Image credit: North Queensland Toyota Cowboys. “The project is expected to support 213 jobs during construction and 58 jobs when the centre is operating.“.
A major economic and jobs boost for the North Queensland economy is on the way with the final sign off on a $20 million Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan to the North Queensland Cowboys for a new training and high-performance centre in Townsville.
“Townsville 2020 aims to provide world-class experiences to locals and visitors.”. James Cook University in Townsville will be a tenant in the Centre, where the university will operate a sports science and research facility. More, A major economic and jobs boost for the North Queensland economy is on the way with the final sign off on a $20 million Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan to the, Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said the $20 million concessional. “The high-performance centre will feature altitude and heat training facilities,” Cr Walker said. “The centre is being built next to the Cowboys’ home stadium in Townsville. “Critically, it will also ensure we continue to service and expand on our established community programs throughout the North Queensland region.”. The project is a part of the Townsville Enterprise 2019 Federal Government Budget Submission that was recently submitted to Treasury and forms a key part of our advocacy priorities to secure Townsville North Queensland's future. Australian athletes from four sports are set to share their stories and advocate for the continued growth and devel…, UFC Announce Multi-Year Global Partnership With O2 Industries, Nike Online Business Booming During COVID-19, Tensions Rise In Pursuit Of Storm CEO, Dave Donaghy, Matildas Partner With Cadbury For National Women In Sport Initiative, MLB And Turner Sign USD$3 Billion Broadcast Extension, LaLiga Partners With IQONIQ For Digital Fan Engagement, Pentanet.GG Managing Director Excited About WA Government Plan To Build Esports Stadium, Supercars Announce Seven Return, Broadcast Partnership Worth $200 Million, Super Netball Players To See Almost Full Salary, Prism Managing Director Says Brands Will Be More Cautious With Sponsorship Spend, Qantas Calls It Quits On Rugby Australia After 30 Years, Wasserman’s The Collective Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Think Tank, Foxtel Hits Highest Subscriber Level In History, Minerva Network Announce Women In Sport Scholarship Program, Former AFL Player Shaun Smith Paid $1.4 Million For Concussion Damages, Eleven Former Wallabies Captains Call For Immediate Rugby Australia Leadership Overhaul. Do peace talks with Taliban herald a better future for Afghanistan? Construction at the complex has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is projected to create more than 200 full-time jobs and contribute $71.1 million output for local businesses. NAIF’s loan will support the Cowboys’ Community, Training and High Performance Centre which will provide a range of wider benefits to the North Queensland community, including through: A sports medical and allied health service – James Cook University will host a sports science and research facility at the site, boosting its diverse array of courses on offer.
Townsville City Council has received a development application for the North Queensland Cowboys new multi-million dollar high-performance and community centre. Ultrapotent antibody mix blocks COVID-19 virus attachment, Two people fined in court for dingo offences. Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill said the Cowboys Community, Training and High-Performance Centre is a crucial element of developing the Stadium Precinct. “We also recognise the ongoing commitment of Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Senator Matt Canavan and Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson OAM to this project. “This is an important milestone for a project that will help revitalise … Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill said the Cowboys Community, Training and High-Performance Centre is a crucial element of developing the Stadium Precinct. “The project is expected to support 213 jobs during construction and 58 jobs when the centre is operating. Planning and Development Committee Chair Deputy Mayor Les Walker said the facility is proposing to bring the latest high-performance facilities to Townsville. “The Cowboys Community, Training and High-Performance Centre will also allow the Cowboys to expand their commitment to elite female athletes … I had the opportunity to tour the Community and High Performance Centre construction site just a couple of weeks ago and to see the number of workers really reinforced that this project is creating jobs at a time we need them most.