Port of Karumba: Diversification of Regional Supply Chains in North West Queensland
Tracks
Concurrent Room 1
| Friday, August 7, 2026 |
| 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM |
| Concurrent Room 1 |
Overview
Neil O'Brien, Gulf Savannah Development
Details
1. There is strong socio-economic merit in developing a second export pathway in North West Queensland
2. Substantial opportunity costs of inaction will result in loss of billions in productive infrastructure and broader socio-economic impacts on Indigenous communities, Councils, business and general community.
3. Sustainable development of Port of Karumba can strengthen the local economy while facilitating economic diversification of the entire Northern Australia corridor.
Speaker
Mr Neil O'Brien
Chief Executive Officer
Gulf Savannah Development
Port of Karumba: diversification of regional supply chains in North West Queensland
Presentation Overview
The recently completed Port of Karumba Preliminary Business Case is a preliminary investigation into the strategic economic benefits of diversifying regional supply chains in North West Queensland.
This presentation will share insights, opportunities, challenges and benefits of developing a second export pathway in the North West Minerals Province.
The strategic investigation is now progressed to a Detailed Business Case stage.
This presentation will share insights, opportunities, challenges and benefits of developing a second export pathway in the North West Minerals Province.
The strategic investigation is now progressed to a Detailed Business Case stage.
Biography
Neil’s appointment as CEO Gulf Savannah Development in 2023 followed a Queensland public sector career spanning over 37 years across seven agencies in regional and South-East Queensland, in front line operational, corporate and strategic roles, including over 19 years in senior and executive leadership positions in tourism, major events, agriculture and fisheries.
