NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has held its first community reference group (CRG) meeting based in Bowen this week.
The inaugural CRG meeting reaffirms NQBP’s long-standing commitment to meaningful community consultation and engagement.
“NQBP is dedicated to fostering strong relationships between our ports and the local communities,” NQBP Chief Executive Officer Brendan Webb said.
“These meetings provide an invaluable forum for sharing updates on trade performance, key infrastructure projects, and environmental initiatives while allowing community representatives to voice their concerns and feedback,” Mr Webb said.
“We are committed to transparent communication and collaboration, ensuring that our projects take community expectations into consideration,” Mr Webb said.
“The CRGs serve as an active platform for building relationships, exchanging insights, and reinforcing our commitment to responsible port operations.”
“It was great to welcome our new members to the CRG.”
Hon Dale Last MP, Member for Burdekin said the consultation was vitally important for both the business community and residents in Bowen because NQBP is a major contributor to the town’s economy and liveability.
“The Bowen Jetty is important infrastructure as both an icon and a tourism attraction, so it is vital that the community was consulted with and had input into the future of that infrastructure.”
Topics of discussion during the meeting included an overview of NQBP’s economic impact, updates on the progress of major projects such as the Bowen Jetty, and information on NQBP’s sponsorships and donations program.
NQBP’s CRGs which are also held in Hay Point and Mackay have been a cornerstone of NQBP’s community engagement for more than two decades.
The CRGs include representatives from local residents, local government, local businesses, the port industry, traditional owner groups, and environmental groups.
For a list of the newly appointed CRG members and meeting documentation please visit www.nqbp.com.au.
The first meeting of NQBP’s Bowen and Abbot Point Community Reference Group at the Bowen Community Centre.
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