A new solar farm will power Mount Isa’s North West Minerals Province under a two staged plan with an initial investment of more than $80 million.
APA has announced it will commence building the 44 megawatt
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Construction works begin on Mount Isa rail upgrade
Works are underway on a $6 million upgrade of the Mount Isa Rail line to bolster flood resilience on the critical freight route and support jobs as the region bounces back from COVID-19.
The upgrade will
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QLD Gov funds unprecedented exploration activity
A record number of companies have been awarded State Government funding to discover new economy minerals in North West Queensland.
Almost $1 million in exploration grants has been awarded to help find
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Rail subsidies to boost Queensland freight exports
Queensland’s four-year $80 million Mount Isa Line Subsidy is set to boost mineral freight exports and support jobs in the region.
The State Government aims to support the growth of the mining industry
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Queensland freight rail travel times slashed by 50 minutes
Freight travel times between Mount Isa and Townsville will be reduced by 50 minutes due to upgrades undertaken while the rail line received emergency repairs.
The upgrades were undertaken during an 11-week
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Queensland releases 10-year freight strategy
The Queensland Government has released its 10-year vision for the state’s freight industry, which provides a framework to address challenges in the sector.
Five key goals are outlined in the Queensland
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