Sims Metal Pinkenba Redevelopment Project

The proposed project represents a significant private sector investment in Queensland’s manufacturing and circular economy sectors. The project would support the State’s emerging green steel industry by improving the aggregation, processing and movement of recycled metal feedstock and strengthening Queensland’s domestic steel supply chain.

Status

Progressing approvals

Jobs

1090 construction, 140 operational

Investment

$215 million

Project overview*

Status Progressing approvals
Type Prescribed project

Description

Proponent Sims Limited
Process Prescribed project
Declaration lapse date 22 September 2028
Location/s Pinkenba, Brisbane
Local government/s Brisbane City Council
Industry Steel supply
Jobs 1090 construction, 140 operational
Investment $215 million
Construction start date2026
Construction end date2028

* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.

Process timeline

Date Activity
23 September 2026Declared a prescribed project ( 245.3 KB)

Last updated: 24 September 2026

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