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.
Related Accelerators
Decarbonisation
The region’s vision for decarbonisation is as aspirational as it is audacious.
Infrastructure, Energy & Water
Engaging in road advocacy, election priorities, and funding opportunities, GW3 aims to amplify our region’s voice and ensure that critical projects receive the attention and funding they deserve.
Diversification
Expanding and transforming legacy industries and exploring economic diversification into new sectors.
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
Billion-Dollar Opportunity: Greater Whitsunday to transform post-mining land use
The Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3), in partnership with the Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) and Isaac Regional Council, has today launched the Reimagine Rehab prospectus —
Introducing BioVision: a new interactive tool for regional biomanufacturing
The Greater Whitsunday region has taken a bold step into the future with the launch of BioVision, an interactive digital tool designed to showcase the region’s biomanufacturing credentials to investors, proponents, government and supply chain operators.
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.