Warehouse and industrial builders in Fraser Coast
Builtwise designs and builds warehouses, workshops and industrial buildings in Fraser Coast, from site and zoning checks through approvals to handover. Fraser Coast Regional Council assesses development under the Fraser Coast Planning Scheme 2014, and the site's zone, overlays and access shape every project here.
Building in Fraser Coast: what shapes a project
Manufacturing is growing on the Fraser Coast. The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program is building 65 six-car passenger trains at a purpose-built facility at Torbanlea, whose main manufacturing building has a floor plan of 30,650 m² with a rail connection to the North Coast line. Supply-chain and service businesses are following.
The region is close to a wind-design boundary. Geoscience Australia's indicative mapping places Maryborough and Hervey Bay in Region B1 but Bundaberg, to the north, in cyclonic Region C. Wind region is confirmed by the project engineer from AS/NZS 1170.2 for every site, and near a boundary that check matters. The Fraser Coast Planning Scheme 2014 applies.
Planning and site schedule: Fraser Coast
| Council | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
|---|---|
| Planning scheme | Fraser Coast Planning Scheme 2014 (commenced 28 January 2014) |
| Industrial areas |
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| Nearest Builtwise office | about 225 km straight line from the Crowley Vale head office |
Local facts, with sources
Checked against official sources on 24 September 2026. Wind region is always confirmed by the project engineer from AS/NZS 1170.2 for the specific site.
- Planning
The Fraser Coast Planning Scheme 2014 commenced on 28 January 2014; Council has consulted on Amendment Package 1 as part of a scheme review. Source
- Economy
The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program is building 65 six-car passenger trains at a purpose-built facility at Torbanlea in the Fraser Coast region, operational in 2026. Source
- Freight & access
The Torbanlea facility's main manufacturing building has a floor plan of 30,650 m², with a commissioning track and a rail connection to the North Coast line. Source
- Climate
BoM station Maryborough (040126) records mean annual rainfall of 1,143.7 mm (1870–2026) and a mean January maximum of 30.8 °C. Source
- Climate
BoM station Hervey Bay Airport (040405) records mean annual rainfall of 1,050.7 mm (1999–2026) and a mean January maximum of 30.3 °C. Source
- Population
The 2021 Census counted 111,032 people in the Fraser Coast local government area (median age 51). Source
- Wind
Geoscience Australia's geospatial interpretation of the AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 wind-region map places Maryborough and Hervey Bay in Region B1 (the 'SE Queensland' B1 zone) — the same dataset places Bundaberg, to the north, in cyclonic Region C, so the region boundary lies close by; GA states the dataset is indicative and not for design, so the project engineer must confirm the region from the Standard. Source
What we build in Fraser Coast
- S-01Warehouse ConstructionStorage and wholesale buildings planned around your throughput, your trucks and your lot, not a catalogue shed.
- S-08Manufacturing FacilitiesProduction buildings laid out along your process: materials in, work, finished goods out.
- S-04Steel-Frame WarehousesPortal frames sized for your span, height and wind loads, clad in metal and built to extend.
Towns covered from this page
Maryborough · Tiaro · Howard · Burrum Heads · Toogoom · Torbanlea
Fraser Coast: common questions
Which planning scheme applies to an industrial building in Fraser Coast?
Fraser Coast Regional Council assesses development under the Fraser Coast Planning Scheme 2014 (commenced 28 January 2014). The zone, precinct and overlays on your lot decide whether a warehouse or workshop is accepted, code assessable or impact assessable, so we check them for your address before design.
What wind region applies on the Fraser Coast?
Geoscience Australia's indicative dataset places Maryborough and Hervey Bay in Region B1 and Bundaberg in cyclonic Region C. The dataset is not for design, so the engineer confirms the region for each site from AS/NZS 1170.2.
Do you build in Maryborough and Hervey Bay?
Maryborough and the Fraser Coast towns in our service list are serviced. Site visits are scheduled as part of the project.
How far is Fraser Coast from a Builtwise office?
Fraser Coast is about 225 km straight line from the Crowley Vale head office. Regional: site visits scheduled with the project.
Planning a building in Fraser Coast?
Send the lot address, the rough size and what the building is for. We check the zoning and approval pathway, suggest the structure that suits and come back with a budget range.
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (AEST). Brisbane office visits by appointment.