In an Australian first, the state government will build a $14.5 million commercial drone flight testing facility at Cloncurry Airport, bringing high-technology industry and more jobs to the North West.
Premier and Minister for Trade Annastacia Palaszczuk said the announcement was a key part of Government’s strategy to support a diverse economy in the North West and create more jobs for locals.
She says, “This facility will create 65 jobs during construction and bring ongoing benefits to the region.”
Minister for State Development and Minister responsible for the Queensland Drone Strategy Cameron Dick says construction will begin early-2020.