Far North Queensland

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.

Draft terms of reference out for $250m Chillagoe gold mine

The draft terms of reference have been released for a $250m gold mine expansion in Queensland's Far North.