The Surat Basin Corporation (SBC) is a not-for-profit partnership of government, business and community organisations for the purpose of promoting sustainable development in the Surat Basin region.
The Surat Basin Regional Development Corporation was formed in 2006 as an output of a Western Downs Regional Organisation of Councils working group to assist the region capture economic opportunities that were expected from developments stimulated by growth in the energy sector in the region.
In 2010 both Maranoa and Western Downs Regional Councils decided to partner with the SBC, acknowledging the significance of our status and recognising that Corporation is an organisation capable of delivering positive outcomes across all Regional Council boundaries in the Surat Basin.
As a Regional Development Organisation, we also enjoy a close working relationship with both Federal and State Government departments, in particular the Queensland Government’s Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) whom we work with to deliver projects to communities across the Darling Downs – Surat region that align with the Government’s and our strategies.
SBC Mission
Facilitate long term, sustainable economic growth and prosperity for the Surat Basin region through proactive economic development, regional advocacy, providing direction and guidance on issues and challenges and by pursuing opportunities for growth.
SBC Strategy
The SBC has 3 strategic aims:
- Facilitating the delivery of economic and social infrastructure;
- Building economic resilience and capturing opportunities; and
- Meeting the workforce challenge
Funding
The SBC draws its funding from a number of sources, including member subscriptions, Partner Regional Councils, corporate sponsors and for specific projects, from industry contributions and State and Federal grants. We currently have a growing membership base of over 180 members including QGC, Origin Energy, Santos, Arrow Energy, Xstrata Coal, Surat Basin Rail, Ergon Energy, Powerlink, Wood Group Wagners, Easternwell and Ostwald Bros.
Constititution
A copy of our Constitution can be found at the following link:
Membership of Regional Committees
The Surat Basin Corporation are members of the following regional comittees:
- Surat Basin Local Leadership Group
- Surat Basin Future Directions Steering Group
- Surat Basin Workforce Development Plan Taskforce
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland Regional Policy Council
- Medicare Local Darling Downs South West Committee
