The Queensland Government has announced the construction of a new $15 million skills and training facility in Townsville aimed at boosting the region's green hydrogen industry workforce. This new center, known as Townsville’s Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre, is part of the efforts to support the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan and the Clean Energy Workforce Roadmap. The facility will offer accredited training programs focusing on emerging technologies like working with hydrogen and other renewable gases, along with providing modules on construction industry safety and occupational health. This initiative highlights the commitment of the Australian Government towards hydrogen as a vital component of the future energy landscape, showing support for a sustainable and innovative industry.