Mar 20, 2019

Townsville’s entertainment assets to be connected

Townsville’s waterfront is set to undergo a major facelift off the back of funding through Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s successful $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program. The $10.2 million Townsville Waterfront Promenade is receiving $5 million from BoR, with Townsville City Council contributing $5.2 million and will support 34 construction jobs. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the project will result in new commercial, residential, hospitality and retail investment in Townsville’s CBD. “This is a tr...

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Mar 20, 2019

Big coal invests in Mine rehab

Anglo American’s Australian operations will invest more than $162 million in industry-leading mine rehabilitation over the next five years. Chief Executive Officer of Anglo American’s Metallurgical Coal business, Tyler Mitchelson, said the company was committed to the highest standards of environmental performance. Anglo American’s Australian operations include five metallurgical coal...

Mar 20, 2019

Power for Keppel Island upgrade

Delivering power and water services to Great Keppel Island to support its redevelopment is being made possible with funding from Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s successful $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program. This latest $5 million allocated through BoR adds to the $26,636,363 already committed by the state government towards the project. Member for Keppel and Assistant...

Mar 19, 2019

Mines count the flood cost

The closure of the rail line between its Phosphate Hill operation and Townsville is set to cost Incitec Pivot at least $100 million. However, other major North-West Queensland mining operations are faring better, as record numbers of heavy vehicles hit the local highway to keep the region’s mineral exports flowing. While Incitec Pivot said it was able to take some of its product to Townsv...

Mar 19, 2019

NSS keeps mineral exports rolling

Northern Stevedoring Services has swung into action for its mining clients, running a fleetof triple road trains around the clock to get their product to Port of Townsville. The flood-ravaged Mount Isa Line which would usually carry much of the NorthWest Minerals Province’s exports by rail is expected to be out of action until late April to mid-May. NSS operations manager Jeffrey Weightma...

Mar 19, 2019

Civil Construction pulls it weight

Policymakers will be keeping a good eye on the fortunes of civil contractors following the release of a report highlighting their contribution to the North Queensland economy. Civil contracting – moving earth, laying pipes, putting down road pavement and building bridges among others – is to construction what trusses are to a roof. The Cummings Economics report, The Importa...

Mar 19, 2019

Waste processing creates jobs

Hinchinbrook Shire Mayor has backed recycling as a jobs creation intiiative. The State Government has released the Draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy for public comment. The Draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy document outlines the strategic priorities and targets for waste management in Queensland with the aim of becoming a Zero waste to lan...

Mar 19, 2019

Blackspot intersection upgrade

Townsville City Council is beginning work to upgrade a black spot intersection with a new roundabout on 18 March. The Shoalmarra Drive and Mount Low Parkway Intersection upgrade received $1.5 million in funding from the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program. Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill said the roundabout upgrade is one of many shovel-ready projects across the city bein...

Mar 18, 2019

Bids shortlisted for Cairns tourism hub

An announcement is due late this year or early next year on the developer of a global tourism hub in Cairns. There are three firms shortlisted to develop a facility in the Cairns CBD. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said detailed proposals will come from: Hard Rock InternationalReef Casino Joint VentureThe Star Entertainment Group The shortlisted companies will be req...