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.

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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.

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Mackay police are continuing their investigations into an incident in which a teenager drove her car off the southern breakwall at the Mackay Marina on Sunday night

Divers using air bags managed to lift the small sedan to the surface this afternoon.

The car was then towed by the recovery vessel to the public boat ramp at the marina.

The salvage exercise was supervised by Maritime Safety Queensland. The
car was removed from the marina as it represented a navigational hazard
to vessels.

Two new faces have joined the crew at the Mackay Port Authority.

The MPA has appointed business development managers Gary Riches and Greg Hinton. Both men have made the move north from the Port of Brisbane.

Seaport general manager Scott Keane said the role of the business development managers was to expand and develop opportunities for the sea and air ports.

“Whilst we have taken advantage of opportunities that we have known about and that have been brought to us in recent times what these guys will actually do is go out and identify and develop more opportunities and also work closely with our customers at the airport and seaport,” he said.

Mr Riches has extensive experience in business development and finance spanning more than 35 years.

“For me coming to Mackay is all about a challenge of a completely new environment – and what better place for a sea change than Mackay,” he said.

Mr Riches said the MPA was examining a number of potential opportunities at the airport which could include a motel development and additional commercial areas.

Mr Hinton has more than 20 years’ experience in ports, shipping, transport and logistic industries.

“Initially I’ll be focusing on the land opportunities at the harbour and will also be examining the potential for increasing cargoes through the seaport,” he said.

“I decided to move north because Mackay is such a nice area with tremendous growth opportunities. It will give me an opportunity to balance work and family life.”

Both men are keen on sport and outdoor activities. Mr Riches is a level 2 rugby league coach while Mr Hinton has refereed rugby union internationally for the past decade.

Mackay Port Authority chairman Graham Davies said the MPA was looking forward to another exciting year with the appointment of Mr Hinton and Mr Riches.

Last financial year the MPA achieved an after tax profit of $1.19 million. Operating revenue increased 29 per cent to $13.72 million. Seaport trade increased 18 per cent to 2.27 million tonnes, sugar exports were up 22.7 per cent to 1.164 million tonnes and petroleum imports rose 17 per cent to 649 000 tonnes.

Passenger throughput at the MPA’s award winning airport jumped 32 per cent to 580 000 and airport revenue rose 37 per cent to $7.82 million.

The Mackay Port Authority (MPA) is looking ahead to another bumper year after achieving record profits and increased trade and passenger growth during the 2004-05 financial year.

The MPA achieved an after tax profit of $1.19 million – up 200 per cent on the previous year. Operating revenue increased 29 per cent to $13.72 million. Passenger throughput at the MPA’s award winning airport increased 32 per cent to 580 000 and airport revenue rose 37 per cent to $7.82 million.

The Mackay Port Authority’s 2004-05 annual report was tabled in State Parliament today by Transport Minister Paul Lucas.

Queensland’s seven port authorities recorded a combined profit of $68.4 million in 2004-05. Port authorities invested $259 million in capital expenditure in 2004-05 – and increase of $119 million on the previous year.

Mackay Port Authority chairman Graham Davies said the MPA’s improved performance was a tribute to the authority’s hard working staff and employees covering the sea and air ports.

“Our operational and financial achievements also would not have been possible without the continued support of our valued customers, stakeholders and the local community,” Mr Davies said.

Mr Davies said airport passenger numbers and profits continued to climb during 2004-05.

At the seaport, trade increased 18 per cent to 2.27 million tonnes.

Other highlights included:

• Sugar exports up 22.7 per cent to 1.164 million tonnes
• Petroleum imports up 17 per cent to 649 000 tonnes.
• Grain exports up 24.4 per cent to 158 000 tonnes.

Mr Davies said a record shipment of 50 000 metric tonnes of raw sugar was loaded at Mackay Harbour in September, 2004 – eclipsing the previous record by 2000 metric tonnes.

Mr Davies also recognised the service of retiring Chairman John Taylor and long-serving board member John Stuart.