Investment Opportunities
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