Mackay Development News Today

A Hamilton Island tour operator and energy company co-founder meet. What happens next could transform the way we visit our greatest natural asset.

Demand for the $250m development has captured the interest of interstate buyers chasing the seaside dream Mackay’s coastline can offer.

Four councillors banded together to force an early review of a policy they say is outdated and giving perks to developers at ratepayer expense

Discussions have resumed to shape the future of Mackay Airport’s Milton Precinct that would expand freight potential to and from the region. Initial evaluations on the future use of land surrounding the precinct were put on hold last year because of COVID but have been revived as planning gets under way. A Mackay Airport spokeswoman said the Milton Precinct was put on hold but talks had “resumed re-evaluating a range of opportunities”. “Milton Precinct is part of the Mackay ...

It is the second time the project has been proposed after the first development approval lapsed. "The strategic location of the centre, within proximity to the Mackay City centre, will provide essential support services for existing and future residential accommodation," documents stated. Design plans for a new education and care service at 48 Carlyle St, Mackay, as submitted to Mackay Regional Council. Picture: Jardine Architects "A genuine need exists within the area for additional child...

Premium Content Subscriber only Mackay Regional Council has approved the development of a new function centre at Midge Point, dismissing one councillor’s claim that it could potentially lead to a “sewage overflow”. Developers will need to meet more than 30 conditions if they go ahead with their plans – submitted to the council in April last year – for a wedding and corporate events centre on Lawson St. Councillors Laurence Bonaventura, Alison Jones, Martin Bella and R...

Premium Content Subscriber only A massive wind farm that generates enough energy to power 305,000 homes could be under construction as early as next year. Details of the Lotus Creek Wind Farm project have been detailed as the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment seeks public comment on the development. The referral documents detail the wind farm would consist of 55 wind turbines, each with a production capacity of about seven megawatts, and would be built on a sprawling Nebo-Con...