Alter Steel Mill Project
The proposed project represents a significant private-sector investment in Queensland’s domestic steel supply chain. The project has the potential to support the delivery of housing, construction, transport, and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure through the manufacture of low-emissions reinforcing steel.
Status
Progressing approvals
Jobs
600 construction, 216 operational
Investment
$1.05 billion
Project overview*
| Status | Progressing approvals |
| Type | Prescribed project |
Description
| Proponent | Alter Steel |
| Process | Prescribed project |
| Declaration lapse date | 22 September 2028 |
| Location/s | Pinkenba, Brisbane |
| Local government/s | Brisbane City Council |
| Industry | Steel mill |
| Jobs | 600 construction, 216 operational |
| Investment | $1.05 billion |
| Construction start date | 2027 |
| Construction end date | 2028 |
* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.
Process timeline
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 23 September 2026 | Declared a prescribed project ( |
Last updated: 24 September 2026