Central Queensland

$17.6M maritime training expansion in Cairns set to boost local workforce, with 870 new jobs and state-of-the-art facilities by mid-2025

The latest phase in Cairns' Big Build has commenced, featuring a significant 2,600-square metre expansion of a regional TAFE Queensland.

$1.6B mining contract awarded in Central Queensland, boosting coal production and creating 650 jobs; major opportunities for equipment and service providers

An awarded mining contract positions the development as a cornerstone for coal production in the Bowen Basin with substantial business opportunities to come, reports Projectory.

New solar farm in Chinchilla enters final procurement stage, offering local contractors opportunities as the project aims to generate power for 160,000 homes by 2025

A new solar farm initiative is set to transform the Chinchilla region—offering opportunities for local contractors as they reach the final stage of early procurement.

Feasibility studies advance for major bauxite project as procurement of equipment and services begins in Central Queensland

Feasibility studies for a major bauxite project in central Queensland are advancing, with procurement of equipment and services now underway to support development.

Cairns park upgrade gets Olympic Games upgrade with procurement to commence

Upgrades to Cairns’ Barlow Park expects to lift community sporting participation at a grassroots level to sprout more elite sport and entertainment opportunities for Far North Queensland.

Construction to commence on the $1.3bn wind farm in regional Qld

Projectory details the takeover of a regional Queensland renewables energy wind farm set to create 400 jobs during the installation of 46 turbines.

Construction to commence on mental health inpatient unit in north Qld

A much-needed expansion project to an adult mental health unit in north Queensland is gearing up to commence refurbishment works.

Supergrid proposed for Central Qld

A major supergrid will allow for high-capacity connection between Halys and Gladstone in Queensland, reports Projectory.