Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has today released The Economic Contribution of the Cement Concrete and Aggregates Industry in Australia, highlighting the central role Queensland's heavy construction materials industry plays in delivering the state's housing, transport and energy commitments.
The report shows that in FY24/25 the industry contributed $3.35 billion to Queensland's Gross State Product and supported 14,858 jobs across the state.
Queensland's cement, concrete and aggregates sector underpins one of the fastest-growing state economies in the country, driven by strong population growth, housing demand and a substantial infrastructure pipeline.
The state is progressing major transport and freight projects, continued expansion across South East Queensland, and significant investment in renewable energy zones and transmission infrastructure. Queensland is also preparing for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will require delivery of new and upgraded venues, transport links and supporting infrastructure.
CCAA CEO Michael Kilgariff said delivering Queensland's housing and infrastructure targets will depend on secure and sustained supply of heavy construction materials.
"If construction materials supply is disrupted, whether through global shocks, fuel constraints or planning bottlenecks, the impacts are clear: delayed projects, rising costs and increased pressure on housing affordability," Mr Kilgariff said.
"Major transport projects, housing developments and energy infrastructure across Queensland all rely on consistent, high-volume supply of cement, concrete and aggregates.
"The scale of construction underway and planned — particularly in South East Queensland — means demand for these materials will remain strong for years to come."
The report highlights that infrastructure expansion, regional growth and energy transition projects are highly materials-intensive, increasing pressure on quarry resources and freight networks.
Mr Kilgariff said long-term planning to protect quarry resources and maintain industrial land close to growth areas will be essential to keeping Queensland's build program on track.
"These materials are fundamental to delivering Queensland's housing, infrastructure and Olympic commitments," he said.
"When the state sets ambitious growth and infrastructure targets, it must also ensure the upstream supply chains that enable construction are properly planned and supported."
"Recognising heavy construction materials as essential enabling infrastructure is key to sustaining Queensland's economic growth and regional development."
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About CCAA CCAA is the voice of Australia's heavy construction materials industry, an industry that contributes $20.7 billion to GDP and supports 112,970 jobs nationwide. CCAA members produce most of Australia's cement, concrete and aggregates, which are essential to the nation's building and construction sectors.
