Varley Group is proud to support the delivery of critical maritime infrastructure in Northern Australia.
Through the Queensland Government’s Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Sovereign Industry Development Fund (SIDF), our subsidiary Norship is delivering the Northern Gateway Project at the Cairns Marine Precinct.
This $5.37 million investment, supported by matched private co-investment from Varley Group, will strengthen sovereign defence capability and expand maritime sustainment capacity in Far North Queensland.
The project will deliver:
- Increased hardstand and operational capacity
- New heavy-lift capable wharf infrastructure
- Modern, Defence-certified workshop facilities
These enhancements will support the sustainment of key Defence and government fleets closer to where they operate, improving readiness and efficiency across Northern Australia.
Through Norship, Varley Group is proud to contribute to:
- The creation of skilled local jobs
- Growth of regional supply chains
- Strengthening Australia’s sovereign industrial capability
- Positioning Cairns as a leading Regional Maintenance Centre
Projects like this demonstrate the value of strong collaboration between industry and government to deliver long-trm economic and capability outcomes.
We look forward to seeing the Northern Gateway Project come online and supporting Australia’s defence and maritime future.
