Quick fire – construction and infrastructure news

Roadworks, tender opportunities and the latest offerings from the Institute of Civil Infrastructure (ICI) ... Selected intersections along major Cairns roads will be earmarked for safety upgrades as part of a $44.1 million program across Far North Queensland. Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said works had already started at the intersection of McLeod and James Street. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said additional upgrades would include widened footpaths and reconfigured turning lanes for improved safety and traffic flow,” Mr Entsch said. “Other projects funded under the Road Safety Program in Far North Queensland include $5 million to widen the Captain Cook Highway south of Craiglie, and $8 million for shoulder widening and wide centre line treatments on the Mossman Daintree Road north of Mossman,” he said The Department of Defence is advertising a tender for the refurbishment of the North Queensland Military Museum. This project involves refurbishment works including architectural and electrical upgrades, painting external doors, ceilings and roof, floor coverings, replace perimeter fence, emergency and LED lighting, termite barrier application, fire services, replace block plan to fire pump and hydrant booster point. Details HERE Mackay Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the construction of an upstream clay liner to the Greenmount Homestead dam. Tenders close January 25. Details HERE Rockhampton Regional Council invites written offers for Tender 14855 - Slurry Seal Program 2022. Tenders close February 9. Details on QTenders HERE Townsville's Queensland Country Bank Stadium has been named Australia’s Best Regional Stadium in the in the 2021 Stadium Awards on Austadiums. The Townsville venue took out the category ahead of previous winner GMHBA Stadium, and McDonald Jones Stadium. It is the latest in a string of accolades for the venue including awards for Arup’s engineering work on the build, Mendi Constructions' civil works, and Watpac Construction's lead role. Cairns Regional Council will spend $3.1 million to replace water mains at 20 locations in the next six months as part of an ongoing maintenance program. Selection of water mains to be replaced as part of the program are determined by the maintenance management system, which identifies where a water main has recorded a disruption to the water supply, and has logged more than three breaks in a two-year period. Livingstone Shire Council has approved plans for a new child care centre in Yeppoon. The 115-space centre would create 22 jobs and is proposed to be built at 9 and 11 Tanby Rd. The Institute of Civil Infrastructure (ICI) recently welcomed Lee Gabbett to the role of general manager. Mr Gabbett said there had never been a more critical time for professional learning and upskilling within the civil industry with a forecasted infrastructure workforce deficit of 43.4 percent over the next few years. "I’m excited to be joining the team during this period of change and growth where I can utilise my skillset to deliver better value for both our employers to improve management standards and among individuals looking to upskill and accelerate their career progression,” he said. ICI February course calendar 1/2/22 B0416 - 07 - Understanding waste specifications when tendering2/2/22 P0223 - 08 - Understanding Enterprise Agreements and their development process3/2/22 P0235 - 07 - WHS Management for new graduates and managers - Understanding the basics of WHS law as a people manager4/2/22 T0021 - 08 - Project Scheduling (1) - Fundamentals7/2/22 B0425 - 07 - Managing a small civil construction business effectively8/2/22 T0029 - 07 - Project Closure Management10/2/22 T0001 - 08 - Underground Services – A Site Manager’s guide to Managing the Risk11/2/22 P0202 - 08 - What every new supervisor & manager needs to know about managing people15/2/22 P0205 - 09 - Negotiation and influencing skills16/2/22 T0009 - 06 - Reading plans and specifications to ensure project success17/2/22 B0406 - 09 - Financial Management Principles for the New Manager - the important pieces all should know22/2/22 P0224 - 07 - Understanding Modern Awards and the BCGOA24/2/22 B0419 - 08 - Contracts for new supervisors/ managers: The key issues

Quick fire – construction and infrastructure news

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