Proposed Projects
Townsville Ocean Terminal
Feb 9th
On 13 September 2005 after reviewing a number of internal studies, the Government endorsed the development of the Townsville Ocean Terminal. It was also announced that negotiations could now commence with TABCORP/Consolidated Properties Group as the preferred developer.
On 7 February 2006 the Government announced approval for the development agreement for the $1 billion Townsville Ocean More >
Rocky Springs
Feb 9th
Fast Facts
Size
The proposed Rocky Springs community is situated on a 1,594 hectare site.
Location
Rocky Springs is located 15 kilometres south east of the Townsville CBD, with a travelling time of approximately 15 minutes.
Estimated Population
Some 35,000 to 38,000 people will eventually call Rocky Springs’ home.
Target Commencement Date
The planned commencement date for Rocky Springs is 2009.
Development Period
Estimated 35 years.
Total Dwellings
Approximately 15,000 to 18,000 More >
Northwest Minerals Province
Feb 9th
Townsville is the export and processing centre for the province.
A large number of existing minerals projects are currently underway 16 approved advanced projects in the Townsville – Mt Isa region QRail forecasts and increase in mining production from 3.6 million tpa (2004-05) to 6.3 million by 2010.
Even if there are no more new projects, these projects alone More >
CBD Redevelopments
Feb 9th
There are currently $2.5 billion in developments currently underway or in planning for Townsville’s CBD district
Major Projects include:
T1 Towers
The Dalgety
Altitude
Central
Saville
Solarus
Riva
Jezzine Barracks Foreshore Redevelopment
Feb 9th
The Commonwealth Government set a two-year limit on the development of the plan to ensure the project was not unduly delayed. I’m pleased to report to the community that we have achieved this important target in 16 months.
We wanted to get on with the job and this was reflected in community feedback. We have secured More >
