Business Advantage

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Strategic location – on the northern side of Theresa Creek with access to sixteen operating coal mines in under a one hour drive, with more under development in the region.

  • Highly competitive business costs
  • A skilled workforce
  • Access to advanced telecommunication infrastructure
  • Domestic freight and forwarding services via road, rail and air
  • Developers willing to ‘build to suit’ with lease back options for qualified tenants.

AVAILABLE BUILDINGS AND COMMERCIAL SPACE

Capella’s business precincts offer a complete spectrum of properties for commercial and industrial development at very competitive prices. There are a variety of options for commercial and industrial companies seeking to expand or relocate. In addition, there is competitive build-to-suit opportunities.

Capella offers a range of property sizes, zoning and locations, with immediate access to the Gregory, Capricorn and Peak Downs Highways, with direct flow on to the Newell and Warrego Highways.

FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Capella is serviced by the National Bank, whilst also within easy access to regional business banking centres and credit unions in Emerald, making day-to-day business financial transactions readily available.

Capella has access to a number of regional professional service businesses, including medical, legal, accounting, environmental, town planning and property development services.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

The objective for Capella is a vibrant, broad based economy that is employment positive and value adds to its strong mining and agricultural base. As the centre of business in the Peak Downs district, the goal for Capella is to have a strong economy based on profitable industries, attracting key infrastructure and the provision of highly skilled people.

The following are key strategies to achieve identified goals for increased business development, investment and employment in the Peak Downs district and, more specifically, the town of Capella:

  • Develop as a Service Centre for Mining and Minerals Processing Industries within the Bowen Basin
  • Encourage Diversification and Vertical Integration in Agriculture
  • Develop Value Added Opportunities for Existing Products and Services
  • Expand Manufacturing Sector
  • Develop Business Assistance and Industry Support Structures
  • Promote Conference and Tourism Sector Growth and Industry Leadership
  • Facilitate quality housing developments
  • Facilitate Infrastructure Development and Improved Transport Services
  • Strengthen Human Resource Skills, Capability and Availability
  • Strengthen Capella as a Retail and Service Centre
  • Increase Public Sector Investment and Employment
  • Council’s Capella Area Executive Manager to Promote and Act as an Advocate for the District