Council is keen to speak to organisations and individuals who are looking for opportunities to establish and develop the manufacturing and light industry sector.

Opportunities exist in:

• Clean technology
• Tropical building solutions
• Marine industry products
• Aviation industry products

Selling points:

• Relaxed tropical lifestyle attributes of the region bring a balanced approach to work life
• Close proximity to two airports (Cairns and Townsville) with growing international and domestic services
• Close proximity to sea ports in Mourilyan (Cassowary Coast), Townsville and Cairns
• Well-serviced road and rail transport
• Close proximity to Queensland's second capital, Townsville, and to Cairns, yet far enough away to be removed from the hustle and bustle of city life
• Close to a major research university with campuses in Townsville and Cairns
• Competitive business establishment costs and overheads
• Competitive labour costs and access to a pool of labour