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[collapse title="Region Information" position="closed"]Sunshine CoastPrivate development and region-shaping projects worth more than $12.5 billion continue to be delivered on the Sunshine Coast, including the $5 billion Sunshine Coast Health Precinct – Australia’s largest health precinct currently being developed, as well as the only greenfield CBD in Australia sitting on a smart city management platform which will incorporate the first underground pneumatic waste system and optimise the fastest internet speed to Asia via the International Broadband Submarine Cable Network located in the Sunshine Coast.GladstoneSituated on one of Australia’s largest and safest natural deep water harbours, Gladstone is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Heron Island.The region’s status as an engine room of the Queensland economy is rightly justified, with world class industrial cluster including 3 LNG export facilities, aluminium smelter, 2 alumina refineries and many major industrial proponents in the region looking to expand their energy portfolios.The region is supported by innovative and world class support industries operating with the highest environmental standards.The region boasts major economic enabling infrastructure including 770,000ML capacity water resource, 4 major power stations within 100KM radius as well as major, road and rail networks connecting to the rich hinterland that provides for efficient supply chains.Renowned for employment opportunities and skilled workforce, Gladstone is well position as a renewable energy hub for Queensland and is continuously seeking efficient ways to power us into the future.The Gladstone Region – Building a Sustainable Future.ToowoombaThe Toowoomba region’s rich agricultural heritage continues to evolve as a feature and mainstay of the economy. The region’s fourth largest industry by value, in 2015/16 Agriculture was worth $640 million or 8% of the region’s industry value added. Key agricultural outputs include grain, poultry, cotton, beef, pork and dairy products.Over its rich history, the Toowoomba region has transformed its agricultural base into a diverse andstrong economy, offering a range of business, investment and employment opportunities. As a long-established service centre for South West Queensland and North West New South Wales, the Toowoomba region has developed specialisations and strengths based on its resource endowments and its strategic location.The Toowoomba region’s role as an agricultural hub, a pivotal freight and logistics centre, an evolving knowledge region and the capital of the Darling Downs provides enormousstrengths and competitive advantages. This role will be critical in the region positioning itself to catch the next wave of economic, employment and investment opportunities.Moreton BayThere’s never been a more exciting time to invest in the Moreton Bay Region.Located in South East Queensland’s northern growth corridor, just north of the Brisbane CBD, Moreton Bay Region is the third largest local government in Australia by population.The region is expected to grow to approximately 690,000, more than a 50% increase in just 25 years. By this time its population will be larger than that of the Australian state of Tasmania.Moreton Bay is one of the fastest-growing populations, and the strongest-growing economies in the country. It provides the perfect balance between business and lifestyle.The region has easy access to Brisbane City as well as major transport and export infrastructure, including international airports, Port of Brisbane, national highways and heavy-rail lines.It has a diverse economy with hubs of innovation and industry including leading manufacturers in construction, machinery and agribusiness. Major regional infrastructure projects such as The Mill at Moreton Bay and the $1 billion Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Line are underpinning new, exciting opportunities for continued economic development, employment growth and business confidence into the future.[/collapse]
