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Major contractor rolls out more Shoalwater Bay work

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Laing O’Rourke is issuing a raft of new work packages for the $800 million Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) Facilities Project at Shoalwater Bay Training Area .

The principal contractor is seeking interest from suitably qualified subcontractors to tender for packages including civil earthworks and concreting, set to commence on site from early next year. (See full list of work packages below).

It comes after 11 additional work packages were awarded in June/July for the delivery phase and construction work at SWBTA, taking the total to 93 work packages, valued in the order of. . .

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Councils embrace Defence hub role

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Rockhampton Regional Council and Livingstone Shire Council have welcomed the State Government’s support for Central Queensland to become a bigger hub for the Defence industry.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced last week that lease arrangements had been secured at Shoalwater Bay which would allow for 14,000 Singapore Armed Forces personnel to train between there and Townsville.

Mayor Tony Williams said the announcement also highlighted Central Queensland’s capacity to become a bigger hub for the Defence Industry.

Related: Land deal signed off. . .

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Construction, civil and infrastructure briefs

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Work starts on the $230 million Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 project, new data shows record volume of home building, and more in this week's round-up.

Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 works launched

Works on the $230 million Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 (TRR5) are now underway, with the first sod being turned on the project in Townsville late last week.

The TRR5 is being designed by AECOM and built by Georgiou Group, with completion expected in 2023, weather permitting.

The Australian Government has committed $184 million towards the TRR5 project which is jointly funded by. . .

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Land deal signed off for training facilities

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The Palaszczuk Government has struck a deal to secure land for training of Australian and Singaporean military personnel in North and Central Queensland.

The leasing arrangements for land at Greenvale and Shoalwater Bay have been finalised – paving the way for the government to create almost 600 new jobs, said Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

“This base will inject millions of dollars into our economy and create local jobs,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

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More contracts roll out for Shoalwater Bay work

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The latest clutch of contract wins has been announced for upgrades at Shoalwater Bay Defence facilities, bringing more than $53 million in work.

The additional subcontracts have been awarded for major construction works to be completed under the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) Facilities Project.

The government says they have gone to companies either located in Central Queensland, or who will deliver the majority of their work from Central Queensland, including:

  • $24 million in work awarded to locally owned and family run earthmoving and civil contracting company Bellequip for construction works;

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Rockhampton hosts major projects briefing

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Local contractors are invited to learn about major projects in the Capricorn region and how they can be involved at an industry networking event this week.

The 2021 Capricorn Major Projects Update will be held at the Rockhampton Leagues Club, 3pm to 6pm, March 25.

It will include presentations from the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Fitzroy Basin Association and Capricorn Enterprise.

Briefings on the Rookwood Weir project (Sunwater / Acciona/McCosker) and Shoalwater Bay Training Area ASMTI Project (managing contractors Laing O’Rourke) are also. . .

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Another ASMTI shot in the arm for NQ

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Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill has welcomed the city's selection as preferred location for a new storage and maintenance facility to support Singapore Armed Forces training in Australia.

The Department of Defence plans to develop a detailed business case for the project, with the outcome expected in 2022.

Cr Hill said having the detachment in Townsville would be a boon for the city and region.

Design tenders open for Greenvale ASMTI work

“We are a proud garrison city and having the. . .

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Council launches Whitsunday jobs platform

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Whitsunday Regional Council has launched an online employment platform designed to help jobseekers and local employers.

The Whitsunday Jobs platform collates and promotes employment opportunities specific to the Whitsunday Region and provides avenues for jobseekers to build a profile.

Mayor Andrew Willcox said Whitsunday Jobs was an exciting new employment tool initiated by Council’s Economic Development team.

“The platform allows jobseekers to build resumes, apply online for local jobs, and local businesses can post vacancies direct to the portal and fill roles with local skilled people,” he said.

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Design tenders open for Greenvale ASMTI work

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CPB Contractors is advancing the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) facilities project at Greenvale, with tender submissions open for design consultants.

CPB Contractors was appointed managing contractor for the major Defence initiative late last year.

The project’s construction workforce is expected to peak at 350 workers, as part of the Greenvale Training Area’s major works.

Design work for the Greenvale site will commence in the coming months and construction will start in mid-2022. The project is scheduled for completion in late 2027.

CPB Contractors is working with the Department of Defence to achieve a local industry. . .

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Secret for real estate recovery

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Carmichael Mine has been a big factor in helping dig at least two Queensland regional centres out of a real estate rut.

But the catalyst for significantly increased residential market activity is owed to government incentives say North Queensland property specialists, Knight Frank.

The mine is recording 1,600 movements a month through Rockhampton airport where vacancy rates in the city are below one per cent. 

Vacancy rates are below two per cent in other major regional centres.

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Spotlight on NQ Defence projects

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Defence Jobs Queensland is running workshops in Townsville and Charters Towers next month to help business win work on key construction projects under the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI).

Presentations will be provided by Defence Hub Townsville, ASMTI and CPB Contractors on work for the $800 million training facility being developed at Greenvale in North Queensland.

The Defence Department selected

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Regional lifestyle key to recruitment

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The lure of local lifestyle will take centre stage as Capricorn Enterprise moves to phase two in the development of a Central Queensland jobs portal.

It comes at a critical time for local industry, with more than $4 billion in infrastructure projects stretching workforce availability in the Capricorn region, according to regional economic development manager Neil Lethlean.

The local economic development group launched the online Work in Central Queensland platform in 2020 to support regional business in their recruitment of key personnel.

“Across all projects our focus has been on local content however, understanding the magnitude and overlapping of projects. . .

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More Shoalwater Bay work packages roll out

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Major contractor Laing O’Rourke has released a new raft of work packages as part of an $800 million Shoalwater Bay Training Area project in Central Queensland.

Laing O’Rourke is managing contractor for the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative Facilities project works at Shoalwater Bay.

It is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified subcontractors, with an anticipated commencement of work on site from the third quarter of 2021.

ASMTI work packages:Construction Works - WaterproofingConstruction Works - Ballistic DoorsConstruction Works - Roofing & CladdingConstruction Works - Metalwork & BalustradingConstruction Works - Concrete Structure (Formwork / Reinforcement / Concrete)

Expressions of interest will close. . .

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CPB Contractors to lead Greenvale ASMTI works

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CPB Contractors has been appointed to deliver the first phase of works for a new Defence training area near Greenvale, with hundreds of jobs expected to flow.

Upon the successful completion of the development phase of the $23.5 million contract, CPB Contractors would then be engaged to deliver $800 million in facilities under the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI), the Federal Government said.

The project’s construction workforce is expected to peak at 350 workers, as part of the Greenvale Training Area’s major works.

Design work will commence in early 2021 and construction of the ASMTI facilities. . .

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Online briefing as more ASMTI packages roll out

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Laing O'Rourke is hosting an online industry briefing on Tuesday, October 27, on Australian-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) works.

Laing O’Rourke is managing contractor for ASMTI Facilities project works at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Central Queensland.

The webinar comes as Laing O’Rourke seeks interest from suitably qualified subcontractors to tender for a range of packages, with an anticipated commencement of work on site from Q2 2021.

Expressions of interest are sought for construction works including firebreaks, fencing and firetrails; sheds and buildings; vehicle wash facility; concrete pavement and other concrete works; sewage treatment plant. . .

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Online tool to help tap ASMTI contracts

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Defence has developed an online tutorial series to help local businesses pursue contracts under the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI).Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price said the Getting Defence Ready initiative would make it easier for small business and industry to work with Defence and access opportunities in the defence sector.“While Defence’s primary goal is to obtain value for money to deliver defence capabilities, it remains committed to maximising the role of Australian businesses,” she said.

The ASMTI will deliver advanced military training areas through the expansion of Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Central Queensland. . .

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