The Gladstone Region is varied and diverse in its economic base, making the region one of the most resilient in Queensland, if not Australia.
The natural attributes of the Gladstone Harbour have driven the development of world-class industries in immediate proximity to Gladstone. Not stopping there, the region offers much more, from a thriving eco-tourism industry centred around the islands of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the attractive holiday destinations of Agnes Water to the south and rural hinterland to the west, to thriving beef and macadamia nut industries.
Gladstone Regional Council’s role in influencing decision makers is crucial to future-proofing our region.
Together with industry and our community, we’re striving to achieve a shared vision for our communities, protecting our assets and encouraging robust investment and development goals, to build a stronger future.
The 2023/24 Strategic Priorities publication has been developed to advocate for our region to all levels of Government, including the Opposition, key stakeholders, industry and investors.
The identified strategic priorities for 2023/24 are:
Renewable Energy and the Transitioning Economy
Health
Housing
Skills Development and Retention
Regional Water Supply and Wastewater Infrastructure
Establishing the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Base North – Port of Gladstone
Gladstone Heavy Vehicle and Oversize Overmass Load Transport Corridor
Inland Rail Extension to the Port of Gladstone
Boyne Tannum Aquatic Recreation Centre (BTARC)
Harvey Road Sports and Events Precinct
Harbour Arbour
With a diverse regional economy, a skilled workforce and a range of leisure, lifestyle and living opportunities, the Gladstone Region is well positioned for continued growth and represents an attractive investment destination.
New Industry Enquiries
To support the 10-Year Gladstone Region Economic Transition Roadmap, Council has a process in place to facilitate open and transparent communication between Council and major industry proponents looking to invest in our region.
The process applies to projects in the Gladstone Region where the Co-ordinator Generals Office is/will be the Assessment Manager of the development. It will enable the proponent to work though their project in various stages, to help identify what Council infrastructure is available, potential future conditions Council may impose on the development and where applicable, formalise an in-principle agreement with Council for project assurance.
The Early Industry Enquiries stage is for project proponents considering investment in the Gladstone Region, interested in discussing their project and obtaining preliminary advice from Council.
The Industry Agreement Pre-lodgement Meeting stage is designed to provide proponents with detailed advice on their project, prior to commencing an agreement.
Advice Provided includes:
Agreement Type required
Legal Term Sheet Template
Types of Technical reports required, and essential details needed in reports
Preliminary review of technical reports if available
The Industry Agreement stage is primarily to work through the technical information necessary to enter into an agreement and/ or formally enter into an agreement with Council.
Gladstone Region Economic Transition Roadmap 2022-2032
In an Australian first, Gladstone Regional Council has launched its 10-year economic transition roadmap to support and guide the region to becoming a renewable energy superpower.
The roadmap will see this community in prime position to respond to once-in-a-generation changes in the energy sector.
Developed in partnership with regional economic development agency, The Next Economy, the detailed plan is a result of two years of research and extensive engagement involving 220 community, government and industry stakeholders.
One year on from the Economic Transition Roadmap launch on 15 November 2022, the detailed plan for the Gladstone Region has been well received locally, nationally and internationally. Council is now working through the actions to achieve a positive outcome for the community. Read more here.
