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1,000 jobs on the table as $1.3b Central Qld coal proposal heads toward construction

Projectory details how close they are to construction and the scope of works behind a proposed open-cut mine expansion in the Bowen Basin.

Notice to proceed for far north Qld green energy hub signals start of construction

Plans for a wind farm and battery project are heading toward construction in Queensland’s far north with the head contractor given the nod, reports Projectory.

$315 million Qld coal mine extension plans advancing a further nine years of operations

The thermal coal mine extension project would see over 600 full-time jobs for Queensland supported until the end of the project around 2037.

29-Storey hotel to stamp out one of Brisbane’s mainstay Irish pubs in vibrant Valley precinct

A new hotel and residential tower has been proposed at Fortitude Valley’s former Dooley’s site, reports Projectory.

Expressions of interest goes out for $600m hybrid power project in north Qld

The call has gone out for north Queenslanders to build Australia’s largest hybrid generator to produce cleaner, cheaper energy.

Construction contract awarded to local firm for Qld gas processing expansion

Suppliers from regional Queensland expect to land goods and services contracts as the gas expansion project kicks off, also.

Four-year ore haulage contract secured offers 80 roles in 24/7 operations for north Qld

The selected contractor will continue servicing a north-west Queensland mine to haul bulk ore product over a four-year agreement.

$60m water infrastructure project a step closer for Charters Towers

A mammoth 10,000 megalitre water infrastructure development is estimated to create over 170 full-time equivalent jobs during construction.

North Australian hydrogen vision revealed for Townsville

North Australia’s first green hydrogen technology hub is pairing with a solar farm approved for 200MW in Townsville, Queensland.

Multiple contracts worth over $50m have been rolled out for major Qld defence project

A hoard of contracts have just been awarded for major defence upgrade works, bringing more than $53 million in work and over 400 jobs, reports Projectory.