Staff Reporter

North Queensland gold mine proposal advances with 11-year plan, on-site processing, major infrastructure and supply opportunities under review

A proposed open cut gold mining development in North Queensland is advancing through the Commonwealth approvals process, with opportunities emerging for suppliers across construction, mining services, energy, transport and rehabilitation.

NT iron ore project to restart in Gulf region, six-year mine plan creates demand for haulage, processing, camp, and rehab services

A major iron ore development in the Northern Territory’s Gulf of Carpentaria region is progressing through the federal approvals process, with opportunities emerging for suppliers of mining, construction and logistics services.

141 MW solar farm with 480 MWh battery proposed near Forbes, creating construction opportunities and long-term renewable power supply in NSW

A renewable energy development is proposed for the Central West of New South Wales, comprising a 141 megawatt solar farm with four hours of battery storage.

Queensland’s Central Highlands to host 440MW battery project, creating major supply and contracting opportunities in energy infrastructure

A utility-scale battery energy storage project in Queensland’s Central Highlands has progressed to the federal environmental assessment stage, opening opportunities for contractors and suppliers in civil works, electrical systems, environmental management, and long-term operational services.

Transmission project to link major North Queensland wind farm moves into approvals, creating supply and service opportunities across power infrastructure

A new high-voltage transmission development in North Queensland has entered the Commonwealth’s environmental approvals process, creating upcoming opportunities for contractors and suppliers in substation expansion, line construction, and associated civil works.

Large-scale battery storage project to boost grid stability and drive supplier demand in central west NSW construction start set for September 2026

A battery energy storage facility is planned for the Cabonne region in Central West New South Wales, creating opportunities for suppliers and contractors in civil works, electrical installation, plant hire, transport, and environmental management.

$214m Northern NSW tin mine to create construction and operational supply opportunities across mining and environmental services

A $214 million mining project in northern New South Wales is progressing through the federal environmental approvals process, with the proponent targeting extraction and processing of more than 39 million tonnes of tin ore over a 20-year lifecycle.

Hydropower upgrade in Tasmania’s central highlands to double capacity with new tunnels, power station and transmission line works

A major hydropower redevelopment in Tasmania’s Central Highlands is advancing through approvals, with the proponent seeking to increase capacity from 90MW to about 190MW, supported by a new pressurised conveyance system.

Major sewerage pipeline upgrade to boost supplier opportunities in Townsville’s state development area from July 2026

Suppliers and contractors in civil works, trenchless technology, environmental services, and utility infrastructure are set to benefit from a public utility upgrade in the Townsville region, with the replacement of a major sewerage pipeline servicing the city’s eastern suburbs scheduled to start in July 2026.

Up to 24 new gas wells and infrastructure to be built east of Wallumbilla in phased development pending approvals, offering supply chain opportunities

A new gas development in central-eastern Queensland is set to open fresh supply avenues for upstream service providers, with a phased construction and operation program targeting coal seam gas (CSG) reserves east of Wallumbilla.