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TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSL AND
2022 Project Priorities
& Policy Updates
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ABORIGINAL SHIRE COUNCIL
FOREWORD
Townsville, the largest city in North Queensland encompasses critical minerals, and the Pacific development opportunities, our
five major regional centres: Townsville, Charters Towers, region is destined for growth.
Burdekin, Palm Island and Hinchinbrook. The region contributes
The region plays a critical role in energy generation. Projects
over $33 billion annually to the Queensland economy and is
such as CopperString 2.0 are leading the charge in reducing
home to nearly 240,000 people. The region has one of the most
the costs of energy for industry and businesses in North
diverse economic bases in Australia and enjoys a stunning
Queensland. Previously this has been a direct impediment to
natural environment that provides tourism growth opportunities
growing private investment into our region. Demand for critical
and an attractive lifestyle for its residents.
minerals such as copper and zinc will double by 2050 and
Over the past two years, the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic lowering the cost of energy will see some of the $720 billion in
has impacted economies across the globe exponentially. Whilst untapped minerals in the North West Minerals province realised.
Townsville North Queensland’s local economy has not been
Additionally, the production of hydrogen is a critical component
immune to the impacts of COVID-19, the region has endured the
to our energy mix. New hydrogen developments at the Sun
effects with many sectors recording strong growth and a positive
Metals Zinc Refinery and potential Hells Gates Pumped Storage
outlook. However, the disparity between those booming and
can contribute to securing reliable and affordable power in North
those battling creates two differing economies for our region.
Queensland and create new opportunities for export industries.
The diversity and strategic location of Townsville means North
For Townsville North Queensland to reach its full economic
Queensland is well placed for long-term economic recovery
and social potential there are critical challenges that must be
and future growth. The region boasts strengths in agriculture
addressed. This includes enabling water and power projects
in the Burdekin and Hinchinbrook, high-value mining and
in our region, reducing red tape, resolving business insurance,
mineral hubs for renewable energy to the west from Charters
addressing the skills shortage, and developing the infrastructure
Towers and beyond, and the largest breeding ground for cattle
to service our growing population.
in the country. Additionally, Townsville, as the largest city in
Northern Australia is home to the nation’s largest Defence base, We acknowledge and thank the Federal Government for standing
the epicentre of world-class research and science, and we are up across the health and economic crisis of COVID-19 and
already servicing 80% of Northern Australia’s population with providing businesses and households invaluable support to aid
general cargo through our port. their recovery. As we look ahead to the 2022 Federal Budget and
Election, we are making a strong case for targeted investment
Townsville Enterprise sees it as our role to tell the story of
and policy support to ensure the North can continue to play a
the linkages across North Queensland’s assets and what the
leading role in driving the nation’s recovery and future resilience.
opportunities can be for our region, our state, and our nation
when these strengths are leveraged. With targeted support we The Unlock the North concept has been developed to recognise
have the capacity to deliver the jobs, sovereignty, and economic opportunity through adversity and promotion of the important
prosperity critical to our nation’s recovery and future resilience. role the North Queensland region can play in not just the
economic recovery of Queensland but also as a leading activist
Enabling private investment is what will allow the North
for the economic recovery for Australia.
to continue to play a leading role in the nation’s economic
development. With our competitive advantages in green energy,
CR JENNY HILL CR LYN MCLAUGHLIN CR FRANK BEVERIDGE CR RAMON JAYO CR MISLAM SAM
Townsville City Council Burdekin Shire Council Charters Towers Regional Council Hinchinbrook Shire Council Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
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ADVOCACY HIGHLIGHTS
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TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND
TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND
THE GATEWAY TO NORTHERN AUSTRALIA
AFFORDABLE WATER AFFORDABLE GREEN INNOVATION
& AGRICULTURE POWER & INDUSTRY & SKILLS
Long-term water security New critical mineral processing Youngest city in Australia
New water infrastructure Mining growth Skilled workforce
Expansion of agricultural land Common user infrastructure Leading health, research and
Recycling of water for Hydrogen capability education facilities to foster
new industries collaboration and new industries
Decarbonisation of NQ industries
High-value cropping Eco industrial corridors
Smart technology Port expansion
DEFENCE DESTINATION MARKETING
Largest defence base Great Barrier Reef Marine Eco-tourism
Singapore military Park Authority Major events
training initiative Australian Institute of Marine Science International flights
Pacific step up Museum of Underwater Art Indigenous tourism
Development of defence
industries in the north
50% 80%
OF NORTHERN OF GENERAL CARGO FOR
AUSTRALIA’S WORKFORCE IS NORTHERN AUSTRALIA THROUGH
IN NORTH QUEENSLAND PORT OF TOWNSVILLE
ANNUAL ECONOMIC OUTPUT OF
$33.81 BILLION
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Transforming
our region
INVESTMENT NEEDS
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01 NORTHERN AUSTRALIA
ZONE OF SIGNIFICANCE
Northern Australia Growth................................................ 11
Mount Isa to Townsville Supply Chain............................. 12
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DEFENCE
NQ SPARK Soldier Simulation............................................ 14
Joint Amphibious Force Capability................................... 15
Black Hawk Deeper Maintenance.................................... 15
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AFFORDABLE GREEN
ENERGY & INDUSTRY 16
Hells Gates Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme.................. 17
CopperString 2.0.................................................................. 18
NQH2 Hydrogen Consortium............................................. 20
Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct.................................... 21
Charters Towers Industrial Land...................................... 22
Ayr Industrial Land.............................................................. 22
AFFORDABLE WATER
& AGRICULTURE 23
Hells Gates Dam................................................................... 24
Stone River Weir.................................................................. 25
RegenAqua – Water Treatment Project........................... 26 04
05 TOWNSVILLE CITY DEAL 28
INNOVATION, SKILLS &
BUSINESS ENABLERS
Northern Australia Critical
Minerals and Metals Institute........................................... 31
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Business Enablers................................................................ 32 06
07 HEALTH, KNOWLEDGE
& RESEARCH
TropiQ & a New Economy for Townsville........................ 35
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NQ ICT Centre of Excellence.............................................. 36
Singapore to Darwin Submarine Cable Connection...... 37
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DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT 38
North Australia Concert Hall & Arts Precinct................. 39
Northern Australia Centre for
Excellence for Women’s Sport........................................... 40
Connectivity Boardwalks.................................................... 41
North Queensland Trail Development............................ 42
Dungeness Marine Access Upgrade................................. 43
Palm Island Retail & Commercial Precinct ..................... 43
01 NORTHERN
AUSTRALIA ZONE
OF SIGNIFICANCE
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NORTHERN AUSTRALIA GROWTH
The Australian Government has committed $9.3 million to the
development of regional Master Plans to accelerate Regions of
WHAT WE NEED
Growth and to grow the Northern Australian economy. Master Affordable power
Plans will anchor resources and investment from across all
levels of government to maximise the long-term public benefit of Long-term water security through new infrastructure
regional planning and development.
Medium and long-term Workforce Forecast and
The Master Plans will set out a 20-year+ blueprint for the implementation strategy
economic development of a region, supported by five-year action
plans and regular progress reports. The Townsville to Mount Isa Enabling infrastructure: roads and ports; supply chain
Economic Zone is one of the first three Master Plans which will logistics; digital connectivity; housing; education and
be developed by December 2022. training; and Indigenous enterprise
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MOUNT ISA TO TOWNSVILLE SUPPLY CHAIN
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY THE SOLUTION:
TEARC: Building the Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor
The Mount Isa to Townsville Rail Line is a critical piece of freight (TEARC) will significantly improve port access through
infrastructure supporting mining, agricultural and manufacturing provision of a multi-modal road and rail corridor, providing
industries in North and North West Queensland, and servicing direct access to Townsville Port from the Mount Isa and
the freight needs of communities across the region. North Coast lines and the State road network. It will reduce
bottlenecks, facilitate the use of 1,400 metre-long trains and
Townsville North Queensland services the North West Minerals
improve the urban amenity of Townsville.
Province (NWMP) as well as the broader Mount Isa to Townsville
Economic Development Zone (MITEZ). The NWMP is one of the Subsidy: A commitment to reviewing the current subsidy
world’s richest mineral producing areas containing copper, lead for the below rail component is necessary to ensure that
and zinc, as well as major silver and phosphate deposits and it is achieving the objective that it is set out to do, which is
strong rare earth potential. to reduce input costs and encourage more tonnes on the
line. Feedback from users indicates that a competitive and
Product from the NWMP is railed and trucked to the Port of efficient supply chain is an important consideration in future
Townsville for export to global markets. Railing of product on expansion projects.
the Mount Isa to Townsville Rail Line has decreased in recent
Investment: A commitment to reinvest in rail and road
years with increased trucking of product. A lack of reinvestment
infrastructure from Mount Isa to Townsville over the next
in the rail line has resulted in inefficiencies of rail line speed
five years, starting with the fast-tracking of the Queensland
and other restrictions: lack of passing loops, and lack of multi-
Rail re-sleepering program. In addition to this, any increases
user terminals for loading and unloading of product has led
in North West Minerals Province government royalty
to a modal shift of product to road transport. This modal shift
income (using 2019-2020 financial year as a base) should be
places greater pressure and cost onto the road network and has
reinvested into infrastructure in this corridor. This will create
resulted in inefficiencies in the logistical supply chain. There is a
a partnership between industry and government with aligned
real need to develop a competitive supply chain for agriculture
growth objectives.
and mining products from Mount Isa to Townsville Port.
Plan: A 10-year updated Master Plan should be published for
This is vitally important, as reducing the cost and capacity issues the Mount Isa to Townsville Rail Line detailing the planned
of the supply chain will assist to unlock the potential of the investments to meet forecast demand. The key indicators
Mount Isa to Townsville corridor development. should be monitored to ensure the supply chain is resilient,
In addition to this, direct access into the Port from the Mount Isa competitive and efficient in supporting growth in mining and
and North Coast lines will significantly improve efficiencies. agriculture sectors in North and North West Queensland.
Port: The Port of Townsville is Northern Australia’s largest
port and gateway to Asia and the world for the region’s
growing economy and vast minerals industry. The approved
Port Expansion Project (PEP) will provide six new berths in the
outer harbour. The first stage channel widening is currently
WHAT WE NEED underway, creating the first 60 hectares of land. Investment
TEARC – EIS Approvals and Corridor Acquisition. for constructing the full PEP rockwall perimeter will secure the
overall expansion footprint, enabling the Port to facilitate new
Review and update business case. trade projects in Northern Australia.
Allocate $391 million ($195.5 million from both State and
Federal) over the next four years to complete delivery
of the TEARC.
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Allocate $100 million for the Port of Townsville CONSTRUCTION PERMANENT INDIRECT
JOBS ONGOING JOBS JOBS
perimeter rock wall.
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THE NQSPARK
BUSINESS CASE
NQ SPARK SOLDIER SIMULATION
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY studies. A high performance computing capability will provide
high capacity modelling, simulation and gaming systems for
cost effective networked technology development, test and
Townsville is at the forefront of a large scale simulation-
evaluation purposes.
enabled military training and the development of cutting-edge
technology. The region has been recognised in successive A unique opportunity presents to develop a collaboration hub
studies, including the regional Defence and Queensland State housing a cluster of defence, industry, health, research, and
Government Health and Knowledge strategies, as ideally education on a shared geographic location. The NQ SPARK will be
positioned to leverage local and world-class expertise to deliver positioned on a common boundary between Lavarack Barracks,
investment and highly skilled jobs supporting simulation, human the Townsville University Hospital and James Cook University and
performance research and technology development. close by two world-class, instrumented, military training areas
(Townsville and Greenvale) a location unrivalled in Australia.
The North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK) aims
to deliver on the sovereign industrial capability priorities The NQ SPARK business case has determined the project is
identified by the 2018 Defence Industrial Capability Plan. It viable and, during construction of the precinct over the life of
will also consolidate and maximise the confluence of regional the project, is expected to generate $121.37 million in Gross
defence, science, health, and knowledge expertise in Townsville Domestic Product and 834 FTE jobs, including 262 directly with
to construct an Advanced Environmental Simulation Facility a $77.9 million GRP benefit and support 555 FTE jobs during the
as the foundation infrastructure for a technology oriented operating phase.
collaborative precinct.
The project is seeking Federal Government funding of $32
The facility will have flexible, multipurpose applications not only million for the simulation facility and supporting infrastructure.
as an advanced training facility, but also an experimentation Commercial tenancy agreements will fund the industry precinct.
centre for research, development and human performance
CONSTRUCTION 2029-2030 2044-2045
OUTPUT $225M $105M $204M
Incl $170M locally Incl $89M locally Incl $171M locally
GRP $121M $58M $112M
Incl $78M locally Incl $49M locally Incl $95M locally
WAGES & SALARIES $75M $37M $71M
Incl $49M locally Incl $32M locally Incl $61M locally
EMPLOYMENT 834 FTE 379 FTE 739 FTE
Incl 555 FTE locally Incl 330 FTE locally Incl 645 FTE locally
WHAT WE NEED
$32 million for the simulation facility and supporting 834 555 572
infrastructure. Commercial tenancy agreements will CONSTRUCTION PERMANENT INDIRECT
JOBS ONGOING JOBS JOBS
fund the industry precinct.
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JOINT AMPHIBIOUS FORCE CAPABILITY
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY for consultation and cooperation to ensure possible efficiencies.
Operational requirements are carefully considered in the Port
development long term planning process.
The 2020 Defence Strategy Update and Force Structure plan,
describes Defence intention to invest in critical enabling If Defence is considering increasing capacity at Townsville
infrastructure such as ports, wharves, fuel and explosive beyond the current limited availability, including a facility to
ordnance facilities and development. The plan also includes a support Army watercraft, a time sensitive window exists to
requirement to support Army watercraft in Northern Australia. consider future threats and opportunities linked to planned
port expansions. Defence and the Port agreed to meet regularly
Strategically located on Australia’s north east coast, Townsville
to identify any operational restrictions or possible efficiencies
is ideally suited as an amphibious mounting base for operations
for defence infrastructure that will be far more expensive to
into the Pacific region. With close proximity to the majority of the
implement once the current upgrade is completed.
ADF’s specialist amphibious, land and aviation force elements,
the Port of Townsville offers easy access and shorter transits to Fully supporting this consultation process will maximise the
major joint exercise and possible operating areas to the north mutual benefit opportunities for Defence and Townsville North
and east of Australia. Queensland to support the amphibious capability.
The Port has commenced an upgrade program that includes
deeper and wider approach entrance channels, extra berths, and
significant land reclamation. A master plan is under development
to guide the direction and future expansion of the Port for the
24,269 750 58,245
CONSTRUCTION PERMANENT INDIRECT
next 30 years. Recent meetings with Defence recognised this JOBS ONGOING JOBS JOBS
upgrade and planning activity presents a window of opportunity
BLACK HAWK DEEPER MAINTENANCE
The majority of the new Black Hawk helicopter fleet will be
based at the 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville. Co-locating
the deeper maintenance facility within the RAAF Base Townsville
Airport precinct, will realise considerable savings in cost and time
to deliver an operational capability. Hangars built specifically for
a previous deep maintenance contract are immediately available
with Black Hawk specific overhead cranes, support infrastructure
and safety systems installed.
A local facility will eliminate wasted flying hours repositioning
the aircraft for servicing. A considerable local community
exists of experienced former Black Hawk aircraft technicians
who welcome the opportunity to return to working on modern
aircraft as part of a civilian contract workforce. Technicians
transitioning from full time service to industry will provide a
trained and ready Army Reserve workforce in location to support
operational deployments as currently occurs with the CH47
Chinook deeper maintenance workforce.
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GREEN ENERGY
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HELLS GATES PUMPED
STORAGE HYDRO SCHEME
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY Contributing to the energy transition from coal to renewables
by helping to stabilise the grid (super battery) and support
The proposed Hells Gates Pumped Storage business case will be significant additional solar/wind in the North. It has the potential
built upon the Hells Gates Pumped Storage Project Feasibility to create job opportunities in construction and operation and
Report. This proposed business case establishes and assesses further skills training in construction and management, which
the need, benefits and affordability of the Hells Gates Pumped will create an economic benefit to the North Queensland region
Storage scheme to enable governments and private equity with a positive impact on employment and new industries that
partners to make informed investment decisions regarding the are attracted by reliable green power. The feasibility report
project. The business case will identify the construction timeline indicates the project has a strong financial base to produce cost
and jobs together with the economic benefit analysis for the effective, high-demand green power with strong returns on
North Queensland region. investment that is expected to attract strong interest from the
private sector.
The proposed business case will rely on the current Cultural
Heritage Management Agreements and the Environmental BENEFITS:
Impact Statement, formed through the delivery of Hells Gates The feasibility report identifies the following benefits that can
Dam business case. be explored further in a business case:
The proposed Hells Gates Pumped Storage Project is adjacent 808MW of power;
to the Upper Burdekin River and will have a capacity of 808MW.
Utilising hydropower energy;
It will be located in Northern Queensland, within the Charters
Towers Local Government Area (LGA), approximately 120km Closed loop system with minimal water usage;
north of Charters Towers. Potential standalone project;
Reducing greenhouse gases;
STATUS:
Strong private investment opportunities;
In January 2021, as part of the Hells Gates Dam business case
70–80% local spending on construction jobs and materials;
the Hells Gates Pumped Storage Project feasibility report was
delivered to the Queensland and Federal Government. This is a Skilled operational jobs and transferable skills;
Pumped Hydro Storage system that can generate up to 808MW Six-year construction period;
that is intended to integrate into the National Electricity Grid to Reliable, renewable, cost-effective power, with a long design
secure reliable power for North Queensland. life, for North Queensland; and,
Potential to deliver reductions in power costs.
WHAT WE NEED
Commonwealth Government to approve and appoint
Townsville Enterprise Limited to deliver the Hells Gates
Pumped Storage business case.
Support for project is integral to achieving State and
National renewable energy targets.
FTE 800+* FTE 30+*
$11 million for business case funding to bring a step closer CONSTRUCTION PERMANENT
JOBS ONGOING JOBS
to “Shovel Ready”.
* Job numbers stated above are subject to further economic modelling
as part of the preparation of the final business case.
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COPPERSTRING 2.0
The 1000km CopperString 2.0 transmission network extending The NWMP contains approximately $740 billion of known
from Woodstock, south of Townsville out to Mount Isa and minerals resources with some of the world’s largest deposits
the North West Minerals Province (NWMP), will be the largest of critical minerals, including zinc, copper, gold, lead, cobalt,
geographic extension of the National Electricity Market vanadium and phosphate. Demand for minerals to be mined,
(NEM) ever undertaken. CopperString’s estimated $1.8 billion refined and exported from North Queensland is strong and
construction program will generate 800 direct construction jobs. driven by the electrification of global economies and advanced
technologies including electric vehicles, smart devices and
Extension of the NEM via CopperString is a significant economic
batteries. One of the biggest challenges facing the global
reform for Northern Australia; positioning the region for growth
decarbonisation effort is the secure and efficient supply of
and job creation over coming decades, directly benefiting critical
critical minerals making increased production and exports
minerals production, renewable energy development and green
a significant opportunity for Townsville and an important
hydrogen production.
contribution to the world.
CopperString’s backbone common use infrastructure will enliven
Unfortunately, the entire region across North and North West
one of Australia’s most strategically important regions rich
Queensland (west of Townsville) is isolated from the national
in critical minerals, rare earth elements, some of the nation’s
transmission grid. The NWMP is being held back by some of
highest-quality renewable energy resources, nationally significant
the highest electricity prices in the world and lack of access to a
water and agricultural resources and strategic activities including
competitive market. CopperString’s connection to the NEM will
defence assets.
increase our competitiveness with other minerals rich regions in
China and Africa.
WHAT WE NEED
$1.2 billion in long term debt from the NAIF. Copper String
2.0 is a transformational project for northern Queensland.
It will drive down power prices across the region, unlock
$740 billion in potential mineral resource projects, provide
a mechanism to feed high volumes of renewable power
into the NEM, and facilitate billions of dollars of investment
into Townsville’s emerging green hydrogen industry.
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CopperString is also seeking the Queensland Government’s
regulatory and environmental approval of the transmission
network to deliver the largest geographic extension of the CONSTRUCTION PERMANENT INDIRECT
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NEM and achieve the benefits described above.
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GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
Extension of the NEM across Northern Queensland to the
NWMP via CopperString is based on ACIL Allen’s report CopperString is one of the most important enabling
forecast to achieve for the period out to 2050: projects for our region’s long-term growth. The
impacts from lower energy prices on our community
will lead to enormous opportunities in the resource
$80.5B INCREASE
sector and help to grow the Australian economy.
TIM AKROYD, MMG,
IN TOTAL IN AUSTRALIA’S REAL INCOME OR $24.1 DUGALD RIVER GENERAL MANAGER
BILLION FOR NPV (7% REAL DISCOUNT RATE) OUT TO
2050
$132.6B
CUMULATIVE INCREASE IN MINING REVENUE
Our support for CopperString is an investment in
the future of Queensland that will bring power
49.8% REDUCTION prices down, create 750 direct construction jobs
and unlock the significant economic potential
IN EMISSIONS FROM MINERALS MINING of the North West Minerals Province.
AND PRODUCTION IN THE NWMP
THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP,
PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA
3,560 FTE JOBS
ON AVERAGE PER ANNUM SUSTAINED PRIMARILY
THROUGH INCREASED MINERALS PRODUCTION
40% AVERAGE REDUCTION Like the railway lines that connected Mount Isa to the
port in Townsville a century ago, my government’s
IN DELIVERED ELECTRICITY COSTS FOR INDUSTRIAL support for the 1100 kilometre CopperString
CUSTOMERS IN THE NWMP, DOWN FROM AMONGST powerline will open up the ‘New Mount Isa’.
THE WORLD’S HIGHEST ELECTRICITY COSTS CURRENTLY
IMPOSED ON CUSTOMERS IN THE REGION. THE HON ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK MP,
PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND
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NQH2 HYDROGEN CONSORTIUM
GROWTH TOPPORTUNITY Under the Federal grant, applications include:
Activating a Regional Hydrogen Industry: Hub Development
Hydrogen is one part of Townsville’s diversified future and, and Design Grants
for the first time, the region is not only looking at supplying its
North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium submission,
own energy but provide clean energy to the world. South Korea
delivered by Townsville Enterprise – North Queensland
and Japan are the two identified hydrogen export markets for
Hydrogen Industry Master Plan
Australia. With Ark Energy, a subsidiary of Korea Zinc and Origin
Ark Energy submission – Designed to feed into the Master
Energy's partnership with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Townsville
Plan to create an end-to-end supply chain, from electricity,
is already in the box seat to secure this global opportunity.
and hydrogen production to exporting and shipping
BACKGROUND: Activating a Regional Hydrogen Industry: Hub Implementation
The Townsville Enterprise led North Queensland Hydrogen Round 1 Grants
Consortium (NQH2) was welcomed into H2TCA, the Federal North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium submission
Government’s National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) in partnership with Townsville City Council – NQH2
network of hydrogen clusters on 3 December 2021, establishing Sustainable Water Common User Infrastructure Delivery
Townsville as a declared Hydrogen Cluster.
STATUS:
The North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium and its foundation
Current projects in the region such as CopperString 2.0,
partners recently submitted Federal Government grant
Hells Gates Dam Pumped Hydro, Kidston Pumped Storage,
applications under the “Activating a Regional Hydrogen Industry
Ark Energy’s hydrogen production facility and new hydrogen
– Clean Hydrogen Industrial Hubs” scheme, to secure the future
powered trucks, and Edify Energy’s Majors Creek Solar Power
of the regional hydrogen economy.
project will ensure that North Queensland has the foundations
Foundation partners, led and supported by Townsville Enterprise, for the acceleration of the hydrogen industry for domestic and
collaboratively selected projects that require immediate global demand.
funding in a bid to secure common user infrastructure, design
The larger proponents of the Consortium such as Ark Energy
expansions of existing export capability, and feasibly define
(subsidiary of Korea Zinc) and Origin Energy (in partnership
recycled water options for green hydrogen production.
with Japanese Kawasaki Industries) have already secured major
offtake agreements within the Korean and Japanese Market –
something that sets the Townsville proposal apart from others.
BENEFITS:
An emerging renewable hydrogen industry in North Queensland
offers exceptional opportunities for a collaborative hydrogen
WHAT WE NEED
industry ecosystem to generate more jobs, advanced
Through infrastructure investment Townsville can deliver manufacturing and could be a catalyst for the growth of small
on the Federal Government’s priority of developing business capability and skills in the renewables sector and other
hydrogen industry across the nation. flow on industries.
To activate the hydrogen industry in the region we are
seeking identification of Hub requirements, Hub feasibility
and design for common user export infrastructure
($1 million), and funding for identified common user
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infrastructure requirements ($70 million). IMPACT FROM JOBS FOR $70M JOBS CREATED
CONSTRUCTION INFRASTRUCTURE FOR $70M
Announcement of successful grant submissions under the PLUS ONGOING SPEND INFRASTRUCTURE
Hydrogen Hub grants program. INDUSTRY GRP SPEND
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LANSDOWN ECO-INDUSTRIAL PRECINCT
RENEWABLE INDUSTRY The construction of access roads, rail and water infrastructure
AND JOB GROWTH OPPORTUNITY is a crucial component for establishing the Precinct as an
environmentally sustainable, advanced manufacturing,
processing and technology estate. Seven companies, Queensland
Located 40kms from Townsville off the Flinders Highway, the
Pacific Metals (QPM), Edify Energy, Imperium3, RTE Energy
Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct is on track to be Northern
Pty Ltd, Origin Energy Future Fuels Pty Ltd, Solquartz Pty Ltd,
Australia’s first environmentally sustainable, advanced
and North Queensland Gas Pipeline have been committed or
manufacturing, processing and technology precinct powered by
conditionally committed to land at the Precinct and their projects
locally generated renewable energy.
continue to advance.
The Precinct is located adjacent to the Great Northern Railway
QPM are developing the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH)
(connecting Port of Townsville to Mount Isa), with direct access
which has been declared a prescribed project by the Queensland
to the Port of Townsville. Along the eastern boundary of the
Coordinator-General, supporting the necessary approvals for the
Precinct is the North Queensland Gas Pipeline providing a
project. In September 2021 Townsville City Council approved the
key input for renewable hydrogen expansion, which will be
development application for Edify Energy’s 1GW green hydrogen
supported by raw water supply from the Haughton Pipeline.
production plant as well as behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic
In a globally competitive market, the delivery of common and battery storage facility at the Precinct.
user enabling infrastructure will ensure industry is attracted
The Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct is leading the way for
to Australia. This provides major economic benefits for
future industry in Australia and directly supports the Federal
North Queensland and growth for the region’s domestic and
Government initiative to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
international profile. Economic Impact Analysis shows the region
will receive significant job creation and demand for skilled Within the project’s $50 million budget, $28 million has been
workers in advanced manufacturing and renewable energy, secured through a combination of Federal, State and Council
with this rapidly increasing as the remaining land is developed. sources. Townsville City Council is thereby seeking a final
$22 million to ensure project completion and secure billions in
industrial investment
WHAT WE NEED
$22 million for the construction of essential enabling
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infrastructure including access roads, rail, and water
infrastructure. This commitment will give certainty to
investors looking to develop projects on this site and CONSTRUCTION PERMANENT INDIRECT
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ensure activation of the Precinct.
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CHARTERS TOWERS INDUSTRIAL LAND
BACKGROUND: These specific parcels of land were chosen for their close
proximity to Charters Towers CBD, access to electricity and their
In recent times the Charters Towers region has seen a dramatic
environmental features that make them versatile and attractive
increase in economic investment and employment opportunities.
for a variety of industrial uses.
To ensure the future of economic investment and growth in the
A comprehensive Master Planning Report has been undertaken
Charters Towers region, Council has purchased three parcels of
and identified that in order to allow further development of the
land totaling 777ha on Stockroute Road, located approximately
777 Block, the existing Titley Road/Flinders Highway Intersection
14km North East of the Charters Towers CBD. Known as the
is required to be upgraded to a Channelised Right Turn (CHR)
“777 block”, the land borders the banks of the Burdekin River.
with an Auxiliary Left Turn Treatment (AUL) into Titley Road, with
associated road lighting and a two-way sealed road carriageway.
These upgrades are estimated to cost $14 million.
WHAT WE NEED
The Federal Government provide funding of $14 million to
upgrade the intersection and road leading to the 777 Block
to enable triple road train access.
AYR INDUSTRIAL LAND
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY The provision of suitably located and serviced industrial land in
Ayr will help meet business and industry needs. The requested
funding will act as a catalyst to develop further stages of the
The Burdekin Shire Council proposes to develop additional land
industrial estate as the land sales from stage one will enable
for industrial purposes in Ayr as the existing industrial estate is
infrastructure provision in future stages, thereby multiplying the
now close to capacity. Land owned by Council and previously
initial investment and job creation opportunities.
identified for future expansion of the estate is partly affected
by a State Government ‘wetland’ overlay that impacts its future
STATUS:
development. The Council has therefore recently purchased
additional vacant land adjoining the existing industrial estate, The project is shovel ready but requires funding support to
undertaken detailed engineering designs and obtained relevant construct the necessary infrastructure to develop the land
planning approvals to enable the land to be reconfigured into a for industrial purposes, allowing for business growth and
number of industrial lots. development in the Shire. The project is identified as essential
economic infrastructure in the recently adopted Outlook 2025:
Burdekin Economic Development Strategy 2020-25.
WHAT WE NEED
Burdekin Shire Council is prepared to meet 50% of 17 3 57
the estimated $6.5 million total project cost, with a CONSTRUCTION PERMANENT INDIRECT
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government funding request of $3.25 million.
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This study is supported by funding from the Australian Government National Water
Infrastructure Development Fund, an initiative of the Northern Australia and Agricultural
Competitiveness White Papers.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY The Hells Gate Dam Scheme is a potentially nation-building
undertaking, involving over $5 billion in enabling infrastructure
North Queensland currently only has water security and over $1 billion of on-farm investment during construction.
infrastructure for two years, while South East Queensland and The 2018 feasibility study also suggested the Hells Gates Dam
other parts of the country can rely on water security for 10 years. project could result in the creation of more than FTE 5,500 long-
North Queensland receives monsoonal rain once a year and term regional jobs and deliver up to $800 million of GRP annually
needs to build water infrastructure that can capture these large into the North Queensland economy.
rainfalls to secure them for the next 10 months of the year. BENEFITS:
The proposed Hells Gates Dam (HGD) is located approximately The feasibility report identifies the following benefits that the
120km north-west of Charters Towers and 160km north-west business case is in the process of confirming:
of Townsville, capable of storing 2,100GL of water and open
60,000ha of agricultural land. Support substantial economic activity for North Queensland
with the potential for significant employment in construction,
The purpose of Hells Gates Dam is to provide reliable and secure agricultural, supporting industries and regional communities;
long-term water supply for irrigation, high-value agricultural
Indigenous jobs and new business opportunities;
production for the Charters Towers and Townsville region, with
significant agricultural export potential. Potentially one of Queensland’s largest irrigation schemes,
with the largest dam and pressurised irrigation network;
The project comprises of a dam, three smaller weirs and the Big
Whole new 60,000ha agricultural footprint. The Hells Gates
Rocks Weir further downstream.
irrigation area would cover almost a quarter of the ACT;
STATUS: Highly prized water security for new agricultural investment to
the region on a significant scale and flood mitigation benefits;
In 2019, the Australian Government committed $24 million to
the business case for the Big Rocks Weir and Hells Gates Dam High-value sustainable cropping, supported by highly
Irrigation Scheme. In August 2020, the Big Rocks Weir business productive soil, with significant export potential;
case was delivered to the Queensland and Federal Governments. Interconnectedness with other projects: “Whole of Burdekin”
water infrastructure, the Australian Singapore Military
Governments have been successful in securing $60 million to
Training Centre, Port of Townsville and Townsville Airport
begin the construction of Big Rocks Weir near Charters Towers
upgrades to cater for agricultural exports and freight, and
to commence in 2021/2022 – Charters Towers Regional Council
major transport initiatives;
being the proponent for the project moving forward.
Project is deemed economically desirable with the benefits
The Hells Gates Dam business case is being prepared by outweighing the costs;
Townsville Enterprise, working with the North Queensland
Provide long-term water security and reliability for the
Water Infrastructure Authority and is administered by the
Townsville, Charters Towers and surrounding regions;
Queensland Government Department of Regional Development,
Manufacturing and Water, with the final business case due for Major infrastructure will be developed for the scheme,
completion in April 2022. including enhanced and improved access to roads
and energy;
Harnessing highest flow of Australian river resources to build
WHAT WE NEED long-term prosperity; and,
Support for water allocation for project pathway Staged to optimise funding option.
to construction.
FTE 10,800+* FTE 5,500+*
$280 million from the National Water Infrastructure Fund
to progress to shovel-ready status and unlock private
investment (EIS, Cultural Heritage, Geotech, Detailed CONSTRUCTION PERMANENT
JOBS ONGOING JOBS
Design etc.).
* Job numbers stated above are subject to further economic modelling
as part of the preparation of the final business case.
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STONE RIVER WEIR
GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION OPPORTUNITY STATUS:
To forecast non-rotational cropping opportunities in preparation
With increased interest in irrigated agriculture in the for the water storage opportunities, Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Hinchinbrook catchment area, and a resulting finite have engaged the North Queensland Agricultural Market and
availability of water resources in the Herbert area, the Supply Chain to explore emerging markets, supply chain gap
Hinchinbrook Shire Council are pursuing development of water analysis and sector capacity in North Queensland agriculture
storage systems along the Stone River to offer agricultural industry. The results of the research will assist in guiding future
enhancement opportunities. industry development and investment decisions adopting
a ‘demand-led’ approach to provide stakeholders with the
Considering the local geology of the Stone River system,
intelligence and insight required to guide long-term planning.
smaller instream weirs are considered the most achievable
solution to providing significant diversification opportunities. A major inhibitor to progressing an agricultural diversification
The economy of Hinchinbrook is significantly reliant on the model is the limited irrigation capacity and water security
sugar cane industry. The current situation is potentially to support additional complimentary cropping options.
unsustainable in the long term and the local Council are looking The additional requirement for water storage would be
to diversify the economy through attraction of alternate, but to supplement the pre-existing rain-fed system, which
complimentary, industry. currently does not support the key agricultural yield period
from August to November.
The ability to grow complimentary crops in rotation not
only provides improved yield of cane through better soil A series of weirs at pertinent locations would establish ponding
health (achieved through alternate crops to breakdown soil along the Stone River to support irrigation (outside of the wet
monoculture), but also increased cash flow by providing an season, predominantly between August-November) without
alternate source of income for growers and a general betterment affecting environmental flows.
of the economic prosperity of the Hinchinbrook district.
BENEFITS
Generate an additional $20 million in agricultural value
to the region;
Protect agricultural contributions to the regional economy
during irregular or low-rainfall seasons;
Facilitate improved soil health via crop-rotation with higher
value, more water-reliant crops;
Long-life asset with minimal maintenance requirement; and,
One-off investment providing long-term sustained benefit
to the region.
WHAT WE NEED
Funding support from National Water Infrastructure Fund
to investigate and develop feasibility study and business
case for the proposed Stone River Weir project.
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REGENAQUA – WATER TREATMENT PROJECT
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY BACKGROUND:
The basic principle of RegenAqua is that native green algae
The RegenAqua projects meets the objectives of the Reef use sunlight to absorb phosphorus and nitrogen (nutrient
2050 Plan. It is a transformational technology that will drive pollutants) from the waste water stream prior to discharge into
sustainable growth of agriculture and aquaculture industries the environment. Green algae is then harvested and converted
in North Queensland, while reducing existing levels of nitrogen into a biostimulant (PlantJuice) that enables the return of these
and phosphorous being discharged into rivers and Great Barrier elements back into the agricultural biosphere in a safe, low
Reef waters from aquaculture and municipal wastewater energy and value-adding form (like auxins, gibberellins etc.)
treatment facilities. rather than as damaging dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN).
RegenAqua is homegrown, world-leading technology pioneered These natural hormones enable plant growth and enrich soils
by James Cook University (JCU) in partnership with Pacific reducing the dependency on traditional nitrogen, phosphorus,
Biotechnologies Pty Limited (PacBio), an innovative 100% and potassium (NPK) fertiliser systems, widely considered
Australian-owned company. a source of DIN and pollution across the Great Barrier Reef
catchment areas.
RegenAqua uses sunlight to convert these nutrients into
macroalgae (seaweed), which is then processed into a
STATUS:
biostimulant to replace conventional fertilisers. The benefits
Successful trials have been conducted at Townsville’s Cleveland
are cleaner water, further aquaculture expansion and growth in
Bay sewerage treatment plant (STP), with published results
sustainable agriculture.
showing a total nitrogen reduction of 36% to 2mg/L, a total
The system was developed as a solution to reduce nutrient phosphorus reduction of 65% to 0.3mg/L, and a highly successful
discharge on PacBio’s aquaculture assets, however, highly small-scale pilot is already successfully operating in the
successful trials at Cleveland Bay and more recently at Burdekin Shire.
the Burdekin Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) have
The small-scale Macro-Algal Bioremediation Facility at the Ayr/
proven the technology as an effective, low cost, scalable
Brandon Waste Water Treatment Plant has been operating for
solution for Councils.
eight months and in that time, has demonstrated the potential to
significantly reduce harmful nutrients, including other elements
like aluminium and heavy metals, in the treated effluent.
The RegenAqua system was approved by GBRMPA for
aquaculture in 2017 and was recently endorsed in September
2021 by the former Chief Scientist of Australia, Professor Ian
Chubb.
This is a Burdekin project, demonstrating that
world-first innovation doesn’t just happen in the BENEFITS:
capital cities – it happens wherever there is an This project supports jobs and economic development in
issue that needs to be addressed and a group of
North Queensland and demonstrates a practical solution to
people who are passionate about solving that
protecting one of the world’s greatest natural assets – the Great
issue. We are now ready to host the first full-scale
Barrier Reef. Once proven in commercial scale, this Australian
demonstration and welcome support from the
Federal Government for what is sure to revolutionise technology can not only help to protect our Great Barrier Reef,
treatment of wastewater not only in the Burdekin, but could be exported to other nations in need of support of
but across Australia and around the world. their ecosystems and reefs.
– CR LYN MCLAUGHLIN,
MAYOR BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL
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WHAT WE NEED
We are proposing a three-staged approach to the development of this opportunity. First establishing a facility in the Burdekin,
then expanding to North Queensland Local Government Areas (LGAs), and then across the remaining 17 Queensland LGAs in the
reef catchment area.
Stage 1: Burdekin Project
Stage 2: Regional Deployment
tage 3: Remaining 17 Queensland
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= $8.3 million = $24 million Reef Catchment LGAs = $100 million
The construction of a 4.5 hectare Establish facilities across the Local The data from the first four LGAs
bioremediation facility at the Ayr/ Government Areas of Townsville, will enable the remaining 17
Brandon WWTP will enable a full Hinchinbrook Shire, and the Queensland LGAs in the Great
scale facility to be constructed. This Charters Towers Region. Barrier Reef catchment zone to
facility would then be duplicated adopt this solution and significantly
at other WWTP sites throughout reduce nutrient discharge.
Queensland that are discharging
to the Great Barrier Reef. The
technology has significantly lower
capital and operating cost than
other current conventional tertiary
treatment upgrade options designed
to remove nitrogen and phosphorus.
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TOWNSVILLE CITY DEAL
The Townsville City Deal is a 15-year commitment between
the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia (the
$12 million for enabling infrastructure to support
Commonwealth) the Government of the State of Queensland
the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct – Northern
(the Queensland Government) and the Townsville City Council
Australia’s first environmentally sustainable, advanced
to a collective program of planning, reform and investment for
manufacturing, processing and technology estate
Townsville. The commitments made under the City Deal are
powered by locally generated renewable energy. This
consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding between the
is in addition to a $12 million commitment from the
Commonwealth and the State of Queensland to establish and
Queensland Government and $4 million from the
implement City Deals, which was agreed on 10 November 2016.
Townsville City Council.
The Townsville City Deal will help grow the economy of
Townsville by supporting the city to be, by 2030:
The economic gateway to Asia and Northern Australia.
$2 million for a feasibility study into the supply of
A prosperous and lifestyle-rich city for its community re-use water for the growing green hydrogen industry
and visitors. in Townsville.
A global leader in tropical and marine research
and innovation.
SUPPORT UNDER CITY DEAL $100 million will be committed to the Concert Hall,
$124 million in Commonwealth funding remains to be subject to the outcomes of the $2 million business case
reallocated under the Townsville City Deal, with deal partners being satisfactory to all parties.
in discussions on priorities for this funding.
$67 million to establish the Tropical Aquaculture
Accelerator, ensuring Northern Australia and Queensland
continue to harness our leadership advantage in
aquaculture, at a time when global demand is about
to soar.
$31.2 million to deliver an advanced recycled water
treatment plant to produce green hydrogen (connected
to $2 million for feasibility into re-use water for growing
green H2 industry).
$40 million toward the redevelopment of Reef
HQ, transforming it into Australian’s national centre of
excellence for coral reef education.
$15 million contribution toward expansion of Royal
Flying Doctor Service facilities in Townsville.
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NORTHERN AUSTRALIA CRITICAL
MINERALS AND METALS INSTITUTE
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY Australia, including undertaking the geological surveys for the
Northern Territory and Queensland. In recognition of JCU’s
James Cook University is proposing the establishment of a expertise in this space, JCU also undertakes the geological survey
Northern Australian Critical Minerals and Metals Institute in for New South Wales. This geological survey data is of significant
Townsville. Using existing facilities, the centre will be an industry- importance to industry and key stakeholders, and supports the
led, JCU housed Teaching and Research Centre in support of development of new and existing sites.
the Northern Australian critical minerals and metals activities.
STATUS:
It would directly support the exploration, mining, production,
and delivery of key base inputs into technology, advanced Australia’s mining workforce has almost tripled over the last 15
manufacturing and clean energy. Importantly, the proposal years, creating critical skill shortages that will only increase in
answers the demands of the region for a skilled workforce in the context of rapidly changing opportunities across exploration,
critical minerals mining and advance manufacturing. mining, processing and support for critical minerals, metals,
and rare earths. These challenges are even more acute across
Through investment in human capital, research and Northern Australia, as is acknowledged through the Northern
development, and cutting-edge technology, the Northern Australia agenda and through consultations with key industry
Australian Critical Minerals Institute will support the growth of players (including Glencore, South 32, MMG, Anglo, Sun Metals,
the resources sector in Northern Australia by: IPL, Ravenswood Gold, QPM, Rio Tinto). The Northern Australia
Meeting the industry identified skill gaps through a multi- Critical Minerals and Metals Institute will build on JCU’s existing
pronged approach to immediate and long-term workforce short course and full degree programs to provide a sharply
development to support the northern Australian critical focused, industry lead and informed program of activity,
minerals sector, including in the disciplines of geology, to ensure a full complement of training and professional
engineering, minerals processing, economics and business; development offerings to meet the needs of the current and
future workforce of the region.
Building world-leading research and teaching capacity to
support new and innovative approaches to the exploration, Furthermore, investment in a Northern Australia Critical Minerals
extraction, production and processing of critical minerals and Metals Institute will provide key sovereign capability to
relevant to Northern Australia; address the current national and international over reliance
Undertaking targeted research on key growth areas, on key suppliers (including Russia and China), which presents
including hydrogen economy (processing, storage, significant risk to Australia’s national and economic security.
logistics, optimisation), critical metals and resources (rare
earths, helium), minerals processing, and geotech and
mining engineering; WHAT WE NEED
Spurring innovation in the critical minerals sector through Investment of $5 million over three years to support
improved research and development capacity; and, the establishment of a Northern Australia Centre of
Support resource security, investment attraction and research Critical Minerals and Metals. This will comprise:
into mineral economics and policy centering Australia’s New
Economy Minerals sector through developing geoscience $3 million in the first year to support establishment costs,
information on critical minerals across northern Australia. including staffing, procurement of specialised equipment
for the exploration and analysis of minerals and other
BACKGROUND: activities. This will include the procurement of cutting-
James Cook University has a strong regional presence and edge high resolution isotope ratio mass spectrometry
network of facilities across Northern Australia, that would equipment to support industry-led research and
support the operation of the Northern Australian Critical exploration activity, capacity currently unavailable in
Minerals Institute (including remote locations such as JCU in Northern Australia.
Mount Isa and Cloncurry as well as industry facilities).
1 million per annum over years two and three to support
$
JCU has a strong history of collaborating with key stakeholders operations as the Centre moves to an industry-led,
engaged in critical minerals and metals across Northern government supported model.
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