Rockhampton Railyards Rejuvenation

The Queensland Government is rejuvenating the historic Rockhampton Railyards into a community and commercial hub.

The railyards have been an important part of the Rockhampton community for more than 100 years. Recent rail operations across Central Queensland have changed the need for the railyards.

The Queensland Government purchased the Rockhampton Railyards in 2022 with a plan to repurpose the site and bring it back to life.

This rejuvenation will create jobs in Central Queensland, support the region's manufacturing and maintenance industries, and preserve the rich history of the site.

The site totals 19 hectares and is made up of 2 precincts:

Draft Image for staging
Site map of the Rockhampton Railyards on the corner of Bolsover and South streets. The map is showing 2 precincts:
  • the larger precinct is shown as the Industrial Precinct
  • the smaller precinct which includes the Roundhouse is shown as the Heritage Precinct.

Key features

The rejuvenation of the railyards will:

  • support the rail industry and commercial growth in the manufacturing and maintenance industries within Queensland
  • provide a commercial hub for tenancy opportunities
  • increase job opportunities for the region
  • celebrate and preserve the Roundhouse's rich rail history and heritage value
  • encourage community use and recreational activities.

Benefits

  • Contributes to economy
  • Contributes to regional growth
  • Restores damaged infrastructure

Rockhampton Railyards Rejuvenation drone footage

Video Transcript

[The current Rockhampton Railyards appear on screen, with the large Roundhouse in the centre of the video facing North West]

[The original turntable is in the centre of the Roundhouse]

[Panning around the outside of the Roundhouse to the West, the Industrial Precinct appears in the background]

[Sheds and railway tracks appear in the distance as the video continues panning to the South]

[The historical boiler room appears as the video pans around the Roundhouse exterior]

[A rotation of the Roundhouse exterior is completed]

Funding

The project is funded by the Queensland Government with an investment of $23.7million over the next 4 years (2024-28). This will assist to finalise the Heritage Precinct Master Plan and support ongoing remediation and capital upgrades at the Rockhampton railyards. 

Investment IDs: 3248405 and 3248404

Delivery of the Heritage Precinct Master Plan is subject to further funding, planning and heritage works approvals.

Total investment
$23.7 million
Queensland Government
$23.7 million

Current Status

We are currently revitalising the railyards by assessing the Heritage and Industrial Precincts in stages to identify the design and remediation work needed to restore the site.

Repairs to six warehouses are complete allowing new tenants to operate on-site.

Detailed planning is underway to transform the heritage listed Roundhouse into a light commercial hub with community and recreational spaces.