The Galilee Basin is the last known undeveloped coal resource in Queensland and over recent years, has attracted intense interest from across the globe. As it stands, there are 7 thermal coal mines being planned in the Galilee Basin, none of which have yet received formal approval. Each project would be larger than any coal mine currently in operation in the Bowen Basin, and collectively would export in excess of 200 million tonnes of coal per year. Infrastructure to support the mine developments is also being proposed, with at least one heavy gauge railway to be constructed from the Basin to port facilities at Abbot Point – where there are also plans for significant expansion.

Since 2004, the mining sector has grown to be the largest industry sector in Queensland. While the traditional sectors of Agriculture, Accommodation and Food Services have had relatively low rates of growth in the past decade, mining has experienced much faster growth rates, driven largely by price increases for key commodities. Currently, there is in excess of $100 billion in future resource investments under active consideration in Queensland.
While the resource sector continues to drive the national economy, the competition for skilled labour will become a key issue. TBH has extensively research this sector and the potential staffing impacts these mines and their associated works will have on accommodation levels. We have gained an appreciation for the potential accommodation ‘pinch points’. In response to this we have developed a range of accommodation strategies that will assist mine companies attract and retain their valuable staff, by TBH working with mine companies to deliver a full Development Management Turnkey accommodation solution. We recognise the importance of developing project specific delivery strategies. TBH has successfully delivered complete accommodation solutions and are ready to do this for you where and when required.