Far North Queensland

Government looks fast track appointment of successful proponent for Aurukun

The Queensland Government is seeking Expressions of Interest for development rights to the Aurukun bauxite resource on Cape York.

Approval for $1.8bn tourist development in Far North Queensland, local business benefits

The Queensland Government has approved the proposed Ella Bay Development in Far North Queensland.

Tenders out for design of $240m final stage of North Queensland ring road

Tenders are now out to complete the detailed design and associated contract documentation for a ring road project in Northern Queensland.

Winning tenders to be announced late this month for $425m NQ bio-energy plant project

The successful winning tenders are expected to be announced later this month for a $425m bio energy plant in Queensland’s far month.

RATCH Australia seeking to develop a $540 million wind farm in Far North Queensland

The Mt Emerald Wind Farm development, if approved, will create up to 250 jobs and take two years to construct.

$800m Mount Isa phosphate mine gets environmental go ahead

A proposed multi-million dollar open cut phosphate mine, located north-west of Mount Isa, has been given the go-ahead by Queensland's Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP).

Port of Cairns get 'significant project' status

Queensland’s Coordinator-General has declared the proposed upgrade of the $100 million Port of Cairns upgrade a significant project.

State Government seeks new expressions of interest in $3bn bauxite resource in northern Queensland

New expressions of interest will be sort shortly from companies interested in developing a multi billion dollar bauxite resource in far north Queensland.

Environmental impact study open on $600m Qld nickel project

The EIS, Environmental Impact Study, has been released on a $600 million nickel project in Northern Queensland.