Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water

Key initiatives

Regional water assessments

Identifying investment opportunities in existing and new water infrastructure

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Made in Queensland

The fourth round of our $61.5 million program to transform Queensland manufacturing is now open

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Southern Downs drought resilience package

Securing the region’s water supply for the future

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Rookwood Weir

New economic and employment opportunities for Central Queensland

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Women in Manufacturing

Attracting highly skilled women into Queensland’s manufacturing industry is increasingly important

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Our regions

Queensland has several district regions, each with potential to attract new investment

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Success stories

Bridging the gap to global business

Wagners CFT grew from a domestic supplier of composite fiber materials to a global civil infrastructure business thanks to a Made in Queensland grant.

Lake Eyre Basin Rivers Assessment

We are working closely and collaboratively to monitor species diversity, hydrology and water quality across the Lake Eyre Basin.

Queensland’s bulk water opportunities statement (QBWOS)

QBWOS describes how we aim to better use our existing bulk water infrastructure and commit to new projects into the future.

LEAN manufacturing journey

Our Rockhampton manufacturing hub inspired Yeppoon-based All Industries Group to embark on a LEAN manufacturing journey.

Packer leather

This fifth-generation Narangba family business used its Made in Queensland grant to improve energy efficiencies and support export growth.

Urban Turf Solutions

Our Made in Queensland program enabled Queensland’s only synthetic grass manufacturer expand its production capacity and grow its workforce.

Get involved

Made in Queensland round 4

Queensland manufacturers can apply for grants between $50 000 and $2.5 million to supercharge their businesses.

Manufacturing

Closes

20 May 2021

Indigenous water reserves

Express your interest in unallocated water for projects that benefit Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders.

Water

Closes

1 January 2022