Western Downs Development Status Report June 2020

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise

Western Downs Development Status Report

June 2020 www.tsbe.com.au

WESTERN DOWNS DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORT The Western Downs, located in the agricultural heartland of Southern Queensland, is a region experiencing strong economic growth, investment and consistently high employment. The region is well known for its rich agriculture and great liveability, but its biggest wealth is in its people and communities.

Home to a growing population of 34,500 people, the Western Downs is a region known for welcoming industry and innovation as well as extending its country hospitality to all new residents and businesses.

The Western Downs Development Status Report is a document produced in partnership with Western Downs Regional Council and is updated annually.

It equips readers with knowledge including costs, locations and estimated completion dates for known developments in the Western Downs region across infrastructure and services, property development, building and construction, resources and renewable energy projects.

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) is committed to fostering and facilitating the sustainable growth and development of the region and works with stakeholders across the Western Downs to support the local business community.

TSBE supports regional businesses through the delivery of information, business support programs, advocacy and regional promotion, as well as membership services to many local businesses. The cornerstones of the economy are agriculture, intensive agriculture, energy and manufacturing — industries which continue to boast a significant number of projects in the pipeline for the Western Downs area.

TSBE and Western Downs Regional Council hope this report will encourage further investment in the region, while also providing businesses with important information to help them explore new opportunities.

Port of Brisbane Moonie

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Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport

Disclaimer: Significant care has been taken to confirm the currency and accuracy of all material provided within this report. TSBE holds no responsibility for errors or omissions and will ensure that any changes in projects are included in subsequent editions.

MAYOR’S FOREWORD The Western Downs is built on a strong sense of community pride and diverse economic opportunities which make our region a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.

With our unique location just a two and a half-hour drive from Brisbane and three hours from the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, the Western Downs is well placed to thrive as a strong regional centre, offering innovative and diverse development opportunities.

Our region has the perfect mix of strong industry, rich cultural experiences and good old-fashioned country charm, which is underpinned by four economic pillars; agriculture, intensive agriculture, energy and manufacturing.

Agriculture is a founding pillar of our region’s economy and continues to hold its place with a long-standing reputation for being resilient, sustainable and modern.

The Western Downs is the heart of Australia’s beef production, with a massive 42% of the national feedlot capacity located within 200 kilometres of Dalby. Each year, over 200,000 cattle are sold through the Dalby Regional Saleyards, making it the largest same-day prime and store cattle yards in the country.

We are continuing to see modern advances in intensive agriculture, and the industry continues to grow with expansions right across the region.

Our region is also recognised as the ‘Energy Capital of Australia’ and we continue to see strong investment, particularly in renewables. As a Council, we have approved 21 solar farms in the region and we continue to see new projects coming online, such as wind farm developments at Dulacca and the construction of Queensland’s largest grid-scale battery near Wandoan.

Our prime location, environmental conditions, and access to existing transmission infrastructure create investment opportunities which rival any other region in the country, and deliver a myriad of additional opportunities for growth, benefiting a range of industries - particularly in the area of manufacturing.

This wholistic success is driven by our modern, award-winning Planning Scheme which takes a proactive approach towards appropriate developments in the region, which is one of the best in the state.

This growing and diverse economy has also led to brand new opportunities to showcase our region and increase our presence as a vibrant tourist destination.

As a Council, we are committed to growing the region’s reputation for visitors and residents alike, and that’s why we have committed to invest $64 million to accelerate major projects across the region, in partnership with other levels of government.

We’ve got so many exciting projects in the pipeline that capitalise on the unique beauty of our region, including major redevelopments at key regional locations and tourist spots, and delivering new and exciting drawcards for the region’s future, such as new mountain bike trails at the Bunya Mountains, a revitalisation of the Miles CBD, and a brand new public space on Cunningham Street in Dalby.

We’re excited about the future of the Western Downs and we invite you to be a part of it.

Mayor Paul McVeigh Western Downs Regional Council

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Western Downs is a powerhouse in regional Queensland with some of the strongest investment per capita in the country. The Western Downs Development Status Report research has identified $6.91 billion of development within the region at various stages, further demonstrating the confidence and opportunity that exists across the area.

With $2.44 billion in ‘projects underway’ and a strong line-up of ‘proposed projects’ and ‘approved and waiting projects’, the Western Downs is well primed to continue their growth trend.

Agriculture remains to underpin the region’s economy, with the last Agricultural Census showing intensive livestock accounting for 47.7% (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016) of output in value terms. Unsurprisingly, it is seven new or expanding feedlot developments that make up the entirety of major property development projects covered within the report.

This major energy hub - aptly named ‘Energy Capital of Queensland’ - is seeing an influx of renewable energy projects generating almost $4 billion, with most of this either already underway ($2.39 billion) or approved and awaiting commencement ($1.36 billion). A number of the largest renewable energy projects included in the report are the Western Downs Green Power Hub, this 400MW solar farm will be located near the Kogan Creek Power Station, and the Wandoan South Solar Project $1.5 billion 1GW project which is currently under construction 50kms north of Miles. There are 25 solar and wind farm projects listed in the report.

The Coal Seam Gas (CSG) sector has continued to deliver extensive investment into the Western Downs economy for the last decade. This report shows a strong line-up of expansion projects across the CSG industry, as well as new investments continuing thanks to demand for domestic gas supply security. The multi-billion dollar Surat Gas Project by Arrow Energy is a world-scale project to commercialise most of our Surat Basin gas reserves (about five trillion cubic feet) and will operate for over 27 years. Arrow will commence construction of more than 600 phase one wells in 2020 and is on track to deliver first gas from the project in 2021.

Agriculture continues to weather the seasons and back itself with plenty of capital being invested into the expansion of their strongest sectors. Their lucrative international export markets are capturing the attention of many producers.

With all this activity in the Western Downs, infrastructure and services investments worth more than $26.51 million are in motion to support the growth.

Local, State and Federal Government funded road projects make up the majority of the current investment, one of the largest being the $7.5 million road and footpath flood damage maintenance, after the flood events of January 2020. $8.86 million is being spent on current building and construction projects across the region and is set to deliver upgrades to recreational and public areas, expanded public and private school facilities, a new healthcare centre and pharmacy at Bell and a $5 million livestock processing facility upgrade in Jimbour, increasing the capacity to 1,200 pig or 300 cattle per day. This is off the back of many recently completed developments as per this report.

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PROJECTS PROPOSED

INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Western Downs Regional Council

$1.49

2021

Improve use of space, accessibility and street presence to create an entertainment/cultural hub.

Western Downs Regional Council

TBC

TBC

Chinchilla

Upgrade amenity assets and day use facilities to create an attractive and inviting waterside recreation space.

Western Downs Regional Council

TBC

TBC

Accelerated Major Projects - Lake Broadwater Strategic Tourism

Dalby

Improvement of amenities and enhance opportunities for connection with the surrounding environment.

Western Downs Regional Council

TBC

TBC

Accelerated Major Projects - Russell Park Mountain Bike Trails Strategic Tourism

Bunya Mountains

Construction of 30km mountain bike trails of international standard.

Western Downs Regional Council

TBC

Mid-2021

Accelerated Major Projects - Caliguel Lagoon Strategic Tourism

Condamine

Improvement to amenities and community recreational space.

Western Downs Regional Council

TBC

TBC

Accelerated Major Projects - Thomas Jack Park

Dalby

Upgrade of the park by increasing accessibility and connectivity, and construction of new activity/play areas.

Western Downs Regional Council

TBC

TBC

Accelerated Major Projects - 120 Cunningham Street

Dalby

Transforming this important centrally located site into a substantial tourism and green space asset for the community.

Western Downs Regional Council

TBC

TBC

Accelerated Major Projects - Miles CBD Streetscape

Miles

Redevelopment of Miles CBD streetscape that will generate a vibrant main street and encourage tourists and commuters to stop and spend time.

Western Downs Regional Council

TBC

TBC

Accelerated Major Projects - Miles VIC/ Historical Village Entrance and Landscaping

Miles

Upgrade of Miles VIC and Miles Historical Village Museum precinct inclusive of major landscaping, building facade and interior design improvements.

Western Downs Regional Council

TBC

TBC

Accelerated Major Projects - Wandoan Waterloo Plains Park

Wandoan

Landscaping and upgrade of the wetlands area with introduction of street furniture and improvements to the recreational space.

Western Downs Regional Council

TBC

TBC

Accelerated Major Projects - MyALL107 Redevelopment

Dalby

Redevelopment of the building and surrounds to deliver aesthetic and functional improvements.

Western Downs Regional Council

$14

TBC

Wambo Street OLC Project

Chinchilla

Upgrade of intersection and Inverai Road to kerb and channel.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.59

2021

Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Sherwood Road Upgrade

Miles

Upgrade and reseal Sherwood Road.

Accelerated Major Projects - Chinchilla Cultural Precinct

Chinchilla

Accelerated Major Projects - Chinchilla Weir Strategic Tourism

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PROJECTS PROPOSED

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Chinchilla Hospital

$3

TBC

Chinchilla Christian College

$5

TBC

Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Chinchilla Hospital

Chinchilla

Upgrade of existing surgical theatre, refurbish existing maternity ward and associated site works and services.

Chinchilla Christian College - School Building Extension

Chinchilla

Extend school building, seven new classrooms, covered ball court, storage area, toilets, car park and associated works and services.

PROJECTS PROPOSED

RESOURCES Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Elimatta Project

Wandoan

Thermal coal project currently in feasibility stage. Key project infrastructure includes a coal handling and processing plant, rail load-out facility, tailings storage facilities, spoil dumps, mining voids, site water management dams. Predicted mine life cycle is 40 years.

New Hope Coal

$30

TBC

Collingwood Project

Wandoan

Thermal coal project in feasibility stage.

Key project infrastructure includes open-cut coal mine, coal handling and processing infrastructure, rail infrastructure, including a 7km rail spur connecting to the proposed Surat Basin Rail line, 23km high-voltage transmission line connecting to the proposed Wandoan substation, water supply pipeline from Woleebee Creek to Glebe Weir or Dawson River.

New Hope Coal

$652

TBC

The Woori Project

Wandoan

Thermal coal project in feasibility stage.

Key project infrastructure includes open-cut coal mine, coal handling and processing infrastructure, rail infrastructure.

New Hope Coal

TBC

TBC

The Range Project

Wandoan

Thermal coal project in feasibility stage.

Key project infrastructure includes a coal handling and processing plant, rail load-out facility, rail line connection to Port of Gladstone, tailings storage facilities, spoil dumps, mining voids, site water management dams.

Stanmore Coal (subject to takeover offer from Golden Investment (Australia) Pty Ltd)

$599

TBC

Range Project

Miles

Domestic gas tenement exploration permits, covering 77 sq km.

Central Petroleum Incitec Pivot JV (50/50)

$50

2022

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PROJECTS PROPOSED

RESOURCES

Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Australia Pacific LNG

$550

TBC

Four exploration permits covering 870 sq km.

New Hope Coal

TBC

TBC

Wandoan

One exploration permit covering 298 sq km.

Waratah Coal

TBC

TBC

Columboola Project

Miles

One exploration permit (Columboola) covering 538 sq km.

Metro Mining

TBC

TBC

Clifford Project

Wandoan

Two exploration permits covering 1,161 sq km.

Stanmore Coal

TBC

TBC

Bundi Project Underground Longwall

Wandoan

Three exploration permits covering 489.6 sq km.

Metro Mining

TBC

TBC

Surat Basin Coal Project

Wandoan

Covering 73.84 sq km. Development footprint is 1,700 ha.

Moreton Resources

TBC

Late 2022

Surat Coal Project

Chinchilla

Three exploration permits covering 352 sq km.

United QLD / Pan Asia JV

TBC

TBC

Parknook Facility Project

Dalby

Covering 132 sq km approx.

Armour Energy

TBC

Late 2021

Tag Oil - Surat and Bowen Basins PLR201718-2-8

Tara

Covering 480 sq km approx.

Tag Oil Ltd

TBC

TBC

Tag Oil -Surat and Bowen Basins PLR201718-2-10

Tara

Covering 552 sq km approx.

Tag Oil Ltd

TBC

TBC

Gas Exploration PLR20181-2

Chinchilla

Covering 18 sq km (six sub-blocks).

Armour Energy / APLNG JV (10/90)

TBC

TBC

Project Venus

Miles

50 sub-blocks, 154 sq km, prospective for unconventional and shale oil and gas.

Real Energy / Strata-X JV (50/50)

TBC

TBC

Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Origin - Project Ironbark

Tara

Ironbark coal seam gas project is currently in the exploration and appraisal stage. When fully operational, this project will see up to 800 new wells, ponds, gas and water gathering networks, two gas processing facilities and gas pipelines.

Darling Downs Project

Dalby

Strathpine Project

PROJECTS PROPOSED

RENEWABLES Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Wambo Wind Farm (Diamondy)

Bunya Mountains

Construction of 500MW wind farm and enabling civil works.

Renewable Energy Partners (REP) & Cubico Sustainable Investments

TBC

TBC

Renewable Energy Facility

Kumbarilla

200ha PC solar farm.

Elecseed Pty Ltd

TBC

TBC

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PROJECTS APPROVED AND AWAITING COMMENCEMENT

INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES

Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Western Downs Regional Council

$4.80

2021

Replacement of Tara Pool.

Western Downs Regional Council

$3

2021

Regional

Various painting packages to maintain community hall portfolio.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.16

2021

Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Showgrounds Enhancements

Regional

Showgrounds upgrades in Dalby and Tara. Includes building construction, electrical and sewerage upgrades.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.83

2021

Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Civic Centres Updates

Regional

Various enhancements and maintenance initiatives.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.16

2021

Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Sporting Facilities Upgrades

Regional

Building replacement.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.08

2021

Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Improvements to Local Parks and Gardens

Regional

Improvements across regional parks and open spaces including upgrade of equipment and landscaping.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.13

2021

Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Tara Lagoon Parklands Project

Tara

Building a new recreational space including additional pathways, boardwalks and caravan parking, a children's playground and lighting.

Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Tara Pool Upgrade

Tara

Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Painting of Various Community Halls

Photo provided by WDRC

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PROJECTS APPROVED AND AWAITING COMMENCEMENT

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Livestock Processing Facility - Jimbour Beef and Bacon

Jimbour East

Three stage upgrade of existing beef and bacon abattoir, increasing capacity to 1,200 pigs or 300 cattle per day. Construction expected to take approximately four years.

Wattlevilla Pty Ltd

Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

$5

Est. 2023

PROJECTS APPROVED AND AWAITING COMMENCEMENT

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Ms P M & Mr J A Fletcher

$1

TBC

Mr D E Flett

TBC

TBC

Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Jimbour East Feedlot

Jimbour East

Extension of cattle feedlot and associated infrastructure (1000 SCU Feedlot).

Hopeland Feedlot

Hopeland

149 SCU feedlot.

PROJECTS APPROVED AND AWAITING COMMENCEMENT

RESOURCES Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Cameby Downs Extension Exploration Project

Miles

Extension of mining lease to include 35 million tonnes covering 68.165 sq km over 75 years.

Yancoal

TBC

TBC

Photo provided by WDRC

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PROJECTS APPROVED AND AWAITING COMMENCEMENT

RENEWABLES

Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

RES Australian Pty Ltd

$50

TBC

250MW solar farm near the Kogan Creek Power Station in Hopeland. The solar farm will be capable of delivering up to 250MW of renewable energy and consist of up to 900,000 solar PV panels on 500ha and potential battery storage of up to 50MW.

Yellow Solar and Tilt Renewables

$500

TBC

Dalby

Proposed installation and operation of up to a 20MW solar farm utilising PV (photovoltaic) modules and battery storage facility.

FRV (Fotowatio Renewable Ventures)

$60

TBC

Dulacca Wind / Solar Farm

Dulacca

Construction of a 240MW, 43 turbine wind farm (up to 250m high), civil and earthworks, battery storage.

RES Australian Pty Ltd C/Icubed Consulting

$450

Mid-2022

Warhook Solar Farm

Hookswood

200MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.

Engie Renewables Australia

$150

Late 2021

Daystar Energy Solar Farm

Columboola

100MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.

Daystar Energy

TBC

TBC

Ubergy Solar Farm

Baking Board

125MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.

Ubergy Pty Ltd

TBC

TBC

Everleigh Solar Park

Crossroads

150MW solar farm, associated connection infrastructure and battery storage facilities.

Everleigh Solar Park Pty Ltd

TBC

TBC

Edenvale Solar Park

Crossroads

280MW solar farm, associated connection infrastructure and battery storage facilities.

Edenvale Solar Park Pty Ltd

TBC

TBC

Blue Grass Solar Farm (formerly Cameby)

Cameby

463ha greenfield construction of a 148MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.

X-Elio Australia Pty Ltd

TBC

TBC

Jimbour East Solar Farm

Jimbour East

Greenfield construction of a 200MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.

X-Elio Australia Pty Ltd

TBC

TBC

Renewable Energy Facility

Rywung

150MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.

SMK Consultants for Solar Projects Australia Pty Ltd

TBC

TBC

Chances Plain Solar Farm

Chances Plain

100MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.

Juwi Renewable Energy Pty Ltd

$150

TBC

Dulacca Solar Farm

Dulacca

100MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.

Juwi Renewable Energy Pty Ltd

TBC

TBC

Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Renewable Energy Facility

Dalby

Greenfield development of a 20MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.

The Western Downs Solar Project

Hopeland

FRV - Dalby Solar Farm

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PROJECTS UNDERWAY

INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Department of Transport and Main Roads

$6.70

2020

Restoring road and footpaths from flood damage caused in the flood events of January 2020.

Western Downs Regional Council

$7.50

2021

Jandowae

Wastewater Treatment Plant modification.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.24

2020

Haystack Road Reconstruct

Brigalow

Reconstruction of Haystack Road.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.72

2020

Nandi Road Reconstruction

Dalby

Reconstruction of Nandi Road.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.73

2020

Drillham South Road Upgrade

Drillham

Upgrade of Drillham South Road.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.82

2020

Digital Billboards

Regional

Installation of digital billboards in Dalby and Chinchilla.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.65

2020

Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

One Arm Creek Bridge

Wandoan

Replacement of timber bridge and associated civil works.

Road and Footpath Flood Damage Maintenance

Regional

Jandowae Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

PROJECTS UNDERWAY

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Chinchilla State School

Chinchilla

Construction of three netball courts, double cricket nets, stand-alone office and associated works and services.

Chinchilla State School

$0.51

Mid 2021

Tara Hospital Helipad

Tara

Construction of new helipad, pavement, demolition works, line marking and associated electrical systems.

Tara Hospital

$0.35

2020

Dalby Christian College Enrichment Building

Dalby

Construction of six new classroom blocks, library, demolish existing buildings and associated works and services.

Dalby Christian College

$2

TBC

Health Care Centre and Pharmacy

Bell

Construction of pharmacy and healthcare centre with seven car parking spaces, single PWD car parking space and associated works and services.

Adisa Pty Ltd

$1

TBC

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PROJECTS UNDERWAY

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Hinz Grazing Company Pty Ltd

$1

TBC

1,000 SCU cattle feedlot, commodities and storage shed, feedlot yards and associated infrastructure.

Beef Connect Pty Ltd

$1

TBC

Roche Creek

Extension of cattle feedlot and associated infrastructure (999 SCU feedlot).

Mr M O'Farrell

$1

TBC

Warrigal Hills Feedlot Expansion

Grosmont

Extension of cattle feedlot and associated infrastructure (5,418 SCU feedlot).

Mr A J Thorne

$5.15

TBC

Bottle Tree Feedlot Expansion

Greenswamp

40,000 SCU expansion of the Stanbroke Beef Bottle Tree Feedlot and upgrade of associated infrastructure.

Stanbroke Beef Pty Ltd

$20

TBC

Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Bimbian Plains Feedlot

Drillham South

Extension of existing cattle feedlot to accommodate an additional 1,000 SCU.

Roche Creek Cattle Feedlot

Roche Creek

Cattle Feedlot Extension

PROJECTS UNDERWAY RESOURCES Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Surat Gas Project (SGP) Phase One

Tipton, Daandine, Kogan, Stratheden

Phase One will see construction of more than 600 wells over 27 years, delivering first gas in 2021. Over the full 27 year life of all proposed phases of the Surat Gas Project, Arrow expects to develop around five TCF of natural gas.

Arrow Energy

TBC

2022

Surat Gas Project - Brine Ponds

Chinchilla

Construction of two brine storage ponds and associated civil works.

Arrow/ PetroChina JV

$2

Late 2020

Photo provided by Arrow Energy

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PROJECTS UNDERWAY

RENEWABLES Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Construction Cost ($M)

Est. Completion Date

Beelbee Solar Farm

Kogan

Construction of 150MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure and site facilities.

APA Group

$395

TBC

The Gangarri Solar Project

Woleebee

Stage One is a greenfield construction of a 120MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure, with a further 130MW. Stage Two proposed.

Shell Australia Pty Ltd

TBC

TBC

Chinchilla Solar Farm

Burncluith

Construction of a new greenfield 100MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.

First Solar Australia Pty Ltd

$200

2021

Columboola Solar Farm

Hookswood

Greenfield construction of a 162MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure, including battery storage.

Luminous Energy Pty Ltd

$300

TBC

The Western Downs Green Power Hub

Hopeland

Construction of a three stage 500MW solar farm with battery storage and associated connection infrastructure.

Neoen Australia

TBC

Early 2022

The Wandoan South Solar Project

Wooleebee

1000MW solar farm and 100MW (150MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to be constructed in three stages. The greenfield construction project will include more than three million solar panels, connection infrastructure, civil and earthworks.

Vena Energy

$1,500

Stage 1AA mid-2021

Photo provided by APA Group

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PROJECTS RECENTLY COMPLETED Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Construction Cost ($M)

Renewables and Resources Produce the Limit (PtL)

Surat Basin

Enabling Arrow to run existing compression facilities to their maximum design limits, increasing their current Surat production by up to 30%.

Arrow Energy

$100

Talinga Orana Gas Gathering Station Project

Chinchilla

Construction of gas gathering station, two train compressors, switch room, mechanical installations and associated civil works.

Origin Energy

$50

Project Atlas

Wandoan / Miles

Field Compression Processing facility and pipeline connection to Darling Downs Pipeline for new domestic gas tenements.

Senex Energy

$400

Darling Downs Solar Farm - Stage 1

Beelbee

Construction of 110MW solar farm, associated connection infrastructure and potential for 100MW of battery storage.

APA Group

$395

Chinchilla (Baking Board) Solar Farm

Chinchilla

20MW Solar PV Farm covering a maximum area of 251ha with a single axis tracking system. Includes the construction of an on site 132/33 kV substation to be connected to the existing 132 kV transmission line crossing the site.

Impact Investment Group (IIG)

$50

Coopers Gap Wind Farm

Cooranga North

Construction of a 453MW wind farm. Construction included 123 turbines, site facilities access roads electrical substation and connection infrastructure.

AGL

$850

Roads and Infrastructure Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Chinchilla Open Level Rail Crossing Upgrade

Chinchilla

Upgraded safety at the open level rail crossing, where the western Queensland Rail line intersects with the Warrego Highway and Wambo Street.

Department of Transport and Main Roads

$16

West Moreton Rail Bridge Upgrade

Ipswich Chinchilla

Upgraded 18 timber rail bridges between Ipswich and Chinchilla on the West Moreton Rail Line.

Queensland Rail

$28

Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Dalby Eastern Access Upgrade

Dalby

Upgraded highway and improved safety at the various intersections and accesses from adjacent industrial and commercial developments on the eastern outskirts of Dalby.

Department of Transport and Main Roads

$56

Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Dalby Western Access Upgrade

Dalby

Upgraded highway and improved safety at the various intersections and accesses from adjacent industrial development on the western outskirts of Dalby.

Department of Transport and Main Roads

$35

Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Dalby - Miles Overtaking Lanes

Dalby - Miles

Provided additional overtaking lanes at regular intervals, in both directions, between Dalby and Miles.

Department of Transport and Main Roads

$35

Dalby-Kogan Road Widening

Kogan

Widening pavement and associated civil works.

Department of Transport and Main Roads

$3

Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Miles Western Access Upgrade

Miles

Widen, reconstructed and repaired approximately 1.7km of the Warrego Highway from the Leichhardt Highway south intersection to beyond the Leichhardt Highway north intersection on the western outskirts of Miles.

Department of Transport and Main Roads

$24

Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Drillham to Palardo Upgrade

Drillham

Rehabilitated and strengthened the road surface and widen sections of the road between Drillham and the Palardo turnoff.

Department of Transport and Main Roads

$11

Clifford Road (CH 24.54 31.48) Bitumen Upgrade Stage 2

Wandoan

Bitumen upgrade of Clifford Road.

Western Downs Regional Council

$8.30

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PROJECTS RECENTLY COMPLETED Construction Cost ($M)

Project Name

Location

Description

Proponent

Kents Road (CH 7.22 13.87) Upgrade

Jimbour

Upgrade of Kents Road.

Western Downs Regional Council

$1.32

Bundi Road - Ch. 32.480 to 33.780 Design and Construction (QGC)

Bundi

Design and Construction of Bundy Road.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.35

Scoullers Road (CH 25.00 77.53) Reconstruction and Widening (Origin)

Goombi

Reconstruction and Widening of Scoullers Road.

Western Downs Regional Council

$1.05

Bundi Road Bridge Replacement at Ch 1.3

Wandoan

Replacement of Bundi Road Bridge.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.35

Warrego Highway Landscaping

Dalby

Landscaping of Warrego Highway.

Western Downs Regional Council

$1.70

Ergon Building Upgrade

Chinchilla

Reconfigured and upgraded depot and amenities.

Ergon Energy

$24.40

Chinchilla Christian College Expansion (2 Stage)

Chinchilla

Expansion of the Chinchilla Christian College to accommodate prep to Year 12. The expansion included a new science lab, visual arts room, digital technologies room, food technologies room, industrial design and technologies room, and amenities.

Chinchilla Christian College

$3.20

Chinchilla Botanic Parklands

Chinchilla

Construction on the Chinchilla Botanic Parklands. The project will include bulk earthworks, civil construction, amenities facility, vegetation and garden areas, family play areas including a wet play area.

Western Downs Regional Council

$6.02

Cattle Feedlot Extension Fairlands

Jimbour East

Extension of cattle feedlot and associated infrastructure (999 SCU Feedlot).

Fairlands Farming Pty Ltd (ML Densley)

$1

Electricity Infrastructure

Columboola

132kV transmission line connection between Columboola Solar Farm and Columboola Substation.

Powerlink Queensland

-

Telecommunications Facility

Miles

70m triangular lattice tower.

NBN Co

$0.30

Telecommunications Facility

Taroom

50m triangular lattice tower.

NBN Co

$0.30

Dalby Central State School Extension

Dalby

Extensive repairs and extension to the administration building after fire damaged the school.

Department of Education & Training

$0.26

Hotel Refurbishment

Dalby

Full refurbishment of the existing Country Club Hotel, new kitchen, cocktail bar, main bar and cafĂŠ.

Country Club Dalby

$0.91

Wambo Medical Practice

Jandowae

Construction of a new single story medical centre.

Bach Dwyer Pty Ltd

$0.50

Myall Creek Linear Park Amos Street Precinct

Dalby

Landscaping of Amos Street Precinct.

Western Downs Regional Council

$1.99

Wandoan Water Main Replacement 600m in the CBD

Wandoan

Water main replacement.

Western Downs Regional Council

$0.28

Gaske Lane Stormwater Combined or Final Stage

Chinchilla

Improved drainage. Minor ongoing maintenance.

Western Downs Regional Council

$5.14

Liquid Stock Feeds Manufacturing

Dalby

Batching plant, molasses storage dam, silos, weighbridge and site office.

Performance Feeds Pty Ltd

-

Other

15 Western Downs Development Status Report June 2020

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