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North Queensland Simulation Park

Investment$32.2 million
Jobs 727 (221 direct) during construction and 595 (259 direct) during the operational phase
Goal 5. A leading centre of education, training and research commercialisation.
Strategic Purpose Construct a simulation and research facility as a catalyst to develop Defence and Science Industry presence in the North providing high paying, knowledge intensive employment opportunities.
Status Waiting for confirmation of Commonwealth funding under the Townsville City Deal

The North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ Spark) is an innovative simulation facility and industry precinct that will deliver considerable economic benefits to the Townsville and Australian economies. It is a nationally significant initiative designed to position Australia as a leader in simulation-based training, research, and innovation.

It is the first hub of its kind in northern Australia, and will bring together the regional science, defence, health and knowledge expertise in Townsville to create an advanced environmental simulation facility and technology-oriented collaborative precinct.

NQ Spark is being developed under the TropiQ partnership with support from Townsville City Council, Department of Defence, James Cook University, Townsville Hospital and Health Service and Queensland Government. It will be built in Douglas between James Cook University, Townsville University Hospital and Lavarack Barracks. It will include around 13,400 square metres of commercial industry space.

Townsville City Council will be seeking funding under the Townsville City Deal and leveraging the upcoming federal election for funding commitments for the project.

For more information on this project, visit NQ Spark and Townsville North Queensland Defence Strategy.