Jamie Wade

$70m aquaculture project has the potential for major employment and food security

 A proposed $70m prawn aquaculture facility would generate hundreds of jobs and create a thriving local industry to keep pace with demand for locally farmed seafood.

Massive employment forecast for Central Queensland mining project

Employment will double at a north-Queensland mine, which plans to ramp up next year, creating jobs for 500 construction workers and 400 miners.

Queensland quarry project passes next phase to EIS

The Queensland Coordinator-General has approved the release of the environmental impact statement (EIS) for a major quarry project and is inviting the public to have its say.

Retail behemoth gets go ahead in Queensland before national expansion

The first Queensland development of a membership warehouse chain has been approved by the state government for a 14,000m² construction estimated to cost close to $50m and situated at North Lakes, north of Brisbane.

Shortlist announced for major regional housing initiative

Three non-government housing consortiums have been selected for the next stage of joint venture between the State Government and Logan City Council.

Preparatory work starts on $262m Townsville housing development project

A national civil contractor is preparing to begin works on a $262m housing development in north Queensland that will be developed over 10 years.

$275m Urban Village to breathe new life in to Brisbane

The Queensland government is behind the redevelopment of a former gaol, which will incorporate residential, commercial and science precinct.

Shortlist of five named for $25bn Queensland bauxite project

The Queensland Government has finalised a shortlist of five groups to progress to detailed proposals of the state’s key bauxite mining project on Cape York Peninsula.

Queensland company wins design pitch for major Chinese project

The Queensland practice of an Australian architecture firm has won the international competition to design the National Maritime Museum of China.