Jobs, economic development and business expansion are a key focus for 2024/25 Budget
Burdekin Shire Council is proud to announce continued investment into the Ayr Industrial Estate expansion providing more industrial land and infrastructure to support the growth and diversification.
As a sign of Council’s commitment to development in the community, the 2024/25 Budget has allocated $3.2 million for the ongoing development of the Industrial Estate expansion, with expectations to see Phase 1 of the expansion complete by the end of the year.
Complementing the existing Ayr Industrial Estate, which is home to more than 30 businesses employing over 200 people, Phase 1 of the expansion will deliver up to 25 new industrial lots in the short term, with a further 20 lots to be released in the future as part of Phase 2 of the expansion.
Works will include new roads, drainage, water, sewerage and underground power infrastructure that are currently underway.
Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said the expansion of the Ayr Industrial Estate is not just an investment in infrastructure; it's an investment in our community's future.
“This project has been a long-term vision of Council with the 2023/24 Budget allocating funds to commence works,” Cr Dalle Cort said.
“The excitement is clear as we anticipate the completion of Phase 1 of the expansion at the end of the year, supported by the financial provisions contained in the 2024/25 Budget.
“The expansion project is expected to attract a diverse range of new industries to the area, fostering innovation and development. It aims to enhance liveability, stimulate economic development and create additional employment opportunities both now and into the future.
“Not only will new development provide existing businesses with the opportunity to expand, but it will also ensure the availability of future job opportunities for our young people.
“The Ayr Industrial Estate expansion project marks a significant milestone for the development of the region which will transform this entire area into a thriving epicenter of commercial activity.”
To access the Burdekin Shire Council 2024/25 Budget document, visit bit.ly/BDKBudget