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Cairns Convention Centre expansion — artist’s impression FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND Major projects pipeline October 2019
The Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning
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Contents
Overview................................................................................ 2
About the department ........................................................... 3
Summary of project spend...................................................... 4
Cairns construction and proposed developments....................6
Far North Queensland major pipeline projects — private..........8
Far North Queensland major pipeline projects — public...........9
Cape York major pipeline projects — public .......................... 12
Renewable energy/mining planned projects — private.......... 14
Cairns construction industry analysis.....................................15
About Construction Skills Queensland...................................17
Business assistance programs.............................................. 18
Queensland Budget 2018/19 Regional Action Plan................ 20
Cairns Performing Arts Centre
Page 1
Overview
In 2019–20 the Queensland Government will deliver a $967 million capital
program in the Far North Queensland (FNQ) region, providing essential
infrastructure to meet the increasing service needs of residents and directly
support an estimated 3300 jobs.
This represents a 24 per cent increase on the 2018–19 This booklet aims to:
($779.7 million) capital program and an estimated
>> support and grow local jobs and assist certain
27 per cent increase in jobs supported in FNQ.
sectors to be ‘job ready’
The data used within the FNQ major projects pipeline >> inform government and private sectors of future
booklet incorporates detailed information sourced peak demand for labour and resources
from private developers and investors plus specified
projects noted within the Queensland Government >> assist with future infrastructure planning and
Capital Statement 2019–20 and State Infrastructure timing so that the increase in job levels is
Plan Part B: Program —2019 update. sustained over the longer term
>> assist in keeping government and private sector
This year’s booklet also provides a breakdown of
costs down whilst maintain jobs and wage growth,
Cape York public capital projects and a list of planned
thereby promoting further investment and growth.
renewable energy/mining projects.
With this strong capital program for the Far North
This booklet provides information on projects
region, we are confident that the pipeline of projects
currently under construction but not yet completed
will create the jobs of tomorrow, sustain economic
as well as committed and planned projects in the
growth and support a more secure future for
pipeline.
the region.
This information can be used by local contractors and
suppliers to ensure they are ready to take advantage
of the future opportunities and high‑level of
economic activity that FNQ is currently experiencing
and set to experience in the future.
Piccaninny Black Soil project, approximately 125 km north of Coen — estimated value $7.043 million
Page 2 | Far North Queensland major projects pipeline
Smithfield Bypass project — estimated value $152 million
About the department
The Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure
and Planning (DSDMIP) leads economic strategy, industry development,
infrastructure and planning, for the benefit of all.
DSDMIP achieves this by: To strengthen your regional supply chain, please
contact the Far North Queensland Regional Office to
>> attracting and facilitating investment aligned to
discuss how we:
Queensland’s economic strategy, including private
sector investment in key sectors and emerging >> assist major contractors and subcontractors to
industries to stimulate economic growth and develop local content strategies
create jobs
>> build regional supply chain capability and capacity
>> creating the conditions for sustainable economic
>> mentor regional businesses to prepare effective
and jobs growth by facilitating a pipeline of public
capability statements
and private infrastructure
>> advise regional businesses on government and
>> providing planning leadership and a contemporary
private-sector tendering processes
planning framework that supports the use of land,
connects communities, balances development >> link regional industry with project information
with long-term environmental sustainability and >> connect industry with government support.
encourages active lifestyles
>> providing easy-to-use services and helping
stakeholders to navigate policy and legislative
requirements effectively.
>> leading a coordinated and strategic approach
to Queensland’s medium to long term
economic development.
Page 3
Summary of project spend
A summary of private and public spend noted within the booklet is
summarised below.
Far North Queensland, in particular Cairns (SA4)* of building activity, including the Cairns Airport
is experiencing strong employment growth redevelopment, Esplanade Central and the Healthy
with an unemployment rate of 4.4 per cent**, Living Centre.
a decrease of 2.2 percentage points over the year.
The unemployment rate for this area was the lowest The amount of public capital investment in Far North
of all 10 SA4s within Queensland. Queensland over the next four years to 2022/23
is considerable with an estimated $1.7 billion
This result can be attributed to the strong level of committed and planned, refer Table 2 and Figure 2.
construction activity experienced across the region
over the past two years with the construction of the
three GA Group developments. Looking forward over FNQ major public projects in the
the next four years to 2022/23 it is estimated that pipeline – 2019/20 to 2022/23§
$3.3 billion worth of investment on major private
projects is committed ($1.01 billion) or planned Table 2
($2.3 billion), refer Table 1 and Figure 1. Committed ($m) Planned ($m)
Tourism 14 40
Recreation 179
FNQ major private projects in the
Roads 847
pipeline – 2019/20 to 2022/23~ Harbours / Ports 198
Health 213
Table 1 Education 80
Public Safety 7
Committed ($m) Planned ($m) TOTAL ($m)
Community 102
1010 2306 3316 Environment 3
Energy 26
TOTAL ($m) 1679 40
Figure 1
Committed Figure 2
Planned Tourism
Recreation
Roads
Harbours / Ports
Health
Education
There are several major private developments in the
pipeline, most notably the Crystalbrook Superyacht Public Safety
Marina in Port Douglas, Nova City and the Trinity Committed
Wharf Cairns integrated resort development that Community
Planned
will be game changers and see the region go from
Environment
strength to strength. Also, several exciting private
developments are currently under construction in Energy
the region that are helping sustain a strong level $m
0 200 400 600 800
Page 4 | Far North Queensland major projects pipeline
This is highlighted with the commencement of the With the focus on mining and renewable energy
Cairns Shipping Development Project, upgrades projects statewide, it is important to note planned
to the Bruce Highway – Southern Access Corridor, projects across Far North Queensland. Whilst it is
Smithfield Bypass, Atherton Hospital redevelopment, appreciated that in some cases finance takes time
JCU Cairns Innovation Centre and considerable to secure in bringing these projects to reality, it is
investment in our regional schools. interesting to note the level of activity and interest
shown by potential proponents resulting in an
Next year will see the eagerly awaited commencement estimated $5.6 billion in the pipeline.
of the Cairns Convention Centre expansion
project. This investment alone by the Queensland Whilst there is still a considerable level of
Government will create 570 jobs providing an construction activity expected over the next four
opportunity for regional suppliers and contractors. years, it is important for new developments to
be staggered to mitigate bottlenecks in both the
A summary of Cape York public capital projects availability of materials and subsequent labour
committed over the next two years to 2020/21 requirements. This approach will ensure that a higher
estimates a spend of $386 million across several employment rate and flow-on economic benefit is
areas, refer Table 3 and Figure 3. maintained over the long‑term, whilst promoting
future investment and growth.
Cape York public capital projects in the pipeline – 2019/20 – 2020/21§
Table 3 Figure 3
Committed ($m) Health
Health 12 Housing
Housing 139
Community
Community 13
Public Safety 29 Public Safety
Roads 40
Roads
Water 132
Environment 21 Water
TOTAL ($m) 386 Environment
$m
0 50 100 150
* Source: Cairns Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) is comprised of five statistical area level 3s of Cairns (North), Cairns (South), Innisfail–
Cassowary Coast, Port Douglas–Daintree and Tablelands (East)–Kuranda.
** Source: Queensland Government Statistician’s Office July 2019
~ Source: FNQ major projects pipeline spreadsheet. The proposed Trinity Wharf Cairns estimated construction amount is not included
within the analysis as is several proposed planned developments.
§ Source: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2019–20 and State Infrastructure Plan Part B: Program — 2019 update.
Page 5
Cairns construction and proposed developments
10
4
5
8
6 7
2 9
Page 6 | Far North Queensland major projects pipeline
1
1
3
1 Trinity Wharf Cairns
2 Cairns Convention Centre
1
3 Cairns Shipping Development Project
4 Bruce Highway — Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 —
Edmonton to Gordonvale
5 Bruce Highway — Southern Access Corridor Stage 4 —
Kate to Aumuller St
6 Nova City — Stage 2 — Nova Light
7 Cairns Central Redevelopment
8 Harvey Norman Cairns Upgrade
9 City Towers
1
10 Woolworths Gordonvale
12
22 17
16 15
13 11 191-193 Esplanade Central — 18 Crystalbrook Collection
luxury apartment tower 18a Riley — 137 Esplanade
12 The Palms 18b Bailey — 63 Abbott Street
11 18c Flynn — 85 Esplanade
13 239-245 Esplanade —
Cityview luxury apartment tower 19 Cairns Gallery Precinct
14 Redevelopment of Katies Centre 20 Centre of Contemporary Arts
15 Healthy Living Centre 21 Court House Refurbishment
18a 16 Hotel and apartment complex — 22 Smithfield Bypass
Sheridan Street 23 Esplanade Central
17 Cairns Airport redevelopment
20
18b
18c
23
Page 7
14 19 21
Far North Queensland major pipeline projects — private Committed Planned
Total project 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Location Proponent /Developer Project Project status ($m) ($m) ($m) ($m) ($m)
BAILEY – 163 Abbott St Under construction 150 150
GA Group FLYNN – 85 Esplanade Under construction 150 150
Lake St (carpark site) Committed 150 150
Botanica Cairns – including retirement resort
Botanica Property Group Under construction 95 95
& residential estate
Cairns Airport Pty Ltd Cairns Airport redevelopment Under construction 55 55
Lendlease Cairns Central redevelopment Under construction 60 60
Esplanade Central Pty Ltd 59-63 Esplanade Under construction 11 11
Spinal Life Australia Healthy Living Centre Under construction 12 12
Harvey Norman Harvey Norman Cairns upgrades Under construction 5 5
Page 8 | Far North Queensland major projects pipeline
Nova City – Stage 1 – Nova Light
Cairns Committed 100 100
World Class Global overall development – 7 towers
Remaining 6 towers Planned 450 450
CIU1 Pty Ltd C3 Cairns Development approval 550 550
M Deeb, MG Deeb & J P Deeb 191-193 Esplanade – Luxury apartment tower Development approval 6.6 6.6
PPNQ Developments The Palms Planned 330 330
Individual proponent (PNG) City Towers Planned 60 60
TBA Trinity Wharf Cairns Planned TBA TBA
Cityview Group Pty Ltd 239-245 Esplanade – Luxury apartment tower Planned TBA TBA
Abbott Street Investments Pty Ltd Redevelopment of the Katies Centre Planned TBA TBA
Billion Century Group Hotel and Apartment complex – Sheridan St Development approval TBA TBA
Gordonvale Woolworths Group Woolworths Gordonvale Planned 20 20
Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal Mandingalbay Indigenous Tourism Precinct Under construction 2.2 2.2
East Trinity
Corporation New Vessel / Pontoon Jetty / Boardwalk Planned 39.5 39.5
Kuranda Reever and Ocean Developments Kur-World Coordinated project 650 650
Ellis Beach Bellbird Park Developments Pty Ltd Eco-resort at Ellis Beach Development approval 100 100
DHD Corporation Luxury apartment / hotel accommodation Planned 120 120
Port Douglas
GA Group Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Committed 200 200
Source: Private proponents and public news articlesFar North Queensland major pipeline projects — public Committed Planned
Total project Expenditure 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Location Proponent /Developer Project Project status to 30/6/19 2019/20
($m) ($m) ($m) ($m) ($m)
($m)
TOURISM
Cairns Gallery Precinct Planned 40 40 40
Cairns Cairns Regional Council Centre of Contemporary Arts redevelopment Under construction 5 5
Court House refurbishment Committed 3.6 3.6
Department of Innovation,
Port Douglas Tourism Industry Wangetti Trail – Mowbray North section Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 5.74 0.82 2.92 2
Development
RECREATION
Department of Housing and
Cairns Convention Centre Detailed business case 176 1 175
Public Works
Cairns Construction of roofs over the Cairns
Cairns Regional Council International Tennis Centre and the Martyn Committed 3.4 3.4
Street Netball Centre
ROADS
Bruce Highway –Southern Access Corridor –
Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 481 36.75 37.90 406.36
Stage 3 – Edmonton to Gordonvale
Bruce Highway – Southern Access Corridor –
Under construction 104.07 29.74 30.30 44.03
Cairns Stage 4 – Kate to Aumuller St
Smithfield Bypass Under construction 152 31.03 46.28 74.70
Cairns Western Arterial Road – Harley St
Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 16.36 0.34 3.35 12.67
intersection upgrade
Far North Transport and Main Roads Other Far North construction Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 63.76 63.76
Burke Developmental Road (Normanton –
Dimbulah), Chillagoe – Almaden (package 1), Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 4.73 0.74 2.88 1.12
Normanton/ pavement widening
Dimbulah Burke Developmental Road (Normanton
– Dimbulah), Chillagoe – Almaden Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 2.73 0.48 2.24
(package 2), pavement widening
Captain Cook Highway (Cairns–Mossman),
Mossman Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 21.92 3.63 3.83 14.46
various locations, safety improvements
Source: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2019–20 and State Infrastructure Plan Part B: Program — 2019 update
Page 9Far North Queensland major pipeline projects — public (cont’d) Committed Planned
Proponent / Total project Expenditure 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Location Project Project status to 30/6/19 2019/20
Developer ($m) ($m) ($m) ($m) ($m)
($m)
HARBOURS/PORTS
Clump Point boat ramp (Mission Beach), upgrade
Cairns Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 23.33 6.23 17.10
Transport and boating infrastructure
Main Roads Newell boat ramp (north bank of Mossman River),
Mossman Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 3.2 0.22 1 1.98
upgrade boating infrastructure
Cairns Shipping Development Project Commenced 127.6 57.51 70.94
Far North Foreshore development Commenced 19.58 19.28 0.2 0.1
Queensland
Cairns Marlin Marina reconfiguration and expansion Commenced 4.84 1.89 1.85 1.1
Ports
Corporation Ltd Plant, equipment and minor works Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 4.34 1.64 2.70
Tingira Street subdivision development Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 14.80 4.80 2 8
HEALTH
Cairns Hospital Mental Health Unit Preliminary business case due Feb 2019 70 1.35 2.81 65.84
Page 10 | Far North Queensland major projects pipeline
Cairns Hospital Central Sterilising Department Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 1 0.72 0.28
Hydraulics & HVAC upgrade at Cairns Hospital Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 8.8 8.8
Cairns Breast screen van – Cairns Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 0.9 0.9
Cairns Hybrid Theatre Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 3.68 1.56 2.12
Cairns and Cairns ED FastTrack Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 1 1
Hinterland D6 Mental Health Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 6 6
Edmonton Hospital and Cairns South Health Facility Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 25 12.9 12.1
Health Service
Mareeba Mareeba Hospital new CT scanner Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 5 0.3 3.49 1.20
Redesign and refurbishment of the Mossman
Qld Budget 19/20 FNQ Regional Action Plan 6.9 6.9
Mossman Hospital ED
Hydraulics & HVAC upgrade at Mossman Hospital Qld Budget 19/20 FNQ Regional Action Plan 3.2 3.2
Atherton Atherton Hospital redevelopment Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 70 34.3 13.6 22.1
Tully Emergency department upgrade Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 4 4
Queensland Cairns ambulance station and operations centre
Cairns Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 5.6 0.41 0.9 4.29
Health – redevelopment
Queensland
Mareeba Ambulance Mareeba replacement Ambulance Station Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 2 0.02 1.6 0.38
Service
ENVIRONMENT
Department of
Cairns Environment East Trinity infrastructure upgrade Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 2.75 0.64 2.11
and Science
Source: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2019–20 and State Infrastructure Plan Part B: Program — 2019 updateFar North Queensland major pipeline projects — public (cont’d) Committed Planned
Proponent / Total project Expenditure to 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Location Project Project status
Developer ($m) 30/6/19 ($m) ($m) ($m) ($m) ($m)
EDUCATION
James Cook
Cairns Innovation Centre Under construction 30 15 15
University ▾
CQ University /
Queensland's first comprehensive university
Cairns State High Planned TBA TBA
school
School ▾
Cairns State High School – refurbishment and
Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 10.51 0.07 10.44
upgrade works
Cairns Redlynch State College – additional classrooms Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 8.4 2.1 6.3
Trinity Bay High School – additional classrooms Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 9.08 5.44 3.64
Department of Smithfield State High School – refurbishment
Education Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 10.51 0.19 10.25 0.07
and upgrade works
Smithfield State High School – additional
Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 7 1.75 5.25
classrooms
Trinity Beach State School – refurbishment and
Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 10.51 0.06 10.45
upgrade works
PUBLIC SAFETY
El Arish replacement auxiliary fire and rescue
El Arish Public Safety Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 1.8 0.1 1.7
station
Business Agency
Cairns QFES communications centre – upgrade
Cairns – Qld Fire and Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 3 1 2
co-located with Qld Ambulance Service
Emergency
Services Mossman auxiliary fire and rescue station
Mossman Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 2 0.05 1.95
relocation and upgrade
COMMUNITY
Department of
Communities,
Atherton Atherton Community Centre – Capital Grant Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 2.05 0.15 1.90
Disability Services
and Seniors
Construct social housing – Cairns Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 34.47 34.47 ongoing
Department of
Upgrade existing social housing – Cairns Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 23.76 23.76 ongoing
Cairns Housing and
Public Works Housing & Homelessness Services – capital
Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 42.07 42.07 ongoing
grant
ENERGY
Energy Queensland – Cairns Depot
Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 9.14 0.08 6 3.06
Cairns development
Department of
Natural Resources, Energy Queensland – Cairns – Bunda Street Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 9.59 8.08 1 0.51
Mines and Energy
Mareeba / Sunwater Limited – Mareeba Dimbulah
Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 17.28 1.95 5.88 9.45
Dimbulah Channel efficiency improvements
Source: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2019–20 and State Infrastructure Plan Part B: Program — 2019 update
▾ Private and public contribution
Page 11Cape York major pipeline projects —public Committed Planned
Total project Expenditure to 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Location Proponent /Developer Project Project status ($m) 30/6/19 ($m) ($m) ($m) ($m) ($m)
HEALTH
Mer (Murray) Island Health Care
Mer (Murray) Island Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 7.00 0.68 0.27 6.04
Centre – building replacement
Torres and Cape – health technology
Queensland Health Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 0.89 0.89 ongoing
equipment
Torres & Cape and Hospital and
Health Services Torres and Cape – minor capital
Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 2.33 2.33 ongoing
projects and acquisitions
Redevelopment of the Thursday
Thursday Island Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 1.50 1.5
Island Hospital †
HOUSING
Social housing in Aboriginal and
Page 12 | Far North Queensland major projects pipeline
Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 63.30 63.3
Department of Torres Strait Islander communities‡
Cape York & Torres Housing and Public
Strait Islands Capital grant – social housing in
Works – Housing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 53.10 53.1
and Homelessness
communities◊
Services and Public
Works Government employee housing
Aurukun Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 22.60 17.29 5.31
construction – Aurukun
COMMUNITY
Pormpuraaw $4 million for splash parks in
Napranum the Cape York communities of Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 4 3.88 0.12
Mapoon Department of Pormpuraaw, Napranum and Mapoon
Aboriginal and
Thursday Island Torres Strait Islander Thursday Island splash park Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 3 2.5 0.5
Partnerships
Kowanyama men's shed and
Kowanyama Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 1.25 0.93 0.32
women's meeting place
Department of
Communities,
Thursday Island Thursday Island Community Centre Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 4.9 1.1 2.5 1.3
Disability Services
and Seniors
Source: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2019–20 and State Infrastructure Plan Part B: Program — 2019 update
† Advancing Queensland’s Health Infrastructure Program $34.5M 2019/20 is split between Atherton, Nambour, Thursday Island Hospitals and delivery of a new health precinct for the southern corridor of Cairns.
‡ including $5.3M from the expiring National Partnership on Remote Housing to deliver 19 social housing dwellings, upgrade existing social housing and purchase three dwellings for use as temporary accommodation to
support the transfer of social housing to home ownership on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land.
◊ to deliver 10 social housing dwellings, commence construction of 15 social housing dwellings, undertake infrastructure development, upgrade existing social housing and undertake upgrades to support the transfer of
social housing to home ownership on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land.Cape York major pipeline projects —public (cont’d) Committed Planned
Total project Expenditure 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Location Proponent /Developer Project Project status to 30/6/19 2019/20
($m) ($m) ($m) ($m) ($m)
($m)
PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Business
Weipa new QFES emergency and disaster
Weipa Agency – Qld Fire and Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 1.2 0.4 0.8
centre
Emergency Services
Saibai Island new community safety and
Saibai Island Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 13.07 1.01 12.05
security facility
Public Safety Business
Aurukun Agency – Qld Police Service Aurukun police facility upgrade Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 6.7 0.21 0.64 5.85
Pormpuraaw Pormpuraaw replacement police facility Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 8.2 0.24 4.89 3.06
ROADS
Peninsula Developmental Road (Coen–
Weipa), Stage 1, Piccaninny Black Soil, Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 8.4 8.15 0.25
upgrade, pave and seal
Coen–Weipa
Peninsula Developmental Road (Coen–
Transport and Main Roads Weipa), Stage 2, Telecom Tower to Archer Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 20.5 5.99 14.51
River, pave and seal
Peninsula Developmental Road (North
North of Laura of Laura), Stage 1, Fairview West Part A, Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 11 4.56 6.44
upgrade, pave and seal
WATER
Indigenous Indigenous Councils Critical Infrastructure
Department of Local Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 120 52.90 28.77 38.33
Councils Program (ICCIP)
Government, Racing and
Multicultural Affairs Torres Shire Council water treatment
Torres Strait Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 12 7.2 4.8
infrastructure upgrade
ENVIRONMENT
Department of Environment Cape York – recreation, visitor,
Cape York Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 1.39 1.39 ongoing
and Science management and access facilities
Department of Local
Torres Strait Islands seawalls and coastal
Torres Strait Government, Racing and Qld Govt Capital Statement 2019/20 20 5 15
inundation mitigation upgrades
Multicultural Affairs
Source: Queensland Government Capital Statement 2019–20 and State Infrastructure Plan Part B: Program — 2019 update
Page 13Renewable energy/mining planned projects — private
Total project
Location Proponent /Developer Project Project status ($m)
Lyon Group Cape York Solar Storage Proposed 132
Lakeland
Windlab Ltd Lakeland Wind Warm Proposed 200
Aurukun Aurukun Bauxite Project Aurukun Proposed 15
Cooktown Wind Power Queensland Archer Point Wind Farm Proposed 288
Weipa First Solar Weipa Solar Farm Proposed 12
Evelyn Ratch Australia High Road Wind Farm Proposed 90
Atherton Sugar Biorefinery Proposed 60
MSF Sugar
South Johnstone South Johnstone Green Power Station Proposed 110
Ravenshoe Neoen Kaban Green Power Hub Proposed 300
Page 14 | Far North Queensland major projects pipeline
Mt Carbine Specialty Metals International Ltd Mt Carbine Tungsten (recommencement of tailings processing) Committed 3
CleanGen Mareeba Solar Farm Proposed 100
Mareeba
Chewko Solar Farm Tilt Renewables Proposed 180
Forsyth Infigen Energy Forsayth Wind Farm Proposed 200
Kidston Pumped Storage Project Proposed 516
Kidston Genex Power Limited Kidston Solar Project (phase 2) Proposed 648
Kidston Wind Farm Proposed 360
Port Douglas DIP Energy Desailly Renewable Energy Park Proposed 2400
Source: Private proponents, public news articles and Queensland Government — Planned renewable and renewable energy projects at early stage of development — Sept 2019Cairns construction industry analysis
PREPARED BY CONSTRUCTION SKILLS QUEENSLAND
Industry outlook Figure 2: Jobs growth has returned to Cairns
Not since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) has there
140k
been so much uncertainty around the construction
120k
industry in Queensland. Most observers agree that
the Australian economy will slow in 2019 and 2020 100k
on the back of weakening global conditions.
2008
2009
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
This environment creates both headwinds and Source: ABS
tailwinds for construction workers, depending on
what they build and where they build it. While there
has been much discussion about a bursting national
‘housing bubble,’ this discussion rarely extends
Cairns’ construction turnaround
beyond Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. It is Like many regions across Queensland, the Far North
important to remember that those who miss the party endured a prolonged period of under-investment
also miss the hangover. in the decade to 2017. This reflected both the
after effects of the GFC and the wind-down of the
In Queensland, the building boom was confined to
mining boom.
the south-east corner, so it is this market that will feel
the effects of its contraction the most. In fact, just as Prior to the GFC, Cairns builders were producing
residential construction in South-East Queensland over 2000 new dwellings each year. By 2013–14,
(SEQ) is slowing down, we are seeing activity in the that rate had slowed to around 450, far below what
regions ramping-up (Figure 1). was needed to accommodate population growth.
This slowdown in residential construction was only
Figure 1: Construction activity, Cairns partially offset by a reasonably stable engineering
construction sector, whereas the fortunes of
South East Qld Regional Qld
140 commercial builders largely matched those of their
residential cousins (Figure 3).
Index (base: 2008=100)
120
100 Figure 3: Construction activity, Cairns
80 Residential Engineering Commercial
$2.5b
60
40 $2.0b
2008
2009
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
$1.5b
Source: NIEIR, CSQ
$1.0b
Nowhere are these divergent fortunes more evident $0.5b
than in Far North Queensland. Employment in Cairns
is the strongest it has been since the GFC, with close $0.0b
to 20,000 jobs created over the last 12 months
2008
2009
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(Figure 2). This has driven the unemployment rate
down to 5 per cent – well below the state average. Source: NIEIR, CSQ
Page 15The slump in building after the GFC created
considerable pent-up demand for new projects Figure 5: 10 Construction job shortages
across the region, particularly in the residential and Shortage Balanced
Wall and floor tilers
commercial space.
Glaziers
Improving economic conditions has put Cairns on
a path of increasing residential and commercial Plasterers
building activity that we expect to continue to 2020
Electricians
and beyond (Figure 3).
Plumbers
Cairns’ construction labour Structural steel construction workers
shortage
Contract, program and project admins
The turnaround in construction activity will place
Floor finishers
significant demands on Cairns’ construction
workforce. The construction labour market in Cairns Painting trades workers
was relatively oversupplied up until 2018. Since
Paving and surfacing labourers
then, however, an under supply has been developing
that will deepen into next year and persist for the Source: NIEIR
foreseeable future (Figure 4).
Figure 4: 10 Construction labour balance, Cairns The major project opportunity
Shortage Balanced Surplus
Major projects are a big part of the Cairns
construction landscape. The current pipeline of
projects in Cairns is not skewed to any one specific
sector – there is a mix of projects across tourism,
infrastructure and energy, with funding from both the
private and public sectors.
Several large tourism-oriented commercial projects
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
are in the pipeline, including the $550 million
Source: NIEIR redevelopment of Nova City and the expansion of
the Crystalbrook Collection to include a proposed
This pattern will be fairly broad-based, affecting $200 million superyacht marina.
most construction occupations. Inevitably, though,
some trades will be harder to find than others. Our
estimates suggest that tilers, glaziers, plasterers Cairns major project jobs flow
and electricians will be among the most in‑demand
construction occupations in 2020 (Figure 5). Several government infrastructure projects are also in
train, including the Southern Access Corridor and the
This suggests that employers of construction workers Smithfield Bypass, along with significant upgrades to
in Cairns will find it increasingly difficult to source the Port of Cairns.
labour at specific times and places. This in turn raises
the risk of labour-driven project delays and cost Looking beyond Cairns itself, renewable projects are
increases. These results indicate that now is the time making a big contribution to the region’s pipeline,
for contractors to secure their supply chains. including the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project,
Kaban Green Power Hub and the Forsayth Wind Farm.
One way to do this is to take on more apprentices This represents great opportunity for construction
today to future-proof the industry for tomorrow. workers, who will directly benefit from the increased
The Queensland Government is assisting with demand for their skills. It is also a boon for the
this through the Free Apprenticeship Initiative. myriad of other sectors of the economy that thrive on
https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/ the back of this expenditure.
incentives/freeapprenticeships
These jobs will be shared across a wide range of
Cairns’ construction businesses have done a great job construction occupations. 80 per cent of the work will
of doing just that over the last 12 to 18 months. Ten out be delivered by 20 occupations, led by concreters,
of every 100 construction workers in Cairns are now carpenters and plumbers. Of these 20 key trades,
apprentices. This training rate is up from seven per 100 we estimate that plumbers, electricians, and the
in 2017 and is currently the highest in the state. finishing trades will be hardest to find.
Page 16 | Far North Queensland major projects pipelineAbout Construction Skills Queensland
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) provides tailored workforce planning
support and assistance to selected major projects, including access to a range
of building‑ and construction‑related training, to upskill workers and enhance
workforce capability.
CSQ knows how important it is to invest in your skills, so it’s our mission to make it easier for you by:
>> subsidising your training costs
>> connecting you to registered training organisations.
CSQ works alongside project teams to:
>> collaborate on workforce plans
>> identify any potential skills gaps for projects and provide meaningful solutions
>> identify project-specific training and funding solutions
>> provide guidance and support where needed around the Queensland Government Building and Construction
Training Policy (Training Policy).
1800 798 488
info@csq.org.au
www.csq.org.au
It’s a good time to be a construction worker in Cairns. CSQ is here to help major contractors and subcontractors
build the skilled workforce they need to deliver important regional projects.
BRETT SCHIMMING
Chief Executive Officer, Construction Skills Queensland
Page 17Business assistance programs
Advance Queensland program Business and Industry Portal
A comprehensive suite of programs that The Business and Industry Portal provides
will create jobs now and for the future, drive small businesses direct access to Queensland
productivity improvements, and harness Government services and information.
innovation. With just a few clicks and a couple of questions,
advancequeensland@qld.gov.au users can access more than 100 business
support programs and information on:
www.advance.qld.gov.au
>> starting, marketing and growing a business
>> employing people
>> grants, tools and support services
Advancing Small Business >> industry and market information
Grants >> investing in Queensland.
The Advancing Small Business Grants can www.business.qld.gov.au
develop your business through activities such
as expansion, commercialisation, research and
development, innovation and exporting.
This economic support is backed up by: Industry Capability Network
>> advisory and mentoring services (ICN)
>> workshops and seminars Online database and network of consultants,
>> general and industry-specific training giving companies access to:
>> networking opportunities >> projects large and small
>> subsidised products, such as business >> supply chain development
planning tools. >> channels to promote company capabilities to
grants@dtesb.qld.gov.au our business network.
www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/ (07) 3364 0670
advice- support/grants/grants-support info@icnqld.org.au
www.gateway.icn.org.au
Back to Work program
Support payments of up to $20,000 are Jobs and Regional Growth fund
available for eligible employers who hire eligible The fund is helping to facilitate private sector
unemployed jobseekers. projects that create employment and economic
(07) 4037 3813 growth opportunities in regional areas. The fund
focuses primarily on regions outside South East
bridget.kelly@desbt.qld.gov.au
Queensland however, projects located in all
www.qld.gov.au/backtowork areas with higher than average unemployment
may be considered.
1300 785 106
Business grants and investment@dsdmip.qld.gov.au
assistance www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/jobs-and-regional-
growth-fund
Quickly identify government grants, assistance
and support for your business with the business
grants and assistance service.
www.grants.services.qld.gov.au
Page 18 | Far North Queensland major projects pipelineFlynn – Crystalbrook Collection, 85 Esplanade, Cairns – estimated value $150 million
Made in Queensland program Supply chain development
Made in Queensland supports Queensland’s workshops
manufacturing sector to become more internationally DSDMIP’s industry workshops can assist
competitive and adopt innovative processes and businesses within regional supply chains to
technologies. be more competitive in positioning for work
madeinqueensland@dsdmip.qld.gov.au opportunities.
www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/miq Topics include:
>> preparing capability statements
>> tendering for business
Mentoring for Growth program >> responding to non-price criteria.
Mentoring for Growth (M4G) offers eligible businesses cairns@dsdmip.qld.gov.au
access to volunteer business experts who provide www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/workshops
insights, options and suggestions relating to
challenges and opportunities you are experiencing in
your business.
13 74 69 Skilling Queenslanders for
m4g@dtesb.qld.gov.au Work
www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/growing- Funds training and support for unemployed or
business/mentoring-growth underemployed people, with a focus on:
>> young people (including those in and
transitioned from out-of-home care)
>> Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
QMI Solutions
>> people with disability
A Queensland-based organisation dedicated to
>> mature-age jobseekers
improving the growth, skills, performance, innovation
and capability of businesses Australia‑wide. >> women re-entering the workforce
>> veterans and ex-service personnel
1300 364 739
>> people from culturally and linguistically
www.qmiso lutions.com.au diverse backgrounds.
1300 369 935
training@desbt.qld.gov.au
www.desbt.qld.gov.au/training-careers/
incentives/sqw
Page 19QUEENSLAND
BUDGET 2019–20
s
REGIONAL ACTION PLAN
ort Photo: iStock
es
Backing jobs for
Far North Queensland
Works for Queensland The Queensland Budget will directly support Far North
$102.7 million provided to Queensland with significant expenditure in 2019-20 including:
regional councils to undertake
for productivity enhancing
327 maintenance and minor
Infrastructure infrastructure and capital works,
infrastructure projects in Far
$967M
estimated to support around
North Queensland.
3,300
(February 2017 to April 2019)
ed
jobs in this region in 2019-20.
Recovery and Health
$1.2B
Resilience Against for Torres and Cape, and
Natural Disasters Cairns and Hinterland
Hospital and Health Services.
An estimated $54.4 million
for the provision of financial
will assistance for capital works to Education
$59.5M
ef disaster affected communities to maintain, improve and
kle in 2018-19. upgrade schools in Far North
h Queensland.
d
Building our Regions
$49.6 million allocated to 54
600
projects to provide funding
estimated businesses in Far North Queensland will benefit from an increase to
for critical infrastructure in Far
the payroll tax free threshold and the regional discount as part of the
North Queensland to support
economic development, $885 million Payroll Tax Package
including generating jobs.
eir (March 2015 to March 2019)
et. Far North Queensland will also benefit from:
to support better housing
Back to Work Remote Indigenous Housing outcomes for Aboriginal and
$228.3M
$34.0 million of payments Torres Strait Islander people
have been paid to 1,621 in remote and discrete
employers to employ communities state-wide,
3,558 eligible unemployed including construction of
jobseekers. new dwellings.
(July 2016 to May 2019)
over three years 2019-20 to
2021-22 across the Great
Reef Water Quality Program Barrier Reef region, to achieve
$24.4M
the Government's targets for
Restoring frontline uptake of best management
services in Far North Queensland practices by farmers in pursuit
Growth from March 2015 to March 2019 of Great Barrier Reef water
quality targets.
Bruce Highway Upgrade Program for upgrades to the Bruce
$6.5B
highway, including lane
duplication between Edmonton
417 196 239 77 extra
and Gordonvale, in partnership
2020–21
extra extra extra teacher
with the Australian Government.
nurses doctors teachers aides
up up up up
19% 41.1% 7.9% 10.4%
budget.qld.gov.au
Page 20 | Far North Queensland major projects pipelineBacking jobs for
Far North Queensland
17 Smithfield Bypass 25 Br
$46.3 million in 2019-20 out So
of a $152 million total spend $3
to construct bypass route of
1 Saibai Island new 10 Weipa new Queensland continuity on the Captain Cook (s
community safety and Daru
Fire and Emergency Highway between McGregor fro
security facility Services centre Road roundabout and St
$12.1 million in 2019-20 3 2 $800,000 in 2019-20 out Caravonica roundabout. Part of of
out of a $13.1 million of a $1.2 million total spend the State Infrastructure Fund. Pr
total spend for the new Thursday 4 5 to provide an emergency 18 Cairns Western wi
community safety and Island 6 7 and disaster centre.
8 Arterial Road 26 M
security facility. 11 Peninsula Developmental $100,000 in 2019-20 out of sc
2 Mer (Murray) Island Road (Coen to Weipa) a $12.5 million total spend to $3
Primary Health 9 $14.5 million in 2019-20 undertake planning to upgrade a
Care Centre out of a $20.5 million total the road to four lanes between CT
$274,000 in 2019-20 out spend (stage 2) to pave Redlynch Connection Road to
27 Ca
of a $7 million total spend to 10 and seal sections between Captain Cook Highway.
replace the centre to support He
Lockhart Telecom Tower and Archer 19 Redlynch State College
the provision of quality River. Part of the Cape York $9
Aurukun $2.1 million in 2019-20 out of of
and safe services. Part of 11 Region Package, delivered an $8.4 million total spend to fo
the Rural and Regional Coen in partnership with the construct a new building with th
Infrastructure Package. Australian Government. two general learning spaces an
3 Torres Strait Islands 12 Pormpuraaw police facility and five specialist spaces. se
seawalls and coastal $4.9 million in 2019-20 out 20 Whitfield State School Qu
inundation mitigation 12
13 of a $8.2 million total $500,000 in 2019-20 to In
upgrades spend to deliver a
Kowanyama construct a new playground. 28 Br
$15 million in 2019-20 out Cooktown replacement facility.
of a $20 million total spend 21 Cairns Hospital So
to continue inundation 15
14 22 $10.5 million in 2019-20 out $3
mitigation works on five of a $86.4 million total spend of
outer Torres Strait Islands. to construct a new mental (s
16 24
23 17 25
18 25 21 22
25 26
19 20 hi
4 Thursday Island Cairns health facility, a state-of-the-
23 24
28 25 26 27 28 la
Splash Park 29 30 art hybrid operating theatre,
31 and various upgrades. Go
$2.5 million in 2019-20 out Hi
of a $4.1 million total spend 32 Mission 22 Cairns shipping de
to build a splash park on Beach development project Au
Thursday Island, contributing $70.1 million in 2019-20 29 Bu
to positive recreation 6 Thursday Island out of a $127.6 million total
activities and community (N
community centre spend for dredging of Trinity
connections for families and 13 Rinyirru (Lakefield) Inlet shipping channel to $5
$2.5 million in 2019-20 out
young people. National Park (Cape York facilitate cruise ship growth. a
of a $4.9 million total spend
Peninsula Aboriginal Land) wi
5 Torres Shire water to construct the centre. 23 Cairns Convention Centre
- Catfish Waterhole day be
treatment infrastructure 7 Thursday Island Health The Queensland Government De
upgrade use area
Facility Upgrade Project has committed $176 Au
$4.8 million in 2019-20 out $150,000 in 2019-20 out of million towards refurbishing
$1.5 million in 2019-20 a $160,000 total spend for 30 At
of a $12 million total spend out of a $36 million total and expanding the Cairns
to upgrade drinking water construction of day use area re
spend to upgrade current Convention Centre, subject to
treatment infrastructure and carpark. a business case. Major works $1
health facilities to align with
including construction of a 14 Mossman Mill are planned to coincide with of
contemporary models of
water filtration plant on Horn bio-refinery the planned closure of the re
care and the unique cultural
Island and improvements to centre in 2020 and ensure in
consideration of the Torres up to $25 million total spend
the drinking water network the expanded Centre provides de
Strait Islander community. to Far Northern Milling Pty Ltd
on Thursday Island. capacity and facilities to Co
Part of the Advancing to assist in the establishment
remain a world class facility. He
Queensland’s Health of a bio-refinery to underpin
Cl
Infrastructure Program. the future of the Mossman 24 Good Money Store - Cairns of
8 sugar mill.
Northern Peninsula Area $525,000 in 2019-20 out of He
water supply system 15 Mossman Hospital a $2.8 million total spend to 31 M
SUNSHINE
COAST AND $2.7 million in 2019-20 to $9.6 million in 2019-20 support the store's operation.
MORETON Cl
BAY undertake important repairs out of a $10.1 million total To be delivered in partnership
with Good Shepherd and $1
to the systems reservoirs. spend to redesign, refurbish
FAR NORTH
BRISBANE
National Australia Bank. Part of a
QUEENSLAND IPSWICH
9 and remodel the emergency
Indigenous Land and Sea the Better Budgeting initiative. up
department and other
GOLD Ranger Program Fe
LOGAN COAST upgrades.
$360,000 in 2019-20 to 32 Tu
TOWNSVILLE
protect environmental and 16 Tropical North Learning
MACKAY-WHITSUNDAY Academy - Trinity Beach $3
Indigenous cultural heritage
CENTRAL
State School a
OUTBACK QUEENSLAND values in Mapoon, as part
QUEENSLAND re
WIDE BAY of the $12 million 2019-20 $10.5 million in 2019-20 Please note: Not all Government de
Queensland Indigenous Land for refurbishment and expenditure for the region is shown. Dollar
DARLING SOUTH EAST amounts may include capital and operating tre
DOWNS QUEENSLAND and Sea Ranger Program. upgrade works. expenditure, though may not represent the
entire funding allocated. Pr
Page 21Ecotourism boost for Far North
The Palaszczuk Government has committed $2.9 million in
25 Bruce Highway, Cairns KEY 2019-20 out of a $5.7 million total spend to complete the
-20 out Southern Access Corridor seven-kilometre Mowbray North component of the Wangetti
spend $30.3 million in 2019-20 out Community wellbeing
Trail, stretching from the Mowbray River to Port Douglas.
ute of a $104.1 million total spend Utilities
ain Cook (stage 4) to widen the highway The 94-kilometre Wangetti Trail will be a leading adventure
Gregor from four to six lanes from Kate Health based ecotourism experience through the stunning coastal
Street to Aumuller Street. Part and hinterland scenery of the Wet Tropics and the Great
t. Part of of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Education Barrier Reef World Heritage Areas.
Fund. Program, delivered in partnership
with the Australian Government. Transport and roads Local and international visitors will be able to enjoy a
five-night walking or a two-night mountain bike adventure,
26 Mareeba Hospital new CT Justice and safety
0 out of public campsites and privately-operated luxury eco-
scanner
pend to Government services accommodation. Adventure and natured based tourism
$3.5 million in 2019-20 out of
upgrade a $5 million total spend for a is the fastest growing tourism sector in Queensland and
between Recreation and culture the Wangetti Trail is set become of the centrepiece of
CT scanner.
Road to ecotourism for our State.
27 Cairns Southern Corridor
Statewide/region-wide
Health Precinct Construction and operation of the $41.4 million Wangetti
ge $9.1 million in 2019-20 out Election commitment Trail will create approximately 75 jobs during construction
20 out of of a $12.9 million total spend and 150 jobs once operational with a focus on employment
pend to for a facility for critical care in for Traditional Owners. It is expected to generate $10.5
ng with the event of a natural disaster 33 Cape York Peninsula Joint million per year for the Far North Queensland economy.
paces and general community health Management Program
ces. services. Part of the Advancing $7.5 million in 2019-20 out The trail has strong support from the local Yirrganydji
ol Queensland Health of a $15.6 million total spend and the Eastern Kuku Yalanji People. The Government is
0 to Infrastructure Program. for the continuation of the working with Traditional Owners to create multi-generational
ound. 28 Bruce Highway, Cairns Cape York Tenure Resolution business opportunities on the trail.
Southern Access Corridor program.
$37.9 million in 2019-20 out 34 Great Barrier Reef Resorts
-20 out
l spend of a $481 million total spend Rejuvenation Program
ntal (stage 3) to duplicate the $24.9 million in 2019-20 out
of-the- highway from two to four of a $25 million total spend
eatre, lanes between Edmonton and to help industry rejuvenate
Gordonvale. Part of the Bruce the Great Barrier Reef Island
Highway Upgrade Program, resorts and offer world-class
delivered in partnership with the experiences to visitors.
Australian Government. 35 Panama Disease Tropical
-20 29 Burke Developmental Road
n total Race 4 Program
Image courtesy of World Trail
(Normanton to Dimbulah) $12.1 million over five years
Trinity
to $5.1 million in 2019-20 out of to control and contain the
owth. a $7.5 million total spend to Panama Tropical Race 4
widen and seal the pavement (TR4) disease which aims to
entre between Chillagoe and Almaden. incorporate a strong, robust
nment Delivered in partnership with the industry model that shares
Australian Government. Far North Queensland location of Wangetti Trail
the responsibility of managing
shing 30 Atherton Hospital this disease.
rns
redevelopment 36 Remote Indigenous
bject to
r works $13.6 million in 2019-20 out Housing
e with of a $70 million total spend to
redevelop Atherton Hospital,
$228.3 million in 2019-20 Cairns Performing Arts Centre
the to support better housing
sure including the emergency outcomes for Aboriginal and
rovides department, operating theatres, Torres Strait Islander people
Community Allied and Mental The new Cairns Performing Arts Centre has brought world-
o living in remote and discrete
Health Building, and a new communities statewide, class performances from leading national and international
acility.
Clinical Services Building. Part including construction of companies to Far North Queensland since its opening in
Cairns of the Advancing Queensland’s new dwellings. Includes late 2018.
0 out of Health Infrastructure Program. the Indigenous Home
end to The Palaszczuk Government provided $15 million to the
31 Malanda Swimming Ownership Program and
eration. Indigenous Community $71.1 million Cairns Regional Council development as part
Club Inc. of its commitment to improving regional arts infrastructure
nership Housing Organisation
nd $153,801 in 2019-20 out of and access.
Transition Project. Includes
k. Part of a $289,100 total spend to
funding under the National
nitiative. upgrade amenities. Part of the Cairns Performing Arts Centre provides a 940-seat theatre as
Partnership on
Female Facilities Program. well as 400-seat black box theatre – more than double the
Remote Housing.
32 Tully Hospital capacity of the Cairns Civic Centre it replaced.
$3.1 million in 2019-20 out of Construction of the new centre created local jobs, with
a $4.2 million total spend to 90 per cent of total works and materials supplied by local
redesign the current emergency To see more Palaszczuk
Government initiatives for businesses and 95 per cent of trade contracts going to
department area to enable safer Far North Queensland visit
wn. Dollar
treatment spaces. Part of the local companies.
d operating budget.qld.gov.au
resent the
Priority Capital Program.
Page 22 | Far North Queensland major projects pipelineQUEENSLAND
BUDGET 2019–20
Backing Queensland Jobs
REGIONAL ACTION PLAN
40,500
Jobs
supported by Queensland’s diversified economy provides
infrastructure a unique business environment that places
Total the State ahead of the pack. The Palaszczuk
infrastructure
program over
four years
$49.5B Government continues to work with and support
businesses to create employment opportunities
and community prosperity.
$5.6B
Total spend on
road and transport
in 2019-20 $12.9 billion capital $250 million to CleanCo
works program to directly for new renewable energy
$332.5M
Youth Justice support 40,500 jobs across generation, creating more
Investment Queensland in 2019-20. jobs on top of the 4000
over five years Queensland jobs in the
$2.7 billion to support safe,
solar, wind and hydro
secure, reliable and cost-
$14.9B
Education and sectors.
effective energy and water,
training in $420 million towards
and to enhance the productive
2019–20 Skilling Queenslanders
capacity of businesses,
for Work, to help eligible
$18.5B
industries and communities.
Health in 2019–20 Queenslanders get the
$2.4 billion police operating
skills, qualifications and
budget as well as $69.8
direct assistance they need
$847.9M
Additional justice million capital for new,
to enter and stay in the
system investment upgraded and replacement
workforce.
over five years police facilities, including
$28 million to continue work From joint commitments
$5.7B
Lowering cost of on the $52.2 million Counter- totalling $39 million for
living Terrorism and Community business and industry,
Safety Training Centre at the Queensland and
Wacol. Australian governments will
provide a $22 million Beef
$1.2 billion education
Recovery Package, to tackle
portfolio capital program,
Payroll Tax Package including new schools,
devastation from the North
and Far North Queensland
$885 million of targeted payroll tax initiatives to education facilities, and
monsoon trough. The
support business and create employment, including: refurbishments.
Queensland Rural and
an increase to the payroll tax free threshold $777.7 million for health Industry Development
for small business from $1.1 million to infrastructure to support Authority will administer
$1.3 million service delivery. Australian Government
a discount of 1 percentage point on the relevant funding of $300 million
payroll tax rate for employers with more than $479.3 million for new social over three years to assist
85% of their employees residing outside SEQ housing and upgrades. primary producers and their
a rebate for taking on additional full-time $254 million in joint stock get back on their feet.
employees of up to $20,000 funding with the Australian
an extension of the 50% payroll tax rebate for Government for additional
businesses that employ apprentices and trainees. natural disaster recovery
packages.
2019–20 Revenue 2019–20 Expenses Economic Growth
6
Environmental protection,
Other revenue 11.3% recreation and culture 2.3%
Dividends and Transport 10.5% 5
tax equivalents State taxation
3.7% revenue 25.1%
Annual % change
4
Interest Health
income Public order 31.2%
3.5% and safety 3
9.4%
2
Sales of Economic
goods and services
services 4.0% 1
9.9%
Social 0
2010–11
2012–13
2014–15
2016–17
2018–19
2020–21
protection,
housing and
other Other
community services
services 8.4%
Queensland (Actual) Queensland (Forecast)
9.2%
Australia (Actual) Australia (Forecast)
Grants revenue 46.4% Education 24.9%
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