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Regional Jobs and Investment Packages(RJIP) - Tropical North Queensland grantrecipientsLast updated: 22/02/2018

The list of successful applicants that have been offered funding under the Regional Jobs and InvestmentPackages, Tropical North Queensland, Queensland region.

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MossmanBotanic Garden

CompletePlanning,Governance,Managementand FinancingArrangements

The Wet Tropicsare a globalbiodiversityhotspot. TheGarden willshowcase theregion's floralbiodiversity inone, easy toaccess displaygarden. It willdrive economicgrowth and createjobs by:Diversifying theMossman,Douglas Shireand Cairnsregionaleconomies.Stimulating longterm growth,deliveringsubstantialeconomicdevelopment inMossman and toa lesser extentPort Douglas andCairns throughtourism.Deliveringsustainableemployment,given world-classbotanic gardenlifecycles aremeasured incenturies.Enabling theGarden andMossmanbusinesses toenter newAustralian andinternationalmarkets andsectors, includingdomestication ofAustralia's wettropics flora forcommercialisationby local farmers.

LocalInfrastructure

Mossman $100,000 $200,0



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SavannahGuides Limited

Revitalising theEcoGuideProgram

A full review ofthe EcoGuideprogram as itcomes intoSavannahGuides'operations. Theproject will enablethe tour guidecertificationframework togrow, coordinatedfrom its TropicalNorthQueensland hub.This tailored non-accreditedtraining willsupport qualityand innovation infrontline tourismdelivery andimproving skills inthe labour forcethroughprofessionaldevelopmentactivities. Newtraining andcertificationmodels willimprove accessfor regionallearners andsupportemployment andretention amongTour Guides andhigher qualityexperiences,driving visitorgrowth.

Skills andTraining

KewarraBeach

$5,454 $10,90



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CairnsRegionalCouncil

Courthouse The primaryobjective is therefurbishment ofthe CairnsCourthouse, whilespearheading thedevelopment of anew culturalprecinct forCairns. Theproperty adjoinstwo other heritagebuildings, theformer Cairnspublic Officebuilding, now theCairns RegionalGallery, and theformer MulgraveShire Councilbuilding.Together, thesebuildingsrepresent asignificant pieceof our city'shistory andprovide anopportunity tocreate a uniqueand vibrant artsprecinct for theenjoyment ofresidents, artistsand visitors.

LocalInfrastructure

Cairns $2,100,000 $4,200



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AviationServicesAustralia PtyLtd

ASA Cairns AirFreight Terminal

ASA isestablishing anair freight facilityat the CairnsAirport to assistprimarily in theexport of produce- fruit, dairy,seafood and meatthrough theCairns Airport.The facility willassist inincreasing exportvolumes via theCairns Airportwhich arecurrently eithernot exported dueto capacityconstraints withthe existingprovider (atcapacity for last10 years) ortransported toother regions atan increased costfor export. Byopeningadditional freightcapacity channelsit is anticipatedthat additionalinternationalflights will beattracted toCairns due toimproved viabilityof the runsthrough thefreight elementsbeing exported.

BusinessInnovation

Cairns $1,250,000 $2,950



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CairnsInternationalTennis Centre(Roof overcentre courts)

Construction of aroofed structureover the centrecourt & adjoiningbank of 4 HotShots mini-courtsto provideopportunities foryear round playon these courtsas this structurewill provideprotection fromboth rainfall & theharsh Far NorthQueensland sun.Outcomes of theproject includeimprovedcapacity to deliverregional, state,national &internationalevents, betterprogramming &overall improvedviability of thecentre.

LocalInfrastructure

CairnsNorth

$997,908 $1,995



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Dindarr Pty Ltd DindarrYarrabah Ferryand Bus Project

The DindarrYarrabah Ferryand Bus Projectwill connect theYarrabahIndigenousCommunity toCairns by fast,low-cost ferry andbus services. Thisconnection willdramaticallyimprove theaccess ofIndigenousresidents ofYarrabah tohealth and othermainlandservices, open upnew opportunitiesin theemploymentmarket to thoseresidents, andallow Yarrabah toleverage itsunique culturalcapital bybringinginternationaltourists from oneof the world'spremier tourismdestinationsacross the waterto enjoyIndigenouscultural tourismunrivalledanywhere inAustralia.

BusinessInnovation

Yarrabah $1,000,000 $2,000



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Spinal LifeAustralia Ltd

Purchase ofspecialised andrehabilitationequipment

Spinal LifeAustralia'sHealthy LivingCentre in Cairnswill enable it toexpand itsbusiness with awider range ofdisability supportsand otherhealthcareservices closer tohome for peoplewith spinal corddamage andrelated physicaldisabilities. Thepurpose-builtcentre providesaccessibleaccommodation,specialised alliedhealth serviceswhere clients feelcomfortable andconfident thatstaff understandtheir distinctiveneeds,hydrotherapypool, andgymnasium.Speciallydesignedrehabilitation andother equipmentis needed tosupport theactivities providedand to ensurethat services arefully accessibleand cater for theneeds of peoplewith spinal corddamage, relatedphysicaldisabilities orlimited mobility.

LocalInfrastructure

CairnsNorth

$247,500 $495,0



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KickartsContemporaryArts Ltd

Tropical NorthQueenslandIndigenousPrintmakingProgram

The TropicalNorthQueenslandIndigenousPrintmakingProgram willdeliver a tailoredskills and trainingprogram to assistregionalIndigenous artistsin creative andbusinessdevelopment,through themanufacturingand wholesalingof limited editionprints. Thistechnical andbusiness trainingwill benefitregional TropicalNorthQueenslandthroughfacilitating thedevelopment ofsustainableIndigenous microbusinesses.

Skills andTraining

Cairns $50,000 $100,0


Martyn StreetNetball Centre(Roof overcentre courts)

The Martyn StreetNetball Centreproject willprovide anundercoverfacility for the 4central courts atthe Cairnsregional netballfacility. Theroofed arearepresents thefinal stage of theMartyn St NetballCentre and willcreate an all-weatherenvironment thatwill protectparticipants fromthe harsh tropicalconditions.

LocalInfrastructure

Manunda $1,018,992 $2,037



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Golden EggCommunicationPty Ltd

Didgigo TropicalNorthQueenslandTourism ExportAccelerator(TNQ-TEA)

This first of itstype projectallows localTourism providersparticipation in arange ofinnovativemarketing activitythat takes theirproducts to thebuyers aroundthe world with acompellingconcept, thusincreasingeconomic activityfor the region andincreasedoutcomes in localemployment. TheProject willdevelop the fullsuite of servicesthat enhance thecurrent deliveriesof DidgigoincludingMarketingProduction -DeliverPublication andWebsiteAutomation ToolsMulti-ChannelCampaigns -DeliverPersonalisedDirect Mail andURL. SMSServicesTravellingServices - DeliverPersonalisedTravel Apps andTravel BooksFinancialServices - DeliverCosting,Currency,Margins,AccountingServices API links& ReportingServices.

BusinessInnovation

Brinsmead $197,642 $395,2



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Alley Park (ClubAmenitiesBuilding)

The Alley ParkClub AmenitiesBuilding will bethe major focalpoint for sportingclubs in theSouthernCorridor. TheAmenitiesbuilding willhouse multiplesportingdisciplines andprovide anidentity for theresident clubs ofAlley Park. Theconstruction ofthe building willprovide jobopportunities forlocal contractorsand providemental andphysical healthbenefits byattracting peopleback to their localsporting clubs.

LocalInfrastructure

Gordonvale $600,000 $1,200



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Douglas ShireCouncil

Port DouglasWaterfront[South] -Tourism andMarineFeasibilityStudy

The study willevaluate thefeasibility of arange of landuses in the PortDouglasWaterfront Southprecinct tooptimise landuse. Throughstakeholderconsultation,environmental,economic, marineand geo-technicaland trafficengineeringinvestigations, thestudy will identifya preferred mix ofcompatible landuses, suitable forviable businesseswithin the PortDouglasWaterfront Southprecinct. Thework will supportfuture capitalprojects in thearea, createopportunities fornew investment ininfrastructure,alleviate trafficissues in thecentral area ofPort Douglas,support thesustainability ofthe fishing fleet,enhance facilitiesfor private boatowners andcreate newtourisminfrastructure tobenefit touroperators.

LocalInfrastructure

PortDouglas

$80,000 $160,0



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NorthernBeachesLeisure Trail

This project willdeliver Stage 2 ofthe 30kmNorthernBeaches LeisureTrail, an iconicrecreationalshared use pathfrom Palm Coveto Cairns CBD.Specifically, theproject will linkthe beachsidesuburbs ofHolloways &Machans Beach.Located on theforeshore, it willprovidespectacularcoastal views &encourage ahealthy lifestyleby getting morepeople activethrough cycling &walking. Inaddition it willimprove safety forcommuters &children attendingschools in thearea as well asstimulateimprovedeconomic &tourism activity.The trail will caterfor all types ofusers & providesafe linkages forresidents from thebeachsidecommunities toeducation,sporting,recreation &social facilitiesaway from thehigh speedenvironment ofCaptain CookHighway.

LocalInfrastructure

Cairns $2,865,000 $6,000



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NaturalResourceAssessmentsPty Ltd

WiM -IntegratedWater ResourceDataManagementSoftwareSystem

WiM delivers asoftware solutionfor waterresourcemanagement. Itfacilitatesinterpretation ofwater quality databy integratingwater resourcemanagementmethodsdeveloped byenvironmentalspecialists overseveral decades.The sustainabilityof activities thatrely on waterresources ismanaged througha licence tooperate. Whereimpacts areunacceptable, theconsequencesinclude accruedcosts fromdelays, reparationimposts, punitiveactions andreputationaldamage. WiM is atool for theinformed, timelymanagement ofactivities thataffect waterquality. It hasapplication toregional andnational Defencefacilities, sectorssuch as Building& Constructionand Tourism, andnumerousindustries in farnorth Queenslandand further afield.

BusinessInnovation

Cairns $153,570 $307,1



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The SalvationArmy (QLD)Property Trust

Construction ofan Aged CareCentre inMossman-powered bysolar energy

Construction ofthe firstResidential AgedCare Centre inMossman, FarNorthQueensland. Thestate-of-the-artfacility will providea loving home for42 olderAustralians,giving priority ofaccess toAboriginal andTorres StraitIslander people,as well as thosewho arefinancially orsociallydisadvantagedand people fromrural and remoteareas. The 42bed Centre willcater to personsliving withdementia. Theincidence ofdementia isexpected to growby 30% in thenext eight years.Dementia care isa specialist areaof The SalvationArmy Aged CarePlus. TheResidential AgedCare Centre willbe powered bysolar energythrough theinstallation of anintegrated solarenergy systemenhanced by bestpractice batterytechnology.

LocalInfrastructure

Mossman $3,416,544 $6,833



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Ten YearsYounger HomeCare Pty Ltd

CommunityCare andSupport forOlder TouristsTravelling toTNQ

The project willundertake adetailed feasibilitystudy to assessthe care andsupport needs ofnational andinternationaltourists who areaged or have adisability andwithout caresupports areunable to travel orexperience theunique touristsites of TNQ. Thestudy will includea thoroughanalysis ofqualitative andquantitative datasourced fromresearch surveys,interviews withpeak tourist &hospitality bodies,health providers,the ABS andother peakagencies, todetermine theneeds of peoplein the targetgroup and thetypes of trainingto up-skill theworkforce to meetthe emergingneed. This projecthas the capacityto develop into anational andinternational bestpractice model ofmeeting a peopleneed and aworkforce need.

BusinessInnovation

Edge Hill $60,000 $120,0



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ReGen PlasticsPty Ltd

NorthQueenslandPlasticRecycling Plant

ReGen Plasticswill establish aplastics recyclingplant in Cairns toconvert usedplastics intoextruded finishedproducts for salevia local retailers.Export of theseproducts are alsolikely. This will bethe first plasticsrecycling plant inNorthQueensland andwill dramaticallyreduceagricultural,construction &domestic plasticwaste going tolandfill or beingburnt. ReGen hasdeveloped aninnovativeproduct that willcompete withcladding andstructural itemsfor theconstructionindustry. Theproducts willprovide arecyclable plasticalternative toplywood, joists,bearers, flooring,decking andcladdingproducts, gardenbeds, fencing,portablebuildings,benches andbollards.

BusinessInnovation

Westcourt $183,300 $366,6



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QRX Group 1Pty Ltd

NQPharmaceuticalDistribution &ManufacturingCentre(NQPDMC)

Theestablishment ofa state-of-the-artNorthQueenslandPharmaceuticalDistribution &ManufacturingCentre willprovide thefollowing servicesto the region'scommunitypharmacynetwork; drugdistribution, doseadministration aidpacking, sterilecompounding,human resourcemanagement andbook keepingservices. TheNQPDMC will bethe first of its kindin RegionalQueensland andthe first of its kindin NorthernAustralia. TheCentre will beavailable to allcommunitypharmacies in theregion to utilize.The Centre willcreate supplychain efficienciesthat enable thecreation of highlytrained & highlyskilled jobs &deliver betterprimaryhealthcare to thepeople of NorthQueensland.

BusinessInnovation

Bungalow $2,415,400 $5,367



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MiHavenProperty FundPty Ltd

Launch andmarketing ofMiHavenStudentAccommodationFacility Cairns

MiHaven isdeveloping andproposing tooperate one ofthe first privatelyowned purposebuilt studentaccommodationfacilities in theinner city ofCairns includingaccommodationto suit studentswith specialneeds. There is acritical need fornew; safe; wellmanaged studentaccommodationaccessible to allthe key Cairnsbaseduniversities;TAFE andcolleges based inthe inner city andCairns CBD tocater for theexpanding growthof internationalstudents studyingin Cairns. Tomatch the goalsset by StudyCairns makingCairns thenumber oneinternationalstudentdestination forAsia by 2020, weneed to have anample supply ofhigh qualitypurpose builtstudentaccommodation.

BusinessInnovation

Cairns $300,000 $600,0



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CairnsAquarium &Reef ResearchCentre Pty Ltd

MarineEquipment andStaff for FinalFit-out Stageand PostOpening

The project willsee thecompletion of thefinal $4.7m "fit-out" stage of the$54m CairnsAquarium whichwill installcateringequipment for aunique "aquatic"themed functioncentre which willattract additionalnew large (250pax) weeklycorporate andprivate functionsto Cairns, andinstallation ofplant andequipment for"behind-the-scenes" GreatBarrier Reefinteractive coralviewingexperiences. 57FTE staff will behired in additionto the current 23FTE staff.Completion of thisproject stage willbolster andprovide resilienceto Great BarrierReef tourismthrough increasedemployment,attracting morevisitors to Cairns,increased tourismspend, increasednights stayed,and give newreasons forprevious visitorsto return.

BusinessInnovation

Cairns City $2,350,000 $4,700



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GurrinyYealamucka(Good Healing)HealthServicesAboriginalCorporation

Construction ofan extension tothe CommunityYouth HubBuilding

Gurriny is buildinga communityyouth hub that willbe an identifiedspace for youngadults aged 15-25to access asneeded. Socialchallengesexperienced bythis group aresignificant andsome basicpersonal needswill be met by theinclusion of acommunitykitchen, laundryfacilities andbathrooms. Thisconstructionproject willexpand thecommunity youthhub to providecounsellingrooms, staff officespace andincreased youthsocial areas. Adirect impact fromthis project will bean increase ofwrap aroundsupport servicesand the creationof an identifiedyouth placepromotingwellbeing,resilience andresponsibility.

LocalInfrastructure

Yarrabah $299,000 $599,0

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