The Rockhampton region, heart of Central Queensland, is poised for an era of economic growth with existing administrative and commercial infrastructure and as the logical location for the development of value added export opportunities. The range of opportunities, proximity of major markets and lower cost structures are key factors in generating this expansion. The region is amongst a select few nationally that offer significant greenfield development opportunities in resource, industrial and agricultural development.

Economic opportunities presented by the region are arguably unparalled in Australia – with a combination of 300,000 mega litres of unallocated water available for diversion in the Fitzroy Basin, a strategic industrial development site just 20 kilometres from Rockhampton, strategic transport infrastructure, in excess of 50% of Queensland’s electricity generation capacity and good quality agricultural land.

The Rockhampton region is an integral part of a minerals processing and light metals industry cluster. The region is attractive for associated and downstream industries. The Queensland Government strongly supports investment in the mining, processing and refining of minerals – industries for which the Rockhampton region infrastructure provides a cost competitive advantage.

With potential increases in food production from the region, opportunities also emerge in growth of the region’s logistics, food processing and manufacturing sectors.

Rockhampton’s Airport is conveniently located on the edge of the city and, with its modern air terminal, not only expedites local and interstate business and tourist travel but also has the capacity for international flights. The Rockhampton airstrip has been extended to handle B747, A300 and B767 aircraft, facilitating large military and charter aircraft that service exercises at Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area and a potential tourist charter industry.

Providing excellent and comprehensive educational facilities ranging from kindergarten to doctoral level, the Rockhampton region also has extensive child/day care facilities, schools for special education needs, support centres, open learning centres, remote area learning programs – all well serviced by university and state, catholic and private schools.

The quality of lifestyle and location attracts skilled workers to the area. Attractions include the Great Keppel Island, Fitzroy River, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, Cliff Kershaw Botanic Gardens, Mount Archer National Park, Mount Morgan Experience, Capricorn Coast and Corio Bay wetlands.

Websites that are useful include Capricorn Tourism (www.capricorntourism.com.au), Rockhampton City (www.rockhampton.qld.gov.au), Capricorn Coast (www.livingstone.qld.gov.au and www.capricorncoast.com.au ), Mount Morgan Experience (www.mountmorganexperience.com), Stanwell Energy Park (www.stanwell.com) and Central Queensland University (www.cqu.edu.au).

For further information, contact Rockhampton Regional Development – visit our website www.rockhamptonregiononline.com.au , email inquiries@rockhamptonregiononline.com.au
or phone +61 7 4927 0292.