Published Tuesday, 27 November, 2007 at 02:17 PM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
Media Alert - NEW QBSA HEADQUARTERS TO BE OFFICIALLY OPENED
ATTENTION NEWS EDITORS/CHIEFS-OF-STAFF/PICTORIAL EDITORS
NOTE FOR NEWS DIARY FOR WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2007
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology, Robert Schwarten, will join building industry representatives to officially open the Queensland Building Services Authority’s new head office tomorrow.
The building was previously used by the State Library to warehouse books and has been totally redeveloped featuring many green initiatives such as solar hot water, almost 100,000 litres of rain water storage, plus recycled and recyclable materials.
"Queensland building and construction industry is booming,” Mr Schwarten said.
“The BSA is now servicing over 68,000 licensees and currently has over 500,000 building projects covered by its Home Warranty Insurance Scheme.
“BSA’s relocation to Montague Road is part of its plan to provide greater customer service.”
What: Official opening of BSA’s new head office
When: 3.15pm for 3.30pm start, Wednesday, 28 November 2007
Where: BSA head office, 299 Montague Road, West End – at T-intersection with Vulture Street
Media contact: Minister's Office: Scott Chandler (07) 3237 1832
BSA: Justin Coomber 0407 130 287
NOTE FOR NEWS DIARY FOR WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2007
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology, Robert Schwarten, will join building industry representatives to officially open the Queensland Building Services Authority’s new head office tomorrow.
The building was previously used by the State Library to warehouse books and has been totally redeveloped featuring many green initiatives such as solar hot water, almost 100,000 litres of rain water storage, plus recycled and recyclable materials.
"Queensland building and construction industry is booming,” Mr Schwarten said.
“The BSA is now servicing over 68,000 licensees and currently has over 500,000 building projects covered by its Home Warranty Insurance Scheme.
“BSA’s relocation to Montague Road is part of its plan to provide greater customer service.”
What: Official opening of BSA’s new head office
When: 3.15pm for 3.30pm start, Wednesday, 28 November 2007
Where: BSA head office, 299 Montague Road, West End – at T-intersection with Vulture Street
Media contact: Minister's Office: Scott Chandler (07) 3237 1832
BSA: Justin Coomber 0407 130 287