Mount Isa Townsville Economic Zone

AMSTEC was engaged by MITEZ to provide data relating to freight travelling to, from and along the Flinders / Barkly Highway road corridor between Townsville and Mount Isa in NW Queensland.  Through consultation with key government agencies it became apparent that this data is non-existent, but would be highly useful for planning agencies.  The study included other major roads linking to the Flinders Highway that service and supply major industries.  The information will also assist government planning, freight users and transport providers in understanding what is occurring andwhat opportunities and value adding exists for businesses and transport operators.

The data will also assist in projecting future demand to ensure capacity exists for road, rail and port.  The project has key regional partners involved through the formation of a reference group for the project to ensure all stakeholder input is considered.  This group includes –  MITEZ, DEEDI (DPI&F and EID&I), Main Roads, Department of Transport, CSIRO, Department of Infrastructure and Planning, TEL, Local Governments across the region, Xstrata, BHP Billiton, Townsville Port, Legend International.