2025_59 MICC Aquaponics Business Plan

🐟 Mount Isa Aquaponics Business Plan Tender Mount Isa City Council (MICC) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop a comprehensive business plan and facility design for a commercial aquaponics enterprise. This project aims to assess the viability of an aquaponics operation tailored to the unique climatic and economic conditions of the Mount Isa region in Queensland. 📋 Project Scope & Requirements Feasibility Assessment: Evaluate technical, commercial, environmental, planning, regulatory, and social viability. Facility Design: Upon completion of the business plan, the consultant must provide a detailed design for a Hydroponics and Aquaponics facility to facilitate future construction. Site Context: The proposed location is Lot 90 on Survey Plan 237661, situated near the Lake Moondarra precinct. 🎯 Strategic Objectives This initiative aligns with broader regional efforts to diversify industry and support employment growth, following government commitments to phase out gill net fishing in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The Council has already completed preliminary feasibility studies, soil testing, and market sounding to prepare for this business case stage. 💡 Key Information Issuing Organization: Mount Isa City Council Location: Mount Isa, Queensland Estimated Value: $300,000 – $500,000 Keywords: Aquaponics, Business Plan, Facility Design, Aquaculture, Economic Development, Environmental Planning, Water Resources Management, Mount Isa City Council.