Fraser Coast businesses called to tender for Tinana State School works

The Palaszczuk Government has called on eligible Fraser Coast companies to tender for the construction of a new music block at Tinana State School.

Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders said the works were another example of the Palaszczuk Government delivering on its commitments to jobs and education in Maryborough.

“Our schools are at the centre of our Fraser Coast community, and I know there are kids attending our local schools whose parents are tradies, who’d be keen to put their hand up to do the job,” Mr Saunders said.

“We’re building a new music block at the school with areas for the kids to practise their music, so there will be work for a range of trades including carpenters, electricians and concreters.

“I believe that trade work in our local schools should go to local contractors wherever possible, so I’d encourage eligible Maryborough businesses to get a tender in.”

Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said that along with improving school facilities, the projects would deliver jobs for the Fraser Coast.

“These jobs, big and small, form a pipeline of government led construction work for local contractors, many of whom are small family businesses,” Mr de Brenni said.

“Works on schools and other government buildings support tradies right across the state, and we want to make sure local workers benefit wherever possible.

“I’d strongly encourage every eligible local business to get a tender in for these opportunities.”

To become qualified for Queensland Government building and construction work or identify open tenders, phone 3008 3392 or visit www.qld.gov.au/gov/building-services.

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