Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water

Key initiatives

Manufacturing Hubs Grant program

Gold Coast and Mackay manufacturers can now apply for grants between $10,000 and $200,000.

$70 million in grant funding for regional councils to improve their water infrastructure

Building Our Regions Round 6

$70 million in grant funding for regional councils to improve their water supply and sewerage systems. Guidelines now available

Regional water assessments

Identifying investment opportunities in existing and new water infrastructure

Rail Manufacturing Strategy for Queensland

Revitalising rail manufacturing in regional areas and investing in rail infrastructure

Southern Downs drought resilience package

Securing the region’s water supply for the future

Rookwood Weir

New economic and employment opportunities for Central Queensland

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Far North Queensland based engineering firm, EDMS Australia, has become an advanced manufacturer thanks to the assistance of the Cairns Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program in purchasing new technology.

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Cairns based electrical switch gear manufacturer, C.I.E (Cristaudo's Industrial Electrics) Pty Ltd, has been working with the Cairns Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program to become an advanced manufacturer.

Steering in the right direction

With help from the manufacturing hubs grant program, Australian Expedition Vehicles is now more equipped to create anyone's dream vehicle.

Extending the pipeline

Our manufacturing hubs have given Gladstone’s Global Manufacturing Group the boost needed to extend its services to the pipework industry.

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.

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Critically essential workers

Critically essential roles and business continuity planning

The Queensland Government announced that some critical workers can now provide essential services even while classified as close contacts, provided they meet strict health criteria

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Great Artesian Basin rehabilitation program

Apply now for Great Artesian rehabilitation program funding. Round 2 closes 19 November 2021

Water

Closes

19 November 2021