Major Regional Projects
Infrastructure projects valued at approximately $4.4 billion are generating unprecedented opportunities for regional business and local workforce across the region encompassing Livingstone and Rockhampton Council areas. In 2024, as major infrastructure projects continue to progress, commence or finalise, Capricorn Enterprise will keep you up to date with the latest project news. Local industry participation commitments (ranging from 65% up to 80% local content) on many of these projects have been made. Our overall challenge will be ensuring that industry are suitably qualified (being compliant plus meeting Commonwealth procurement rules) and demonstrate a competitive edge.
Gain a better understanding of major projects and their value by subscribing to our weekly e-newsletter or contact Capricorn Enterprise (admin@capricornenterprise.com.au / 07 4927 2055) for more information or to be included on the the Industry database for future mail outs.
Capricorn Enterprise compiles a report of Major Projects in our region identifying their location and indicative cost estimates.
The Major Projects Report is available to Capricorn Enterprise members on request or for a fee of $2,000 for non-members. Please email for your copy.
Rockhampton Ring Road
The Rockhampton Ring Road project is a transformative project for Central Queensland. The extended pipeline of infrastructure construction provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for the region to build capability in the regional workforce and industry.
At the end of June 2023, contracts for the $280 million construction Package 1 were awarded to Bielby-BMD Joint Venture (North) and Acciona-Fulton Hogan Joint Venture (South).
Construction on this first phase of the project commenced in November 2023.
At the end of January 2024, total funding of $1.73 billion was confirmed to deliver the full project.
Businesses can register their interest to provide services or materials to the contractor joint ventures delivering the ring road project.
Key Wind Farm Projects Timeline
Clarke Creek Wind and Solar Project
Squadron Energy’s work on the Clarke Creek Wind Farm continues to progress with major civil works and wind turbine erection. The Clarke Creek Wind Farm team has now successfully completed installation of 72 wind turbines. Having almost reached the three-quarter milestone, they are on track to complete the erection of all 100
turbines by June 2025. Read the February 2025 project update.
Clarke Creek Wind Farm is committed to building and maintaining relationships with the local community. The project team aims to keep an open dialogue with the local residents, stakeholders and the wider community to ensure successful exchange of information, consultation and engagement.
Moah Creek Renewable Energy Project
Located 30km west of Rockhampton, the Moah Creek Renewable Energy Project is part of the larger integrated Central Queensland Power project being jointly developed by RES and Energy Estate. The portfolio of wind, solar and battery storage projects is designed to assist Central Queensland’s transition to renewable energy.
Moah Creek Renewable Energy Project in Central Queensland FAQ
Read the newsletter: https://capricornenterprise.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Moah-Creek-Renewable-Energy-Project-Newsletter-5.pdf
Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative
The Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative is about investing, building and training. It provides Australian troops with better training opportunities and strengthens Australia’s relationship with Singapore, an important Defence partner. As host to this Initiative, the local communities of Central and North Queensland benefit from economic opportunities that arise as the training areas are enhanced and as Singapore’s training activities increase. ASMTI Quarterly Newletters.
Tenders information
Learn about how your business can tender for supply opportunities, including the process for tendering and how to find government opportunities. Local workshops are listed on the Capricorn Enterprise Business Events Calendar.
TenderLink – connecting suppliers and buyers online. Registering on this site allows downloading or uploading of tender documents and participation in tender forums.
QTenders – also available as a mobile app. Registering on this site allows download or uploading of tender documents and participation in tender forums. Includes tender and quote opportunities for Rockhampton Regional Council.
LG Tenderbox – the online tendering portal for many Queensland local governments, statutory bodies and other public sector entities. LG tender box streamlines the Queensland public sector procurement process by providing an easy to use electronic system for organisations wishing to respond to public sector tenders. Includes tender and quote opportunities for Livingstone Shire Council.
ICN Gateway – Industry Capability Network (ICN) is a business network that introduces Australian and New Zealand companies to projects large and small.
Forums and Functions
Find the latest forums, functions and workshop details on our Business Events Calendar.
PAST EVENT:
Presentations from past events can be accessed here.
PAST EVENT: Major Projects and Industry Forum 2024
PAST EVENT: Major Projects and Industry Forum 2023
PAST EVENT: Major Industry Forum 2022
PAST EVENT: Major Projects Forum – 29 October 2021 – Once again, the very well attended and successful 2021 forum saw presenters provide local industry with important updates on project progress and regional economic conditions. Subscribe to the Capricorn Enterprise electronic newsletter for updates on future forums and further information.
PAST EVENT: Major Projects Forum – 29 October 2020 – The very successful 2020 forum saw presenters updating local industry on project progress. Subscribe to the Capricorn Enterprise electronic newsletter for updates on future forums and further information.
Presentations from the event can be accessed here.
PAST EVENT: Major Projects Forum – 25 October 2019 – The very successful 2019 forum saw presenters updating local industry on project progress.
PAST EVENT: Major Projects Forum – 8 November 2018 The 2018 Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum was the premier project forum in the region highlighting projects in the key sectors of Defence, Resources and General Infrastructure (including Renewables).
*Disclaimer: this information is provided as a guide only – Capricorn Enterprise has collated this information to the best of our knowledge, relying upon external sources.
