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Whitsunday Region 2020 Priorities WHITSUNDAY REGION PRIORITIES 2020 WHITSUNDAY REGION PRIORITIES 2020 MAYORS FOREWORD We are inviting government and commercial proponents to make the Whitsundays your global region of choice for investment in our agricultural, resource and tourism industries. This regional priorities document highlights our agenda to lift the Whitsunday region out of the Coronavirus pandemic. Major infrastructure developments, commercial, industrial and tourism investment, expanded community facilities as well as highlighting our key policy As Mayor of Whitsunday Regional Council I positions will provide business am committed to attracting investment and opportunities in the Whitsundays ensuring encouraging development and growth of future economic growth and sustainability. our region’s economic and social infrastructure. This has always been at the core of my agenda as Mayor and will continue to be in Council’s vision is to create a region that is these difficult times. strong, resilient, sustainable and universally recognised as a great place to The future for the Whitsundays is exciting live, visit, work and invest. with strong business and industry investment opportunities and I invite you to The Whitsundays is about lifestyle, be a part of it. opportunity and prosperity. Despite the devastating effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on our world renowned tourism Mayor Andrew Willcox industry, the Whitsunday region is Whitsunday Regional Council determined to bounce back as we have always done following cyclones, floods and bush fires. 2 WHITSUNDAY REGION PRIORITIES 2020 THE WHITSUNDAY RECOVERY COVID-19 has impacted all nations across COVID-19 is a constantly changing situation the globe. Whilst the impact of Coronavirus which means traditional 'clean up' disaster is broad, it is local communities that have recovery approaches are not the most had to deal with the effects. When the effective methods to deploy. Whitsunday Mayor put the call out to local industry Regional Council have therefore adopted a bodies and community leaders to join The model of React, Adapt & Build Back Better. Whitsunday Recovery Taskforce, our This methodology allows us to be agile in community did not let us down. Whitsunday our response and to deliver outcomes for Region Priorities 2020 is our united vision our community as the situation changes. for the Whitsunday region to recover and Our recovery strategy has the right mix of prosper. As one voice, the Whitsunday support for today as well as catalytic region will come out of this disaster with a projects and programs to help us take stronger and more resilient economy. advantage of tomorrow. Growing Growing Tourism Agriculture Growing & Catalytic Diversifying Infrastructure Industry Resilient & Sustainable Region Developing Key Business Resilient Supports Communities Community Key Policy Support Positions 3 WHITSUNDAY REGION PRIORITIES 2020 THE WHITSUNDAY REGION The region of choice to Live, Visit, Work & Invest The Whitsunday Region encompasses the major Boasting a strong and diverse economy driven by townships of Airlie Beach, Bowen, Collinsville the agriculture, mining, tourism, construction, and Proserpine as well as the magnificent 74 manufacturing and transport industries; the Whitsunday Islands including Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Region is a well connected region Daydream Island and Hayman Island. that has the right mix of opportunity and livability. 4 WHITSUNDAY REGION PRIORITIES 2020 POPULATION PRE COVID-19 Economy 35,500 $3B 4.8% Gross Regional GRP growth (past Product 2019 5 years) QLD: 2.4% 55,000 $5.9B 15,800 Population by 2036 Industry Output Jobs 2019 2019 $1.05B $840M MINING TOURISM Major Centres ECONOMIC $630M DRIVERS $630M AIRLIE BEACH AGRICULTURE BY OUTPUT CONSTRUCTION BOWEN COLLINSVILLE $515M $505M PROSERPINE MANUFACTURING TRANSPORT covid-19 impacts % $118M 2,700 29,400 23,800 38% Lost Output Jobs Lost Room nights Tours & Businesses in May 2020 in May Cancelled Activities registered for 2020 Cancelled Jobkeeper 5 WHITSUNDAY REGION PRIORITIES 2020 CATALYTIC INFRASTRUCTURE CATALYTICCATALYTIC INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE 6 WHITSUNDAY REGION PRIORITIES 2020 CATALYTIC INFRASTRUCTURE WHITSUNDAY MARINE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Sector Marine Industry Time Frame WHAT'S NEEDED 0 - 5 Years Proponents $5M to complete business case, feasibility Private & All levels of Government and predesign works such as environmental, geological investigations, planning and other early works required to attract further project Project Status investment. Investment needed Utilising up to 100,000m2 of land adjacent to the existing Bowen Marina, the Whitsunday 240 230 Marine Centre of Excellence will establish a CONSTRUCTION INDIRECT JOBS JOBS world class marina and shipyard to service a range of vessels from the smallest cruisers up to the largest superyachts. 110 $230M OPERATIONAL ECONOMIC JOBS OUTPUT Currently a high-level concept, and with stakeholders across the private sector and all levels of government, this project has the ability to affect transformational change for the Whitsundays. Catalytic infrastructure is the foundational base of the economy that creates jobs today and delivers long term private investment in the future 7 WHITSUNDAY REGION PRIORITIES 2020 CATALYTIC INFRASTRUCTURE URANNAH WATER SCHEME KEY ROAD UPGRADES Sector Vital Infrastructure Time Frame 0 - 5 Years Proponents State & Federal Government Project Status Critically Needing Investment Sector Roads are the critical lifeblood of regional Infrastructure & Agricultural Queensland. In the Whitsunday region, our roads Time Frame connect our $1B Mining industry, $840M Tourism 0 - 5 Years industry and $630M Agriculture industry with the world. Despite this, our roads remain some of the Proponents Private & Public Investment worst in Queensland. We need immediate support to address the critical upgrades required. Project Status Financial Investment Case & Environmental Impact Statement Progressing The Urannah Water Scheme is a new large- WHAT'S NEEDED scale, irrigation precinct and renewable energy Accelerated project delivery of Hamilton (Hydro power) generation scheme located Plains and Goorganga Plains works schedule approximately 90km west of Mackay in North into 2020-2022. Allocation of at least $250m Queensland. over the next five years from the $12.6B Bruce Highway Upgrade Program to deliver a consistent safety standard to the whole length of the road, prioritised fixes for WHAT'S NEEDED potholes and surface damage, as well as the installation of median strips, wider verges, Support to progress the project as a state more overtaking lanes and barriers along the and national priority with Nation building road between Gumlu and Bloomsbury. The water management benefits. Regulatory appointment of a North Queensland support and prioritisation of approvals with representative on the Bruce Highway Trust consideration of benefits and inclusion in Advisory Council is also required. Further long term water security planning position by funding support for improvements to Shute all levels of government. Harbour Road, Bowen Development Road and the Collinsville Missing Link Connection. 1,200 650 340 230 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONAL CONSTRUCTION INDIRECT JOBS JOBS JOBS JOBS 8 WHITSUNDAY REGION PRIORITIES 2020 CATALYTIC INFRASTRUCTURE 9 WHITSUNDAY REGION PRIORITIES 2020 GROWING TOURISM WHITSUNDAY TRAILS Sector Tourism Time Frame WHAT'S NEEDED 0 - 3 Years Proponents $1.8M to finalise regional master planning and WRC & State Government deliver stage one of the project. State Government support is required for delivery of Project Status the strategy and coordination through the Detailed Design & Construction Required approvals process with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. WRC engaged Dirt Art Pty Ltd in May 2020 to develop a mountain bike trail concept plan for the region. 10 2 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONAL JOBS JOBS The Whitsundays has strong potential for the establishment of a mountain bike destination 34 13K of national-level significance. Excellent INDIRECT VISITORS topography and terrain characteristics, a JOBS YEAR 1 coastal location and appealing climate, along with proximity to popular tourist towns contribute strongly to the appeal of the destination for mountain bike riding. GROWINGGROWING TOURISMTOURISM 10 WHITSUNDAY REGION PRIORITIES 2020 GROWING TOURISM WHITSUNDAY LAKE PROSERPINE SKYWAY MASTER PLAN Sector Sector Tourism Tourism Time Frame Time Frame 0 - 5 Years 0 - 2 Years Proponents Proponents Private WRC & State Government Project Status Project Status Approvals needed Master Plan stage 1 of 5 delivered Whitsunday Skyway is a mainland cable car With untapped potential as an international tourism facility to the top of the peak west of drawcard for anglers, Lake Proserpine has a and overlooking the Airlie Beach. growing reputation as one of Australia’s best Barramundi fishing destinations. With fishing the The peak is 430 metres above sea level and largest driver of domestic leisure tourism in within the State controlled Conway National Australia, the development of Lake Proserpine Park with spectacular views overlooking the will help capture a greater share of this market. Coral Sea and nearby islands. This project will deliver an iconic The project is a catalyst tourism asset that experience with a diverse range of has the potential to transform the mainland recreational opportunities, both on land and Whitsunday tourism offering. on water to attract a wide range of sporting and recreational enthusiasts. WHAT'S NEEDED WHAT'S NEEDED Priority
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