PUBLIC WORKS IS HELPING BUILD QUEENSLAND
Published Wednesday, 31 October, 2007 at 01:13 PM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
The Department of Public Works is taking a leading role in building the billions of dollars in infrastructure needed for Queensland’s future, Minister Robert Schwarten told State Parliament today.
“Whether it’s a project being undertaken on behalf of the government, or a government department, anywhere in Queensland, Public Works is delivering,” Mr Schwarten said.
“Just a snapshot of the projects on the Department of Public Works’ books either underway or planned to commence over the next 12 months amounts to $7 billion dollars worth of work.”
Mr Schwarten said work on the $600 million Brisbane Supreme and District court building had entered the initial design stage with construction forecast for completion by July 2011.
“This week we have seen the start of the laying of the turf on the pitch of the new $160 million Skilled Park at Robina. The project is on schedule to be completed this year.
“There’s the $101 million Brisbane Correctional Centre expansion and redevelopment, which is on-track for completion within the next four months.”
Mr Schwarten said construction of the $63 million Tank Street Bridge had now started and the $52 million Queensland State Archive extension was well underway.
“At Tennyson, construction of the $82 million State Tennis Centre is powering ahead and will be complete by December 2008,” he said.
“Further afield in Townsville, work continues on the new Women’s Correctional Centre, a $125 million project which is due for completion in April 2008.
“The city will also benefit from the $140 million expansion and redevelopment of the Men’s Correctional Centre. It will be completed by September 2008.
“In Rockhampton, the final touches are being added to the $16 million redevelopment of the banks of the Fitzroy River and work will start soon on the new $4 million exhibition centre at the showgrounds.”
Mr Schwarten said last week he joined the Member for Keppel in Yeppoon to witness earthworks underway on the site of the new Capricorn Coast Health Service, a $20 million project Public Works’ is undertaking on behalf of Queensland Health.
“Since July 1, Project Services, a business unit of the Department of Public Works, has accepted tenders for $239 million worth of work around the state and advertised for another $711 million worth of work,” Mr Schwarten said.
“And for the month of September alone, QBuild received approval for more than $5 million worth of work across the State, ranging from construction work in Carindale to repainting in Gayndah.
“The Department of Public Works is getting the job done in a competitive marketplace and in doing so is helping shape the future of the Smart State.”
Media contact: Scott Chandler - (07) 3237 1832
“Whether it’s a project being undertaken on behalf of the government, or a government department, anywhere in Queensland, Public Works is delivering,” Mr Schwarten said.
“Just a snapshot of the projects on the Department of Public Works’ books either underway or planned to commence over the next 12 months amounts to $7 billion dollars worth of work.”
Mr Schwarten said work on the $600 million Brisbane Supreme and District court building had entered the initial design stage with construction forecast for completion by July 2011.
“This week we have seen the start of the laying of the turf on the pitch of the new $160 million Skilled Park at Robina. The project is on schedule to be completed this year.
“There’s the $101 million Brisbane Correctional Centre expansion and redevelopment, which is on-track for completion within the next four months.”
Mr Schwarten said construction of the $63 million Tank Street Bridge had now started and the $52 million Queensland State Archive extension was well underway.
“At Tennyson, construction of the $82 million State Tennis Centre is powering ahead and will be complete by December 2008,” he said.
“Further afield in Townsville, work continues on the new Women’s Correctional Centre, a $125 million project which is due for completion in April 2008.
“The city will also benefit from the $140 million expansion and redevelopment of the Men’s Correctional Centre. It will be completed by September 2008.
“In Rockhampton, the final touches are being added to the $16 million redevelopment of the banks of the Fitzroy River and work will start soon on the new $4 million exhibition centre at the showgrounds.”
Mr Schwarten said last week he joined the Member for Keppel in Yeppoon to witness earthworks underway on the site of the new Capricorn Coast Health Service, a $20 million project Public Works’ is undertaking on behalf of Queensland Health.
“Since July 1, Project Services, a business unit of the Department of Public Works, has accepted tenders for $239 million worth of work around the state and advertised for another $711 million worth of work,” Mr Schwarten said.
“And for the month of September alone, QBuild received approval for more than $5 million worth of work across the State, ranging from construction work in Carindale to repainting in Gayndah.
“The Department of Public Works is getting the job done in a competitive marketplace and in doing so is helping shape the future of the Smart State.”
Media contact: Scott Chandler - (07) 3237 1832