Mackay Launches “Building Our Future” Advocacy Campaign

Mackay Regional Council has launched its “Building our future – Powered for growth” campaign to secure State and Federal investment for key infrastructure, housing, tourism and industry projects across the region. Photo supplied

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Mackay Regional Council has officially launched its “Building our future – Powered for growth” advocacy campaign, aimed at securing targeted State and Federal Government investment to support the region’s next stage of growth.

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Adopted at council’s Ordinary Meeting on May 27th, the campaign outlines priority projects focused on infrastructure, housing, tourism, transport, water security and emerging industries.

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Mayor Greg Williamson said Mackay was already a major economic contributor, with a $15.3 billion regional economy and strong industry sectors including mining, agriculture, manufacturing and tourism.

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“Mackay is already one of Queensland’s strongest regional economies and this campaign is about building on that momentum,” Mayor Williamson said.

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“We are not asking governments to start our growth – Mackay is already growing – we are asking them to partner with us to accelerate that growth in strategic areas,” he said.

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Key priorities include the Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area, expansion of the Finch Hatton Mountain Bike Trails, investment in industrial land and State Development Areas, and increased delivery of social and affordable housing.

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