The Rockhampton Regional Council have put out a Fact Sheet to answer the many and varied questions that those already established in the GIA , and those wanting to locate in the area particularly in the eastern end of the Industrial estate which is serviced and up and running, may find useful in their quest … Continue reading Council releases fact sheet regarding GIA
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Amazing Volume of Business in the eastern end of the GIA
A recent survey showed the gross turnover of businesses established in the GIA was in excess of $385 million for the financial year ending 30 June 2012. Employee numbers had increased 52% since the last survey carried out in March of 2012. If the Major Amendment to the Fitzroy Shire Plan is adopted, the Rockhampton … Continue reading Amazing Volume of Business in the eastern end of the GIA
Major Progress Made on the Gracemere Industrial Access Project – The Overpass
This last weekend has seen a major part of the Overpass Project come to pass as the placing of the bridge girders which will span Somerset Road, the Blackwater Rail Corridor and the Capricorn Highway has commenced. The first step of the placement of 18 girders weighing 76 tonne each took place on Friday and Saturday, … Continue reading Major Progress Made on the Gracemere Industrial Access Project – The Overpass
Gateway Industrial Estate almost sold out
By mid 2012 there was a big rush to purchase blocks of land in the Gateway Industrial Estate. Despite languishing for a number of years, the Estate has gone ahead in leaps and bounds attracting national and local buyers. New fences and slabs are seen throughout the Estate on a weekly basis. Businesses with faith … Continue reading Gateway Industrial Estate almost sold out
Wiggins Island Rail Project Stage 1 underway
Work has commenced on the Wiggins Island Rail Project (WIRP) Stage 1 which includes duplicating 18 km of track between Rocklands (near Gracemere) and Stanwell on the Blackwater Rail line. Leighton Contractors have been awarded the contract to carry out the earthworks for the rail duplication which has been designed to carry 1.7 km long … Continue reading Wiggins Island Rail Project Stage 1 underway