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The exercise included three parts: </p> <ul> <li>Estimating the level and timing of renewable energy prospects along the route as a result of proceeding with an AC transmission link. </li> <li>Quantifying the direct and indirect economic and financial benefits of renewable energy investment attracted by the installation of an AC link. </li> <li> Providing a qualitative assessment of additional broader regional economic benefits to (a) the greater North West Minerals province and (b) the communities along the route of the transmission line, and (c) the greater Townsville area. </li> </ul> <p>The following report presents the main conclusions from this analysis - <a href="docs/project_devresourcescorridor.pdf">Download the Report</a> (PDF 876kb)</p> <h2>Flinders Highway Heavy Transport and Freight Study - $120,000&nbsp; </h2> <p>The Flinders Highway Heavy Transport and Freight Study will provide data about freight travelling to, from and along the Flinders Highway road corridor. Consultation with key government agencies revealed this data does not exist, but would be used for planning and economic development agencies. </p> <p> The data will assist in projecting future demand to ensure capacity exists for road, rail and port. It will also assist modelling work being undertaken by CSIRO for DIP. </p> <p>The study will include other major roads linking to the Flinders Highway that service and supply major industries and assist government planning, freight users and transport providers in understanding what opportunities and value adding exists for businesses and transport operators.&nbsp; </p> <p>Where information gathered highlights business opportunities for supply chain companies, it will be promoted through MITEZ.</p> <p><strong>Objectives</strong></p> <p> By extensively consulting with freight users, provide accurate data on freight logistics to identify what forms of transport are currently being used and what types of goods/ products are being transported across the MITEZ corridor and the reasons why a particular mode is used and what are the alternatives.</p> <p> An analysis, based on the volume and type of freight currently being carted by road on the Flinders Highway. This data will be collated from information provided by road transport operators.</p> <p>Identify freight which has shifted from rail to road &ndash; primarily this was to ensure freight which is identified as &lsquo;rail&rsquo; freight be included in QRN/ARG future forecasting schedules.</p> <p>Identify increases in traffic/vehicular movements to ensure appropriate levels of funding are being allocated to upgrades and maintenance of the highway; complement the existing data on the rail and port network to provide a clear picture of the entire supply chain on the corridor (i.e. we already have significant and accurate data from both the rail operator and Port of Townsville in relation to the freight task so there&rsquo;s no need to study this again).</p> <p>To identify origin/destination; road transport cycles that include stop-offs/pick-ups/consolidations between origin/destination; identification of lesser roads in use, if only part of the trip is on the Flinders Highway; truck configurations in use (BAB Quads, B Doubles, LCV's for example) for each commodity; volume; regularity - daily, weekly, monthly, etc; type; resource related dry bulk; liquid bulk; livestock transport and impact to regional road networks of additional livestock transport; general freight; dangerous goods; over dimensional consignments and refrigerated goods.</p> <p>An investigation into the volume and type of freight being carted overland from Darwin to Mount Isa (and vice versa) would also likely provide valuable insight to the MITEZ group in terms of future strategy to improve the overall supply chain on the corridor. </p> <p>The following report provides an analysis of freight movements along the Flinders / Barkly Highways - <a href="docs/report_flindershighwayroadfreightcorridor.pdf">Download the Report</a> (PDF 4.1mb)</p> <h2>White Mountain National Park Access Project - $50,000</h2> <p>The project is a detailed tourism opportunity assessment for White Mountains National Park.&nbsp; The Project will focus on improving access to the White Mountains National Park which sits between the Charters Towers and Flinders Shires. Access for the public to the White Mountains National Park will provide a significant new tourism project for the region and assist in diversification opportunities for the MITEZ corridor.</p> <p><strong>Objectives</strong></p> <ul> <li>To assess the tourism opportunity for the White Mountain National Park.</li> <li>Identify issues and recommend options for improving access to the Park from the Flinders Highway.</li> <li>Develop a business case and master plan for the establishment of tourist facilitates to encourage further visitation.</li> </ul> <h2>Business Case for O&rsquo;Connell Creek Water Storage and Irrigation Project - $30,000</h2> <p>The purpose of this project is to develop a proposal to assess the current work associated with the O&rsquo;Connell Creek Water Storage and Irrigation Project on the Flinders River and identify any gaps which may be preventing the project from advancing to a stage where relevant approvals can be obtained and the required level of investment.</p> <p> Stakeholders have agreed in principal to support this project and formed a reference group to progress it.&nbsp; To date the gaps have been identified and the required information to progress the project highlighted.&nbsp; QPI&amp;F have agreed to update the cropping modelling and DERM have agreed to undertake further investigations into the soil makeup.&nbsp; </p> <p>On completion, the business case will be made available to potential investors outlining the potential of the region and the benefits in investing in the construction of the Water Storage facility and associated irrigation.&nbsp; Should additional tasks be identified through the development of the business case it may be necessary for Richmond and Flinders Shires to provide additional funding for this project.</p> <p><strong>Objectives</strong></p> <p>Develop a Business Case to examine the project feasibility and analyse any gaps in work previously done on the project.&nbsp; Liaise with decision makers to ensure work to be carried out for study will be relevant and address any issues necessary to advance the business case.</p> <p><strong>Richmond Shire Irrigation Development Opportunity Prospectus</strong></p> <p>This prospectus collates available information and analysis conducted to date for investor scrutiny of opportunities for food and fibre production in North Queensland, addressing Australia&rsquo;s agricultural future.</p> <ul> <li>Download the <a href="docs/richmondshire_irrigation_dev.pdf"> Prospectus (PDF 2.1mb)</a></li> </ul> <h2>Emerging Investment Attraction and Business Development Opportunities - $22,000</h2> <p>DEEDI contracts MITEZ to carry out the Emerging Investment Attraction and Business Development Opportunities Approved Activity which commenced 1 August 2009 and will terminate on 7 April 2010.</p> <p>Through this project, MITEZ will provide support to the business community with activities designed to support investment attraction and business and industry development; and facilitate opportunities as they arise.&nbsp; </p> <p>Activities undertaken as part of this approved activity will form a plank upon which MITEZ can build additional specific projects focused on the Centres of Enterprise initiatives, once it is more fully developed within the region.&nbsp; These additional projects will focus on key areas of industry strength to seize upon new opportunities for economic growth unique to the region.</p> <p><strong>Objectives</strong></p> <p>To profile and promote the unique opportunities in the MITEZ region and to promote the potential for diverse and sustainable economic development to any prospective investor, business owner or resident.</p> <h2>Participation in DEEDI Regional Initiatives - $7,333</h2> <p>MITEZ is a key stakeholder in regional initiatives developed by Department Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) as they arise.&nbsp; The key focus will be to actively participation in the Centres of Enterprise initiative.&nbsp; The Centres of Enterprise model will be used to ensure that local initiatives funded by DEEDI are directed towards clearly identified priority sectors and strengthening local capability to obtain outcomes in those sectors.</p> <p> <strong>Objectives</strong></p> <ul> <li>Form a strong working arrangement with DEEDI</li> <li>Offer research and data collection in regards to regional initiatives</li> <li>Work across the region to foster cooperation between regional stakeholders</li> <li>Offer a resource to the wider MITEZ region</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <P></P> <!-- contents end --> </td> </tr> </table> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN=12 background="images/main/nav_bg.jpg" > <IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" WIDTH=967 HEIGHT=14 ALT=""></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN=12> <IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" WIDTH=967 HEIGHT=26 ALT=""></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=28 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=18 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=87 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=82 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=46 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=94 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=157 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=144 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=106 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=51 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=92 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=72 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=18 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> <TD> <IMG SRC="images/main/spacer.gif" WIDTH=29 HEIGHT=1 ALT=""></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </tr> </table> <!-- End ImageReady Slices --> </BODY> </HTML>