Townsville, North Queensland Region

Townsville is Australia’s fastest-growing regional city and is taking the regenerative economy seriously – it’s the ideal location to partner with organisations prioritising regenerative and circular economies.

With 12,500 businesses in the city and growing, there has never been a more exciting time to innovate and help build a living, breathing, thriving city”

Through strategic partnerships, innovative projects, and community-driven initiatives, the city and region are redefining convenience and how resources are managed, used, and valued to minimise waste, maximise value, and create sustainable economic growth through regeneration and healing.

Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes – including the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics, Bowling Green Bay, Magnetic Island, and surrounding agricultural land – Townsville’s environment inspires innovative approaches to sustainability. These natural assets support our economy, and our city is committed to preserving and healing the environment through circularity and sustainable innovation.

In 2024, Townsville achieved globally recognised ECO Destination Certification and joins a network of more than 200 international destinations proud to be enabling sustainable management, responsible tourism, and positive socio-economic, environmental, and cultural impacts.

The region boasts a diverse economy with strengths in manufacturing, renewable energy and resources, health and education, tourism and hospitality, and agriculture and agtech. With our city’s strategic location, skilled workforce, pipeline of projects, and innovative culture of finding solutions, Townsville is a regional city at the forefront of a transformative economic shift.

Transitioning from a Linear Economy to a 'Looping Reef City of Action'

“As a looping Reef City, we will embrace sustainable practice, foster innovation, and lead by example in creating a circular economy that minimises waster, maximises resource efficiency and promotes regenerative systems. Our vision is to build a vibrant and resilient city that thrives in harmony with nature, preserving the beauty and diversity of our natural surroundings for generations to come”

Mayor Nick Dametto, CEO Steve Tilley, Wandarra, CEO Cassandra Cazzulino

Mayor Nick Dametto with Steve Tiley and Cassandra Cazzulino at Wandarra’s HulkBuild headquarters and circular manufacturing facility in Bohle.

“Townsville is one of Australia’s fastest-growing centres, and with a skilled workforce, diverse industries, and strong and innovative leadership – we’re determined to grow in a way that strengthens our economy while leveraging circular economic thinking. We’re building a city not just for today, but for generations to come.”

Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto

Townsville Region

Whether you’re attending the Circular Futures NQ event or simply exploring Townsville unique perspective on how regional economies can thrive sustainably, we encourage you to learn from our challenges, and our envisioned unique solutions for the future.

This initiative is proudly powered by Smart Precinct NQ, thanks to the support of the Queensland Government, along with our valued corporate and community partners.

Header image credit: Townsville Enterprise Limited 

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Thanks to the support of Advance Queensland

Circular Futures NQ

Northern Australia’s Innovation and Sustainability Summit will explore the latest innovations, solutions, and approaches to building a sustainable and resilient future.

Contact

1300 467 119

events@spnq.org

143 Walker Street
Townsville City
Queensland 4810

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