Staff Reporter

Major sewerage pipeline upgrade to boost supplier opportunities in Townsville’s state development area from July 2026

Suppliers and contractors in civil works, trenchless technology, environmental services, and utility infrastructure are set to benefit from a public utility upgrade in the Townsville region, with the replacement of a major sewerage pipeline servicing the city’s eastern suburbs scheduled to start in July 2026.

Up to 24 new gas wells and infrastructure to be built east of Wallumbilla in phased development pending approvals, offering supply chain opportunities

A new gas development in central-eastern Queensland is set to open fresh supply avenues for upstream service providers, with a phased construction and operation program targeting coal seam gas (CSG) reserves east of Wallumbilla.

North Queensland solar and battery project to deliver 150mw generation and 128mw storage across 185ha site near Townsville

A large-scale renewable energy project in North Queensland is progressing through environmental approvals, paving the way for new contract opportunities for suppliers involved in civil works, solar infrastructure, and battery energy storage systems.

68ha expansion to support road upgrades, stockpile growth and gas drainage systems at coal mine in NSW’s Upper Hunter region

A major infrastructure expansion in New South Wales’ Upper Hunter region will open up 68 hectares for development to support upgraded transport links, increased coal stockpiling capacity, and new gas drainage systems.

$355m open-cut gold mine proposed in WA’s Great Southern with job and contract opportunities in processing, power, civil works and site infrastructure

A proposed open-cut gold mining operation in Western Australia’s Great Southern region has entered a key public consultation stage, with a production forecast of more than a million ounces, a total development cost of $355 million, and opportunities spanning mining, earthworks, processing, accommodation, power, and environmental services.

Major battery storage project proposed in southern NSW to deliver 300MW capacity, creating jobs and supplier opportunities across energy and civil works

A major energy storage initiative is progressing through early development stages in southern New South Wales, with a new battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed near Brayton in the Goulburn Mulwaree region.

Grid-scale battery project proposed for NSW Central Coast with $30M+ investment and 1,000MW capacity, creating 250 construction jobs by 2026

A grid-scale energy storage project with a capital investment value exceeding $30 million is planned for the Central Coast region of New South Wales, offering significant opportunities for civil works contractors, plant and equipment suppliers, and environmental service providers.

$1.2B dam wall replacement project to restore storage capacity and open supply opportunities in QLD's Wide Bay Burnett enters approval phase

Plans to replace a key dam wall in Queensland’s Burnett region have entered a new phase, with enabling works underway and regulatory approvals progressing for the civil works package at the heart of a water infrastructure upgrade.