Kirk Wallace

$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.

By Kirk Wallace on November 4, 2024
Queensland, Central Queensland

$87M affordable housing project set for Brisbane’s north, offering 152 units with sustainable design, aiming to address social housing needs by 2027

New plans to address Brisbane’s growing need for social and affordable housing include a mix of single, double and three-room apartments to provide diverse living options.

$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.

$80M Kangaroo Point mixed-use tower gains council approval, set to enhance Brisbane River precinct with retail, residential, and rooftop amenities

A revised residential and commercial development along the Brisbane River is advancing toward construction, with design and planning works underway.

$500M Queensland road and infrastructure upgrade plan greenlit, creating major subcontracting and supply opportunities across local government areas statewide

This rollout of road upgrade programs will present substantial opportunities for subcontracting and supply services, reports Projectory.

$80M West End residential tower approved, bringing hundreds of jobs and sustainable urban living with stormwater management and community spaces by 2027

Construction is slated to commence on a major West End residential project pacing the way for several hundred jobs, reports Projectory.

$72M Brisbane CBD office tower redevelopment set to boost energy efficiency and workspace design, offering prime subcontracting opportunities into 2026

This landmark project on Edward Street is poised to transform the area and offers a range of subcontracting opportunities for interested suppliers and service providers.

$399m level crossing project in Brisbane's south moves to detailed design, offering key opportunities for subcontractors as procurement phase begins soon

The level crossing project on Brisbane's southside aims to reduce congestion by constructing an elevated three-way intersection at the rail crossing in Coopers Plains.

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.

$71m road upgrade to enhance traffic flow, improve safety with new lanes and paths, supporting regional growth and 17,000 jobs by 2028

The major road upgrade aims to make way for significant growth in the region with a contribution of 17,000 jobs required over a broader development of the area.