Central Queensland

$17.5m Central Qld wind project promises jobs, local benefits, and renewable energy expansion with $500m+ capex targeting 2029 completion

A significant renewable energy initiative encompasses development of a wind farm and battery storage facility, with the potential for a solar farm within the project boundary.

North Queensland 1 GW solar farm approved, with $650 million CAPEX boost and new tender opportunities

The solar farm is expected to provide a major boost to North Queensland’s energy landscape, driving employment and infrastructure opportunities.

High-margin copper-gold project in central Queensland targets AUD $192m capex with strong PFS results, promising rapid payback and significant resource growth

With a projected AUD $192 million capex, a high-margin copper-gold project in central Queensland offers suppliers promising opportunities in equipment and services.

$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.

$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.

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.

Feasibility studies advance for major bauxite project as procurement of equipment and services begins in Central Queensland

Feasibility studies for a major bauxite project in central Queensland are advancing, with procurement of equipment and services now underway to support development.

Cairns park upgrade gets Olympic Games upgrade with procurement to commence

Upgrades to Cairns’ Barlow Park expects to lift community sporting participation at a grassroots level to sprout more elite sport and entertainment opportunities for Far North Queensland.