MACKAY
The scheme would offer water security to the region’s agricultural industry while creating diversity in energy generation.
within the Northern Beaches that will centralise services, creating a more liveable lifestyle in the region’s fastest growing area.
It is set to unlock the potential of 20,000 hectares of agricultural land and could create up to 1,000 jobs.
Mackay is rebuilding its image in a brand-new way with a focus on facilitating and supporting development for the growth, progression and increased liveability of the region.
The region is also set to become an international exporter of Mining Equipment Technical Services (METS), collaborations, innovations, consultation and manufacturing. The Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday Mining Equipment Technical Services export hub is currently in development after securing a $353,000 grant from the Federal Government to establish a small and medium enterprises export hub. The Local Buying Foundation and State Government matched the funding, which totalled an investment of $706,840 for a two-stage project over the next three years. This funding will bring more investment and businesses to the region, complementing the current services.
The city is seeking to build sustainable economic growth that will generate employment, diversify the economy and value-add to existing businesses and industry. According to demographer Bernard Salt, the Queensland Government has predicted the Mackay region’s population will hit 198,000 by 2030, with the forecast showing confidence in the region. The Mackay region also enjoyed a four per cent boost in small business in 2018, three times the national growth average. Through targeted development including the Mackay Waterfront PDA, major industry development, aged care and retirement living, and tourism, Mackay’s residential market has improved significantly.
The Federal Government has also pledged to contribute $6.5 million towards the delivery of the Northern Beaches Community Hub.
According to Hotspotting’s Terry Ryder, the number of growth markets in regional Queensland is rising – helped by recovery in resources-related regional centres - with Mackay now the most upwardly-mobile market.
Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson has welcomed the pledge for half the funding of the $15 million project, which will create a ‘high street’
The city has rising demand coupled with much lower vacancy rates, with numerous suburbs showing good price growth.
I N F R A S T R U C T U R E A N D D E V E L O P M E N T AT A G L A N C E : § $2.2 million Sugar Bowl skate park § $1.5 million Camilleri Street District Park Masterplan § $3.9 billion in mining projects § $10 million Urannah Water Scheme § $706,840 Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday Mining Equipment Technical Services export hub
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§ $6.5 million Northern Beaches Community Hub
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