Mackay Whitsunday

The Mackay Whitsunday Branch understands the important role our industry plays in boosting regional economic activity and creating liveable communities.

The development industry employs 7 per cent of the region’s workforce.

As a branch we know that when our industry is doing well, our community is doing well. We are passionate advocates for our members ensuring that our region provides quality and affordable housing and development choices for our growing population. We are proud of our reputation as the expert advisors to the Mackay Regional Council and we have worked hard to develop strong relationships with local businesses, decision makers and government officers.

Branch Committee

Sean Sandford (Branch President) SCG Urban

Frank Galvin Alder Development

Chris Porter Mosaic Consulting

Paul Thompson Pointglen Developments

Gordon Heelan Coastal Building Approval Service

Tracey Doyle Stantec

Kellianne Wynne Wynne Planning and Development

Claire Ryan Aurecon Australia

News

May 29, 2024

UDIA Housing Index

UDIA Queensland is excited to announce the launch of the UDIA Housing Index—a national research initiative providing a comprehensive health check on the new build housing market across Australia.

March 27, 2024

NATIONAL: Skilled migration essential to deliver housing needs of our growing population

UDIA National outlines key strategies to attract the labour capacity needed to house our growing population, and balance new housing supply with the immigration influx, as well as ramping up our education and training to address the skills shortage.

December 20, 2023

NATIONAL: UDIA End of Year Update

UDIA National President, Col Dutton, has taken the opportunity to reflect on policy and advocacy nationally and on some of the major advocacy outcomes UDIA has achieved for members in 2023.