Key projects including Greenvale’s $800 million Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASTMI) facilities and the Ravenswood gold mine expansion will feature at the Townsville Industry Breakfast next month.

The State Government-hosted event on December 8 offers insight into regional supply chain opportunities as well as local innovation and knowledge initiatives.

The line-up announced this week includes:

CPB Contractors: Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASTMI) facilities project

CPB Contractors have recently been appointed to deliver the development phase for the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASTMI) facilities project at Greenvale. 

CPB will provide an overview of the $800 million project and opportunities for local participation.

Sun Metals innovation program

This program is introducing cutting edge technology to automate safety-critical processes and an artificial intelligence solution to automate data and improve decision-making.

James Cook University’s Townsville Major Capital Works program

James Cook University (JCU) is focused on achieving a ‘magnetic place’, where campuses encourage student engagement and immersion into the learning experience and where industry and community feel welcome. This presentation covers JCU’s Major Capital Works program and the projects on the horizon that will shape the Townsville campus for years to come.

Ravenswood Gold mine expansion

About 150 contractors are expected to be employed in the next few months for this project, as well as an additional 250 operations and maintenance employees.

Origin Energy’s hydrogen strategy

Origin Energy has been exploring how hydrogen might best fit into Australia and the world’s decarbonisation ambitions. Origin will present the case for hydrogen and how a joint ecosystem can work together to get the best outcome for Queensland.

AusIndustry: Manufacturing Modernisation Fund

The Australian Government’s Manufacturing Modernisation Fund (MMF) aims to fast track capital investment in manufacturing to help businesses transform their manufacturing process and support job growth and a more highly skilled workforce. The MMF’s $52.8 million second round is due to open soon to local businesses.

Townsville Industry Breakfast partner AusIndustry will outline funding support available to local businesses under this scheme.

• The event will be held from 7am on December 8 at The Ville Resort Pavilion. Ticket sales close 5pm, Thursday, December 3. Registration details HERE