This section outlines the local organisations based out of the Townsville region that can assist in attracting investment and supporting business growth.

Townsville City Council 

The Townsville City Council is committed to providing opportunities for businesses, community groups, innovators and entrepreneurs, to develop new projects and ideas that encourage visitation to the region and ignite the city.

The council is dedicated to building a robust and economically valuable investment environment where local and new industry businesses, partnering organisations and residents will thrive.

Visit their website for information on grants, incentives and development applications:

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Townsville Enterprise Limited

Townsville Enterprise is a not-for-profit membership-based organisation that also acts as the economic development body as well as destination management organisation for the Townsville North Queensland region. Townsville Enterprise offers investment concierge services for projects and investors interested in the opportunities available in the Townsville North Queensland region. For information on how the team can assist with any regional enquiries contact the team at:

Email: investtsv@tel.com.au

Phone: 07 47 262 777

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Trade and Investment Queensland 

Trade and Investment Queensland is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency, helping Queensland exporters take their products to world markets and promoting Queensland as the perfect place for investment.

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Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning seek to secure responsible economic development and liveable communities.

The Department aim to support Queensland businesses by growing their capabilities to increase participation in major project supply chains. They do this by:

  • Delivering industry capability services and programs tailored support to develop growth plans and improve business efficiency
  • Maximising local procurement on major project and helping major project proponents to meet and exceed local purchasing targets/requirements
  • Hosting and promoting forums and supply opportunities to regional stakeholders, networks and businesses.

The Departments regional office network work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify and address regional issues and deliver the Queensland Governments ‘Unite and Recover’ Regional Economic Plans.  

For further information:

Email: Townsville.NQRO@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au

Phone: +617 47 583 400

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Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water

Townsville Manufacturing Hub

The Queensland Manufacturing Hubs provide a place for local manufacturing businesses to receive expert advice and support to transition to advanced manufacturing.

Townsville Manufacturing Hub focus area includes:

  • Advanced metal production and manufacturing
  • Food transformation through advanced manufacturing

For further information:

Email: Townsville.manufacturinghub@rdmw.qld.gov.au

Phone: +61499 571 750

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North Queensland Hydrogen Hub (NQH2)

Led by Townsville Enterprise, the North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium (NQH2) will provide concierge and facilitation services to support a complete, end to end, hydrogen ecosystem which will advance North Queensland as a major hydrogen contender in both the domestic and international marketplaces.

For further information:

Email: nqh2@tel.com.au

Phone: +617 4726 2728

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