It’s go time for regional Queensland projects

Five remote communities across Queensland will share in $1.5 million as part of the Remote Area Boards program.

Each region will have access to $150,000 per year for two years for approved projects. These are projects that increase economic diversity and create jobs in remote communities.

Most regional communities don’t have access to the same resources as the inner-city. This funding gives Queensland’s regional areas the same opportunities while highlighting the diverse economic opportunities.

There are five Remote Area Boards, making up 60% of Queensland:

South West Regional Organisation of Councils
Gulf Savannah Development
Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Development Zone
Remote Area Planning and Development Board
Torres and Cape Indigenous Councils Alliance.

The last round funded nine successful projects. The North Queensland Cotton Gin Feasibility Study is one such project, which is helping attract investors by highlighting the benefits of a cotton gin in the region.

The Central West Queensland Tourism Data Model Implementation project is another example. It supports investment and helps maximise recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 through tourism data.

Remote Area Boards support regional communities and Queensland's economic recovery. They provide a single voice on issues and priorities to deliver much-needed projects that might not otherwise see support.