The Queensland Government has held the first meeting of the North Queensland Resources supply Chain steering Committee,  the panel tasked with assisting the Government prioritise projects in north Queensland.

 

Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney announced the members earlier this week, saying their expertise was vital in assisting the Government in making key investment decisions.

 

“Chaired by Xstrata Copper’s Steve DeKruijff, this strategic oversight committee of industry and government representatives will oversee future work on infrastructure planning for the north Queensland resource supply chain,” Mr Seeney said. 

 

“Industry representatives play an important role as they are the owners and users of the infrastructure. 

 

Funding of $1.66 million for infrastructure planning was secured from Infrastructure Australia to support the north west Queensland supply chain corridor between Mount Isa and Townsville. 

 

This project will build on the earlier work undertaken by MITEZ to develop the North Queensland Resources Supply Chain: Operationalising the 50 Year Infrastructure Plan. 

 

The full Committee is:

  • Steve DeKruijff – Chief Operating Officer, Xstrata Copper
  • John Wharton – Mayor, Richmond Shire Council
  • Ross Dunning – Chairman, Port of Townsville Limited
  • Glen Graham – Executive Officer, Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Zone
  • Tony Lucas – Stakeholder Relations Manager, QR National
  • Ray Gofton – National Distribution Manager, Incitec Pivot
  • Roland Pittar – General Manager, Federal Department of Information and Technology
  • Paul Smith – Deputy Director General, Department of Transport and Main Roads
  • Michael Mitchell – General Manager Customer Services – North, Queensland Rail
  • Brendan Schilling – General Manager Business Development, Blackwood Coal
  • Jamie Merrick – Deputy Director General, Department of State Development Infrastructure and Planning