Infrastructure Industries & Investment

Infrastructure, Industries and Investment

With thriving industries yielding solid employment and long-term job security, sustainable population growth accompanied by millions of dollars worth of investment and development both under way and on the cards, a supportive community, a vibrant cultural and arts scene and a progressive Local Government – the Mackay region is powering ahead.

The attraction and retention of skilled people is a high priority for the Mackay region.

Mackay’s economic attributes, liveability and lifestyle have resulted in comparatively low unemployment, particularly in comparison with the Queensland state average. The region is the service hub for the mining industry, however, from the look and ambience of it, you wouldn’t think of Mackay as a major mining service hub. Bordered by 31 beautiful beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, a pristine rainforest hinterland and prime agricultural land, the region is rich in natural beauty, vibrancy, culture and lifestyle. The Mackay region has a strong demand for skilled labour and the lifestyle and liveability attributes to easily retain it.

The Mackay Region presents a wide range of investment opportunities and has come of age in the past decade, from a small city servicing the sugar and mining industries, to a bustling regional service centre surrounded by development in most industry sectors.

• Infrastructure supports growth
• Mackay's regional industries and investments