GW3 has identified five strategic and interconnected accelerators that exist across all industry sectors and will deliver economic growth when maximised.

Ready for Digital Transformation.

Rapid and ongoing digital transformation will only intensify as we reach the precipice of 5IR technologies, shifting our industries from digitalisation and automation to cognitive computing and deeper human collaboration with machines.

Like many, Greater Whitsunday’s future economic prosperity will rely heavily on enhanced adoption of digital innovations and technologies, serving as catalysts for transformation.

The region has a powerful economy, built on a long history of supporting traditional industry to evolve coupled with strong technology adoption and innovation. A continued focus on digital capability will expand the region’s reputation as a innovation centre, attract growth sectors and create new and exciting employment opportunities.

Increase connectivity, speed and coverage within the region.

Enhancing digital infrastructure and connectivity across the region as a ‘foundational technology’ that underpins all industry sectors.

Digitally skill an increased number of the region’s professions and community members.

Expanding digital adoption and digital literacy across the region’s workforce in both traditional and emerging industries.

Digitally enable economic opportunities through the life of the Roadmap.

Expanding current digital adoption and infrastructure across agriculture, aquaculture and mining and METS, thorough a holistic focus on digital skilling of the region’s workforce.

Have a regional digital competitive advantage.

Exploration of the growth of digital infrastructure and technologies across emerging industries such as biomanufacturing, aviation and aerospace and decarbonisation and diversification

The Road to Hyperconnectivity.

By 2032, Greater Whitsunday will be Australia’s most hyper-connected region that captures sustained global investment for the benefit of our communities.

Renewable energy zones, precision fermentation precincts, critical minerals exploration, economic rehabilitation of mine sites and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite launches will bring a new scale of digital technology and capability to Greater Whitsunday, unlocking competitiveness on a global scale and attracting sustainable investment.

Attracting and retaining skilled digital talent will accelerate Greater Whitsunday towards this digital future and ensure we reach our full potential.

Regional digital professionals are the backbone of transforming heritage industries and embracing exciting new ones to maximise the opportunities digital technologies afford current and future generations.

Agtech in Action.

Unlocking possibilities with Agtech in Greater Whitsunday is more than just embracing technology or innovation, it is transforming and securing the future of the region’s agriculture industry in challenging and changing conditions.

Producers are leveraging precision farming techniques through drones and sensors, using autonomous machinery and leaning on data-driven decision making to meet the market while protect precious resources and realise new possibilities.

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Activating Digital Roadmap Possibilities.

Digital technologies and skills are a critical accelerator which underpins the opportunities attached to transformation. Proposed initiatives will support the activation of key recommendations from the Greater Whitsunday Digital Roadmap including;

Decarbonisation Internet of Things (IoT) Strategy
Regional Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Adoption Strategy
Regional Digital Twin Strategy
Commercial, Heavy Haul EV Autonomous Strategy
Regional Advanced Manufacturing through Industrial 3D Printing Strategy
Regional Augmented and Virtual Reality Industry Transition Platform
Regional Digital Standards for All New Builds
Enabling Digital Investment in Isaac Region

Read the Digital Roadmap

Featured Programs

Greater Whitsunday AgTech Hub

The Greater Whitsunday Agtech Hub promoting innovation and adoption of AgTech, amplifying opportunities across agribusinesses and supply chains. Learn about agtech and join us in bringing new ways of farming, people and capabilities to the region.

$3.5 million Digital Connectivity Project kicks off

The Smart Transformation Advisory Councils (STACs) in Moranbah and Dysart – along with partners BHP, Telstra and the Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) - today announced a $3.5 million project to provide enhanced digital connectivity to both towns to support current and new businesses and industry; schools and community groups.

Greater Digital Skills Program to solve workforce challenges for region’s SMEs.

The Greater Whitsunday region is set to experience a significant boost in digital capabilities with the launch of the Greater Digital Skills Program.

Greater Whitsunday AgTech Hub group launches online portal.

The Greater Whitsunday AgTech Hub is launching an online portal to bridge the geographical divide and create connections between producers and agribusiness across the region.

Greater Whitsunday Regional Innovation Benchmark Research Report released

Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has released the Greater Whitsunday Regional Innovation Benchmark Research Report 2020- 2021 which showcases how the Greater Whitsunday region is embracing new ways of doing business, adopting new technologies to make our workplaces safer, more productive and globally competitive.