Ayr Industrial Estate Expansion Underway

Non-binding expressions of interest for land in the Ayr Industrial Estate expansion project were officially launched at the Burdekin Industry Breakfast on Wednesday, November 8, where Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin and Cadet Engineer/Project Manager Coralie Mannea shared the latest developments and future plans for the project.

Ms McLaughlin said the project will support the growth and diversification of the local economy and was a long-term vision of Council that had finally come to fruition after allocating funding in the 2023-24 Budget.

“This is a game-changing project for our region that will create more jobs, investment and opportunities for our local businesses and industries,” she said.

“We have already received a lot of interest from potential buyers and we are now inviting anyone who is interested in securing land in this strategic location to submit their non-binding expression of interest.”

The Ayr Industrial Estate expansion project will deliver approximately 40 new industrial lots through a staged release, with new roads, drainage, water, sewerage, nbn connectivity and underground power infrastructure.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024 and will complement the existing Ayr Industrial Estate, which is home to more than 30 businesses employing over 200 people.

“The location of the estate expansion is ideal with advantages including Bruce Highway frontage, well located with access to rail, road and port, centrally located between Townsville and Bowen, wide roads, underground power, NBN connectivity, flexible lot sizes with the ability to tender for multiple blocks and an affordable pricing model,” Ms Mclaughlin said.

“In accordance with the Local Government Act and Regulations, Council is required to sell the lots via an auction or tender process.  

“It is anticipated that Council will release tenders for stage 1 in mid-2024.

“Once the tenders close, Council will review tenders received and advise those that are successful.  

“Contracts will then be prepared.  

“Any lots that are not sold during this tender process will be listed publicly for sale.

“We are proud of our region’s diverse and resilient economy and we want to ensure that we have the right infrastructure and land supply to support its future growth and development.

Ms McLaughlin said the project was part of Council’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and prosperous Burdekin.

“We look forward to working with the interested parties and delivering this exciting project for our community.”

To register your non-binding expression of interest or find out more about the Ayr Industrial Estate expansion project, visit www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Economic Development Team on (07) 4783 9800 or via email eliza.lovell@burdekin.qld.gov.au.

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Burdekin Shire Councillors Michael Detenon, Max Musumeci, Deputy Mayor Sue Perry, Mayor Lyn McLaughlin, Kaylee Boccalatte and John Furnell. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin and Cadet Engineer/Project Manager Coralie Mannea

Burdekin Shire Councillors excitedly launched non-binding expressions of interest this week

Photo credit: Sam Gillespie