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Project Name Description Value Jobs Created Current Status / % Complete

Expected Completion/ Start Date

Amrun (South of Embley) Bauxite Project

Rio Tinto will expand output from one of the world’s premier bauxite deposits following approval of the US$1.9 billion Amrun project.

Amrun involves the construction of a bauxite mine and associated processing and port facilities on the Cape York Peninsula in north Queensland.

The planned initial output is 22.8 million tonnes a year, replacing production from the depleting East Weipa mine and increasing annual bauxite exports from Cape York by around 10 million tonnes.

Production and shipping are expected to commence in the first half of 2019, ramping up to full production by the end of the year. The project’s design provides options for future expansion to 50 million tonnes a year.

$2.5b for project and $1.3b annually to QLD economy.

1100 at peak construction and 1400 operationally

Tendering process underway

Production and shipping are expected to commence in the first half of 2019.

Aplin and Lake Street Hotel

Ghassan Aboud Group have acquired the 4000sq m, vacant block at the corner of Aplin and Lake streets with plans to build 200 hotel rooms and 100 apartments at the site with preliminary designs already under way.

$80 million To be determined Development Stage

Expected Start Date: April 2017

Expected completion date: April 2019

Botanica Property Group’s Integrated Residential Precinct

An integrated residential precinct - 33 hectare site Cairns Western Arterial Road - comprising 1288 units and townhouses; mega lagoon and 8kms of landscaped gardens.

$200 million Figures not provided at this stage by Botanica Property Group.

Early works have commenced

Construction expected to follow completion of car park upgrade

Cairns Southern Access Stage 2 - Bruce HWY

The $58 million Cairns Southern Access Stage 2 - Robert Road to Foster Road project will widen the Bruce Highway from 4 to 6 lanes on a 2.1km section of the Bruce Highway.

The works will improve safety, traffic flow and congestion and will enhance access for users of the southern access into

$58 million 147 construction jobs on average

Preliminary works started in late June 2016.

Expected to be completed in 2017.

http://www.riotinto.com/australia/amrun-16113.aspx


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Cairns.

The $58 million project is jointly funded by the Australian ($46.4 million) and Queensland ($11.6 million) governments.

The works are being carried out in-line with the Cairns Bruce Highway Upgrade master plan. The master plan was released in 2010.

Caravonica Aged Care Facility

144-bed residential aged care facility at Caravonica. The project by Croft Developments includes a new aged care facility on a 1.6ha parcel of land on Lake Placid Rd. The single-storey building will include four residential wings.

$27 million 140 during peak construction and

140 operationally.

Planning stage To be determined

Cairns Airport

Upgrade

Cairns Airport’s 20 year development vision comprises a Helicopter Enterprise Precinct, Aviation Enterprise Precinct and a Commercial Enterprise Precinct which together will underpin aviation growth, provide opportunities to diversify the airport business mix, bring unique new business to the region, create jobs and generate economic contribution to the region and the state of Queensland.

$1 billion total works over 20 years

Construction: 3,500 full-time equivalent jobs in Cairns and a total of 4,200 full-time equivalent jobs in the State.

On Completion: 9,000 full- time equivalent jobs in Cairns and a total of 10,000 full time equivalent jobs in the State.

NB: Both sets of figures include jobs created through flow-on effects.

Subject to market demands – Masterplan in

progress.

Not yet known


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Cairns Aquarium and Reef Research Centre

The Cairns Aquarium will be a 16 metre high, 3 level, 7,500 square-metre (75,000 square feet) World-Class modern and iconic building providing a CBD family attraction. Once completed it will have more than 3 million litres of salt, fresh and brackish water displays and showcase the incredible species and habitats found exclusively in Queensland’s Far North. Visitors will be able to see many of the creatures that cannot be found anywhere else in the world or are rarely seen due to their nocturnal habits. Several rare, endangered, unusual, and even deadly specimens will be on display. The aquarium is expected to attract about 700,000 visitors annually.

$50 million over 3 years

650 jobs over the 18 months of construction; including 130 jobs operationally

55% construction complete.

Expected completion April 2017

Cairns COUCH Wellness Centre

COUCH Cairns Help & Wellness Centre, Reservoir Road - a staged project including facilities for respite and a range of complementary therapies providing a holistic approach to cancer treatment.

$5 million for stage 2

Estimated jobs created by project unknown at this stage.

Stage 1 complete. Stage 2 to commence in 2017

Cairns Regional Council - Cairns Performing Arts Centre

The Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) will be built on the previous site of the Cairns Civic Theatre, bounded by Florence, Sheridan and Grafton streets.

The new CPAC will be three storeys high and have a footprint more than three times the size of the pre-existing Civic Theatre.

The CPAC will deliver:

Increased seating capacity of 940 in the main auditorium (up from 669 seats)

Increased foyer capacity to cater for 1,000 people (up from 200) and improved public amenities

Increased stage size of 13.5m deep x 27m wide

A second studio theatre which can double as a 400-

$66.5 million

The total cost is $66.5 million, with construction cost of $53.2 million.

200 jobs during peak construction.

Currently under construction. 7% completed.

Work started in May and the project is anticipated to be completed in early 2018.


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seat performance space, or rehearsal and warm-up area

Increased stage area, flytower and flylines, orchestra pit configuration and storage

Extensive front and back-of-house improvements including more dressing rooms, a larger green room, increased storage and larger loading area

There are also major upgrades in technology to create a state-of-the-art, regional theatre that meets the needs and expectations of local, regional, national and international performers.

Cairns Regional Council - School of Arts building renewal

Construction started on the refurbishment project in March 2016. The building will be extended on the Shields Street side to provide two full floors plus a mezzanine level to be utilised by the Cairns Historical Society. This new museum space will be in addition to that which the organisation has tenanted since 1980, allowing the museum to expand significantly.

The upgrade will also include:

new mechanical and electrical services that meet Australian standards;

replacement of the air-conditioning system;

restoration of the Art Deco awning and façade at the northern end of the Lake Street part of the building that is masked; and

an upgrade of the ground floor space for commercial use.

The museum is currently closed but it will reopen at this same location once major renovation and extension works are complete.

$8.69 million To be determined

Under construction – almost complete

The upgrade is scheduled for completion in January 2017.


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Cairns Regional Council Community Areas Projects

Cairns Regional Council have allocated funds to the following Community Area projects:

Cairns Esplanade Renewal - $1 million

Parks and Playgrounds Renewal - $770,000

Aeroglen-Freshwater cycleway - $652,000

Cycling and Walking Strategy implementation (small projects) - $500,000

Botanic Gardens Conservatory - $461,000

Toilet Facilities Renewal - $450,000

Stoney Creek bicycle path - $400,000

Lake Placid Recreation Area – improvements - $400,000

Babinda Boulders Master Plan Implementation - $400,000

Coastwatchers Park Youth Space - $250,000

Northern Beaches Cycle Path Feasibility study - $250,000

Bramston Beach Campground amenities - $220,000

Dog Agility Parks - $100,000

Crystal Cascades handrail upgrade - $95,000

Exercise equipment for parks - $90,000

Trail Signage - $60,000

Sugarworld Renewal - $25,000

Mann Street Cycleway - $1.35m

Approximate value: $7.47 million all projects combined

Jobs created vary dependent on projects.

Various Completion dates vary on the projects within each program.

Cairns Regional Council Sport & Recreation Projects

Cairns Regional Council have allocated funds to the following Sport & Recreation projects, renewals & upgrades:

Alley Park Sporting Precinct Upgrade - $800,000

Approximate value: $21.73 million all


Various depending on project.

Completion dates vary on the projects within each program.


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Martyn St Sporting Reserve Upgrade - $3.75 million.

Machans Beach Sports Fields - $345,000

Aquatic Facilities Renewal - $450,000

Sports Wattle St (YK) resurfacing/upgrades - $100,000

Fuller Park BMX Upgrade - $50,000

Barlow Park Renewal - $40,000

Walker Rd sporting & recreation precinct - $15.8m

projects, renewals & upgrades combined

Cairns Regional Council Transport and Drainage Projects

Cairns Regional Council have allocated funds to the following Transport & Drainage projects:

Reseals and overlays program - $6.2 million

Suburban Enhancement Program - $4.5 million

St Andrews Connection Road - $2.5 million

Bridge Upgrades - $2.3 million

Other Road infrastructure - $1.6 million

Drainage improvements across the city - $1.5 million

Footpath Renewal - $1 million

Street lighting - $830,000

Shoulder sealing/widening - $687,000

McLean St kerb and channel, footpath - $600,000

Logomier Rd Extension - $500,000 ($6.7 million over three years)

Walker St Extension - $350,000

Bus shelters - $350,000

Collins Avenue - bridge replacement - $4.28 million

New access from Redlynch Connector Rd - $2.6

Approximate value: $29.78 million all projects combined





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million

Cairns Regional Council Waste & Water Projects

Cairns Regional Council have allocated funds to the following Waste & Water projects:

Sewerage infrastructure, including $3.3 million to commence a sewer rising main to service the new sub-division of Mt Peter, with $13 million committed

Water infrastructure including $3.7 million to commence the Water Security Implementation Plan including $2.16 million for smart water meters

Waste infrastructure, improvements to the Gordonvale Waste Transfer Station and the Materials Recovery Facility which processes our recyclables.

Total: $33.2 million including the below:

$21.8 million

$10.4 million

$1 million




City Centre Alive: Shields Street Heart

The Shields Street Heart project is a component of the City Centre Master Plan that aims to continue to improve and revitalise the Cairns CBD. It is the second revitalisation project, following completion of the City Centre Alive Lake Street connection project in 2014.

The Shields Street Heart project promotes a walkable and pedestrian friendly city centre with increased retail activation to help attract more visitors and draw residents back into the city centre. Key components of the upgrade include contemporary lighting, landscaping, public art and parkland improvements.

A key change involves removal of the roadway and car parking in the Abbott Street to Grafton Street sections to

$17.4 million allocated for Grafton Street to Esplanade

6-8 full time jobs created during design phase.

30-60 full time jobs created during the construction phase

Additional permanent full-time jobs are expected due to increased tourism

90% Complete

Upgrade of Grafton Street to Lake Street section of Shields Street completed March 2016.

October 2016 to June 2017 - upgrade of Lake Street to Esplanade sections of Shields Street to commence.


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create additional open space which is an aesthetically pleasing, shaded, tropical environment. In both sections, there will be a shared zone that allows loading zone and private property access to continue. Council is working very closely with traditional owners to develop indigenous themes that will reflect the unique rainforest and waterways of the region. The project will include a significant indigenous public art component.

and patronage to a more attractive and pedestrian-friendly Shields Street.

Cairns Regional Council’s construction arm, Cairns Works, will deliver this project. Electrical, lighting, paving and landscaping sub-contractors were employed.

Cook Shire Projects Cooktown Airport Aviation Park: The Cooktown Airport Aviation Park project will develop an industrial estate at the Cooktown Airport of three allotments with access to Airport Drive.Principal activities will be aviation-related, including aircraft engine, airframe, instrument and cabin maintenance, signage and spray painting, general aviation arrivals and departures and training.

Cooktown Retirement Village: Construction of a 35 unit retirement village in Cooktown.

Cooktown Housing Program: Collaborative initiative between Cook Shire Council and residential development sector to build 20 additional accommodation units to relieve current housing shortage.

Total: $55.6 million including:

$990,000

$11.2 million

$6.4 million

Once fully tenanted:

48 new full time jobs

12 apprentices

Construction 34

Operations 7

To be determined.

30%

Concept

Concept

Expected completion date – civil works February 2017

Fully tenanted mid 2018

Expected start date: 2018

Expected start date: 2018


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Lakeland Irrigation Area: Undertake a detailed feasibility for the development of an agriculture irrigation scheme including water storage and reticulation.

Cook Shire Community Renewables: Cook Shire Community Renewables Ltd (CSCR) is a partnership between Cook Shire Council and Lyon Infrastructure to advocate, facilitate and implement renewable energy projects throughout Cape York.

$825,000

$36.2 million

Nil

Construction 33 FTE

Operations 2 FTE

Awaiting funding contract execution

Awaiting NSRF funding

Expected start date: December 2017

Commissioning December 2017

Douglas Shire Council Projects

Port Douglas Water Supply Reservoir: A new reservoir and water mains will alleviate issues—including low pressure, insufficient storage and deteriorating pipes—and ensure adequate supplies during the dry season and peak tourism times.

Enabling Aged Care in Mossman Far North Queensland: The groundwork is being put in place for the much-needed aged-care facilities in Mossman with the delivery of enabling infrastructure. By delivering the roadworks, sewerage and drainage expansion, headworks and electrical sub-station, this project means the 42-bed aged care facility will be available sooner for residents of Mossman and surrounding communities.


$ 13.5 million

$1.1 million

40 FTE during construction

3 FTE during construction and 25 operationally

Construction underway


Expected completion: Jan 2018

Expected completion: Jan 2017

JCU Australasian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine Cairns

In Cairns, AITHM has recently commenced construction on new tropical health and medicine research facilities.

The new site, adjacent to existing AITHM space, will include two floors of research and office spaces including a Physical Containment Level 2 (PC2) laboratory that will expand AITHMs capacity to conduct research and training in virology, viral diseases and vector control, and the development of new treatments and vaccines for tropical

$24.5 million This data will be available upon completion.

Commenced Expected finish date: late 2017.


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diseases. The project is jointly funded by the Federal and Queensland governments. The Federal Government has contributed $18M to the project via the Australian Research Council’s Special Research Initiative Scheme. The Queensland Government has provided funding of $6.5M. Construction is expected to be completed by late 2017.

JCU Australasian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine Thursday Island

AITHM is building a Clinical Research and Training facility on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. The facility is adjacent to the Torres Strait Hospital and will contain a PC2 laboratory, patient interview rooms and a large community space. The facility will enable AITHM and other researchers to undertake research in the Torres Strait. In addition, the community space will provide an ideal platform for engagement with the Torres Strait community and the hospital service. The building is due for completion in March 2017.

$6.6 million

The contractor estimates the project will provide for $1M worth of local cash flow through contracted services.

This data will be available upon completion.

In progress Expected finish date: March 2017

James Cook University On-Campus Accommodation

Accommodation for hundreds of students is to be built on James Cook University’s Cairns campus. The accommodation is being designed by Wilson Architects and built by ADCO Constructions.

JCU will invest $40m to develop the 300-bed accommodation on its Smithfield campus.

The seven storey, 9,450m2 complex will offer a mix of accommodation options including studio apartments with ensuite bathrooms. The development will also include a ground floor retail space, which could include a coffee shop.

There are plans to expand the accommodation to 1000

$40 million 400 during construction

Works commenced

Construction expected completion early 2018


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beds over the longer term.

Kewarra Aged Care Facility (Arton Group)

Aged Care Facility $20 million

110 staff once full occupancy has been reached by 2018

70% complete Expected completion: June 2017

KUR-World - Kuranda Ecotourism project

KUR-World, has been designed as an integrated eco-tourism and innovation hub set on 626ha at Barnwell Rd, Myola.

KUR-World will include:

a 5-star, 200-room eco-resort

an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse

a 3 or 4-star, 270-room resort

retail and dining outlets at a central village

approximately 380 residential villas

a tertiary education campus and sport facilities, with accommodation for up to 500 students

a health and medical retreat, with up to 60 rooms

an adventure park with zip lines, suspended bridges and rope ladders

a rainforest education centre

an equestrian centre and farm theme park.

Once fully operational, an average of 550 day visitors are expected on top of about 1000 overnight guests.

$650 million 545 during construction and 600 operationally.

Approvals stage Construction expected to start mid-2018

Expected completion 2026

Lakeland Solar

and Storage

project

Construction of the solar PV (photovoltaic)/ battery storage project is due to start in October 2016, involving 70 workers for nine months.

It will be built on Butchers Hill between the Lakeland Roadhouse and an electricity substation, feeding directly into the Ergon Energy grid. The farm of 100,000 solar panels

$75 million 70 jobs Construction commencement August 2016

Commissioning April 2017


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would cover 30ha with plenty of room for expansion and with the life of the project at least 25 years.

Laneway Resources - Agate Creek

Laneway’s 100% owned Agate Creek Gold Project is a large highly prospective epithermal system located approximately 40km south of Forsayth and 60km west of Kidston in North Queensland.

Current estimates show the potential of up to $30 million

Approximately 30 locally

Started mid 2016. Started mid 2016.

Mareeba Airport Upgrade

This project will upgrade the Mareeba Airport to upgrade the runway and develop an aviation commercial precinct including water, sewerage, electricity and telecommunications.

$18 million 15-20 FTEs directly employed

30 FTE employed from support industries

Current: 82 FTE's currently employed at the airport 192 from flow on effects.

After upgrade (by 2026). Direct Employment of 184 and flow on effect employment of 430 (Cummings Economics).

Construction commenced.

Completion Date:

August 2018.

Mareeba Shire Council Projects

Mareeba Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade: The project will upgrade the wastewater treatment plant in Mareeba to increase its capacity and to meet environmental regulatory standards. As wastewater treatment is an essential


$15 million

25 FTEs directly employed

25 FTEs employed from

Construction commenced May 2016.

Expected completion: Apr 2017 Commissioning: Jun 2017


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service, the project will underpin all future economic development in Mareeba.

Kuranda Suburban Water Security Project: Two new water reservoirs will cater for Kuranda’s expected population and tourism growth and boost the town’s fire-fighting capacity.

$1.5 million

support industries

20 FTE during construction

Unavailable

Expected completion: Jul 2017

Metro Mining Ltd (ASX:MMI) Bauxite Hills Project

Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills project is located 95 Kilometres north of Weipa on Cape York Peninsula. Metro holds strategic tenements covering 1,300 square kilometres. The simple mining operation allows for a low capital and low operating cost project and facilitates a quick start-up from the commencement of project development. With a Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) resource of 65.3 million tonnes and a mine life in excess of 13 years, Bauxite Hills has been classified as a Project of Regional Significance by the Queensland Government.

Capital cost $40.1 million

250 at peak construction. Metro Mining has a policy that aims to maximise local Indigenous employment and to provide training opportunities where possible.

Environmental Approvals estimated to be granted late 2016.

Depending on the Environmental Approval process, Metro plans to commence operations in September 2017.

Mission Beach Aquatic Facility - Cassowary Coast Regional Council

The year-round fun sporting and recreational facility in MARCS Park will give residents and tourists not only an alternative to venturing into the stinger-infested ocean in summer, but also a place to gather for social events.

$7.4 million 22 FTE supported during construction


Construction commenced Sept 2016

Expected completion April 2018

Mount Emerald Wind Farm

The Mt Emerald Wind Farm is a joint venture between RATCH Australia Pty Ltd and Port Bajool Pty Ltd. It is proposed to build 63 wind turbines generating up to 189MW of power from this site. Towers will be approx 80-90 m high with approximately 50m blades, utilising 3 MW machines.

$360 million 100-150 during construction plus 15 full time positions operationally.

Development Approval granted by the State Government

(Apr 2015)

Environmental Approval granted by the Federal Government

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(Nov 2015)

Mount Peter

Development – Edmonton Business and Industry Park

The Edmonton Business & Industry Park (EBIP) being developed by Pregno Family Investments is a masterplanned employment area of 212 hectares, with the potential to generate approximately 2,804 jobs to meet the future business and employment demands of Cairns' growing Southern Corridor.

The main elements of the masterplan include:

A medical services precinct including a 250- bed hospital (capable of expanding to 350 beds) and infrastructure for ancillary medical service providers

Two business & technology parks

Showrooms (homemaker centre) and tavern

Two district level sports fields and one district level informal park area tallying 7.5 hectares

A further 42 hectares of recreational space/open space

An industry precinct allowing for a range of uses

A vehicle showroom housing several motor dealerships

A produce market

Display facilities (bulky goods precinct).

$768 million

output total and $304 Million

Value Added

1,600 directly and 1,204 indirectly.

Operational works approval for stages 1 and 2.

TMR upgrade of highway expected to commence 2016 - Including some gateway works to development

Commencement of Construction to follow Completion of Bruce Highway Upgrade (2017).

Nova City Nova is a seven tower residential development in the CBD of Cairns on 2400msq consisting of 1158 apartments, office space and retail. KDS (Kelly Development Services) coordinated the acquisition of this land and lead over 20 consultants on behalf of the client World Class Land to bring this project to market. On completion, Nova City will be a

$550 million

1,000 workers throughout the construction and fitting out process.

First stage civil works commenced September 2016

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shining star in the Cairns cityscape engaging visitors and residents in a vibrant live/work/play precinct.

Cairns-based company LDI Constructions were awarded a $5 million contract for the first stage including upgrading and enclosing the current open drain and installation of a new sewage pump station, crucial for the projected population growth in the CBD.

Tablelands Regional Council Projects

Ravenshoe Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade: Council is catering for future growth and economic development by replacing a facility that can treat 500kL/day of sewerage and service 1060 people with one that can treat up to 650kL/day and service around 1460 people, based on a 1.61% annual population growth rate to the year 2035.

Council operators will be upskilled to manage and operate the new facility, broadening their expertise to bring them in line with other operators across the shire.

$ 5 million 15 FTE during construction


Construction commenced: Sept 2016

Expected completion: Feb 2018

The Kidston Project: Genex Power

Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Generation Project

The Kidston Pumped Storage Project is located in Northern Queensland on the site of the historical Kidston Gold Mine. The site is situated some 270km north west of Townsville near the township of Georgetown.

The Project, which proposes to transform the disused Kidston gold mine in into a large-scale hydroelectric power plant to supply the State of Queensland during periods of peak demand, will deliver between 300MW and 430MW of power into the transmission network.

$250 million -$300 million

Project expected to provide up to 200 construction jobs.

In feasibility. Completion expected Q3 2016.

Construction due to start in the first quarter of 2017 and operational Q2 2019.


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Large Scale Solar PV Project – Phase 1

Phase 1 of the Kidston Large Scale Solar PV Project will deliver around 50MW of clean energy into the Queensland transmission system. The project will be constructed on the former mine tailings storage facility at the Kidston Site and will comprise around 200,000 solar panels. Phase 1 will generate enough power to supply up to 17,000 households.

Large Scale Solar PV Project – Phase 2

Phase 2 of the Kidston Large Scale Solar PV Project will deliver around 100MW of clean energy into the Queensland transmission system. The project will be constructed at the Kidston Site and will comprise around 400,000 solar panels. Phase 2 will generate enough power to supply up to 34,000 households.

New Transmission Line

New 185km double circuit 275kV transmission line between the township of Kidston and Powerlink’s main 275kV coastal transmission network. It is proposed that the new transmission line will join the network at Mt Fox, between Townsville and Cairns.

$110 million - $130 million

$220 million - $240 million

$160 million




DA approved. Feasibility study completed March 2016

DA approved. No work commenced.

In feasibility. Completion expected Q3 2016.

Construction due to start Q1 2017 and operational Q1 2018.



The Reef Marina Expansion - Port Douglas

Phase 1 - Construction of 30 new 30 meter and 22 meter marina berths.

Phase 2 - Construction of 35 new 22 meter and 17 meter marina berths.

Phase 1 & 2 value combined: $6 million

Phase 1 - 20 during construction / 5 (direct) & 150 (indirect) post-construction.

Phase 1 - completed July 2015.

Phase 2 - all approvals

Phase 1 - completed July 2015.

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Phase 2 - 20 during construction / 5 (direct) &100 (indirect) post-construction.

obtained.

The Village Edge – Urban Properties

The $25 million development will feature (61) freehold homes from $488,000 available in 3 different layouts, the Edge house, the Village House and the Terrace House, each designed in both a Modern and Tropic style: Urban Properties is proud of the following attributes of the Village Edge:

The Village Edge development is a master planned layout merging with the natural tropical environment and the Whitfield Range on the backdrop.

As the development is freehold title, there are no body corporate fees.

Freehold homes are eligible for the Qld Government First Home Owners Grant

Pet friendly community

The Village Edge is the first new development in Cairns with NBN fibre direct to the door.

Urban Properties has put emphasis on the quality of finishes throughout.

The 6 exterior styles and 3 interior styles means that the houses are individual and the buyer can choose the unique combination to suit.

Edge Court is located within the highly desired Edge Hill

$25 million Over 440 people have been inducted onto the site so far - meaning these people have come there to participate in some manner to the project.

The development commenced in 2015, with civil and road development now completed and construction of the homes having commenced.

The first homes will be ready before December 2016 and it is expected the development will be fully sold out in 2017.


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State School precinct

Great emphasis has been placed on the landscape design to enhance the tropical and modern designs.

Q100 flood immunity

Tradewinds Hotel redevelopment

Ghassan Aboud Group bought the hotel in March 2016 for $34 million. GA Group Australia, also purchased the adjacent property, for an undisclosed amount, thought to be between $3 million and $4 million. The group will merge the two blocks to accommodate a major redevelopment of the Tradewinds hotel, upgrading the resort to boast more than 300 five-star rooms.

$120 million

250 jobs during construction

100 jobs operationally

Approved. Construction contract awarded.

Expected to commence February 2017.

Due for completion mid-2018.

Vital Metals

Watershed Tungsten Project

The mining leases for the $140 million Watershed tungsten project north of Cairns have been granted by the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines. In addition, Vital Metals has been awarded two additional tenements in close proximity to the Watershed Project, significantly expanding the company’s footprint in the highly prospective region.

The company’s aim is to apply geological expertise to build a pipeline of projects supported by the Watershed mining operation. Plans are for 6000 tonnes of tungsten concentrate a year worth about $270 million today.

$140 million Up to 400 during construction; 120 in operation

Approved Construction commencing late 2017; with first ore in mill beginning end 2018


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Unquantifiable / Unconfirmed Projects:

Australian Government Projects

Unquantifiable / Unconfirmed Projects – Australian Government Projects

Project Name Description Value Status Expected

Completion/ Start Date

Blue Care Thursday Island – Star of the Sea Elders Village

The Government is investing $5.8 million in the project, which will enable the construction of 24 self-contained one-bedroom units and a central laundry facility for staff. It will involve demolition of the existing building, the construction of the new facilities, furnishings, fittings and landscaping.

Estimated value: $5.8 million

To be determined The project is due for completion by 30 November 2017

Defence Infrastructure Division (Canberra) Projects

Defence Infrastucture Division Projects:

Porton Barracks redevelopment - refurbish buildings o Estimated value: $3.5 million

Fuel Installations at HMAS Cairns, RAAF Base Townsville and Lavarack Barracks – provision of all design and construction of remediation works of the defence fuel installations at

o Estimated value: $6 million

Estimated value of projects combined: $9.5 million

To be determined To be determined

Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Department of Infrastructure and Regional

Development projects:

Kennedy Highway – 1.5 - 2.5 km, Kuranda Range section, Smithfield - 047936-13QLD-BS, Black Spot Funding Program - provide curve improvement works, shoulder widening and roadside hazard protection works

o $1. 4 million

Captain Cook Highway - Yorkeys Knob roundabout to

Estimated value of projects combined: $9.59 billion



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Smithfield Shopping Centre roundabout, Smithfield - 047944-13QLD-BS, Black Spot Funding Program - provide physical separation of cyclists on roundabouts with a concrete splitter island or median, as well as completing an off-road path between Yorkeys Knob Road and the Smithfield Shopping Centre

o $2 million

Captain Cook Highway - Machans Beach Road to Holloways Beach Road, Cairns - 047946-13QLD-BS, Black Spot Funding Program - provide physical separation of cyclists on roundabout approaches and through roundabouts with a concrete splitter island or median

o $800,000

Millaa Millaa Malanda Road - 0.9 km Section North of Mahoney Road - MINBUN - 044702-12QLD-BS, Black Spot Funding Program - widen lane and shoulder; complete sealing and delineation

o $1.9 million

Kennedy Highway upgrades, Off-Network - replacement of a low level timber bridge at Nettle Creek with a higher concrete structure and reconstruction and widening of sections near Millstream on the Kennedy Highway. Construction commenced on the new Nettle Creek Bridge in May 2014, with all works expected to be completed in 2015

o $10.5 million

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Highway Safety Package will upgrade high-risk safety locations with appropriate treatments such as wide-centre line treatments, line markings, safety barriers, roadside clearing, hazard removal, intersections improvements, rest areas, signage, line marking and signals improvements. The Australian Government has committed $320 million to the project, in partnership with the Queensland Government

o $400 million

Bruce Highway – Brisbane to Cairns Corridor - Overtaking Lanes, National Projects - construction of new overtaking lanes on the Bruce Highway. The Australian Government has committed $275 million to the Overtaking Lane Project, planning works are underway with construction on the first new overtaking lanes expected to commence in 2015

o $ 275 million

Cape York Regional Package, National Projects - The Cape York Region Package is a $260.5 million program of works jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments to upgrade critical infrastructure on Cape York Peninsula. The package consists of 3 sub-programs:

o $200 million program of works to progressively seal sections of the Peninsula Developmental Road

o $10 million over 4 years for sealing works on the Endeavour Valley Road through to Hope Vale

o $50.5 million for priority community infrastructure works identified by the Cape Indigenous Mayors Alliance

Department of Infrastructure Construction of sea walls on the Torres Strait Islands of Iama, Saibai, $26.2 million To be determined To be determined


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and Regional Development - Regional Development

Australia Far North Queensland and Torres

Strait (RDA FNQ&TS) – Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) -

Round 2

Boigu, Poruma, Masig and Warraber. The Australian Government has committed $12 million to the project, in partnership with the Queensland Government

Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development - Regional Development

Australia Far North Queensland and Torres

Strait (RDA FNQ&TS) – Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) -

Round 3

Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park, Regional Development Australia Fund Round 3 - this project constructs purpose built mountain bike trains in and around Atherton. Designed to international standards the project is stage 1 of a network of multiuse trails across the region

$5 million To be determined To be determined


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Queensland Government Projects

Unquantifiable / Unconfirmed Projects – Queensland Government Projects



Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs (Remote Indigenous Land and Infrastructure Program Office)

Land and Infrastructure Program in Remote Indigenous Communities (including Hope Vale, Kowanyama, Napranum, Mapoon, Mornington Island, Palm Island, Torres Strait, Wujal Wujal, Yarrabah)

$29.25 million To be determined To be determined

Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services projects:

Safe Haven Women's Shelter - Mornington Island – o $2.64 million

Safe Haven Non-Government Organisation (NGO) staff and QPS accommodation – Coen

o $600,000

Safe Haven Services Club Village Opportunity Hub - Coen o $900,000

Safe Haven Non-Government Organisation (NGO) staff and QPS Accommodation - Mornington Island

o $1.57 million

Child Safety house - Torres Strait o $1.75 million

Child Safety upgrade - Lockhart River o $500,000

Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) Women’s Centre Bamaga o $500,000

Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) – Bamaga centre-based day care project

Value of estimated projects combined: $10.96 million



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o $2.5 million

Department of Education, Training and Employment

Department of Education, Training and Employment projects:

Tropical North Leaning Academy – Trinity Beach State School – Additional classrooms

o $5.4 million

Cairns West State School – Additional classrooms o $490,000

Cairns Special School – New school o $19.3 million

Caravonica State School Car Park Upgrade – This joint effort from the Queensland Department of Education, Cairns Regional Council and Botanica Property Group.

o $3.8 million





Department of Health - Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service & Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

Department of Health, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, and Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service projects announced in the 2016/17 State Budget:

Dimbula Primary Healthcare Clinic o $2.3 million

Cairns Southern Corridor Health Precinct - Support for the development of a new health precinct in the southern corridor of Cairns

o $13 million

Atherton Hospital - Investment in refurbishment of the Atherton Hospital, including the emergency department and operating theatres

o $100 million

Cairns Hospital Re-roof and HVAC

Value of estimated projects combined:$185.8 million





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o $7.5 million

Aurukun PHCC Redevelopment o $5.2 million

Cape York Staff Accommodation – Kowanyama o $1.1 million

Department of Local Government

Community Recovery and Resilience/Torres

Strait Regional Authority (joint funding)

Department of Local Government Community Recovery and Resilience/Torres Strait Regional Authority projects:

Major Infrastructure Program (MIP) Stage 5 – Wasaga - road and drainage stage 2

o $7.5 million

Major Infrastructure Program (MIP) Stage 5 - NPA refuse facility design and planning

o Value unavailable

Major Infrastructure Program (MIP) Stage 5 - NPA roads, drainage and sewerage augmentation

o $6.00 million

Major Infrastructure Program (MIP) Stage 5 - SCADA upgrade Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC)

o $2.00 million

Major Infrastructure Program (MIP) Stage 5 - water and sewerage upgrades (TSIRC)

o $6.50 million

Value of estimated projects combined: $22 million


Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning

Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning projects:

Mission Beach Safe Boating Infrastructure Project - provision of maritime infrastructure within Boat Bay to improve boating safety at Mission Beach

o $16.3 million



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Department of Transport and Main Roads

Bruce Highway (Ingham - Innisfail); Whitfield Creek – Yellow Waterholes - construct overtaking lane

o $4.5 million

Kennedy Highway (Ravenshoe - Mount Garnet); Tully Falls Road - Millstream Falls Road - widen and overlay

o $4.5 million

Gillies Range Road 3.99 - 5.98 km - widen and seal o $1.8 million

Kennedy Highway (Cairns - Mareeba); 8.01 - 8.20 km - widen and seal

o $1.5 million

Bruce Highway between Dallachy Creek and Yellow Waterholes - construct overtaking lanes

o Project value Unavailable

Bruce Highway Mourilyan Road - intersection upgrades o $2.3 million

Marine Infrastructure Fund - recreational boating infrastructure projects - Rocky Point (Dayman Point); boat ramp upgrade - reconstruct one lane boat ramp

o $1 million

Marine Infrastructure Fund - recreational boating infrastructure projects - Weipa; new boat ramp and floating pontoon

o $1 million



Ergon Energy Tully Depot Office upgrade - demolition of identified structures of existing administration area including walls and roof structure and construction of new administration office area

Unavailable To be determined To be determined


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Ergon Energy (jointly funded project)

Doomadgee Solar Farm - 1MW solar expansion of remote solar/diesel plant


Hann Highway Upgrade

Further information provided when known. Further information provided when known.

Currently in the feasibility stage.

Further information provided when known.

Navy Upgrade The Federal Government's Defence White Paper pledges $120 million over the next 10 years to upgrade the HMAS Cairns naval base and a further $300 million in the following decade.

$420 milllion total over 20 years


Queensland Ambulance Service

Thursday Island - replacement station and relief accommodation $5.1 million To be determined To be determined


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Local Council Projects

Unquantifiable / Unconfirmed Projects – Local Government Projects



Cook Shire:

Cooktown

Port and

Marine Initiative

Master planning for the long term development of the commercial fishing and marine service sector at Cooktown

Estimated value not confirmed

Planning development phase.

Expected start date: 2017.


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Private Sector Projects

Unquantifiable / Unconfirmed Projects – Private Sector Projects



Acacia Court Hotel Redevelopment

Acacia Court Hotel expansion in increase room capacity $80 million

Approximately 100 jobs

Approved Starting before October 2017

Adventure

Waters Waterpark Project

The 17 Acres (6.9hectares) Adventure Waters Waterpark, Cairns will be located 12kms north of the Cairns central business district and just off the western side of the Captain Cook Hwy at Lot 28, Dillon Road Smithfield. The Waterpark includes various ride attraction, pools and activity area (action river and lagoon, kid’s water play areas, flow rider), foodservice outlet, and retail mix. The only remaining site in which this type of facility can be built and with 242,000 local catchment population and over 2. 5 million visitors and the fast growing Chinese market Adventure Waters is well place to take advantage of the boom in tourism reflected for Cairns in which history reflects a normal 10 year up cycle. There is further evidence of this with the increasing fight scheduling direct into Cairns from regions including direct China flights.

$45 million

300 jobs during construction and

200 jobs operationally

Approval status has been achieved via all levels of government and tender documents have gone out with a preferred list prepared.

Moving to operational works early OPW 2017. Final tender documentation for interested parties will be prepared late 2016 or early 2017.

Site works have been completed to a level in which once final design is completed the OPW will be submitted. A great deal of works have been completed in preparation for OPW permit. Final Ride selection has been postponed as negotiations take place of offers of exclusive first ride opportunities for Adventure Waters.

Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort Project

The $2b Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort project at Yorkeys Knob. $2 billion

EIS Process and COG assessment

Expected Start Date: Mid 2017


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The staged project has an estimated total capital budget of $2 billion and will be one of the largest tourism projects in Australian history.

On completion, the resort will feature:

a range of accommodation options including hotels, apartments and villas

extensive recreation facilities,

18-hole international standard golf course and

a community sports and recreation facility

A convention and exhibition centre

retail and other entertainment facilities

>2,000 total jobs at peak construction

complete.

EPBC approval completed.

Working with Cairns Regional Council and Queensland State Government to conclude land-use approvals

(dependent on timing of approvals).

A Lisbona and C Lisbona

Multiple dwellings (nine units) - holiday accommodation cnr

Digger Street through to Lake Street (dual frontage)


Alluna Land Trust and Eco Civil and Construction

Solutions

Community accommodation facility incorporating commercial Sheds’ and multi-purpose recreational centre.


Atherton Green Retirement Resort (APC Property Group)

138 units; Residential blocks and community care $35 million To be determined To be determined

Bell Bird Park Developments Pty Ltd

Tourism development at Ellis Beach incorporating 221 rooms and units; retail space and conference facilities


Bryant Developments Queensland Pty Ltd

Multiple dwelling including:

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Salvation Army Building, Cairns

Babinda RSL, Far North Queensland

Best Chalon Tepanyaki Bar, Cairns

Fowlers Financial Group Office, Cairns

Marlin Coast Community Centre, Cairns

Salvation Army Accommodation Facilities, Cairns

Seaview Motel, Cooktown

Weipa Centrelink Office, Cape York

C3 Tower Development

Gasparin Group (CIU1) is proposing three landmark residential towers on the corner of Sheridan and Kenny Streets. C3 will provide a much-needed boost to residential and tourism accommodation in Cairns CBD, close to the convention centre, the Reef Fleet Terminal and Marlin Marina and the Esplanade.

The 23+ storey development proposes:

796 apartments configured as 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, including short term accommodation.

Street level floor retail including cafes, restaurants and boutique retail and podium level office opportunities;

Independent vehicle access to each tower via the Sheridan Street frontage;

Podium level recreational and communal spaces for residents and guest including swimming pools, BBQ and communal seating areas;

Roof top terrace with possible skyline bar; and

Private balconies oriented towards each perspective of the site, to provide for views of the Cityport, Marlin Marina and Mount Whitfield.

$550 million

90 to 100 full-time jobs per annum in direct employment and an additional 220 to 240 full-time jobs per annum in indirect employment (suppliers and contractors)

Approved Expected start date: 2017

Cairns Citi Tower A 17-level mixed-use development 20-24 Sheridan St offering a concept unique to Australia’s regions called “officetel” - a hybrid

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Cairns Shipping Development Project

Upgrades at the Port of Cairns to improve access for larger shipping, including cruise ships.

Key features:

dredging to widen, deepen and lengthen the existing outer shipping channel (Trinity Inlet)

widening and deepening of the existing inner harbour channel and Crystal Swing Basin

establishment of a new shipping swing basin (Smith's Creek Swing Basin) to enable future expansion of the HMAS Cairns Navy base

placement of material from capital dredging and future channel maintenance dredging at a new placement site

upgrade of the existing cruise shipping wharves (Trinity wharves 1 to 5)

relocation and installation of new navigational aids.


Continuing with EIS process

To be determined

Carbine Tungsten Ltd Mount Carbine Project

Carbine Tungsten Limited plans to become a pre-eminent Australian Tungsten producer from the historic Mt Carbine Tungsten Mine once tungsten market conditions and concentrate pricing returns to a more sustainable level.

The Mt Carbine Tungsten Project is located 120km by sealed road north-west of the port of Cairns in Far North Queensland and is on granted Mining Leases with power, water, tailings storage and Environmental Approvals in place for the first stage of production.

$50 million

Phase 1 (Stockpiles) – Approx. 25 jobs to be created

Phase 2 (Open Cut) – 60 to 100 jobs to be created

Both phases are conditional upon sufficient capital being secured.

The commencement date for both phases depends on the timing and availability of funding.


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Christian Community Ministries Ltd

Educational establishment - Charles Street, Cooktown. Staged

development to facilitate the extension of classes to Year 12



CJHA Pty Ltd 12-storey construction residential units (25) - 91-93A Grafton

Street. Mixture of retail and commercial on ground level



Cock and Bull Tavern (Japt Pty Ltd)

Cock And Bull Tavern Extensions



Delaware North Australia Parks and Resorts

Lizard Island Resort - restoring; rebuilding and refurbishment of

resort after damage by Cyclone Ita.


Direct Factory Outlets Cairns Pty Ltd

Construction of child care centre - 274-302 Mulgrave Road $3 million To be determined To be determined

Dunk Island Resort - Peter Bond

Re-construction of Dunk Island resort after Cyclone Yasi $20 million To be determined To be determined

Ella Bay Integrated

Resort Development

The Ella Bay Integrated Resort Development will be a sustainable master planned community — located in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council , North Queensland, 88km south of Cairns and 9km north of Innisfail — is a proposal to transform a 450 hectare cattle station into a fully master planned, resort and residential eco-community over a ten year period. The development will be a new eco-resort location for Far North Queensland and include five resorts, and 540 residences; a village precinct; championship 18- hole golf course, and swimming lagoon.

The goal of Ella Bay will be to develop a world class ecologically sustainable community, with emphasis on the environment; protection, research and

$1.8 billion, total development value over ten years.

5,325 man years of direct employment during construction, peaking at 404

Council Status:

Stage 1 DA approved

Stage 2 to 5 Zoned as major tourism Zone

EIS Status: Determined that project can proceed

Expected start date: To be determined subject to investment partners.


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conservation and sustainable development; designed to promote self- sufficiency, particularly in relation to energy, water and sewerage management.

jobs 802 operationally.

subject to conditions

Etheridge Integrated Agriculture Project (EIAP)

$2 billion integrated irrigated agricultural project on the Gilbert River system.

Project proponent is I-FED (Integrated Food and Energy Developments)

$2 billion investment, with $550 million expenses per annum

Suspended To be determined

Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths development arm)

Gordonvale - Woolworths shopping precinct Estimated value not confirmed


Forsayth Wind Farm (Infigen)

The wind development company Infigen, is developing a 75 MW wind farm near Forsayth, at the northern end of the Newcastle Range. This site is next to the Ergon Energy 132 kV transmission line that travels from Townsville to Georgetown.

Expected installed capacity of up to 75 MW, comprising around 25 to 30 wind turbines, a substation, access tracks and an electrical collection system of underground and overhead cables.

To be determined.

110 during construction, 6 full-time operationally.

Status not provided by project proponent.

Expected completion / start date not provided by project proponent.

Golden Lakes/Forrest Mountain Development

The Golden Lakes/Forrest Mountain Development features the following:

Stage 1 – 20 Large Residential land lots

Stage 2 – Approval for 202 Residential apartments

Gross value – over $122,000,000

1 existing lake with an additional lake under construction

Onsite managers office and convenience store

Facilities such as a wet edge pool, BBQ’s, walking tracks, Gymnasium

Views of the Lake and limited views to the Ocean

$122 million To be determined. To be determined.


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The objective of this project is to create a development that offers a variety of housing options to capitalise on the natural elements of the site and its surroundings being the Lake, the Mountains and the Ocean. Golden Lakes NQ Pty Ltd and their representative team saw the potential in this unique site and are proud to be constructing a Development of high quality design and finishes that is an alternative lifestyle choice.

Glencore International AG

Cape York – Aurukun Bauxite project Estimated value not confirmed


Gulf Alumina Ltd Skardon River Bauxite Project

Located 80 kilometres north of Weipa and covering an area of approximately 70 square kilometres of the Cape York Peninsula, Gulf Alumina is the sole holder of the mining and exploration tenements at Skardon River, known as the Skardon River tenements. The Company’s initial business target is to fast track the development of the Skardon River bauxite project.

$470 million

200 jobs during peak construction.

160 jobs during operation

Mining lease granted May 2014.

Construction scheduled to commence 2016 with production scheduled for 2017 subject to environmental approval.

Half Moon Bay Cairns (Gasparin Group)

Set on the Northern Beaches of Cairns, Half Moon Bay Cairns is planned to be a leisure, entertainment, tourist and residential resort destination which will see the most idyllic and exclusive beachside address of Cairns come to life.

Already boasting a pristine natural environment, marina and yacht club, plans are in place to create a unique $700 million development staged over 7-10 years, with an expected 2000 dwellings, boutique hotels & resorts, shopping, cafes and restaurants and much more.

$700 million Expected jobs not provided by project proponent.

Expected completion/start date not provided by project proponent.

Holy Spirit Care Services

Stages 4 and 5 - extension to existing retirement village of 104

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complementing the existing facility at Holy Spirit Westcourt.

Kewarra Retirement Village (Arton Group)

Retirement Village $30 million Business planning stage

Staged development commencing 2017

Lancini Property and Development

Cairns Homemaker Centre staged development - stage 1

complete, stage 2 underway.


Lend Lease Cairns Central Shopping Centre expansion - approximately 10,000 square metres.


McCloy Group Wonga Beach Aquaculture Resort



Metallica Minerals Ltd (ASX:MML) -

Urquhart Bauxite Project

The Urquhart Bauxite Project forms part of the Cape York HMS & Bauxite Joint Venture between Oresome Australia and Ozore Resources Pty Ltd.

The Urquhart Bauxite Project is located 5km south west of Weipa on the western side of Cape York. Western Cape York is world-renowned for its extensive deposits of high-quality, export grade pisolitic bauxite.

The Project consists of two bauxite plateaus, known as Area A and Area B; both of which are wholly contained within EPM15268. A Mining Lease application (MLA 100044) comprising 1,378 hectares was lodged in June 2015.


Undertaking regulatory approval process

Q1 2017


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In May 2015, a 7.5 million tonne (Mt) Inferred Mineral Resource averaving 51% total aluminium oxide, 16.3% total silicon oxide. The Resource has been independently estimated by IMC Mining Pty Ltd in accordance with the JORC (2012) guidelines.

Metallica Minerals Ltd (ASX:MML) - Urquhart Heavy Mineral Sands Project

The Urquhart HMS Project forms part of the Cape York HMS & Bauxite Joint Venture between Oresome Australia and Ozore Resources Pty Ltd.

The Urquhart HMS Project is located on Urquhart Point 3km south west of Weipa. The JV is developing a simple dry mining (<3m depth) and wet sand mineral processing operation using standard gravity (spiral concentrators) HMS separation to produce a zircon-rutile heavy mineral concentration (HMC).

The mineral processing involves the separation of the heavy minerals (>4m specific gravity (SG) density) including zircon-titanium minerals and iron oxide minerals in the sand from the lighter (<3SG) quartz and calcareous sands. No chemicals are required for HMS processing or HM concentration.

The HMS processing rate will be approximately 110 tonnes per hour (~270,000 tonnes per year) to produce HM concentrate over a ~4 year mine life.


To be determined The pre-civil site preparation works are complete. Decision on development to be made on development post the 2015/16 wet season

Metallica Minerals - SCONI Project

The SCONI Project is located in North Queensland, approximately 250km on sealed roads from Townsville and consists of a number of nickel-cobalt rich and scandium-rich lateritic deposits. The three main deposits in the southern area of SCONI are Greenvale, Lucknow and Kokomo.


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MiCorp Property Pty Ltd

204 Lake Street development - café and unit development cnr Charles and Lake Streets



MSF Sugar The former Babinda Sugar Mill site has a total area of 25.5 hectares with a frontage to the Bruce Highway of more than 700 metres. Zoning has been approved to allow commercial/tourist use – five hectares; industrial use 8.27 hectares; residential (village industry) 6.5 hectares including nine dwellings. Redeveloped could be staged with the 26 lot residential component being the first stage to produce revenue from the sale of the existing dwellings. Expansion of South Johnstone Sugar Mill.

Total of projects combined: $60 million


North Queensland Bio-Energy Corporation Limited

North Queensland Bio Energy Plant multi-functional sugar

factory - Ethtec Cellulosic Bio refining project, ethanol and

power generation facility in Ingham


Olive Vale Station Dryland Farming Project

Project has DNRM approval to clear 31800 hectares land for dryland cropping of forage sorghum for green chop, Maize, grain sorghum, dryland upland rice and soybean.

Total budgeted setup cost of approximately $50 million.

30 new project related jobs with first 12 months and approximately 100 project related jobs created through direct employment and associated contractors.(aim to employ 50% or more from local indigenous communities)

Project started April 2015 anticipate completion within 5 years .


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Orpheus Island Trust Refurbishment of Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa and expansion works.


Paino Family C/- Edge Architecture

Three level building - retail, residential and restaurant development.



Palm Cove Harbour Redevelopment of the Palm Cove jetty to offer 248 marina berths inside a sea wall, as well as a lagoon rock pool, an amphitheatre, a children’s waterpark, a major retail centre, helipad, boat ramp, larger sea wall recreational fishing areas, sea wall boardwalk and rotunda.

$150 - 200 million

During construction: 200+ jobs.

Post construction: 45-50 jobs

Consultation stage Expected completion: January 2020 subject to approval process

Paradise Palms Resort and Golf Course Redevelopment

The consortium which purchased the resort for about $20 million, are in the process of a major revamp of the prestigious course. The first phase of the development was the Orchid North block, which boasts 585 units on the course’s driving range, estimated at $330 million, followed by Kingscliff, with 267 units on the seventh hole, worth about $150 million.

$550 million over five years

Construction of the road and earthworks for the first phase is complete.

Awaiting approval for construction of units.

To be determined.

Palm Cove Headland (PC Cairns Properties)

Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove - approximately 6.73 hectare

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development; tourist resort and/or residential subdivision

Plexus Capital Medical facility - Radiology Clinic

TBC To be determined To be determined

Port Paradise Estates Craiglie subdivision of 104 residential lots and associated

parkland on a 19.6 hectare cane site - staged development


Ratch-Australia Corporation Limited

High Road Wind Farm at Tumoulin Road and the Kennedy

Highway


RTA Weipa Pty Ltd South of Embley project - extending bauxite mining south of

Embley River, including construction of new infrastructure (a

beneficiation plant, power station, warehouses, workshop, barge

and ferry facilities, port and ship loading facilities

$ 1.45 Billion To be determined To be determined

Savannah Lifestyle Resorts

A three-stage resort community development. $100 million To be determined To be determined

Shangri-La Hotel Chain

Renovation of the Horizon Club Lounge and the 120 rooms facing the Marlin Marina.


Smithfield Shopping Centre Expansion (Dexus Pty Ltd)

Expansion of Smithfield Shopping Centre, including a new cinema complex

$10-15 million Construction started August 2016

To be determined

Solar Silicon Resources Group – Lighthouse Quartz Project

“Lighthouse Quartz” mine is located near the town of Mount Surprise in far North Queensland. It is one of the largest known source of high-purity (Solar Grade) silica quartz in the world, with a continuous supply of a consistently and naturally pure deposit (AusIMM JORC (2004) 1.83 million tonnes) – 99.9+% in its raw, unprocessed form out of the ground, and 99.99+% purity following




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relatively minor low cost processing of the raw quartz – the level necessary for most high-tech silica and photovoltaic applications.

Solar Silicon Resources Group – Mourilyan Sands Project

“Mourilyan Sands” is a high purity fine grained natural silica sand deposit located on the coast south of Innisfail in Far North Queensland. This high purity sand is in high demand and is used for the manufacture of new HD LCD television screens, optical lenses, halogen lamps, paint filler and many other products. The company would mine the large deposits of high purity silica sand (99.83% in its raw state), located at Mourilyan 100km south of Cairns, Queensland, 28 km by road (15 km direct) from the major shipping port of Mourilyan Harbour.

The “Mourilyan Sands” site has an AusIMM JORC (2004) resource of 6.74 million tonnes.



SugarWorld Staged residential estate Estimated value not confirmed


Sweet Creek Pty Ltd 12 unit development next to the corner development on Vasey Esplanade and Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach



Sunset Drive Inn -

Residential Development at the Woree Drive in site

As one of the largest development sites in Cairns, Sunset Drive Inn will provide 503 residential apartments in a resort complex. The development will include recreational facilities including tennis courts, large tropical landscaped areas and multiple lagoon-style swimming pools. The development also includes two large highway frontage commercial precincts which will incorporate over 5,000 m2 of retail and office space.

There have been no recent costings done for this project

Construction of civil works and entrance roadways are nearing completion.

Due to the size, it will be a 4-5 year staged project.

Terraces on the Hill A housing development of the iconic House on the Hill site in Cairns. The complex will include 36 two-bedroom units, 6 three-bedroom townhouses and a manager's residence. It would also include 72 onsite carparks, a pool and recreational facilities.

Currently being determined.

Currently at development stage

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Trinity Beach Esplanade Retail & Business Centre

Construction of a new retail and business centre at Trinity Beach Esplanade is a 2 storey project, will cost around $6M and take about 12 months to complete. The project will revitalise the area and deliver much needed improvements to the local infrastructure.

$6 million Groundworks commenced

Expected completion date: November 2017

Trinity Blue Retirement Resort: Trinity Beach (APC Property Group)

117 units; 23 residential blocks and community care $100 million To be determined To be determined

Bluewater Park Estate - Urban Properties Pty Ltd

Perfectly nestled between a lush tropical rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef in one of Cairns’ most sought after regions lies Bluewater park. Developed by urban properties, this residential haven at trinity park offers a combination of waterside proximity and the serenity of parkland living.


WCL-Central Park (QLD)

Central Park development 81-83 Spence Street, seven towers

(six residential; one commercial)


Weipa Solar MW Solar Photovoltaic farm to be constructed in two stages at Rio Tinto Alcan's remote bauxite mining operations


Wongai Hard Coking Coal Project

The Wongai Project is a Joint Venture between Bounty Mining Ltd (“Bounty”), Aust-Pac Capital Pty Ltd (“Aust-Pac”) and the Kalpowar Traditional Owners (“the Kalpowar”). It is proposed to develop a medium scale underground coal mining operation located in the Laura Basin, Cape York approximately 130 km north of the township of Laura and 320 km north west of Cairns. The project is located on land owned and operated by the Kalpowar Aboriginal Land Trust.

A concept mining study has now been completed looking at the potential to develop an export coking coal operation based on:

Bord and pillar underground coal mine utilising thin seam mining methods;

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a coal preparation facility to provide a washed coking coal product;

an overland transport system which may include a trucking, conveyors and a rope haulage system;

barging and offshore transhipment; and

fly in fly out rosters from Cairns and Cooktown with a 150 bed on-site fully-serviced mining camp.

Williams Group Child care centre on 1.6 hectare site at Manoora $10 million To be determined To be determined

Yeates Consulting Aged care facility 52-58 Swallow Street through to McCoombe

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Completed Projects

Completed Projects

Project Name Description Value Jobs Created Status Expected


Aumuller Street Upgrade (Cairns Regional Council)

A major upgrade of Aumuller Street will improve traffic flow and enhance safety for all road users. This project has two major components as described below:

Aumuller/Gatton intersection and Gatton Street approaches:

This involves upgrading the intersection and part of Gatton Street, from Creedy Street to Buchan Street. It includes:

Four traffic lanes with dedicated turning lanes and on-road cycle lanes

Central concrete median with street lighting

New traffic lights with turn arrows

Kerb and channel replacement and sections of new concrete footpaths

Replacement of road pavement and sealing of road shoulders

Formalised parallel car parking near the intersection to replace

$7.8 million Expected jobs created from project: 88

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current angled parking.

Aumuller Street between Gatton Street and Mulgrave Road:

This work will be similar to the upgrade that was previously undertaken in the Mulgrave Road to Spence Street section of Aumuller Street. It includes:

Upgrading Aumuller Street to four traffic lanes with a wide landscaped central median, new street lighting and on-road cycle lanes

Major road pavement construction for the length of the project and sealing of road shoulders (with all trees on the road shoulders to be removed)

New kerb and channel, new footpath and drainage works

Parallel car parking on both sides of the road

U-turn provisions just south of Gatton Street and north of Mulgrave Road

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services.

Blue Care Cape York

Family Therapy Centre

A new family therapy centre will be built 30km from

Cooktown on a large rural property of over 500 acres and will comprise 10 self-contained houses (45

beds), a community centre and water feature at a cost of $13.5M.

$13.5 million

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Construction completed

Completed

Cairns Base Hospital

Redevelopment

The $454.6 million redevelopment of Cairns Hospital has created an additional 168 beds (overnight and same day beds), bringing the total to 531 beds.

The redeveloped Cairns Hospital will also provide improved health service facilities this year including:

Dedicated Adolescents inpatient

Expanded renal services

New state of the art Central Sterilisation Department (completed)

$454.6 million

2600 over the life of the project

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Expanded family birthing centre at Cairns Hospital

additional cardiac care facilities

Cairns Private Hospital Redevelopment

Following the completion of Stage 1 and the successful opening of 56 New Single Bed ensuited rooms in the New Orthopaedic and Surgical Units and the commissioning of Theatre 6, bring the total number of theatres to 7, Cairns Private Hospital are moving forward with further improvements for the Cairns Community.

Final works are being completed for the opening at the end of March of Stage 2 involving the New Maternity Unit encompassing three New Birth Suites, a Level 4 Special Care Nursery and 17 single rooms.

Along with this is a redeveloped 21 bed Medical Unit and New purpose built Rehabilitation Gymnasium.

July 2016 will see the completion of

In Excess of $20million.

75 staff plus over 10 builders and construction personnel during the build and renovation stages.

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Stage 3 works that will include a New 21 bed Cardiac Medical Unit and New 21 Bed Rehabilitation Unit that will have the capacity to conduct ward based patient education and training programs.

Central Queensland University Cairns Campus

CQUniversity is expanding its presence in Cairns with a full-sized, multi-story CBD campus

Located on the corner of Abbott and Shield Streets, the multi-million dollar campus will attract thousands of domestic and international students.

New campus facilities will include engineering labs; research facilities; high-tech classrooms, theatres and teaching spaces; meeting rooms; library; student recreational and social spaces; and staff offices.

Expected to generate an economic spin-off worth almost one-quarter of a billion dollars to the local economy.

50 jobs

The campus is hoped to attract 2500 students within five years.

Completed. Completed.

Holy Spirit College Cooktown Catholic

Education Flexible

Learning Centre

Catholic Education is on track to open a Flexi School in Cooktown, ready for enrolments in 2015.

The school will cater for up to 38 students in Years 7- 12 who have

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disengaged from education or for whom enrolling in a mainstream secondary school is not the best alternative. Up to 32 weekly boarders will be drawn from the wider community including Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal. Total project value is $8.5M.

Lancini Property and Development

Cairns Homemaker Centre staged development

Estimated cost $75 million

Unavailable Completed Completed

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter (Catholic Education – Diocese of Cairns)

The new Prep to Year 12 Catholic College at Mount Peter near Edmonton, in the Cairns southern growth corridor has been officially named MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter and construction is now underway.

$5.57 million (Stage 1)

Unavailable Complete Opened 2016

Cairns Convention Centre Roof Repairs

Roof replacement and repair of the façade and structural building elements

$7.1 million 213 workers were employed by 24 Cairns and 9 Queensland based companies

Complete Complete

Cairns Regional Council Community Areas Projects

Chinese Friendship Garden - $840,000

Green Arrow Trail Stage 1 - $50,000

$890,000 Unavailable Complete Complete

Cairns Regional Work to transform Munro Martin Park $12m 491 people worked on the Completed Completed August 2016


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Council - Munro Martin Parklands

into a lush, tropical parkland with an outdoor entertainment space officially started on 31 August 2015.

The parkland was designed to be a dramatic entry statement to the city and provide an attractive backdrop to the Cairns Performing Arts Centre (set to open in early 2017). MMP has:

Dramatic vine-covered arbours and pergolas featuring exotic and native species

A network of shady paths

A history trail telling the many and varied stories associated with the park

A refurbished obelisk in memory of the Munro Martin sisters, who the park is named after

A covered stage

An amphitheatre for enjoying performances or simply enjoying the park

A wide lawn area for community gatherings and events

project across the 13 months.

Sheraton Mirage Resort at Port Douglas

The enhancement of the iconic Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort

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that commenced in May 2015, bringing a fresh new look to the resort was completed in June 2016. The refurbishment includes an update to 294 guest rooms and creation of spectacular suites plus “swim out” rooms where guests can directly access the lagoons from private balconies. In addition to the room refurbishment, the project includes the resort’s main buildings, restaurants, surrounding pools and landscaping along with redevelopment to the Mirage Country Golf Club.

The next phase of the resort revitalisation project has been completed with the main complex, the signature restaurant “Feast” and new Lobby Café open for guests to enjoy.

St Joseph’s Parish School, Weipa (Catholic Education – Diocese of Cairns)

St Joseph’s Parish School, the new Prep to Year 6 Catholic primary school at Weipa is under construction and is now taking enrolments for 2016 and future years.

St Joseph’s will open in 2016 with Prep to year 3, on the site adjoining St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Boundary

$6.15 million (Stage 1)

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Road. It will grow to Year 6 in Stage 2.

Tobruk Pool

Redevelopment

Key elements of the project include:

New 50 metre pool to FINA specifications

Interactive aquatic leisure (artificial wave rider)

Shade over all formal spaces

Landscaping and seating (including grandstand seating)

Upgraded amenities, reception, kiosk and function space

Additional program pool for warm up/warm down (events), increased learn to swim programming

Upgrade existing 25 metre pool for various

hydrotherapy activities and learn to swim space

Memorial walkway and entrance feature

Toddler pool and waterplay

Precinct upgrades including new access road (from Lily

$23.7 million,

economic contribution is $53.15 million, $1 million pa input into economy on ongoing basis.

93 during construction, 44 jobs once operational

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Street), new internal road and car parking

Retention of heritage listed façade.

Trinity Anglican School

Senior Science Building

$5.8 million Unavailable Complete Complete

Walker Rd Sporting and Recreation Precinct

The Walker Road Sport and Recreation Precinct will provide a multi-use location for formal sport for local and district catchments as well as recreation which complement the formal sport use.

Proposed Site Usage:

5 diamond fields to service baseball and softball

4 oval fields (2 senior, 2 junior) to accommodate vigoro, cricket, AFL and hockey (1 junior at School).

2 rectangular fields to service football (soccer), touch and oztag.

2 Multipurpose amenities hubs (possible future shared clubhouse) + small toilet/ storage hub.

$15.8 million 134 during construction, 45 jobs post construction

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Outdoor multi-purpose courts.

Recreational elements -exercise & play, picnic &seating, pedestrian & cycling infrastructure, and arts &

cultural installations.

Parking, traffic and landscaping

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