Partnerships

Capricorn Enterprise values its extensive networks and partnerships which result in critical growth for the region.

LIVINGSTONE SHIRE COUNCIL

Engagement with LSC Strategic Growth Team and Consultants on projects including: Gibb Group re Homemakers Centre. [SEE IMAGE 1]

CQUNIVERSITY

> Alternative Trade Skills Pathway Program Advisory Committee. Meetings 24th July, 6 August, 16th September 2020 (Zoom) > Rockhampton Regional Engagement Committee 23 September, 25 November 2020, 3 March, 21 April, 16 June 2021 (Zoom)

STANWELL CORPORATION Use of Coal Cumbustion Products (CCP)

Stanwell ADAA Follow up event – 22nd July 2020 Zoom, 4th August 2020 online, 19th August, 28th October Zoom The initial Technical Tour of the Stanwell Power Station and workshop led to additional communication with Project leaders and local industry in 2020. CCPs – common known as “fly ash” and “furnace bottom ash” – are by-products, inert solid materials produced when coal is burned to generate electricity. The 12 million tonnes of CCPs generated annually should be viewed as mineral resources which can be used in traditional construction applications including concrete, roads and soil amendment. Incorporating CCPs have been proven to out-perform products made without it. Using CCPs conserves finite natural resources, saves energy and reduces associated carbon emissions contributing towards an efficient circular economy. (ADAA CEO Craig Heidrich) A Stanwell Project was developed to demonstrate the benefits of high utilisation of CCPs in road repairs. Involving local contractors JRT, Butler Partners, DTMR and ARRB, the road repair project was conceived in 2019 completed in early 2020, concluding with an independent engineering study by Arcadis. Via this study, a set of technical reports, technical advisories and engineering reports were produced that demonstrated the excellent construction and engineering properties of CCPs. Further work is being undertaken to translate the data to technical specifications and tender design documents for use as inputs to DTMR and local road authorities in major regional projects (e.g. Rockhampton Ring Road project commencing in 2022).

QUEENSLAND LOCAL CONTENT LEADERS NETWORK(QLCLN)

The network provides the opportunity for experienced individuals from economic development organisations, local government and industry groups to share best practice initiatives on local content, industry participation, procurement and purchasing and regional development.

Meetings 2020-21:

> August 28th 2020 – Hosted by Capricorn Enterprise in association with SunWater

> November 27th 2020 – Chaired by Capricorn Enterprise's Neil Lethlean and hosted by the Resources Centre of Excellence in Mackay.

> February 26th 2021 – Strategy Meeting at QRC, Brisbane. [SEE IMAGE 5]

> May 28th 2021 – Qld Treasury Corp Brisbane. The QLCLN has developed a position paper which includes the six-tiered model of procurement where the priority is on the immediate local or natural economic zone of a region.

CONSTRUCTION SKILLS QUEENSLAND PARTNERSHIP Industry Skills Coordination Programs - 2019/20 & 2020/21

CSQ is an independent industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices and career seekers in the building and construction industry. Capricorn Enterprise worked with CSQ as Industry Skills Co-ordination to address the potential shortfall in construction workers in the region as a consequence of the major projects underway and coming online in the region. The Constructions Skills Industry Skills Co-ordination Project was finalised October 2020. CSQ provided funding for Workshops for Construction industry personnel, starting December 2020. A series of three workshops were delivered to further develop the business skills of the construction industry. Workshops were very highly regarded by attendees. [SEE IMAGE 3]

Workshop dates:

8 & 9 December 2020 - Customer Sales and Budgets 18 March 2021- Marketing your Business 29 May 2021- Business Systems and Risks

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“Capricorn Enterprise is commended for a sustained initiative to bring a diverse range of business interests together in a way which encourages a truly innovative exchange of ideas and a shared exposure to new opportunities.

Justin Moss | ARCADIS - JUNE 2021