Mackay Port Authority
KOMMO TOERA TRAIL

The Kommo Toera Trail is a "Water Walk Trail" that meanders through the wetlands of the Port Conservation Area.

Please download the flyer and see the fantastic selection of flora and fauna that inhabits this lovely sanctuary that exists only minutes away from the City Heart.

Queensland Ports
Association Strategic Directions

Each year QPA identifies the key current and emerging issues that are important to the ongoing success of Queensland Ports. QPA member then seek to adbance these matters through coordinating their activities and by providing timely advice to our Shearholding Ministers and officers of relevant Government Departments.

Download the QPA Strategic Directions Document
(PDF format 240 KB)

Industrial Land for Lease

Positioned to take advantage of sea, rail and road transport infrastructure, this land is available at attractive build/lease rates to major industry.

Download Industrial Land Info (PDF format 189Kb)

A 6000 tonne dragline frame unloaded at Mackay Harbour this week is making its way to Xstrata's Rolleston Coal Mine in the Bowen Basin.

The dragline has been shipped from Canada.

Local company G and S Engineering is fabricating the base frame of the giant machine. The dragline "foot" - weighing 140 tonnes - was the largest single piece of equipment to be lifted off the Da Qiang at Mackay Harbour this week.

The equipment is being moved by road and will be reassembled on-site. The dragline is expected to be operational by April next year.

The American cruiser USS Lake Champlain steamed into Mackay yesterday.

Its crew of about 400 will enjoy a few days R and R before departing for
San Diego on Friday.

USS Lake Champlain is part of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike group.
The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan arrived in Brisbane yesterday.

A new planning and environment manager has come on board at the Mackay Port Authority.

But Bill Boylson is no stranger to Mackay. He has spent the past 12 months with the Canegrowers organisation working on a pilot project examining Environmental Management Systems.

Mr Boylson holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Management (sustainable development) and replaces Scott Keane who has been appointed to the senior role of general manager Seaport.

Mr Boylson is looking forward to new challenges at the MPA.

"It’s a great opportunity to stay in the region and to work for an organisation that’s committed to sustainable development," he said.

"I also will be in a position to help our tenants at the sea and air ports better manage their own operations with the view of providing better outcomes for their businesses and the environment."

Mr Boylson is a keen rugby player and has played representative union for Mackay.

Bill and fiancé Sorkunde Gogenola will travel to Spain to be married in April.

"We love Mackay and the lifestyle and we’re looking forward to making Mackay home," he said.