Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water

Key initiatives

Rookwood Weir

New economic and employment opportunities for Central Queensland

Women in Manufacturing

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

Assistance for industry

Support available for Queensland’s manufacturing industry

Our regions

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

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

Help review the Barron water plan

Far North Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on the review of the Barron water plan in the Cairns region.

Water

Closes

16 April 2021