90.0

02/17

iatomaceous earth processing plant for production of non synthetic soil/plant health/growth/promotant fertiliser for local, state, D interstate and overseas distribution. Raw materials mined in Greenvale and transported to the site by road. Anticipated output per annum of 1M tonnes. Kernow development

Charters Towers

Tarlton Property Australia

Can NQ Pty Ltd

5.0

2017

aster planned community of 410 dwellings of various types. Includes a redevelopment of existing buildings, new buildings, land M blocks and lifestyle facilities including a recreational lake. Phase 1 is currently under construction with the first units available for occupation by July 2015.

Rodeo Drive Subdivision

Palm Island

Commonwealth Government, Queensland Government, Palm Island Aborigianl Shire Council

Hutchinson Builders, Mendi Constructions

14.7

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

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2015

PROJECT

LOCATION

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

–

60.0

2015

–

120.0

2018

PROPONENT

BUILDER

Cooktown

Lyon Infrastructure

Weipa

Bowen Basin Contractors

SECTOR

SURROUNDING REGIONS Lakeland solar farm

26MW Solar PV farm. Weipa housing project

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

Curtis Island LNG plants

Gladstone

Australian Pacific LNG, Gladstone LNG, Queensland Curtis LNG

Bechtel

70B

2016

onstruction of three liquefied natural gas plants on Curtis Island off Gladstone. The separately owned plants are all being C constructed by Bechtel. Cairns Hospital redevelopment

Cairns

Queensland Government

–

454.6

2015

Redevelopment to provide 168 additional beds as well as refurbished facilities and improved services.

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PROJECT PIPELINE This report aims to profile Townsville North Queensland’s long term development outlook. Developments are across three sections to clarify their stages of development. Short Term Pipeline: projects that are fully confirmed and shovel-ready, awaiting a start date. Most of these projects are planned to commence in the next 12 months. Medium Term Pipeline: projects that are fully defined and have approvals but are still in the early stages of the development process. A confirmed start date is yet to be declared, but these projects have a high likelihood of taking place within five years. Potential Pipeline: projects that are still in the conceptual phase. While these projects are not yet fully documented or approved, they articulate a vision and shed light on the future of the region.

Across each of these sections, the continued confidence in the growth of Townsville North Queensland is evident. With proximity to key national and international economic zones driving population growth, the coming years are set to see further investment in residential developments as well as the hospitality and retail offerings to service this expanded population. Major investment in tertiary education will strengthen the region’s label as a key knowledge hub in The Tropics, while the region will also continue to be of strategic significance to the Defence sector. In addition to exhibiting key upcoming developments, this report is designed to highlight the future direction of Townsville North Queensland over the coming decades. This is not just to spark community curiosity; it is hoped this will inform your business of the city’s development and assist with business decisions and opportunities.

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROFILES

COLONIAL LEISURE GROUP TO OVERHAUL JUPITERS CASINO

TOWNSVILLE AIRPORT PTY LTD TO REDEVELOP TERMINAL

Following the purchase of Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino in 2014, Colonial Leisure Group has unveiled its plans to invest $30M as part of rebranding the facility to ‘The Ville’.

Townsville Airport has announced its plans for a $40M upgrade of the Townsville Airport. This significant investment comes on the back of its international status being reinstated earlier in 2015.

Colonial Leisure Group owns 20 premium hospitality venues in three Australian states. Its plan for the Townsville resort is part of a $200M investment in the Townsville North Queensland tourism industry. This has seen the company acquire and upgrade Orpheus Island resort, ‘Orpheus’, Mt Mulligan Station, the Daintree Eco-Lodge & Spa, luxury yacht Flying Fish and Nautilus Aviation. In addition to a redesign of the casino gaming floor and property refurbishment, the investment will expand the hotel’s upmarket food and bar offerings, with a tropical feel and focus on its ocean front position.

The overhaul of the terminal will include a reconfiguration of the international departure lounge, the addition of airline lounge facilities, food and retail outlets and expansion of security facilities, as well as corporate enhancements. This major investment will address capacity constraints and ensure the facility can meet the growth of the Townsville North Queensland region.

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PROJECT PIPELINE This report includes projects valued at $5 million or greater within the Townsville City area. Projects are ranked in alphabetical order of Sector. Townsville North Queensland refers to the Burdekin Shire, Charters Towers Region, Hinchinbrook Shire and Palm Island Shire. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Surrounding Regionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; refers to Queensland regions from Gladstone north, reflecting the Queensland component of Northern Australia.

SHORT TERM PIPELINE PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

North Shore

Townsville Grammar School

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

7.0

2016

10.0

12/15

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY Townsville Grammar School North Shore campus

Construction of education facilities for Prep to Year 3 students. Astaxanthin Project

Douglas

MBD Energy

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

Townsville

Colonial Leisure Group

30.0

2017

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

Garbutt

Queensland Airports Ltd

40.0

2017

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

West End

Townsville City Council

9.1

2017

Construction of a new reservoir to service the CBD as part of the $43M CBD utilities upgrade program.

Magnetic Island Waste Transfer Station

Cockle Bay, Magnetic Island

Townsville City Council

9.27

2017

Townsville City Council

5.52

2016

Townsville City Council

38.68

2017

Waste transfer station to replace the existing Picnic Bay landfill. Mt Louisa Reservoir

Mt Louisa

New 22ML water storage reservoir in Mount Louisa. Storm water drains

Townsville

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

Townsville

Townsville City Council

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

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64.46

2017

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Townsville

Townsville City Council

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

25.4

2017

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Water infrastructure to new subdivisions

Water infrastructure connection to subdivision lots as part of Townsville City Council capital works program. Willows Shopping Centre expansion Stages 1 and 1a

Kirwan

Dexus Property Group

90.0

2017

xpansion of shopping centre with additional 11,000sqm of retail space, which will include a Harris Scarfe department store and E a new mini-major, plus around 35 speciality stores, a modernised Woolworths supermarket and a fresh food precinct. Additional basement and rooftop parking also part of the development. North Shore Homemaker Centre

North Shore

Elwood Property Group

14.0

–

25.0

2016

Retail, commercial and entertainment hub for the northern beaches suburbs. Woolworths CBD development

Townsville CBD

Lancini Property & Development

elocation and expansion of CBD Woolworths store to full line facility with specialty stores. Construction to commence following R clearing of site. Greater Ascot Town Centre Stage 1

Bohle

Parkside Development

10.0

2018

25.0

03/16

15.0

06/16

Stage 1 of town centre for the Greater Ascot residential development. Castlepoint Apartments Stage 2

Belgian Gardens

Blue Sky Alternative Investments

98 unit complex on Bundock Street, second and final stage consists of 49 units. Riverside Gardens Stage 3

Douglas

Blue Sky Alternative Investments

partment complex to feature 100 one, two and three bedroom apartments. Stage 3 consists of 38 units. Construction expected to A commence late 2015. Fulton Gardens Unit development

North Ward

CPR Townsville

65.0

06/16

7 ‘core and shell’ style unit development on the grounds of the former Townsville General Hospital. Complex to include pool, gym, 2 car park, home office facilities and landscaped grounds. The Edge

Aitkenvale

Ellis Developments, Stockland

22.0

2016

60.0

2019

72 dwelling development adjacent to the Aitkenvale Stockland shopping centre. West End housing development

West End

Ellis Developments

Residential estate featuring a mixture of house, townhouse and adjoining unit lots. Development to include parkland.

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PROJECT PIPELINE SHORT TERM PIPELINE – CONTINUED PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Townsville CBD

Honeycombes Property Group

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

14.3

01/17

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY Piccadilly Apartments Stage 2

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

Aitkenvale

Parkside Development

20.0

09/16

North Ward

PDS QLD

11.0

06/16

56 unit complex. Veer Apartments

Eight unit complex with dining and retail space on The Strand. Rasmussen residential estate

Rasmussen

Wingate Properties

85.0

–

South Townsville

Port of Townsville

40.0

2017

1,400 lot residential estate. Port of Townsville Berth 4 upgrade

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

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Palm Island

Queensland Government

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

18.0

–

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND Palm Island power station

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

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Cairns

James Cook University

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

25.5

2017

SURROUNDING REGIONS Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine Cairns facility

Construction expected to commence end of 2015.

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SECTOR

PROJECT

LOCATION

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

James Cook University

30.0

2015

Aspial Corporation

400.0

–

PROPONENT

SECTOR

SURROUNDING REGIONS (CONTINUED) JCU Cairns Campus student accommodation

Cairns

300-bed on-campus accommodation facility. Nova8

Cairns

even tower development featuring residential and commercial space. The first tower will be 17 storeys and contain 208 apartments S and 12 townhouses. Dugald River mine

Cloncurry

MMG

1,860.0

–

evelopment of base metals mine, with production expected to reach approximately 1.5Mtpa of ore and produce 160,000 tonnes of D zinc over a 28 year mine life. Toowoomba Grand Central redevelopment

Toowoomba

QIC

500.0

2017

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

60.0

–

Redevelopment and expansion of the Grand Central CBD shopping centre.

MEDIUM TERM PIPELINE PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Townsville CBD

DPS QLD

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY CBD accommodation complex

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

Douglas

James Cook University

65.0

–

00 bed student accommodation project with ground floor tenancies. The project will form the ‘Ideas Market’ at the centre of 5 Mt Stuart Street on the Douglas Campus. Student Apartments

Douglas

Anglican Church St Mark’s Projects

20.0

–

20.0

–

33.0

–

120 student apartments to be constructed at St Mark’s College. Aged Care facility

Douglas

McKenzie Aged Care

140 high-care bed facility with training links to James Cook University. Carinity Aged Care Facility Stages 2-5

Idalia

Carinity

Expansion to include 65 independent living units.

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PROJECT PIPELINE MEDIUM TERM PIPELINE – CONTINUED PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Annandale

The Good Shepherd Home

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Good Shepherd Home refurbishment

–

Redevelopment of existing aged care accommodation and construction of a new 60 bed facility. Riverway retirement resort

Condon

Parkside Development

100.0

2018

9.72

2017

540 home retirement complex with 120 high-care nursing facility. Civic Theatre refurbishment

Railway Estate

Townsville City Council

Hermit Park

EKN Prop Ltd

Upgrade of theatre facilities. Charters Towers Road development

2016

306sqm site with mixed use plans. Stage 1 planned as a stand-alone childcare centre. Planning underway for remainder of 8 development. AIR 5431 Phase 2&3 - Defence Air Traffic Management System and ADF Air Traffic Control Complex Infrastructure project

RAAF Base Townsville

Commonwealth Government

–

New Air Traffic Control tower, Airfield Systems building and Radar facilities. AIR 7000 Phase 2B - Maritime Patrol Aircraft Replacement project

RAAF Base Townsville

Commonwealth Government

–

acilities and infrastructure to support new visiting Boeing P-8A ‘Poseidon’ maritime patrol aircraft. Includes runway extension, taxi F through rinse facility, taxiway works and modifications to Maritime Ordnance Loading Aprons. LAND 121 Phase 3 - replacement of the current fleet of Australian Defence Force Field Vehicles, Modules and Trailers

Lavarack Barracks, RAAF Base Townsville

Commonwealth Government

–

Provision of facilities and infrastructure to accommodate new vehicle fleet. RAAF Base Townsville Mid-Term Refresh

RAAF Base Townsville

Commonwealth Government

–

Upgrade and refurbishment of existing facilities and infrastructure. Discovery Rise

Douglas

James Cook University

1,200.0

–

ulti-stage community precinct to be rolled out over 20 years. Plans include a mix of residential units, serviced apartments and M student accommodation with commercial space for services such as private health, hospitality businesses and knowledge based industry. Clinical Practices Building is the first development, with Expressions of Interest now open for a ‘cornerstone building’.

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PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Douglas, Townsville CBD

James Cook University

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

100.0

–

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Marine & Aquaculture Research Facilities Unit

Contemporary marine and aquaculture research complex. Southern Cross Catholic College Stage 2

Annandale

Townsville Catholic Diocese

6.0

–

Townsville CBD

Healthe Care Australia, Urbane Pty Ltd

7.5

–

Expansion of secondary school facilities. Private mental health clinic

Construction of a private mental health facility on Wills Street. Townsville Mater Hospital redevelopment

Pimlico

Mater Health Services

2017

Consolidation of the Mater Hospital’s acute facilities to the Pimlico Campus. Cowboys Leagues Club additional premises

Mount Louisa

Cowboys Leagues Club

25.0

–

Shaw

Elements NQ

10.0

2025

Deeragun

Stateland

12.0

–

Townsville City Council

11.0

2020

Second leagues club facility planned for 3-5 years time. Tompkins Road industrial estate

77 lot industrial development. Shaw Business Park

25ha area for 47 light and service industry lots. Dalrymple Road widening

Kirwan

Widening from two lanes to four lanes between Thuringowa Drive and Kern Brothers Drive intersections. Haughton water pipeline duplication

Townsville

Townsville City Council

155.0

2022

ipeline between Burdekin and Ross River Dams, capable of pumping 198ML a day, to guarantee Townsville’s water supply for the P next 50 years. Lionel Turner Drive upgrade

Bushland Beach

Townsville City Council

14.0

2019

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

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PROJECT PIPELINE MEDIUM TERM PIPELINE – CONTINUED PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Townsville

Townsville City Council

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

165.0

2017

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Water services upgrade

Completion of RM from southern suburbs to Cleveland Bay as part of capital works program. Apartment Complex on The Strand

North Ward

Keycorp Constructions

–

20 unit block with ground level restaurant space. Rivergrove Estate

Jensen

Elements NQ

40.0

2035

North Ward

Northern Management Group

17.0

2016

Aitkenvale

Parkside Developments

19.0

2016

Deeragun

Parkside Developments

72.0

2030

Deeragun

Parkside Developments

74.0

2030

Idalia

Lancini Property & Development

30.0

2017

12.0

2018

Residential estate around Mt Kulburn. The Strand unit complex 41 unit apartment complex. Elizabeth Street unit complex 56 unit complex. Kingston Park Estate 720 lot residential estate. The Woods residential estate 740 lot residential development. Fairfield Central Stage 3

Expansion of shopping centre to include a Coles full line supermarket and specialty retail. Fairfield Central Stages 4 & 5

Idalia

Lancini Property & Development

Expansion of shopping centre to include a retail high street, tavern, liquor barn and a range of specialty tenancies. Masters Home Improvement Store

Garbutt

Woolworths

30.0

3,000sqm floor space for retail floor, garden centre, bulky goods area, café and ancillary office facilities, plus carparking for major 1 hardware chain store. Situated in the Domain retail precinct, behind Bunnings. Northern Beaches shopping centre

Bushland Beach

Marquette Properties

10.0

06/16

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

Townsville CBD

Lancini Property & Development

18.0

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

036

2017

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Aitkenvale

Stockland

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

50.0

–

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Stockland Aitkenvale expansion

Expansion of the shopping centre to include a new restaurant, catering shop, cinema, gymnasium, medical centre and car park. Hugh Street shopping centre

Currajong

Parkside Developments

32.0

–

300.0

–

Neighbourhood shopping centre on the former rugby grounds in Hugh Street. Port of Townsville Berth 10X

South Townsville

Port of Townsville Limited

onstruction of two new berths to support growing general cargo, defence and cruise activities. Construction timing is subject to C commercial negotiations. Port of Townsville Berth 12

South Townsville

Port of Townsville Limited

150.0

–

Construction of a new berth to support the export of bulk mineral products mined in the North West Minerals Province. Port of Townsville channel widening

South Townsville

Port of Townsville Limited

20.0

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

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

–

MBD Energy

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

10.0

2016

–

2017

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND MBD Energy water remediation project

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

Clare solar farm

Clare, Burdekin Shire

FRV

roposed construction of large scale grid-connected solar farm utilising solar PV modules mounted on tracking system, inverters P and transformers housed in shipping containers, cabling, solar farm substation including step-up transformer, internal access track, electrical transmission line, warehouse and O&M building and perimeter fence.

Burdekin River agricultural precinct

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council (in conjunction with adjacent landowners)

10.0

2018

evelopment of major new irrigated cropping areas to facilitate additional agricultural production. Includes facilitation of detailed soil studies D and agricultural viability studies into the availability of land and water and quality of land within the Upper Burdekin River Catchment.

Fertiliser manufacturing plant

Charters Towers

Direct International Food Supplies Pty Ltd

90.0

2017

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

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council

5.0

–

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LOCATION

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

Charters Towers Regional Council

1.6

–

Charters Towers Regional Council

12.0

–

Charters Towers Regional Council

5.0

–

Charters Towers Regional Council

2.0

–

PROPONENT

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND (CONTINUED) All abilities playground

Charters Towers

Playground to be built in the Mosman Creek corridor. Mosman Creek recreation corridor

Charters Towers

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

Charters Towers

To be located at the Charters Towers pool complex. Wildlife Sanctuary

Charters Towers

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

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

Hughenden

Flinders Shire Council, NorthBEEF

Model 1-$52.8 Model 2-$34.4

–

SECTOR

SURROUNDING REGIONS Hughenden beef processing facility

ollowing a pre-feasibility study to develop an integrated meat processing facility on the Town Common site in Hughenden, two F different possible models have been costed, with Model 1 producing 59.1 tonnes per day and Model 2 29.3 tonnes per day. Etheridge Integrated Agriculture Project

Etheridge

Integrated Food and Energy Developments

1980.0

–

50.0

–

58.0

–

Large scale irrigated cropping, grazing and processing project. Northern Territory gas pipeline

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

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

Atherton Tablelands

Tablelands Beef Australia

Construction of a meatworks integrated into the Tablelands Beef Australia cattle property. Cairns southern access corridor Stage 2

Cairns

Commonwealth Government

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

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PROJECT

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

COMPLETION DATE

Alpha, Barcaldine Region

GVK Hancock

–

Galilee Basin

Adani Mining

16,500.0

–

294.0

–

LOCATION

SECTOR

SURROUNDING REGIONS (CONTINUED) Alpha Coal project 32Mtpa open-cut coal mine. Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail project

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

Cloncurry Shire

Sichuan Railway Investment Group, Altona Mining Limited

evelopment of Little Eva, a large-scale copper-gold mine with an expected 11 year initial life. Will produce 39,000 tonnes of copper D and 17,000 ounces of gold per annum. Gaililee Coal Project (Northern Export Facility) - China First Coal Project

Alpha, Barcaldine Region

Waratah Coal

6,400.0

–

Integrated coal mine, railway and port facility project for the export of thermal coal. Collinsville solar farm

Collinsville

RATCH-Australia

olar photovoltaic plant on the site of the former Collinsville power station. Proposed capacity of 36MW, with estimated annual S generation of 80GW. Mt Emerald wind farm

Mareeba Shire Council

RATCH Australia / Port Bajool

–

Construction of a 63 turbine, 189MW wind farm between Atherton and Mareeba. Currently awaiting approvals. Solar power station

Normanton, Carpentaria Shire

Scouller Energy

380.0

–

550.0

–

5MW solar PV power station. Aiming to start construction in 2015. C3

Cairns

CIU1 Pty Ltd

hree tower residential project, including one 24 storey and two 23 storey towers. Construction of first tower expected to begin end T of 2016. Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort

Cairns

Aquis Group

8,150.0

2024

Integrated casino resort that will feature multiple hotels and restaurants, sport facilities including a golf course and a casino. Cairns Aquarium and Reef Research Centre

Cairns

Cairns Aquarium, Federal Government

50.0

–

600.0

–

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

Whitsunday Region

White Horse Australian Lindeman Pty Ltd

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

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PROJECT PIPELINE POTENTIAL PIPELINE PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY CBD student accommodation

Townsville CBD

Townsville City Council, James Cook University

–

Feasibility being done into the possibility of repurposing existing office buildings for student accommodation. Magnetic Island eco resort

Magnetic Island

Klein Corporation

–

Conversion of backpackers guesthouse and wedding venue to a five-star eco resort, including 70 villas and four/five swimming pools. Bwgcolman Aboriginal Land Development

Cranbrook

Bwgcolman Aboriginal Land Trust / Dreamtime Training

–

Museum and cultural centre with small conference facilities. Complex to include restaurant, motel, parkland and gardens. Harbour City development

South Townsville

Port of Townsville Limited

300.0

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

Douglas

James Cook University

–

new village centre at the intersection between the Hospital and the University, being a commercial and community space that will A encourage private investment and confidence in the long term viability of Townsville’s Knowledge Precinct. Ryan Catholic College Stage 2

Kirwan

Townsville Catholic Diocese

5.0

New library and refurbishment of teaching areas. University Linked High School

Townsville CBD

James Cook University, Queensland Government

16.0–51.0

roposal to repurpose or rebuild on Western Campus site for a University Linked High School. Feasibility study completed in 2013 P being re-examined. Townsville Hospital expansion Stage 5 - Planned Procedure Centre

Douglas

Queensland Government

12.1

wo new procedure rooms with support space, additional recovery bays, second and third stage recovery spaces and day surgery T capacity. Currently in design phase. Cluden Transport and Warehouse precinct

Cluden

AIS Investments

13ha of land to be developed into a transport and warehouse precinct.

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–

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY (CONTINUED) Sun Metals Stage 2

Stuart

Sun Metals

Aitkenvale

Defence Housing Australia

700.0

Expansion of zinc refinery. DHA Aitkenvale project

–

Medium density residential project across a 6.24ha site. Currently in early planning phase. Fairfield Waters commercial and unit complex

Idalia

Gedoun Constructions

–

Commercial space complex with 16 residential units above. Magnetic Island residential development

Magnetic Island

Klein Corporation

–

Nome residential development

Nome

Klein Corporation

–

Southbank Townsville

South Townsville

Leighton Properties, Devine

–

Residential development.

esidential and commercial development on a 17ha area of the Ross Creek waterfront. Proposed to include apartment and R townhouse complexes along with commercial and retail space. Rocky Springs residential development

Julago

Lend Lease

1,500.0

Development of a satellite community with 12,000 residential dwellings and commercial and commuity facilities. Townsville Recreational Boating Park (TRBP) - Stage 3

Railway Estate

Townsville City Council

–

Final stage of the TRBP project, adding a commercial area, wash down facilities, dry boat stacker, and provision for the coast guard. Townsville Port expansion project

South Townsville

Port of Townsville Limited

1,300.0

onstruction of up to six new berths with associated dredging and reclamation of approximately 100ha of land. The expansion seeks C to secure the long term trading future of the North Queensland region. Approvals phase has commenced. Construction is trade dependant and will occur over a 30 year period. EIS under assessment by State and Commonwealth Governments. Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor

South Townsville

Port of Townsville Limited, Queensland Rail

300.0

lan to increase capacity to meet growing bulk cargo demand. This would allow for the increase in the length of trains into the Port P of Townsville from 800m to 1,400m, minimising the rail bottlenecks during peak times, reducing freight rail traffic through residential areas and providing opportunities for development of the Townsville State Development Area.

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PROJECT PIPELINE POTENTIAL PIPELINE (CONTINUED) PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND Wherry House development

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council

5.25

Charters Towers Regional Council

–

Redevelopment of a Local Heritage listed building. Burdekin Irrigation Scheme

Charters Towers

Irrigated cropping system along the Burdekin River. North Queensland base load power station

–

Townsville Enterprise

1,778.0

800MW coal fired power station to reduce pressure on energy costs. Connection to the National Electricity Market north of Collinsville (approx cost of $200M) also required to harness full benefit to region as well as low-cost fuel from proposed Gaililee Basin mine sites. Charters Towers data centre

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council

–

he NextGen backhaul runs through Charters Towers, providing an opportunity for a data centre to be developed in North T Queensland outside the cyclone prone coastal area, while still remaining in the Townsville North Queensland region. Ayr Aerodrome master plan

Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

–

Burdekin Shire Council

1,400.0

Development of a 20 year plan for the aerodrome. Burdekin River second crossing

Burdekin Shire

Second Bruce Highway crossing over the Burdekin River to expand on heavy vehicle and wide-load access of the current bridge. Expansion of southern irrigation area

Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

–

Distribution infrastructure to provide water delivery to the southern end of the Burdekin Shire. Majors Creek-Haughton River crossing project

Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council, Wilmar Sugar

20.0 (dependent on design)

High-level crossing of the Haughton River (road and/or rail) upriver of Majors Creek to better access 3,500ha of agricultural land. Minor raising of Burdekin Dam

Charters Towers

Burdekin Shire Council

–

Burdekin Dam expansion to service increased agricultural production and the long term needs of Townsville and the Galilee Basin.

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PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND (CONTINUED) Replacement of Haughton River bridge

Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council, Dept Transport and Main Roads

500.0

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

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

–

Revitalisation of Ingham CBD in collaboration with James Cook University. North-south road access

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

–

pgrade of road connection between north and south suburbs of Ingham to provide flood immunity during heavy rain and flooding. U Currently undertaking feasibility study. Palm Creek retention basin

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

–

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

Townsville Enterprise

1,300.0

roposal for a major new dam (capacity in excess of 625,000ML) on the Upper Burdekin River. This could support 4mtpa of sugar P cane production and a sugar processing plant with an output of approximately 400,000tpa of sugar and 130ML pa of ethanol. Full expenditure for both infrastructure and agriculture project is $2.7B under a 4mtpa capacity sugar mill or $4.9B for a 10mtpa.

Solar utility

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council

–

Solar utility capable of power generation for new industrial and commercial projects.

Wongaloo Regional Park

Burdekin Shire

–

Development of an eco-tourism park between Townsville and Ayr.

Cloncurry meat processing facility

Cloncurry

50.0-80.0

battoir located at Cloncurry. Queensland Government study found Cloncurry to be the best Western Queensland location for a meat A processing facility. Mackay Airport redevelopment

Mackay

North Queensland Airports

902.0

Redevelopment of Mackay Airport.

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PROJECT PIPELINE POTENTIAL PIPELINE (CONTINUED) PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

SURROUNDING REGIONS Urannah Dam

Whitsunday Region

Burdekin Shire Council

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

Cairns

North Queensland Airports

1.0B

20 year development vision, including an aviation enterprise precinct for industry opportunities and a commercial enterprise precinct. Water Storage and Irrigated Agriculture project

Richmond Shire

Richmond Shire Council

130.0-200.0

Construction of a dam at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Creek to tie in with modernised irrigation strategies. Pre-feasibility studies completed. Whitsunday Coast Airport expansion

Proserpine

Whitsunday Regional Council

100.0

Expansion plans to triple the terminal size and extend the runway to 2.4km

Tropical Condition Sports Complex

Cairns

James Cook University

30.0

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

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SEEKING INVESTMENT

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SEEKING INVESTMENT Driven by the region’s proximity to some of Australia’s most productive primary resource areas, Townsville North Queensland is abundant in economic opportunity.

class institutions, only increases in relevance. Expansions at Townsville’s port and airport have further developed the region’s international connectivity.

The unprecedented population growth of the last five years does not show signs of slowing down. New mineral ventures are opening up in neighbouring regions and demand for local agricultural products is rapidly growing with the Asian middle class. As this population in Asia and The Tropics surges in proportion to the rest of the world, Townsville’s expertise in tropical innovation and research, anchored by world-

The projects outlined in this prospectus represent a handful of the investment opportunities in the Townsville North Queensland region. Townsville Enterprise invites discussion on these opportunities; please contact the Economic Development team on +61 7 4726 2728 or investment@tel.com.au for more information.

MAJOR INVESTMENT PROFILE

QIC PURCHASES DOMAIN CENTRAL Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) is one of Australia’s largest institutional fund managers, which has over the past 20-plus years acquired and developed a significant portfolio of dominant regional shopping centres and CBD commercial buildings throughout Australia. Its reputation for delivering predictable, long-term outcomes for clients is supported by more than A$14B (as at 31 March 2015) invested in Australian and international retail and office assets. QIC is a long-term investor committed to identifying strategic investment opportunities and its active management approach ensures that individual assets continue to develop and evolve, delivering exceptional customer and retail experiences. The acquisition of Domain Central in July 2015 aligns with QIC’s strategy to develop a portfolio of high quality retail assets

that delivers strong investment returns. Domain Central is a strong performing well established centre incorporating a single level complex comprising 63 tenancies, many of which are unique to Townsville and the surrounding region. The centre currently comprises a gross lettable area of 48,706m2 with on grade parking for approximately 1,430 car spaces – making it the largest bulk goods centre in Queensland and the fourth largest in Australia, including retailer names such as Nick Scali, Snooze, Pillow Talk, Forty Winks, BCF, JB HiFi, The Good Guys and Freedom Furniture. The Centre’s performance and location within the vibrant regional economic hub of Townsville, combined with the area’s solid population growth, make Domain Central a prime acquisition that further complements QIC’s blue chip portfolio of real estate investments.

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SEEKING INVESTMENT This report includes projects valued at $5M or greater. Projects are ranked in alphabetical order of sector. Townsville North Queensland refers to the Burdekin Shire, Charters Towers Region, Hinchinbrook Shire and Palm Island Shire. Surrounding Regions refer to Queensland regions from Gladstone north, reflecting the Queensland part of Northern Australia.

INVESTMENT READY PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY Ogden Street Mantra Hotel

Townsville CBD

Northern Management Group

–

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

Dingo Park

Calcium

DAVCO Farming

–

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

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND Charters Towers meat processing facility

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council

50.0–80.0

stablishment of a facility to process locally sourced North Queensland product for local and export marketing. Concept and E environmental planning being prepared and undertaken by Charters Towers Regional Council.

Motor sports complex

Charters Towers

North Queensland Motor Sports Inc

10.0

stablishment of modern, internationally accredited motorised sport and recreation precinct in a centrally located area. Proposed E sports include drag racing, speedway, remote control cars, off-road racing and 4x4. Foundation works for the site have commenced.

Pentland bio-energy project

Pentland, Charters Towers Region

Renewable Developments Australia

558.0

hree stage project to establish a cane plantation and ethanol processing facility between Charters Towers and Pentland. Stage 1 to T produce 300ML litres of ethanol for export per annum, with 140ML from a first generation production facility and 160ML from second generation processing technology. This will be done with product from an associated 18,500ha sugar cane plantation. Stage 2 will see expansion to 43,000ha sugar cane and production of 650ML litres ethanol per annum.

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PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND (CONTINUED)

NQBE Integrated Energy Facility

Ingham, Hinchinbrook Shire

North Queensland Bio-energy Corporation Ltd (NQBE)

520.0

Sugar, ethanol and renewable energy power generation facility.

KFSU

Ayr, Burdekin Shire

KFSU

7.0

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

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

Infigen Energy

150.0

SECTOR

SURROUNDING REGIONS

Forsayth Wind Farm

Etheridge

20-30 turbine wind farm with a 75MW capacity. Development approval from Etheridge Shire Council obtained.

Meat processing facility

Atherton

Tablelands

Tablelands Beef Australia

50.0

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

Cape York Peninsula

Gulf Alumina Ltd

90.0

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

Mount Carbine

Viral Metals Ltd

172.0

Tungsten mine at Mount Carbine. Project is on track to begin construction mid-2015, subject to finance.

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INVESTMENT READY PROJECT

KFSU Company KFSU Ltd Sector

Why invest? K FSU is servicing an established customer base including global food and beverage companies, supported by distributors in Australia, Japan and the United States of America

Agriculture Project Opportunity Sugar cane processing to produce natural, trademarked functional food ingredients including Phytocel™ and Kfibre™

E xpanded production line close to completion (as per above) P roviding full product traceability from farm to customer, realising cost savings that are available via bulking, binding, moisture retention, product life extension

Location Ayr Investment type Equity / Convertible Note / Loan

S ignificantly increased profitability for health benefits based on Phytocel ™. S ugar cane juice is a by-product of the expanded production line, reducing the full investment in a cane juice concentrate line, improving speed to market and profitability

Investment required Stage One: $2M to optimise the current expansion and marketing Stage Two: $3M for product trials for value-add on current product claims Stage Three: $3M for realisation of sugar cane juice concentrate product Investment opportunity summary P atented technology to create innovative functional foods from sugar cane without using excessive heat, chemicals or enzymes. The process removes almost all the sugar and preserves vitamins, anti-oxidants and other beneficial food ingredients

ietary fibre is recognised by ALL medical organisations, D including the World Health Organisation, as being essential for optimal health M ultiple health benefits in treating some of the largest pandemics have been identified including gut health, bowel health, GORD reflux S trong management team including 30 years’ experience in global companies with strong commercial and government networks in Japan, Australia and the United States of America Timeframe Available now Company overview

T he products are natural, clean and nutritious ingredients that can be added to almost all manufactured foods from bread to processed meats and pasta. In the retail market KFSU provides Kfibre™ for Northern Queensland pharmacies T here is significant domestic and export demand for the products E xisting production facilities have a capacity of 100 tonnes per annum.

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KFSU Ltd is an Australian company established in 2006 that produces patented natural, nutritious food additives including Phytocel™ and Kfibre™. The existing production facility is in operation in Ayr, North Queensland and is nearing first stage expansion completion. For more information contact the Townsville Enterprise Economic Development Team – investment@tel.com.au

INVESTMENT READY PROJECT

PENTLAND BIOFUELS PROJECT Company Renewable Developments Australia Pty Ltd

Why invest? Profitable business model incorporating integrated farm and production facility

Sector U se of proven high performance technology Bio-Energy Project Opportunity

P roject is designed to ensure best practice environmental performance and long term sustainability

Biomass and Ethanol Production

Strong internal rate of return

Location

E xperienced management

Between Charters Towers and Pentland

Strong exportable products to meet future global demand for renewable fuels and bi-products

Investment type 6 0 year lease of 67,000 hectares of cane production land Greenfield Timeframe Investment required 2014: Design completed $558M 2015: Commence construction Investment opportunity summary 2017: Expected production Establishment of a facility at stage one includes: Company/Project proponent overview 8,500 hectare irrigated sugar cane and sorghum 1 plantation 1 40ML per annum first generation ethanol production plant 1 60ML per annum second generation (cellulosic) ethanol plant 1 .8 million tonnes crushing and processing plant

Renewable Developments Australia Pty Ltd (RDA) is a development company founded in 2004, with a focus on projects associated with the delivery of renewable energy. RDA has the technical expertise and project management skills for the development and delivery of a variety of renewable energy projects. For more information contact the Townsville Enterprise Economic Development Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; investment@tel.com.au

4 50,000 tonnes of lignin 2 00,000 tonnes biomass (lignin) pellet plant R enewable energy power plant using lignin to produce 25 megawatts of electricity to support the project P ort storage and offloading facility

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INVESTMENT READY PROJECT

NQBE INTEGRATED ENERGY FACILITY Company

Why invest?

North Queensland Bio-Energy Corporation Limited (NQBE)

S trong return on investment on all pricing scenarios

Sector

1 0 Year Cane Supply Agreements in place, guaranteeing supply of the renewable biomass feed stocks

Agriculture and Energy Project Opportunity Sugar cane processing, power generation and ethanol facility

U se of proven second generation cellulosic ethanol production technology F ederal and State Government regulatory development approvals in place

Location Ingham Investment type

T he most modern sugar mill and electricity cogeneration facility in Australia A range of value-added by-products including bio-plastics and high value bio-degradable chemicals

Equity I nnovative technologies used in every stage of processing Investment required Total project cost is $520M – Equity required is $210M

E xperienced senior management team with expertise among the whole value chain

Investment opportunity summary

Proximity to major transport infrastructure including ports

This “state-of-the-art” facility will be the first of its kind in Australia and features:

Timeframe 2014: Design completed

3 55,000 tonnes of sugar produced annually for the international market (approximately 8% of Australia’s current production)

2015–2016: Construction June 2017: Operational

G eneration of 105–115 megawatts per hour of renewable power 4 6,000 to 50,000 tonnes of high value protein feed

Company overview

6 0ML ethanol produced annually from second generation cellulosic technology

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

T he most productive sugar cane strains sourced from around the world for both sugar and ethanol production

For more information contact the Townsville Enterprise Economic Development Team – investment@tel.com.au

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INVESTMENT READY PROJECT

DINGO PARK Company

Why invest?

Davco Agriculture

Access to supply of lower cost cattle and grain

Sector

Large scale feedlot to support both live export and abattoir

Agriculture - Beef

S trategically located close to transport infrastructure and support services

Project Opportunity Few competitors in the region Integrated cattle feedlot, farming and beef processing facility Location

P otential for investor to secure offtake agreements for both beef and live cattle

Townsville

Timeframe

Investment type

Available now

Joint Venture/Acquisition

Company/Project proponent overview

Investment required

Davco Agriculture has extensive experience in the Australian agricultural industry and is one of the largest and most successful sugar cane companies in Australia. Davco is internationally recognised as a leader in state of the art mechanised sugar cane production and has developed and introduced a number of technologies to the global sugar cane industry.

$20.8M Investment opportunity summary Situated in one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest cattle breeding locations, Dingo Park is ideally positioned to capture the growing Asian demand for quality beef. The facility includes:

For more information contact the Townsville Enterprise Economic Development Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; investment@tel.com.au

2,306 hectares on freehold titles E xisting feedlot pen capacity of 10,000 cattle, with plans to increase to 30,000. Potential to produce over 100,000 quality cattle per year. R ecently constructed grain/feed storage using the latest technology for optimal feed structure and low operating costs 5 26 hectares of efficient centre pivot irrigation area to supply high quality and high protein Rhodes grass for the feedlot hay requirements L ocated in a clean and low populated environment A ccess to secure water supply Close proximity to the Port of Townsville which has both live cattle and cold storage capabilities for processed beef

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INVESTMENT READY PROJECT

CHARTERS TOWERS MEAT PROCESSING FACILITY Company Charters Towers Regional Council

Why invest? T here is strong demand for clean and safe meat products especially in the Asian region

Sector Agriculture

harters Towers is strategically located on road and rail C cross-roads which facilitates access from the wider region to the proposed meat processing facility

Project Opportunity Meat Processing Facility

T he location is 135 kilometres by road (approximately 1.5 hours) to the Port of Townsville

Location

A vailability of freehold land

Charters Towers

S ecure water and energy supply

Investment type

E xisting and expanded opportunities for irrigation for fodder production

Greenfield Project Equity Investment required $50Mâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;$80M Investment opportunity summary T he Charters Towers region has a reliable year round supply of beef with a cattle population of over 600,000. The broader region within 500 kilometres produces in excess of 2 million head of cattle C urrent transport of cattle to processing facilities or live export involves travel over long distances, with subsequent shrink losses and transport costs L ocating a meat processing facility closer to grazing catchment areas in Charters Towers would reduce shrinkage and transport costs

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C harters Towers Regional Council is a strong supporter of this development opportunity C harters Towers Regional Council is undertaking environmental and social background studies to facilitate site selection and approval process Timeframe Available for immediate start to commence development approvals process For more information contact the Townsville Enterprise Economic Development Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; investment@tel.com.au

SEEKING INVESTMENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Magnetic Island

–

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY Nelly Bay development site

–

Vacant land currently in receivership adjacent to Peppers Blue on Blue. Cornerstone building

Douglas

James Cook University

35.0

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

Arcadia Village

Magnetic Island

Galdam Pty Ltd

15.8

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

Radical Bay development

Magnetic Island

Juniper Property Holdings

–

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

Magnetic Island

Curtain Bros, SeaLink Qld

–

Townsville City Council

–

Development adjacent to the Nelly Bay ferry terminal. Townsville North Rail Yards

Townsville CBD

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

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Ingham, Hinchinbrook Shire

Everett Family Trust

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND Hinchinbrook Habitats

6.5

esidential subdivision and ecotourism property development in the Wet Tropics rainforest. 254.95ha overlooking Hinchinbrook R Island. Planning approvals in place.

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HINCHINBROOK HABITATS Company Everett Family Trust – Hinchinbrook Habitats Sector

Why invest? U nique residential subdivision nestled in the rainforest bordering the Wet Tropics and Great Barrier Reef World Heritage areas and offering riverfront acreage, with 81 flood free house sites

Property and Tourism Project Opportunity Opportunity to acquire exclusive residential land subdivision in the Hinchinbrook Shire with significant tourism development potential Location

D irect road access to the national highway linking Cairns, Townsville and Brisbane. The main north-south rail line also traverses the property D irect boating access to world class fishing areas within the Hinchinbrook Channel and Great Barrier Reef roximity to iconic natural scenery including Hinchinbrook P Island and Wallaman Falls

Ingham Timeframe Investment type Available now Residential land sales, acquisition of entire project, or development partner for proposed tourism precinct Investment required $6.5M (sale of individual lots from $135K) Investment opportunity summary Residential subdivision and ecotourism proper t y development in the Hinchinbrook Shire on 254.952 ha set amidst Wet Tropics rainforest and overlooking the spectacular Hinchinbrook Island north of Townsville. All planning approvals in place to develop: Subdivision for 81 lot rural residential development (minimum size 4000m2) with Stage one acreage lots now being marketed 4 9 eco-cabins (one and two bedroom with ensuite) A Property Report is available on request

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Company/Project proponent overview Mark Everett has been the driving force over the past ten years to develop this unique parcel of land, set amongst the finest wonders nature has to offer, into a visionary development that will incorporate residential and tourism opportunities. Many of North Queensland’s most experienced professionals have partnered with Mark to progress the development to its current position. For more information contact the Townsville Enterprise Economic Development Team – investment@tel.com.au

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY PROJECT

ARCADIA VILLAGE Company Galdam Pty Ltd trading as Arcadia Village Magnetic Island Sector Tourism

Why invest? Magnetic Island is a popular holiday destination with great accessibility to Townsville with utilities in place at mainland prices T wo-thirds of Magnetic Island is a declared National Park with only a very limited amount of developable land

Project Opportunity Sale of resort and hotel complex including conference facilities, retail outlets, freestanding dwellings, motel units, hotel facility and a large tract of undeveloped land Location Magnetic Island

L and can be purchased with freehold title, a unique situation for islands within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area P otential for extensive site reconfiguration and redevelopment. The site has complementary zoning under the Townsville City Plan as a defined centre of activity including uses such as shops, small offices, medium density residential and tourist accommodation

Investment type Timeframe Acquisition Available now Investment required Company/Project proponent overview Sale price $15.8M Investment opportunity summary The existing Arcadia Resort and Hotel complex holds a commanding position overlooking Geoffrey and Alma Bays on Magnetic Island . It covers 4.0392 hectares comprising of four freehold land titles. The site offers an unmatched development opportunity on Magnetic Island. A previous development approval (now lapsed) allowed for significant redevelopment to include over 200 units.

The current owners, the McGill family, have owned the Arcadia resort complex since 1997. In 2001 it was leased to a major backpacker hostel chain that successfully operated the lease for the following 10 years until it expired in 2011. The McGill family then resumed operation of the resort and have made significant investment into the property including major renovations to broaden the appeal of the product to a greater range of patrons. For more information contact the Townsville Enterprise Economic Development Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; investment@tel.com.au

The site is located just a short 15 minute ferry ride from Townsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night life and casino.

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TOWNSVILLE NORTH RAIL YARDS Company Townsville City Council (TCC) Sector Community and Commercial Facilities Project Opportunity Redevelopment of 4.5 hectare site for a vibrant, mixed use precinct. Location

Why invest? pportunity to develop a strategically important and O prominent urban renewal site in Townsville, being situated on Ross Creek at the western entrance to the CBD F alls within the Priority Development Area, allowing for fast tracking and streamlining of the Development Applications process S trong TCC support for the project - proposed Council involvement in master planning and a deferred payment model, as well as interest in facilitating positive outcomes and utilising strong Council relationships with relevant State Referral agencies

Flinders Street West, Townsville Investment type Lease, Sale, Joint Venture Investment required

L ocated near site for proposed Integrated Stadium and Entertainment Centre (ISEC), with $100M funding commitment from State Government. This will further underpin urban renewal benefits

Investment opportunity summary

R ail yards site lies within Townsville CBD waterfront precinct. This project, which includes the ISEC, offers a vision to transform Townsville’s CBD, activating prime inner-city land for development to deliver significant economic benefits for the region

Development opportunity on iconic historic site located in rapidly growing outer CBD area.

S trong community desire to see the dilapidated railway buildings restored and utilised

Not specified

F ormer rail yards site located on fringe of Townsville CBD

Timeframe

E xtensive nearby residential and commercial development has recently taken place, providing opportunity for a mixed use development that will become a vibrant urban hub.

Expressions of interest are now sought

T CC is seeking developers specialising in medium to large scale commercial and residential developments in an historical setting. Subject to the Heritage obligations, TCC is open to all innovative approaches.

Townsville is the largest city in Queensland outside of the State’s south east corner and lies at the centre of one of Australia’s most rapidly growing and significant economic zones.

Company/Project proponent overview

Industry diversity, government investment and major infrastructure all underpin Townsville’s role as the commercial and services hub for North Queensland’s minerals, coal, agriculture, tourism and tropical sciences sectors. For more information contact the Townsville Enterprise Economic Development Team – investment@tel.com.au

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Townsville City by Megan MacKinnon

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SEEKING FUNDING

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SEEKING FUNDING Townsville North Queensland has a clear list of infrastructure priorities to stimulate jobs, lifestyle and investment in the region. This document represents these projects and will inform the ongoing advocacy of Townsville Enterprise and the local community. It allows the region to present a considered, united and consistent message when advocating for regional funding, whether in the lead up to Government elections, budgets or ongoing funding programs. Townsville Enterprise, along with the Townsville City Council, surrounding Regional Councils and other key stakeholder

organisations, continues to campaign for these projects. These efforts have already seen a $100M commitment from the Queensland Government for the Integrated Stadium and Entertainment Centre. Townsville Enterprise is anticipating further engagement with its membership and the wider business community as it works to determine the major infrastructure projects that are needed to take the Townsvilel NOrth Queensland region forward and allow the community to harness North Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infinite potential.

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SEEKING FUNDING INTEGRATED STADIUM AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE The Integrated Stadium and Entertainment Centre proposal is one of Townsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major infrastructure and regional development projects through to 2020.

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

COST $316M

LOCATION The Integrated Stadium and Entertainment Centre will be located along the banks of Ross Creek in the urban centre of Townsville. This prime location is adjacent to the Palmer Street dining precinct and public transport links. Over time, this area will be developed to include a high density residential and commercial village, becoming a lifestyle, recreational and leisure hub for Townsville and the greater region.

STATUS $100M in funding has been committed from the Queensland Government towards the facility. A Queensland Government business case is due for release at the end of 2015. A Masterplan will then be completed in 2016. The additional $216M in funding is currently being sought.

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$100M Queensland Government commitment already secured

SEEKING FUNDING TOWNSVILLE CITY WATERFRONT PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA The Townsville City Waterfront precinct is a 97 hectare area spanning both sides of Ross Creek, adjacent to the Townsville CBD. It has been earmarked as a vibrant, mixeduse destination as part of Townsville’s goal to have 30,000 residents and workers in the CBD by 2030.

BACKGROUND The waterfront area has been identified as a Priority Development Area (PDA), designating it for accelerated economic growth to revitalise the Ross Creek waterfront and Townsville CBD.

The planned Waterfront Promenade project within the PDA, featuring a 35 kilometre network of walkways and bridges around Ross Creek, will seamlessly bring together Townsville’s key leisure districts including Ross Creek, South Townsville, The Strand, Jezzine Barracks and Cape Pallarenda.

The vision for the area will see the waterfront become the heart of Townsville, driving urban renewal in the CBD to create a cultural, tourism, recreation and urban lifestyle precinct. This will stimulate commercial opportunities and economic development in the city centre. The planned Waterfront Promenade project within the PDA will complete a 35 kilometre network of walkways and bridges around Ross Creek and Ross River, seamlessly bringing together Townsville’s key leisure districts including Ross Creek, South Townsville, The Strand, Jezzine Barracks and Cape Pallarenda. The PDA process is a strategic planning function to accelerate development, streamlining the planning, approval and development processes to facilitate growth within the area.

LOCATION The PDA connects the railway station in Flinders Street West, the Breakwater off The Strand, the Quayside Townsville terminal at the Port of Townsville and Reid Park. The area includes land owned by the Port of Townsville.

STATUS A proposed development scheme, outlining streamlined approvals and development processes for projects within the PDA, was put up for public consultation over a period finishing in mid-August. The final scheme is expected to be approved and commence in November 2015.

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SEEKING FUNDING This report includes projects valued at $5M or greater within the Townsville City area. Projects are grouped by location. Townsville North Queensland refers to the Burdekin Shire, Charters Towers Region, Hinchinbrook Shire and Palm Island Shire. Surrounding Regions refer to Queensland regions from Gladstone north, reflecting the Queensland part of Northern Australia.

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

South Townsville

–

216.0 (Project total - $316)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE CITY Townsville Integrated Stadium and Entertainment Centre

ombined facility in the Townsville CBD. $100M partial funding commited by Queensland Government with a further $216M being C sought.

Waterfront Promenade Project

Townsville CBD

Townsville City Council

136.6

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

Townsville State Development Area

Stuart

Townsville Enterprise

TBC

Enabling trunk infrastructure to facilitate private sector investment at the dedicated State Development Area. Townsville Driver Education and Motor Sports Precinct - DECAMAG

Calcium

–

25.0

Construction of a motorsport precinct on southern outskirts of Townsville.

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

INVESTMENT ($M)

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND Replacement of Ayr Olympic standard swimming pool

10.0

Upgrade of outdated facilities to preserve the pool and add disability access. Replacement of Home Hill Olympic standard swimming pool

Home Hill, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

10.0

Alva, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

4.15

Upgrade of outdated facilities.

Alva reticulated sewer system

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

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SECTOR

PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE TOWNSVILLE NORTH CITY (CONTINUED) QUEENSLAND (CONTINUED) Sutcliffe Estate reticulated sewer system

Ayr, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

10.7

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

Groper Creek reticulated sewer system

Groper Creek, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

3.72

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

Inkerman Hill Road upgrade

Home Hill, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

0.67

idening and bitumen sealing of the road as well as installation of guard rails at bend to enhance safety. The road is popular for W access to a tourist lookout and for exercise.

Dalrymple selling centre saleyard roof

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council

3.5 - 5.0

Construction of a solid roof structure over the selling pens to provide an all-weather selling centre. White Mountains National Park eco-tourism

Charters Towers

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

1.2

Opportunity to develop an eco-tourism venture to include new tourism product and enhance the visitor experience. Eco-tourism recreation master plan and infrastructure project for Wallaman Falls

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

TBC

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

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

TBC

Road upgrade to provide all-weather access to the Wallaman Falls eco-tourist attraction. Road link from Wallaman Falls to Mt Fox and Paluma

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

TBC

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

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

TBC

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

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SEEKING FUNDING PROJECT

LOCATION

PROPONENT

INVESTMENT ($M)

SECTOR

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND (CONTINUED) Beach communities sewerage scheme

Hinchinbrook Shire

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

60.0

pgrade of sewerage treatment facilities at Halifax, Lucinda and Forrest Beaches. Stage 1 is upgrade of the centralised sewerage U treatment plant at Ingham for $30M, Stage 2 to sewer the beach communities for $30M. Palm Island retail and business precinct

Palm Island

Palm Island Aborignal Shire Council

20.0

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

Ayr Industrial Estate

Ayr, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

2.1

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

Multi-purpose hall and cyclone shelter

Home Hill, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

TBC

Multi-purpose hall at the Home Hill State High School, reinforced to withstand Category 5 cyclones. Plantation Creek crossing flood mitigation

Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

30.0

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

Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council

TBC

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

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Wallaman Falls, Hinchinbrook

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT Welcome to the Opportunity Townsville North Queensland Economic Snapshot. This report is designed to provide insight into the Townsville North Queensland economy using a crosssection of the most up-to-date available data. With trends identified and comparisons to the wider State, this report is intended to not just paint a picture of how the regional economy is tracking, but also provide your business with access to relevant data key to decision making.

All eyes are on Northern Australia and the significance of the Townsville North Queensland region has never been greater. The Economic Snapshot shows the continued strength of our population, economy and international connectivity. We hope you will find this information useful as you continue to harness the exciting opportunities that the region provides.

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND ECONOMY

$12.53B

236,629

$350K

Gross Regional Product

Current Regional Population

Median House Price

REGION AT A GLANCE*

*Figures reflect latest data available

KEY INDICATOR

2014

2015

Business Confidence

-0.5

Unemployment Rate

7.3%

7.9%

Persons Employed

108,600

112,900

House Median Price

$345,000

$342,500 (Mar)

Building Approvals (July 2014-April 2015)

3,142 Cum. Total July 13-April 14

2,759 Cum. Total July 14-April 15

Domestic Overnight Visitors

955,000 Y/e Sept 2013

873,000 Y/e Sept 2014

International Overnight visitors

110,000 Y/e Sept 2013

82,000 Y/e Sept 2014

NATION AT A GLANCE* Australia GDP Growth

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

6.2%

Inflation

1.3%

Average Price Residential Dwellings

$572K

RBA Cash Rate

Queensland Gross State Product

$295.1B

Population

23.6 million (1.5% growth)

Queensland Population

4.74 million

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Source: Reserve Bank Australia, August 2014, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Office of Economic and Statistical Research

GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT Townsville North Queensland’s economy has seen signs of recovery after a sluggish start to the decade. The region’s 2013-14 Gross Regional Product (GRP) of $12.592 billion represents a 2.1% growth rate on the previous year. This strong growth has firmed the region’s economic significance as the highest GRP in Northern Australia outside of Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Diversity continues to be the underpinning factor for the region’s economic strength. The largest industry by valueadded, Rental, Hiring and Real Estate, holds only 12.3% of value-added GRP. This is followed by Public Administration and Safety, driven by Defence, with an 11.1% share.

Around half of the region’s GRP is shared across the five largest industries. See Figure 1 for full breakdown. Combining the GRP for the economically significant northwest resources region with that of Townsville North Queensland produces a different picture. While economic growth of 2.1% is maintained, economic diversity is greatly diminished with the mining industry accounting for 21.5% of the combined region’s value-added GRP. See Figure 2 for full breakdown. For further explanation of Gross Regional Product and valueadded classifications, please see the Glossary on p085.

FIGURE 1 V ALUE ADDED GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT FOR TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 12.3% Public Administration & Safety 11.1% Manufacturing 10.7% Construction 7.7% Health Care & Social Assistance 7.5% Education & Training 6.0% Financial & Insurance Services 5.1% Retail Trade 5.0%

$11.67B

Transport, Postal & Warehousing 4.9% Mining 4.8% Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 4.2% Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4.0% Wholesale Trade 3.7% Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 3.0% Accommodation & Food Services 2.7% Information Media & Telecommunications 2.5% Other Services 2.0% Administrative & Support Services 2.0% Arts & Recreation Services 0.8% SOURCE: REMPLAN, JANUARY 2015

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT (CONTINUED) FIGURE 2 V ALUE-ADDED GRP - TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND AND NORTH WEST Mining 21.5% Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 10.3% Manufacturing 9.1% Public Administration & Safety 8.7% Construction 6.6% Health Care & Social Assistance 6.0% Education & Training 4.9% Transport, Postal & Warehousing 4.2% Retail Trade 4.0%

$16.2B

Financial & Insurance Services 4.0% Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 3.6% Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.1% Wholesale Trade 3.0% Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 2.8% Accommodation & Food Services 2.3% Information Media & Telecommunications 1.9% Administrative & Support Services 1.7% Other Services 1.7% Arts & Recreation Services 0.6% SOURCE: REMPLAN, JANUARY 2015

TOP FIVE REGIONAL ECONOMIES BY GRP IN NORTHERN AUSTRALIA 2014 WA

PILBARA

$34.849B

QLD

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND

$12.592B

EAST PILBARA

$10.576B

DARWIN

$9.21B

QLD

ISAAC

$8.77B

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Source: Remplan Economic Development Modelling, Economy ID Economic Development Modelling

ESTIMATED POPULATION Townsville maintained strong population growth into 2014, with a growth rate of 1.6% bringing the city’s population to an estimated 192,107 people. The city’s five-year population growth rate is a remarkable 11%.

In the broader region, Townsville North Queensland grew by a collective 1.3% to an estimated total population of 236,629. This reflects a total growth rate of 8.9% over the last five years.

PROJECTED POPULATION The most recent projections have Townsville North Queensland expected to reach a population of 361,098 by June 2036, an increase of 1.9% per year over 20 years.

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND BY 2036

361,098

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

314,361

TOWNSVILLE CITY BY 2036

REGIONAL POPULATION FORECASTS TO 2036 19,467

12,459

11,351

3,460

BURDEKIN

CHARTERS TOWERS

HINCHINBROOK

PALM ISLAND

Source: OESR, data as at June 2011 (updated June 2013)

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT MEDIAN AGE

MEDIAN AGE

REGIONAL POPULATION BREAKDOWN FORECAST TO 2036 YEAR

YEAR

AGE

34.4 Townsville North Queensland

36.6 Queensland

NEW RESIDENTS

75 Weekly

3,877 Yearly

15,940

0–4

22,877

15,209

5–9

22,964

15,625

10–14

23,518

17,091

15–19

25,472

17,972

20–24

27,208

17,066

25–29

24,782

15,108

30–34

23,263

15,669

35–39

22,568

15,878

40–44

22,553

15,241

45–49

22,449

14,891

50–54

21,305

12,704

55–59

18,604

11,177

60–64

17,785

8,318

65–69

16,651

6,168

70–74

15,019

4,466

75–79

13,381

3,395

80–84

10,091

2,760

85+

10,609

224,678

TOTAL

361,099

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

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EDUCATION AND INNOVATION With recent major expansions in the region’s tertiary education sector, Education continues to be a major pillar of the Townsville North Queensland economy. The valueadded contribution of the Education and Training industry to the region’s GRP is approximately $703M, around 6% of the region’s total GRP.

community and business engagement, with a board room with teleconferencing facilities and a ‘moot court’ featuring electronic court facilities, the first of its kind in the region.

2015 has seen dramatic additions to the region’s tertiary education facilities, with a number of new facilities and further infrastructure plans underway.

Work is underway on the $31M AITHM facility at James Cook University (JCU). Taking advantage of JCU’s strategic proximity in the rapidly growing tropical world, the Institute will work on key health issues of significance, focussed around three key areas: strengthening Australia’s health security with research into tropical infectious diseases and other threats; improving health outcomes in rural, remote, Indigenous and tropical Australia; and improving occupational health in key tropicsbased industries including mining and agriculture, working to create strategies around reducing death, injury and illness in these industries.

EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CQUniversity Townsville Campus The opening of a CQUniversity Campus in the Townsville CBD sees the addition of a second world class university in Townsville. As well as supporting the university’s local distance education students, the facility will allow for the delivery of face-to-face programs. James Cook University CBD Campus James Cook University has also expanded its Townsville facilities beyond its Douglas Campus, with the opening of a new Campus in the CBD. The modern facility, located in the new City Arcade in Flinders Street, will cater largely to the university’s business and law disciplines. In addition to providing innovative learning and study facilities for students, the new Campus is designed to enhance the university’s

Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM)

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

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MEDIAN AGE

PROPERTY

HOUSE SALES

Townsville’s real estate market has been through a period of steadying conditions in the March Quarter, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s latest edition of the Queensland Market Monitor. REIQ is now classifying Townsville as a ‘recovering’ housing market. House sales saw a modest drop in the March 2015 Quarter, falling by 9%. As shown in the table below, this has come from the lower and higher ends of the market, with mid-range house sales maintaining consistent numbers. The median house price has remained steady over this time, experiencing a minor 0.7% dip to $350K and a 1.4% fall over 12 months. The total number of houses listed over this period (to the end of February) has increased by 4.1% to 4,355 over the equivalent period last year, while the average number of days on the market has remained steady at 91 (up from 90).

UNIT SALES

A more significant softening occurred in the Townsville unit market. Median sales prices fell by 6% to $272.5K in the March Quarter (contributing to a 12 month fall of 1.8%). Over the 12 months to the end of February, 1,299 units were listed (a rise of 5.2% from the previous year), with the average number of days on the market maintained at 123 (down from 124).

REGION

MEDIAN SALE PRICE ($)

QUARTERLY % CHANGE

1 YEAR % CHANGE

5 YEAR % CHANGE

Townsville

350,000

-0.7

-1.4

-4.1

Burdekin

250,000

35.1

-4.8

-12.5

Charters Towers

170,000

-11.7

-9.7

-20.7

Hinchinbrook

N/A

-7.7

-12.5

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TOWNSVILLE BUILDING APPROVALS

3,263

3,805

14%

2013/14

2014/15

TOP 5 SUBURBS FOR BUILDING APPROVALS FY14/15

170

136

building approvals

Burdel l

Mount Low

Rasmussen

Bohle Plains

building approvals Oonoonba

REGIONAL BUILDING APPROVALS NO. NEW OTHER REGION

NO. NEW HOUSES

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

TOTAL DWELLINGS

VALUE OF NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDING ($000 s)

VALUE OF TOTAL BUILDING ($000 s)

Burdekin

12,164

26,768

Charters Towers

5,083

12,115

Hinchinbrook

8,276

17,356

Palm Island

531.0

Source: Queensland Government Statisticians Office, 12 months ending March 2015

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BUSINESS CONFIDENCE The latest PwC Business Confidence Change Index for Townsville shows a modest improvement for the June Quarter, rising 0.7 basis points to -0.5. This represents the second consecutive increase in business confidence, the first time the index has risen in consecutive quarters since 2010.

The business community is also expecting an upturn in the local economy, with the survey finding that 75% of respondents expected sales to remain stable or increase. For businesses outside the mining sector, 73% expect to see an increase in sales.

Despite the boost in confidence, over half of respondents stated they believe the January change in State Government would impact business negatively. When asked what they would like to see from the new State Government, half of the respondents are looking for local infrastructure projects to provide an injection into the economy and create jobs.

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

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REFLECTION ON SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) ACROSS AUSTRALIA The majority of businesses within Townsville North Queensland are deemed to be SMEs. In an effort to provide further context for these businesses, this section provides a summary of the Sensis Business Index survey. For the opening quarter of 2015, confidence increased slightly in regional areas while remaining the same in capital cities. While this narrowed the gap, regional business confidence continues to lag behind metropolitan areas, reflected in the trend of regional SMEs raising

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their prices by a greater level than their metropolitan counterparts. Among industries, Hospitality and Finance and Insurance had the highest levels of confidence across the country. Manufacturing and Building and Construction were the only industries to record below average confidence. Following a slight drop, Queensland had the second lowest State confidence and the lowest regional confidence. Source: Sensis Business Index March 2015

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

completed, population growth, housing finance and dwelling commencement. The following summarises the April 2015 edition of the report.

State of the States

July 2015 State & territory economic performance report. Executive Summary

QLD

+ Retail trade - Unemployment

+ Unemployment - Housing finance

Queensland is the fifth strongest economy but lags on unemployment and population growth.

The Northern Territory is pushed back into third spot in the rankings of best performing economies.

NSW

+ Retail spending - Economic growth

+ Retail trade - Unemployment

Western Australia has drifted to the fourth best performing economy in the nation, constrained by rising unemployment.

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ACT

+ - Equipment spending

+ Population growth - Unemployment

VIC

Housing finance

South Australia is the seventh strongest economy but is third ranked on population growth and business investment.

NSW retains the top spot of the best performing economies. Home building is strong.

The ACT economy is the sixth best performing economy, supported by housing finance but constrained by weak business investment.

TAS

+ Home lending - Equipment spending

Victoria is the second strongest economy, and is ranked second on population growth, housing finance and dwelling starts.

+ Unemployment - Retail trade

Tasmania remains at the bottom of the economic performance table.

NSW ON TOP; VICTORIA NOW SECOND How are Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; equipment investment; unemployment; construction work done; population growth; housing finance and dwelling commencements.

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT

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EMPLOYMENT The drop in newspaper job advertisements that has been seen over the last few years (largely attributed to increased reliance on online job advertising) appears to have stabilised which is a positive sign for the jobs market. Despite a modest drop at the start of 2015, an upwards trend still exists for online job advertisements.

Townsville North Queensland’s unemployment rate in April was 7.9%, (using three month average data), with youth (aged 15-24) unemployment at 18.1%. While this represents an increase in unemployment over the financial year, the participation rate has also increased, with more people either working or actively searching for work. The total number of jobs in the region has also increased, albeit with an increased emphasis on part-time employment.

Labour Force Status

Persons July 2014

Persons April 2015

Employed Full-Time

79,600

76,900

Employed Part-Time

29,000

36,000

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Unemployed

8,500

9,700

Not in the Labour Force

64,700

61,600

Participation Rate (%)

64.4

66.6

Townsville has the largest labour market in Northern Australia, with over 122,000 people engaged in or actively looking for work.

Source: Labour Market Industry Portal, Population by Labour Force Status April 2015

UNEMPLOYMENT RATES

7.9%

6.7%

6.2%

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND

QUEENSLAND

AUSTRALIA

NUMBER OF BUSINESSES IN NORTH QUEENSLAND, BY NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES Source: Remplan Economic Profile, June 2013

NON-EMPLOYING 9,819

080

1–4 EMPLOYEES 4,489

5–19 EMPLOYEES 2,014

20–199 EMPLOYEES 497

INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT FEBRUARY

2015

INDUSTRY

FEBRUARY

2014

2,000

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

5,500

3,300

Mining

5,600

6,900

Manufacturing

8,500

1,300

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

1,000

10,600

Construction

11,500

2,900

Wholesale Trade

3,000

12,300

Retail Trade

11,100

10,600

Accommodation and Food Services

7,500

5,600

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

7,000

2,600

Information Media and Telecommunications

1,700

1,300

Financial and Insurance Services

1,000

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

2,000

4,700

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

4,300

Administrative and Support Services

2,400

7,600

Public Administration and Safety

9,100

10,000

Education and Training

8,400

17,400

Health Care and Social Assistance

15,100

1,800

Arts and Recreation Services

1,700

5,000

Other Services

4,600

Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Four Quarter Average May 2015

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EXPORT MARKET ANALYSIS COUNTRY IN FOCUS: PAPUA NEW GUINEA With Port Moresby closer to Townsville than Brisbane, proximity is just one reason that Papua New Guinea (PNG) presents a major economic opportunity for the Townsville North Queensland region. Driven by its resources sector, PNG is in the middle of the longest period of economic growth in its history. With the commencement of Liquefied Natural Gas exports in 2014, Real GDP Growth is forecast to reach 19.3% in 2015. The country’s resources sector, a major pillar of its economy, is also built on its gold, silver, copper, nickel and petroleum sectors. PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Cultural factors still play a significant role in doing business in PNG. There is a large informal economy, with approximately 85% of it operating on a subsistence basis. This is particularly prevalent in the agricultural sector. Building relationships is vital and after-sale service is valued highly, as is consistency in personnel for contact and communication. The ‘wantok’ system (translated literally to ‘one voice’) also results in obligations to help out another ‘wantok’, regardless of personal consequences. Corruption and law and order continue to be problems.

Port Moresby

Townsville North Queensland

AUSTRALIA

The present PNG Government, one of the most stable in the country’s history, is strongly supportive of the continued growth of the Mining and Agricultural sectors and is committed to making long overdue investment in the country’s infrastructure.

CAPITAL CITY

POPULATION

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

IMPORTS

EXPORTS

REAL GDP GROWTH 2014

PORT MORESBY

7.3 MILLION

TOK PISIN, ENGLISH, HIRI MOTU

A$3,845M

A$2,946M

5.8%

CURRENCY

MAJOR INDUSTRIES

KINA A$1 = 2.0520 KINA (MARCH 2015)

AGRICULTURE, MINING & RESOURCES, CONSTRUCTION

MAJOR AUSTRALIAN EXPORTS

082

Crude petroleum

($372M)

Professional, technical and other business services

($246M)

Civil engineering equipment and parts

($118M)

Meat (excl. beef)

($99M)

Personal travel excluding education

($84M)

TRADE: PORT OF TOWNSVILLE SNAPSHOT ANNUAL TONNAGE

VALUE OF TRADE

VESSEL VISITS

PORTS TRADED WITH

COMMODITIES

10.2 MILLION TONNES

$8B

674

233 PORTS IN 41 COUNTRIES

30+

TOWNSVILLE PORT Imports from

Exports to Imports from + Exports to

TOWNSVILLE

TOP FIVE IMPORT COUNTRIES

TOP FIVE EXPORT COUNTRIES

TOP FIVE COMMODITIES TRADED

NICKEL ORE

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

SUGAR

CONCENTRATED ZINC

FERTILISER

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TOURISM - VISITATION The year to September 2014 saw an 8.6% drop in overnight visitation to the region, driven by a significant 21.5% decrease in domestic holiday visitation. Positively, there were modest increases in domestic Visiting Friends and Relatives and Business travel of 2% and 8.1% respectively. International overnight visitors also dropped 8.3%. For day trip visitors, Townsville saw a 1.3% increase in domestic visitors, bucking the State-wide 8.6% decrease for the whole of Queensland.

DOMESTIC OVERNIGHT VISITORS

INTERNATIONAL OVERNIGHT VISITORS

873,000

113,000

13.4%

12.3%

DAY TRIP VISITORS

1.01 Million

26.1%

KEY SOURCE MARKETS - DOMESTIC

BRISBANE

154,000

522,000

22.6%

13.4%

REGIONAL QUEENSLAND

KEY SOURCE MARKETS - INTERNATIONAL UK

GERMANY

NEW ZEALAND

USA

SCANDINAVIA

23,000

19,000

11,000

9,000

7,000

2.9%

16.6%

28.2%

66.3%

39.9%

Type of Visit

Domestic

Domestic Annual Change

International

International Annual Change

Holiday

279,000

-13.4%

90,000

+10.8%

Visiting Friends/Relatives

321,000

-16.2%

17,000

+39.5%

Business

182,000

+1.7%

N/A

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Tourism Visitor Expenditure

Domestic Day

Domestic Overnight

International

Average Stay (nights)

Average Spend per trip

$144

$726

$814

Average spend per night

$172

$65

Source: Tourism Region Profiles 2013-14 – Northern Queensland, Tourism Research Australia

TOURISM BUSINESS EVENTS 2013/14

107

7,799

EVENTS

19,710

DELEGATES

5,445

STATE AND LOCAL

2,226 NATIONAL

DELEGATE DAYS

128

INTERNATIONAL

Source: Queensland Business Events Survey, Queensland Government, 2012-13

TOWNSVILLE AIRPORT BUSIEST ROUTE: TOWNSVILLE – BRISBANE

458,923

472,351

2014 INBOUND PASSENGERS

2014 OUTBOUND PASSENGERS

SEATS FOR FY 2015

PASSENGERS FOR FY 2015

2,476,638

1,550,501

-3.4%

-2.8%

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

PwC Townsville Business Index Survey: PwC surveyed 300 of its clients for the June Quarter business confidence outlook. Value-added: Value-added data represents the additional economic value that is made by each industry sector. (Source: REMPLAN Economic Modelling)

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT RPS EXPERTS HELPING DELIVER REGION BUILDING PROJECTS RPS is an international consultancy providing world class local solutions in urban growth, infrastructure, natural resource management, mining and energy. In Townsville, our multi-disciplinary team of talented professionals has played a leading role in many of the area’s major projects. We are proud to provide the following examples of the high calibre projects we lead and which are helping drive the local economy.

CASE STUDY: NORTH SHORE MASTERPLANNED COMMUNITY CLIENT: STOCKLAND North Shore is Townsville’s premier master planned community, which, once completed, will comprise 5,500 homes and feature a major town centre. The success of North Shore is demonstrated by its major influence in the Deeragun statistical area, being the second largest and fourth fastest growing area in Queensland (ABS 2013-14). At RPS we believe that Stockland’s commitment to undertaking detailed planning and design for the project is a major factor in its success. Our team has delivered a flexible platform that ensures North Shore can rapidly meet changing market conditions. It is a testament to the world class expertise of RPS’ locally based Urban Design, Landscape Design and Survey teams. The recent addition of the MODE Village delivers a higher density housing to address affordability issues. RPS has been providing additional planning and survey services to the thriving town centre precinct including Bunnings third store for the city. The North Shore development is considered by many to have been the backbone to the Townsville region’s building industry and will continue to be a significant ongoing contributor to the region’s economy into the future.

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CASE STUDY: DIATOMACEOUS EARTH PROCESSING FACILITY CHARTERS TOWERS CLIENT: AGRIPOWER Agripower owns and operates one of the world’s largest deposits of Diatomaceous Earth near Greenvale north of Charters Towers. Diatomaceous Earth is a unique natural silicon based product, high in Plant Available Silicon (PAS) that provides an organic solution as an alternative and supplement for NPK fertiliser and soil conditioning agents. The Diatomaceous Earth that is mined is transported to the processing facility, which is now operational near Charters Towers. RPS has been one of the lead consultants providing town planning, environmental and survey consulting services since 2011. RPS’s services commenced with due diligence for selecting the site, followed by on ground management of the planning and environmental approval process. Agripower’s decision to involve local experts in the development site selection process helped eliminate many of the hurdles that can arise during a complex approvals process. Agripower is committed to a long term growth strategy seeing ongoing expansion of its operations with the strong domestic and international demand for its current and future products driving a strong export demand. RPS is committed to ensuring that Agripower can deliver on these commitments through providing ongoing environmental, surveying, town planning and other management services.

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Planning Urban Design Survey and Mapping Environment and Water Landscape Design

Townsville Office Contact: Mark Carter – General Manager Townsville Phone: 07 4724 4244 Email: mark.carter@rpsgroup.com.au Website: www.rpsgroup.com.au/townsville

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NORTHERN LIVING Providing a relaxed tropical lifestyle that is complemented by all your metropolitan city comforts, no other Australian region boasts the resilience, diversity, lifestyle and economic potential that the Townsville North Queensland region enjoys. Regarded as the commercial hub of Northern Australia and with a population approaching 240,000, the Townsville North Queensland region offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity. At the centre of the region is Townsville, a thriving precinct with access to a variety of dining outlets, unique retailing, spectacular events and entertainment, world class education facilities, leading edge health care, affordable housing and a wide range of outdoor recreation options. The agricultural hinterland that surrounds the city includes Hinchinbrook, Charters Towers, Burdekin and Palm Island regions and provides a playground of leisure activities and diverse employment opportunities. Underpinned by a diverse economy, Townsville offers employment opportunities across a variety of industries. The regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main employment providers include retail trade, health care and social assistance, public administration and safety, manufacturing, education and training and construction.

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

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

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

Townsville North Queensland Average Temperatures 31.4 Max. (°C) 24.3

31.1 24.1

30.7

22.9

Min. (°C)

29.6

20.6

27.6

17.6

25.6

14.6

25.1

13.7

26.0

14.7

27.8

17.4

29.4

20.7

30.7

31.5

22.9

24.1

Townsville North Queensland Average Days of Rain 11.8

12.8 9.6

Days of Rain

5.4

3.7

2.4

1.9

1.5

1.3

2.9

4.9

7.3

SPORTING International and National Sporting Events

Local Sporting Teams

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

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

HOW MANY NATIONAL SPORTING TEAMS CALL TOWNSVILLE THEIR HOME?

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ARTS, CULTURE AND EVENTS Live theatre, music and the arts feature prominently in the lifestyles of the Townsville North Queensland community. Townsville enjoys two major art galleries - Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and Pinnacles Gallery - with smaller boutique galleries throughout the region. The local Entertainment and Convention Centre hosts major acts, concerts, conventions, exhibitions and indoor sporting events. The Townsville Civic Theatre holds many local, national and international performances in dance, music, opera, comedy and drama. Festivals Museum and Cultural Centre The annual Australian Festival of Chamber Music is an internationally acclaimed production targeted at classical music lovers from around the world. The Festival is now widely acknowledged as the largest chamber music festival in the Southern Hemisphere. The Townsville Cultural Fest is held annually and showcases local, national and international musicians, dancers, poets, street and cultural performers from diverse backgrounds. Other festivals include The Greek Fest, Australian Italian Festival, Ten Days in the Towers and Burdekin Water Festival.

The Museum of Tropical Queensland (MTQ) provides a great opportunity to learn about the cultural and natural heritage of tropical Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. Learn and enjoy the history of rainforest, corals and marine creatures and let the kids have fun in the Mind Zone, interactive science centre. The Cultural Centre, located next to MTQ, is a unique experience that provides visitors with exhibitions, performances and artefacts depicting the heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Groovin’ the Moo attracts international and national acts and attracts music enthusiasts by the thousands to Townsville for the May Day long weekend. This often sold out music festival is a highlight on the region’s Event Calendar. Past acts have included 360, Hilltop Hoods, Silverchair and Bliss N Eso. Contemporary Dance Dancenorth is Townsville’s very own, globally recognised contemporary dance company. Dancenorth enjoys a reputation for original and polished productions that are performed locally, nationally and internationally.

WHERE WILL YOU FIND A THRIVING CULTURAL AND ARTS SCENE IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA?

AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC

RIVERWAYS ARTS CENTRE

TYTO REGIONAL ART GALLERY, HINCHINBROOK

STRAND EPHEMERA

BURDEKIN THEATRE

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NORTHERN LIVING DINING, ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOPPING Dining Options Boasting four main dining precincts, Townsville offers the same dining experiences you could expect in any of Australia’s capital cities. Palmer Street, located adjacent to the city’s centre is home to a number of award-winning international restaurants, and is considered the ultimate place to wine and dine. For the coffee lovers, both Gregory Street and Flinders Plaza are ideal places to indulge your senses. Cannon Park Dining and Entertainment Precinct offers family friendly dining and entertainment options, featuring 10 restaurants, a cinema complex and a bowling lounge. Unique Retail Townsville is well equipped to cater to one of everyone’s favourite pastimes - shopping! With three major shopping centres, Willows, Castletown and Stockland, Townsville offers shoppers a wide variety of retail choices in air conditioned comfort. Markets are held regularly throughout the region, offering access to locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade sweets, baked goods, crafts, flowers, jewellery, pottery and paintings. The North Queensland Farmers Markets provides access to both north and far north Queensland’s best produce. Regarded as Queensland’s largest bulk goods and outlet shopping centre, Domain Central offers over 60 of Australia’s best brand name retailers, 1,800 car parks and a variety of facilities. With stores such as JB Hi-Fi, Bunnings, Freedom, Nick Scali, Harvey Norman, BCF, The Good Guys, Trade Secret and Snooze, you’ll find everything you need in one convenient location. For furniture, homewares, gifts, fashion, food, hair care outdoor, fishing, boating and more, Domain Central has it all.

The surrounding regions are known for their local produce, delis and artefacts and each offers a unique shopping experience well worth taking the time to experience. Nightlife As Northern Australia’s largest city, Townsville offers a wide range of sophisticated bars, classically-styled Queensland pubs and modern restaurants. Flinders Street East is the heart of Townsville’s vibrant night life, with a full suite of nightclubs and entertainment venues. The city has come of age in recent years and is now home to funky cafes, laneways and boutique bars. Contemporary street art mixes harmoniously with heritage buildings and facades that remind you of the city’s roots. The multi-award winning Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino is superbly located on the Townsville Breakwater, set amongst tropical landscaped gardens overlooking Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. The building is set to take on a transformation in months to come and will relaunch in 2016 as ‘The Ville’ a destination in its own right that draws on the region’s natural surrounds of the Great Barrier Reef, tropical rainforests and beaches. Movies Townsville offers three cinema complexes. Catching the latest movies is easy with four cinema complexes in Townsville and theatres and drive-ins in Charters Towers, Burdekin and Hinchinbrook. Townsville offers Reading Cinemas located at Cannon Park, Event Cinemas and BCC both positioned strategically in the CBD and Warrina Cineplex, a family owned independent cinema located in Currajong. Each of the centres is close by to dining options making a trip to the movies a very enjoyable experience.

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TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE Getting Around – Townsville’s Transportation Unlike major capital cities, Townsville offers a road network less congested and easy to navigate. Quick access to services and recreation facilities offers residents the ultimate work-life balance – with travel no longer impinging on your time. Parking is free throughout most of Townsville, with paid parking in the CBD both easy to find and significantly cheaper than in capital cities. Parking in Townsville’s CBD will cost an average of $6 per day (8 hours) in comparison to $65.83 per day in Brisbane or $74.23 per day in Sydney (RACQ, 2012). With a large network of bike and walking paths, Townsville offers healthy transportation options. The city continues to expand access to bike paths, with a strong focus on encouraging a healthy community and maintaining less congestion on the roads. With Townsville’s fantastic climate, it isn’t surprising that many residents make use of the bike paths for recreation as well as the main transportation route between work and home.

Townsville offers residents access to a comprehensive bus service which operates throughout the city using Queensland Transport’s ‘qconnect’ system. Townsville’s bus service offers a hail ‘n’ ride service as well as the regular scheduled stops to make public transport easier and more flexible. Longdistance coach services as well as school bus services are also available within Townsville. The Townsville airport welcomes 1.6 million passengers annually and is host to a number of major airlines including Qantas, Virgin Blue, Rex, Air North, Alliance and Jetstar. This is expected to rise to 3.6 million passengers annually by 2030. Townsville’s regular flight paths offer linkages with both capital cities and key mining sites. Townsville is also a large hub for fly-in fly-out workers due to its great lifestyle and support services available for the mining industry and its families. Magnetic Island is the most accessible island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and is only a 20 minute ferry ride from Townsville. Passenger ferries service the island with 18 return trips a day; bus, coach and taxi transfers are available to and from the terminal. The Island offers access to a number of nature based walking tracks.

IS YOUR COMMUTE TO WORK IN THE CITY AFFECTING YOUR WORK-LIFE BALANCE?

TOWNSVILLE BRISBANE

CBD DAILY PARKING COSTS TOWNSVILLE CBD

WHICH REGIONAL AIRPORT IN AUSTRALIA SEES OVER 26,000* PASSENGERS EACH WEEK?

* PASSENGER NUMBERS VARY BETWEEN SEASONS

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NORTHERN LIVING THE GREAT OUTDOORS 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. The Townsville North Queensland region extends to the Burdekin in the south, Charters Towers to the west, Hinchinbrook to the north and the Palm Group of Islands and Magnetic Island to the east.

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

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

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

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WHAT CAN YOU VISIT WITHIN A 90 MINUTE DRIVE OF YOUR HOME IN TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND?

WORLD HERITAGE LISTED GREAT BARRIER REEF

Magnetic Island

150km 100km

50km

TOWNSVILLE Ayr

Key Townsville Charters Towers

WETLANDS GREAT BARRIER REEF ISLANDS

Charters Towers

URBAN CENTRE

Hinchinbrook Burdekin Palm Island Distance from Townsville

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INDIGENOUS CULTURE OUTBACK LANDSCAPES

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Birding

Parks and Gardens

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

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

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

• Wongaloo Recreation Park, Burdekin

WHICH ISLAND PARADISE CAN YOU REACH FROM TOWNSVILLE BY FERRY IN JUST 20 MINUTES?

MAGNETIC ISLAND

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TYTO Wetlands

Magnetic Island

TYTO Wetlands is a unique 90-hectare natural wetland site that is home to over 230 species of birds and numerous tropical plant species in addition to such native Australian wildlife creatures as the wallaby.

Located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park just 8km off the coast of Townsville, Magnetic Island is the perfect tropical escape for a day or a week. With 23 beaches and bays, Magnetic Island has the natural beauty and serenity of untouched paradise within a thriving community. The rocky granite headlands fuse with sheltered bays and beaches, studded with majestic hoop pines trees, creating a dramatic coastline. Over two-thirds of the Island is protected as National Park, providing a haven for native wildlife, including rock wallabies, koalas, possums and over 100 species of birdlife. The Island is serviced by 18 return passenger and seven return vehicle ferry trips daily and is home to approximately 2,500 people. As a suburb of Townsville, Magnetic Island has all of the conveniences of the mainland.

Located just 500 metres from the township of Ingham and situated just a few hundred metres off the Bruce Highway down Cooper Street, T Y TO Wetlands is a carefully preserved natural environment that integrates lagoons, walking tracks and native flora.

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

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Palm Island Located 65kms north-west of Townsville, Palm Island (or Great Palm) is the traditional country of the Manbarra people and, more recently, home of the Bwgcolman tribal people. Palm Island’s assets are its unique Indigenous heritage and its location within the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The pristine waters of the area make it a great fishing spot – specifically for mackerel and coral trout. The Island is serviced regularly by passenger and vehicle ferries and is home to approximately 2,500 people. The Island is the largest within the Palm Group of Islands which also include Fantome (Eumilli), Curacoa (Noogoo), Barber (Boodthean), Esk (Soopun), Falcon (Carbooroo), Eclipse (Garoogubbee), Brisk (Culgarool), Fly and Havannah.

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Hinchinbrook Island

Gold Mining

Separated from the mainland only by the narrow Hinchinbrook Channel, the rugged peaks of Hinchinbrook Island National Park rise abruptly from the sea, signalling the Island’s wild nature. Hinchinbrook is home to the worldrenowned wilderness walk, the Thorsborne Trail. Covering 32km, the Trail follows some of Australia’s most scenic island coastline. Discover sweeping bays, sandy beaches, extensive mangroves, fragile heaths, dense forests and lofty summits. This Island is also a favourite with many locals for fishing and camping.

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

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Castle Hill Image by Melissa Van Der Haak

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

Just metres short of a mountain, Castle Hill is the giant pink granite monolith that stands proud in the centre of Townsville – serving as the perfect place for visitors to orientate themselves with the city. Take the easy drive to the top for stunning panoramic views of Magnetic Island and Cleveland Bay, Townsville City and suburbs and the Northern Beaches. Challenge yourself and join the 2,000+ locals that run and walk up the Hill everyday – if you’re up for it. The Strand Townsville’s famous foreshore, The Strand, is the perfect place to relax during your visit. Stretching 2.5km and offering views across Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island, The Strand is a favourite for locals and visitors alike. BBQ facilities, swimming enclosures, freshwater showers, a waterpark, playgrounds and waterfront dining make this the obvious place to visit.

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NORTHERN LIVING HOUSING Townsville offers a wide range of housing options to suit your permanent residence or renting needs. From modern chic inner-city apartments to traditional styled Queenslanders, Townsville has something to suit everyone’s style. Townsville’s housing affordability is exceptional in comparison to other mainland capital cities with average median house prices currently at $350,000 (REIQ Queensland Market Monitor, March 2015). The median unit price currently stands at $227,900 for an established unit and $332,500 for a new build (Herron Todd White, March 2015).

Median House Price - ABS Q1 2015

$ (000s)

Sydney

786

Canberra

580

Darwin

573

Perth

545

Melbourne

528

Brisbane

480

Adelaide

420

Hobart

353

WHERE CAN YOU BUY A COMFORTABLE FAMILY HOME IN A MAJOR CITY FOR JUST $350,000?

MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE TOWNSVILLE

350K

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BRISBANE

480K

EMPLOYMENT Townsville offers a diverse industry base, providing both a stable economic platform and a variety of employment opportunities. The main employment providers in the Townsville North Queensland region includes retail trade, health care and social assistance, public administration and safety, manufacturing, education and training and construction. Skilled Migration The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) is designed to assist employers in regional or low population growth areas of Australia who are unable to fill skilled vacancies through the local market. The Scheme provides an avenue for employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas or temporary residents currently in Australia. Skills in Demand A Survey of Employersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Recruitment Experiences conducted by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) in February 2013, highlighted the positions that are the most difficult to fill within the Burdekin, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Palm Island and Townsville. The most common positions included Motor Mechanics, Child Carers, Chefs, Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers, Early Childhood Teachers, Metal Fitters and Mechinists, Retail Managers, Truck Drivers, Bar Attendants and Baristas and Sales Representatives.

Growth Industries Manufacturing, Public Administration, Safet y and Construction are considered to be the Northern Regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key propulsive sectors, which are determined as the key drivers to economic activity in Northern Queensland

WHICH REGION IS HOME TO GLOBAL LEADERS IN TROPICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT?

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NORTHERN LIVING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND TRADES The Townsville North Queensland region is strengthening skilled labour through the numerous educational facilities available. From tertiary and vocational through to trades and training, courses are constantly evolving to address the shift in labour demand. James Cook University James Cook University ( JCU) is Australia’s leading tropical research university and Queensland’s second oldest university. Offering excellence in teaching and research, JCU’s main Campus is based in Townsville with additional Campuses in Cairns, Brisbane and Singapore. Over 19,000 students including 5,600 internationals of more than 100 nationalities currently study at JCU. The University was established to conduct teaching and research on areas of importance to North Queensland and The Tropics. Its Graduates have the expertise and intellectual curiosity to make a difference in their professions and their communities and conduct the research needed to meet the challenges facing the tropical world. JCU’s activities have a strong focus on regional Queensland but its impact and reach are international, as recognised in the respected 2010 Shanghai Jiao Ton World University ranking system which placed JCU in the top 400 universities in the world. It is one of only two Queensland universities to achieve this ranking.

WHICH REGION IS HOME TO FOUR WORLDCLASS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS?

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CQUniversity CQUniversity’s presence in Townsville is continuing to grow with the launch of a new Townsville Campus in April 2015, which is in addition to the already established Distance Education Study Centre that launched in September 2014. Study areas include Apprenticeships, Trades and Training, Business, Accounting and Law, Creative, Performing and Visual Arts, Education and Humanities, Engineering and Built Environment, Health, Information Technology and Digital Media, Psychology, Social Work and Community Services, Science and Environment, and Work and Study Preparation. CQUniversity continues to be a leader in the delivery of distance education with approximately half of the cohort being made up of students studying by distance education. Compared to other universities, CQUniversity is also proud to have the highest ratio of students from mature age, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, first-in-family and low socio-economic backgrounds.

JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY CQUniversity TAFE QUEENSLAND NORTH TEC-NQ

TAFE Queensland North TAFE Queensland North provides vocational education and training to more than 14,700 local, interstate and international students annually. Students are enrolled in over 200 training programs ranging from Certificate through to Advanced Diploma level. The Institute also delivers training in traditional trade areas to more than 2,000 apprentices and trainees annually. TAFE Queensland North currently works closely with business and organisations of all sizes across Northern Queensland to provide customised training options. Training in this mode can be delivered as accredited (nationally recognised) or non-accredited with most of this delivery occurring in the workplace. Tec-NQ Tec-NQ is a leading educational and training organisation providing innovative and flexible solutions in Townsville North Queensland. As an independent school, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and a Group Training Organisation (GTO) Tec-NQ delivers a holistic approach to trade training. Tec-NQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship school based program has helped hundreds of young people get their start in trade-based careers by delivering a contextualised Year 11 and 12 curriculum and developing the employability skills necessary to transition students from school to work. State-of-the-art training facilities and workshops allow trainers to provide a simulated work environment and branches throughout remote North Queensland allow TecNQ to bring training to regional centres.

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NORTHERN LIVING SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE The Townsville North Queensland region offers an excellent choice of education and childcare facilities to suit your child’s needs and ensure close proximity to both your home and work. Parents will also have peace of mind knowing that their children have access to quality childcare and education facilities with options of over 110 childcare facilities, 69 primary schools and 18 secondary schools. There are a number of boarding school facilities throughout the Townsville North Queensland region, including The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James, Townsville Grammar School, St Patricks College (Girls), Blackheath & Thornburgh College (Charters Towers) and All Souls St Gabriels School (Charters Towers). The Townsville North Queensland region offers a range of church based and non-denominational schools with highly renowned academic, cultural and sporting records. Townsville Grammar School had the most academically successful students in Townsville North Queensland in 2014 while Pimlico State High School was the pick of the north’s public schools in 2010.

Townsville Schools – Leading the Way With the National Broadband Network (NBN) rolling out across Townsville, schools are taking advantage of this high speed internet connection to transform the typical school day for students and staff. The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James was amongst the first schools in Australia to have a connection to the NBN and consequently now has access to superfast broadband. Since the introduction of the NBN, classrooms have experienced increased interactivity as well as increased learning opportunities for students, and improved job satisfaction for teachers. The Cathedral School has started to utilise video conferencing with 60 students recently experiencing a virtual tour of Questacon National Science Technology Centre and plans are in place to virtually visit the NASA facility. Kirwan State High School is nationally recognised for its performance in sports and offers a range of ‘Sports Excellence Programs’. Pimlico State High School is highly regarded for achievements in the performing arts – particularly music. In addition, a number of Townsville high schools align with international sister schools, to offer cultural experiences through international study tours and home stay programs.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND A BROAD CHOICE OF EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS WITH HIGHLY RENOWNED ACADEMIC, CULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDS?

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HEALTH AND WELFARE A range of health and welfare services is available across the Townsville North Queensland region with Townsville providing the largest proportion of services. Townsville offers both public and private hospital options. The Townsville Hospital provides the very latest in: • Cardiac

• Oncology

• Obstetric

• Mental health

• Gynaecological

• Neonatal

• Paediatric

• Allied health

• Neurosurgical

• Anaesthetic

• Orthopaedic

• Intensive care

Aged Care Services Townsville North Queensland provides a great location to retire. Whether you are looking for independent living services, home care, residential aged care including dementia retirement living, hostel style accommodation and day respite care, there is something for you and your family. Disability Services The Townsville Hospital is the major teaching hospital for James Cook University’s Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health and for TAFE North. Maintaining a linkage with the local training facilities ensures that Townsville health services see a continual influx of medical professionals to cater for the growing population. The Hospital continues to expand with the first two stages of the $437M redevelopment project completed.

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

In April 2012, the Townsville Mater Hospital welcomed a $5 million clinical training school, which includes a simulated ward and resuscitation room with five mannequins. It also offers four tutorial rooms and a 120-seat conference centre. This training facility offers life-like work experience to keep medical students and graduates abreast of the latest technologies and procedures.

• Mobile attendant care program (medical, personal care) • In-home flexible respite • Children’s therapy and early intervention services • Accommodation support

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

• Community access • Sports and recreation programs • Employment support • Advocacy • Carers services

Support Services

• Transport services

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

• Mental health services • Equipment sales and modifications, aids and appliances

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NORTHERN LIVING REGIONS AT A GLANCE TOWNSVILLE POPULATION

AREA

171,824

3,733km2

Major Sports and Events: V8 Supercars Townsville 400, Australian Festival of Chamber Music, North Queensland Cowboys, Townsville Crocodiles, Townsville Fire, Townsville Running Festival, Groovin the Moo, Troy Dunn PBR Invitational, Townsville Triathlon Festival, Magnetic Island Race Week, Strand Ephemera, Winter Racing Carnival, Townsville Cultural Festival, Greek Fest Major Cultural Assets: Jezzine Barracks, The Strand, Queens Gardens, Castle Hill, Town Common Wetlands, Riverway, Reid Park, Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre and proximity to Great Barrier Reef

Major Industries: Agriculture, tourism, retail, services and manufacturing Education: James Cook University, CQUniversity, TAFE Queensland North, Tec-NQ, public and private early childhood, primary and senior schools and regional training organisations Newspaper: Townsville Bulletin, The Sun Council: www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Major Health Services: Public Hospital, Private Hospital, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital and Birthing Centre, Cardiac, Obstetric, Gynaecological, Paediatric, Neurosurgical, Orthopaedic, Oncology, Mental Health, Neonatal, Radiology, Allied Health, Anaesthetic, Intensive Care, GPs

CHARTERS TOWERS POPULATION

AREA

DISTANCE FROM TOWNSVILLE

12,491

68,388km2

137km

Major Sports and Events: Goldfield Ashes, 10 Days in the Towers Major Cultural Assets: Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours (Outback experience), Gold Heritage Trail, Venus Gold Battery and Heritage Buildings Major Health Services: Public Hospital, GPs and allied health services Major Industries: Mining, beef and education

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Education: The Charters Towers region has a rich history of education excellence catering to day, boarding, distance and tertiary education at the local TAFE campus, giving rise to its status as the education centre of the west. Newspaper: Northern Miner and North Queensland Register Council: www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

HINCHINBROOK POPULATION

AREA

DISTANCE FROM TOWNSVILLE

11,700

2882km2

112km

Major Sports and Events: Australian Italian Festival Major Cultural Assets: Hinchinbrook Island, Wallaman Falls, TYTO Wetlands, Lucinda and Taylors Beaches, Wet Tropics Great Walks and Mungalla Cattle Station Major Health Services: Public Hospital, GPs and allied health services

Major Industries: Agriculture, tourism, retail, services and manufacturing Education: Private and public primary and secondary schools and TAFE Queensland North Newspaper: The Herbert River Express Council: www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au

BURDEKIN POPULATION

AREA

DISTANCE FROM TOWNSVILLE

17,888

5,053km2

90km

Major Sports and Events: Burdekin Grower Race Day, Burdekin Water Festival, Australian Hand Cane-Cutting Championships

Major Industries: Agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture Newspaper: Ayr Advocate and Home Hill Observer

Major Cultural Assets: Wongaloo Station, Silverlink Burdekin Bridge, SS Yongala Shipwreck

Council: www.burdekin.qld.gov.au

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

PALM ISLAND POPULATION

AREA

DISTANCE FROM TOWNSVILLE

2,590

70.9km2

70km

Major Sports and Events: Spring Festival, Palm Island Open Days

Major Health Services: Public Hospital Council: www.piac.com.au

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

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