Townsville

TECH project proposed for north Qld advances through permits

A project seeking viability aims to become a leading supplier of high-grade, ethically-derived advanced battery materials based in Queensland.

Clearing road access for Qld’s largest eco-industrial precinct

An infrastructure masterplan for the state’s largest eco-industrial precinct was released in March, with $74 million of State and Federal funding going to the vital enabling infrastructure.

Copperstring transmission project reaches new milestone in development

The Australian government has provided key approvals for the construction and operation of the CopperString 2.

$777m renewable energy development in far-north Qld reaches double milestones

When complete, this pumped hydro development will pin Far North Queensland on the map as a booming renewable energy industry region.

$2b wind farm construction project gets cemented

As the concrete settles on the $2 billion renewable project, it will facilitate the first publicly owned and operated wind farm in Queensland.

Contractors appointed for demolition of Cowboys’ north Qld stadium

Demolition of the former home of the North Queensland Cowboys NRL team gives way to plans for a modern, multi-purpose police complex, Projectory reports.

$46m funding committed to improving one of the busiest roads in north-east Qld

A major upgrade to one of Townsville’s busiest roads has now received the funding to commence activities to ease congestion and improve safety for Queensland roads.

North Qld hospital development set for a $530m expansion of over 140 new beds

State health funding will deliver around 143 additional beds as well as other upgrades to critical infrastructure at the Townsville facility.

Tenders go out for major road construction and intersection upgrades on Bruce Highway

Companies have been invited to tender for major road construction and intersection upgrades on the Bruce Highway, north Queensland.

Operations to commence works on north Qld port upgrade with arrival of Australia’s largest backhoe dredge

A 65m-long backhoe dredge has arrived in Townsville to begin work on a $232 million port channel upgrade, Projectory can report.