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Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Redevelopment and Marine Life Relocation

Sector: Advanced Electronics • Location: Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Source: Colitco

Project
Under Construction

The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville is undergoing a $180 million redevelopment project including the record-breaking relocation of 5.5 tonnes of marine life to the Australian Institute of Marine Science's National Sea Simulator. The project involves complex animal care, transportation, and facility upgrades, with a planned reopening in 2029.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Advanced Electronics, Government
Location
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Colitco

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The project “Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Redevelopment and Marine Life Relocation” is an infrastructure initiative in the Advanced Electronics sector, located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Colitco.

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2026-07-22

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The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville is undergoing a $180 million redevelopment project including the record-breaking relocation of 5.5 tonnes of marine life to the Australian Institute of Marine Science's National Sea Simulator. The project involves complex animal care, transportation, and facility upgrades, with a planned reopening in 2029.

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Infrastructure

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Australia

State

Queensland

City

Townsville

Source

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Colitco

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Advanced Electronics, Government

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2025-09-16

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