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Ball rolling on $24.2m sports arena development

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An official sod-turning has got the balling rolling on the $24.2 million stage one redevelopment of Mackay's Harrup Park sporting complex.

The Great Barrier Reef Arena development is expected to support 80 jobs during construction and cement the city's place as a national destination for AFL and cricket.

Stage one of the project starting now is jointly funded by the State Government ($10 million), Australian Government ($10 million) and Mackay Cricket Association ($4.2 million).

Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said the project would deliver a new covered grandstand, facilities for elite players, match officials and. . .

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Works for Queensland in full flight at Rockhampton

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Upgrades to the Rockhampton Airport Terminal, including a new mezzanine floor and passenger lounges, are on track for completion next month.

The work is being undertaken thanks to $6.44 million from the State Government’s $200 million COVID Works for Queensland program.

Acting Premier and Minister for Local Government Steven Miles, inspecting the construction site, said the upgrade had supported more than 50 local jobs.

“Across the State, Works for Queensland is has created or supported over 20,000 jobs, with Queenslanders employed to work on more than 1,860 projects," he said.

“This is part of our plan. . .

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Breaking ground for Yeppoon Bunnings build

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An official 'sod turning' has marked the start of construction on Gibb Group's multi-million-dollar Bunnings Warehouse Yeppoon at the Capricorn Coast’s Homemaker Centre.

Queensland builder De Luca Corporation is expected to recruit up to 250 workers during the construction period.

Set for completion in mid-2021, the 8900sq m development will see the second national retailer open their doors within the new $35 million complex, already home to Reece Plumbing Centre.

Gibb Group senior development Angus Holloway said the Bunnings Warehouse development represented a significant investment in the local community, boosting job opportunities and economic activity. . .

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State Government commits $10m to Mackay arena

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has pledged $10 million towards the construction of the Great Barrier Reef Arena at Harrup Park in Mackay.

It was part of the Mackay / Whitsunday Regional Recovery Action Plan she detailed while visiting the city yesterday.

“This plan builds on our immediate commitment to keeping the region moving through extra support for businesses, workers and households,” she said.

“This includes $10 million for the upgrade. . .

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Briefing for potential council suppliers in Gladstone

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Businesses interested in providing construction trade services to the Gladstone Regional Council will be briefed in an information session early next month.

The information session will promote recent Invitations to Tender for a range of construction trade services and provide attendees with guidance for submitting complete and conforming offers to council for the Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (RPQS).

The session will be held at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre (GECC) in Hall A between 2-4pm on Friday, 9 October.

Gladstone Region Deputy Mayor Kahn Goodluck said RPQS panels would be established for Building Services (such as carpentry, painting. . .

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Footy stadium rebuild leads CQ recovery charge

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The State Government has committed $25 million towards delivering a 10,000-seat stadium at Rockhampton’s Browne Park.

The funding is intended to deliver the first phase of the Browne Park redevelopment, which in time would enable the ground to stage NRL games along with concerts and performances of international significance.

Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke said the first phase of construction could create about 60 jobs.

“At the moment, Browne Parke is not big enough to attract high-profile events, so we miss out," he said.

“Today we outline Stage 1 - a rebuild of the western-side. . .

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‘Let Us Build Queensland’ fight targets marginal seats

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The Australian Owned Contractors (AOC) group is targeting Queensland politicians in a campaign to fight millions of dollars from public infrastructure projects flowing to foreign-owned construction companies.

The seats of Townsville and Mundingburra are firmly in their sights as the six-week campaign will focus the blowtorch on marginal seats ahead of the State election.

AOC chief executive officer Brent Crockford and director Scott Power said the campaign deliberately pulled no punches, including election-style advertising and an online petition to force action.

“Voters in marginal seats will be mobilised and politicians pressured to make action on this issue. . .

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Federal pledge to fund Rocky Sports Stadium

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Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has committed up to $23 million in federal funds towards the development of a 'game changing' Rocky Sports Stadium.

The Rocky Sports Stadium aims to create a multi-purpose venue capable of hosting major events, as well as being a local community and sporting hub, which will provide a boost to the Central Queensland region.

“Back in 2013, one of my election commitments was to dedicate $500,000 towards a feasibility study to determine the best location for a sports stadium as a part of the CQNRL bid," Ms Landry said.

“The investment in the. . .

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FDC to deliver $37m CQ school of mining

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FDC Construction & Fitout has won the contract to build a $37 million School of Mining and Manufacturing for CQUniversity.

CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor Nick Klomp said the new School of Mining and Manufacturing would support emerging and future skills in the mining and manufacturing sectors and would help support regional recovery in those industries.

“Mining remains a critical industry for Central Queensland, while advanced manufacturing is a clear growth opportunity for the region’s future,” Professor Klomp said.

“I’m therefore delighted to award the tender to FDC Constructions & Fitout, to build these two new state-of-the-art. . .

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De Luca wins Bunnings build at Yeppoon

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National property developer Gibb Group has selected Queensland company De Luca Corporation for construction of the Capricorn Coast Homemaker Centre’s Bunnings Warehouse.

The proposed multi-million-dollar Bunnings Warehouse development is expected to provide an estimated 100 construction jobs and more than 60 operational jobs upon completion.

The $35 million Capricorn Coast Homemaker Centre (Stage 1) is being developed on Yeppoon Rd  adjacent to the Tanby Rd roundabout in the Livingstone Shire.

The master-planned estate has been designed with the capacity to develop a range of large format. . .

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Report shows healthy project pipeline for Mackay region

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Nearly $40 billion worth of projects have been listed on the newly released Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) Regional Projects Development Register.

The updated register lists 489 projects and highlights the project pipeline in the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region.

Mackay has $1 billion in infrastructure projects planned and $2.7 billion in construction projects; Isaac has more than $15 billion in mining projects, as well as nearly $2 billion in utilities projects proposed; while Whitsunday has more than $6.7 billion in infrastructure projects planned and more than $8 billion in utilities.

GW3 chief executive officer Ms Kylie Porter said the. . .

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School construction top of the class at CQ awards

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The Calliope community's first senior schooling facility has taken out the Project of the Year award for Paynters at this year's Master Builders Central Queensland Housing & Construction Awards.

Calliope State High School consists of nine one-and-two-storey buildings, stop-drop-go facility, sports oval, landscaping, roads and more than 200 parking spaces

It features a future-proofing plan to allow laboratories to expand by opening false walls, and the hall to expand eastward as the school grows, while rainwater tanks and solar panel system tick the sustainability box.

That work won Paynters the. . .

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A museum full of jobs for Rockhampton

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One of the largest building projects in Rockhampton is providing work for hundreds of tradies at a critical time in the region’s recovery from the global pandemic.

Rockhampton’s new $31.5 million art gallery, The Rockhampton Museum of Art, was an important part of Queensland’s economic recovery plan, said Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

“At the heart of that plan is a $50 billion guarantee to invest in large infrastructure projects that will support and sustain jobs for Queenslanders for years to come," said Ms Palaszczuk.

“My government’s commitment of $15 million for this important project is an. . .

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State bumps up Proserpine Entertainment Centre funds

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The State Government is tipping in an extra $8 million for construction of Whitsunday Regional Council’s new Proserpine Entertainment Centre.

This will take the total Queensland Government contribution to $13.725 million in a project expected to cost about $18.725 million to complete.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the revitalised Proserpine Entertainment Centre was a key infrastructure project for the region and would create an estimated 50 jobs during construction.

“Once finished it will also provide further operational jobs and bring economic, social and cultural benefits to the whole of the Whitsundays," she said. 

“As we unite and recover. . .

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Key Yeppoon road set for $5m upgrade

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A 13km stretch of the Rockhampton to Yeppoon road will benefit from $5 million in roadworks due to start in the third quarter of this year.

The stretch from Mackays Rd to Iron Pot Rd will undergo pavement rehabilitation in work jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian governments.

Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga said the work was part of ongoing improvements to the busy stretch.

“There are more than 11,000 vehicular movements along this road every day, so the Palaszczuk Government is investing heavily into improvements of this important arterial road which connects the two largest urban areas. . .

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Airport revamp among CQ COVID recovery works

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A $6.4 million facelift for the Rockhampton airport terminal is among the council projects across Central Queensland to attract funding under a COVID-19 economic recovery plan.

Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke said the upgrade funded under the COVID Works for Queensland program would see dedicated passenger lounges installed.

“There’s no better time to be investing in our airport, not only with Queensland securing Virgin Airlines, but also as we open our borders and welcome tourists back to the Beef Capital,” Mr O’Rourke said.

“Along with an additional mezzanine floor for passenger facilities and airport operations. . .

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