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

Emerging economic engines.

Greater Whitsunday is home to a broad and growing list of established and emerging economic engines, that contribute more than $70 billion in value to the Australian economy each year.

The forces of today’s rapidly changing world from responding to climate needs, digitalisation, diverse workforces and more – are leading the rediscovery of the region’s identity. We are reimagining a future that delivers sustained investment, growth, prosperity, and new possibilities.

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region’s desirable location and renowned technical capability attracted Gilmour Space to develop and launch small satellites into Low Earth Orbit from the Bowen Orbital Space Port at Abbott Point.

Biomanufacturing precincts

will transform the region’s rich agricultural feedstocks like sugar cane, to play a major role in the groundbreaking production of high value bio products, including food; potentially addressing significant global challenges.

A new economic engine

is powering up in Greater Whitsunday, with the move towards environmental rehabilitation of mine affected land. There is a focus on returning land to nature or pasture btu there are many possibilities of economic transformation that will secure higher value post mining land for liveable communities.

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and its skilled workforce can meet the growing global demand for ‘food, fuel and fibre’ produced through biomanufacturing processes.

Diversification powers new opportunities.

For Greater Whitsunday, expanding and transforming legacy industries and exploring economic diversification into new sectors, will secure traditional industries and power new opportunities.

Positioned close to growing Asian markets, with significant biomass feedstocks and a willingness to diversify, Greater Whitsunday and its skilled workforce can meet the growing global demand for ‘food, fuel, feed and fibre’ produced through biomanufacturing processes.

Stimulating entrepreneurship.

Connecting the expertise and capability of the region’s METS sector with new possibilities to supply and service industry connected to decarbonisation, renewable energy, biomanufacturing or aerospace stimulates entrepreneurship, continues to diversify the workforce, and entices a fresh wave of investment.

Commitment and activation within Greater Whitsunday from Australian aerospace leaders is testament to the region’s desire for economic diversification and securing investment in vital infrastructure and job-creating, future focused projects.

Featured Programs

Decarbonisation Accelerated

Accelerating Greater Whitsunday towards a thriving, low carbon future.

Strategy to unlock economic growth and diversification for the Greater Whitsunday METS sector.

The Greater Whitsunday region is set to capitalise on immense diversification opportunities.

Unlocking Decarbonisation Opportunities: QME and Decarbonisation Accelerated Project join forces.

Decarbonisation Accelerated project has partnered with the Queensland Mining & Engineering and Exhibition (QME) to facilitate a one-day program focused on Mining and METS on Wednesday July 24.

Blueprint sets path for a new industry

Tapping into a share of an emerging global industry estimated by the CSIRO to be worth some $400 billion by 2040, is the driver behind the release of the Greater […]

New project mapping out a low carbon future for the Greater Whitsunday region.

The Greater Whitsunday region is forging a new path with the launch of the Decarbonisation Accelerated project.

Greater Whitsunday Workforce Development Playbook to build a future fit workforce.

Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has released the Greater Whitsunday Workforce Development Playbook which identifies a range of future focused initiatives to create a dynamic and capable regional workforce.