A rich economic eco-system.
As one of the world’s richest economic eco-systems, you’ll find a unique combination of climate, land, people, power, water, infrastructure, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Greater Whitsunday to resource almost any ambitious organisation or industry.
From traditional wealth powerhouses such as mining, agriculture, and tourism; to exciting emerging industries including aerospace, aquaculture and biomanufacturing, Greater Whitsunday welcomes investment in vital infrastructure and job-creating, future focused projects.
We’re home to Australia’s largest metallurgical coal reserves, which is supported by global leaders in extraction and processing technology, ideally positioning our region to support the burgeoning critical minerals sector.
Accelerators
Bright minds and a proud track record.
Our highly skilled workforce has a proud track record for hard work and innovation and is supported by world class educational initiatives.
Access to good hands and bright minds, combined with our location close to the equator, is now attracting investment from a growing number of technology and aerospace companies.
Emerging technologies and industries.
Global decarbonisation is reshaping industry, economies, and innovation in Greater Whitsunday as we seize the opportunities that net-zero mandates present.
Embracing these new technologies and emerging industries positions Greater Whitsunday to provide solutions to some of the world’s most complex social and environmental challenges.
Green energy and renewable resources.
Green energy will become a cornerstone of our economic landscape as the region becomes home to an array of green and renewable energy projects.
From solar, bagasse and waste coal mine gas, these types of energy have an overall capacity of close to 800 megawatts (MW). Many of these projects are leading the way in renewable energy and establishing the Greater Whitsunday region as a place of high quality, energy resources working together in emerging and established industries.
Endless sunny days and abundance.
Endless sunny days in a tropical climate serve abundant agriculture, aquaculture, and biomanufacturing production as well as a vibrant tourism industry highlighted by the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands and the majesty of tropical rainforests make the possibilities endless in Greater Whitsunday.
Latest News
Funding boost to strengthen youth transition into Greater Whitsunday workforce.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has secured $119,000 through the Queensland Government’s Growing Workforce Participation Fund,
Your future starts here: Future Finder launches across Greater Whitsunday
Greater Whitsunday Future Finder – an innovative digital platform designed to support young people in exploring real, local career opportunities across the Greater Whitsundays.
New Digitally Enhanced Project Register shows $35B in Regional Projects
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3), in collaboration with Regional Development Australia Greater Whitsundays, has launched the 2025 edition of the Greater Whitsunday Regional Projects Development Register.
CQUniversity Launches Free Online Course to Help Local Businesses Decarbonise
CQUniversity Australia has officially launched its new micro-credential course, Decarbonisation and Gas Emissions Scopes, designed to equip local small and medium businesses with the essential skills and knowledge needed to tackle the challenges of decarbonisation.
Talking about Greater Possibilities: Greater Whitsunday Champions bring regional power to Queensland Parliament
Are you ready for Greater Possibilities?
Regional collaboration celebrated through CRC TiME Community Champion Award.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) celebrates the recognition of GW3 Future Projects Lead Ms Jarrah Steen, who has been awarded the CRC TiME (Transitions in Mining Economies) Community Champion Award.