Local companies called to tender for Redcliffe housing construction

The Palasczuk Government has called on eligible local construction companies to tender for the construction of a new social housing complex in Redcliffe.

Attorney-General and Member for Redcliffe Yvette D’Ath said the Buy Queensland policy, which came into effect on 1 September 2017, was fantastic news for local businesses looking to tender for the works

“The complex will feature a total of 11 units, including five two-bedroom units and six one-bedroom units to cater for different sized households.

“Two of these units will be built to the Platinum Level of Livable Housing Design Guidelines, meaning they are fully wheelchair accessible, with features like wider doorways and halls, as well as lever taps and hobless showers.

“As well as increasing housing availability in the region, the project is part of a pipeline of work that will help support the residential construction industry in the Moreton Bay region and support jobs for local tradies.

“This project is being delivered as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s $1.8 billion Queensland Housing Strategy, and it will support jobs and income for a range of trades including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, floor laying, block laying, concreting, plastering, cabinet making and painting.

“Through the strategy’s Housing Construction Jobs Program, we’re investing $97 million to build 330 social housing dwellings in the Moreton Bay region over the first five years.

“This investment will see work for small, medium and large construction businesses, supporting the equivalent of 55 full time local jobs each year over the five years.”

Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni encouraged local construction businesses with an office in the region to put in a tender for these projects.

Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said Buy Queensland will make a real difference to the lives of every Queenslander.

“But that is only a part of the picture. The Buy Queensland strategy will directly benefit the local community because it ensures that ‘local’ actually means local,” he said.

“When the Queensland Government spends taxpayers’ money on a government contract, we want that money to stay in the local community, helping local businesses to grow and supporting employment for local workers and apprentices.

"By harnessing this investment in local business and local communities, we are providing people with the confidence to invest in new equipment and hire more staff.”

For further information on how to become registered for Queensland Government building and construction work, phone 3008 3392 or visit www.qld.gov.au/gov/building-services

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