Jamie Wade

Proposed $500m wind farm in Atherton Tablelands to generate power and jobs

A proposed 220 MW wind power station in North Queensland will take two years to construct and create up to 250 construction jobs, according to the proponent.

Contract awarded for multi-million dollar overhaul of iconic venue on Gold Coast

A local Queensland company will construct the first phase of a major sporting facility on the Gold Coast.

ROI deadline looms for $9bn port expansion in North Queensland

Registrations of Interest for the First Stage of Expansion of coal terminal infrastructure in North Queensland will be accepted up until 20 February.

Gold Coast roads network upgrade worth $120m to be redesigned in two stages

A series of road network upgrades planned for the Gold Coast has been split in to two stages, following environmental concerns over fauna in the region.

Jobs boom in Queensland’s $4bn infrastructure repair

The huge task of reconstructing Queensland’s road network and transport infrastructure is underway, in a $4bn+ effort overseen by the Department of Transport and Main Roads in cooperation with the construction industry.

EOI extended for 'largest integrated tourism development in Qld’s history'

The deadline for expressions of interest in a major marine project on the Gold Coast were extended but have now closed.

Port development to capitalise on global cruising market

Australia’s busiest cruise port is planning to capitalise on the lucrative global cruise industry with expansion plans to accommodate an increased number of mega class cruise ships.

Governments match funding for new Warrego Highway bridge, Queensland

The Queensland and federal governments are jointly funding the replacement of a flood damaged bridge on the Warrego Highway at the Maranoa River east of Mitchell.

Watpac refutes media reports over contract for $30m Qld aquatic centre revamp

Brisbane-based construction company Watpac has corrected newspaper reports that it has won the $30 million contract to revamp an aquatic centre in Queensland.

Company appoints consultants to prepare EIS on$3bn Galilee Basin coal project

The proponents of a $3 billion central Queensland coal project have appointed consultants to prepare its Environmental Impact Study (EIS).