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New $1.6million centre to boost mental health services on Brisbane southside
Posted On February 7, 2012An innovative peer support program to help locals experiencing mental illness is underway at Mt Gravatt’s Brook RED (Recovery, Empowerment, Development) Centre.
Funding boost for building works at five North West Schools
Posted On February 7, 2012During a visit to Mount Isa today Minister for Government Services and Building Industry Simon Finn and Member for Mount Isa Betty Kiernan MP announced more than $69,000 in funding for five schools in the region.
Massive roads reconstruction effort gets NQ back on track
Posted On February 6, 2012North Queensland roads are getting back on track one year after Cyclone Yasi with 791 kilometres rebuilt or being reconstructed across NQ and FNQ.
New bridge, new roads, new local connections
Posted On February 3, 2012Redbank, Riverview and Dinmore residents have more travel choices, thanks to today’s opening of two new service roads and a pedestrian bridge.
$88 million to rebuild Isaac roads
Posted On February 3, 2012Flood and rain-damaged sections west of Mackay will undergo $88.1 million in reconstruction works as part of Operation Queenslander.
Amendments to the racing industry infrastructure plan approved
Posted On February 1, 2012The Queensland Government and Racing Queensland Limited (RQL) today unveiled significant changes to the $110 million Industry Infrastructure Plan (IIP) to deliver new and improved racing facilities across the state.
$6.3 million refurbishment of Cairns Convention Centre to begin this month
Posted On February 1, 2012The Bligh Government will begin a $6.3 million refurbishment of the Cairns Convention Centre this month, Minister for Government Services, Building Industry and ICT Simon Finn announced today.
Calliope Crossroads upgrade design released
Posted On January 31, 2012The Gillard and Bligh Labor governments last week released full details of the $150 million Calliope Crossroads Upgrade to improve safety at the Bruce Highway and Dawson Highway intersection, west of Gladstone.
Leighton Properties and The Carlyle Group announce joint venture partnership and acquire Mosaic site
Posted On January 30, 2012Queensland-based builder, Matrix Projects, has been awarded the construction contract and work on the mixed-used precinct will commence on site at the end of January.
Yeppen crossing project details released and tenders called
Posted On January 24, 2012The $85 million road project crossing the Yeppen Lagoon at the southern entrance to Rockhampton—jointly funded by the Gillard and Bligh Labor Governments—is on track and close to being shovel-ready.
Abigroup completes Port of Gladstone Western Basin expansion project
Posted On January 24, 2012Abigroup has finished a $116 million contract to design and construct the seawall bund and haul road for the Port of Gladstone Western Basin expansion in Queensland.
Southside building demolished to make way for major intersection upgrade
Posted On January 24, 2012A well-known Brisbane landmark is being reduced to rubble this week as part of the $300 million Mains and Kessels Roads intersection upgrade.
Report highlights need for strong Bruce Highway plan
Posted On January 19, 2012Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace said the release of the Australian Road Assessment Program report today demonstrated how vital the Bligh Government’s Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy is to getting the job done.
Bligh: Eastern Rail ready to roll
Posted On January 19, 2012A proposed major upgrade to Townsville's rail freight system can be built, will be profitable and will deliver far reaching benefits to the North.
Bruce Highway upgrades Calliope to Rockhampton on track
Posted On January 19, 2012More than $240 million in road works are about to ramp up in the priority area of Calliope to Rockhampton as part of the Bligh Government’s Bruce Highway strategy.
Moreton Bay Rail Link reaches first milestone
Posted On January 19, 2012Construction companies interested in designing and building two of the three road bridges associated with the $1.15 billion Moreton Bay Rail Link project have until 3 February to submit their best bids.
Tenders to open for vital interchange upgrade
Posted On January 17, 2012Premier Anna Bligh today announced momentum on the Blacksoil interchange upgrade project was building with the tender process kicking off on Monday 16 January 2012.
Leighton Contractors awarded $120 million contract extension at Dawson coal mine
Posted On December 23, 2011Leighton Contractors has been awarded a $120 million, one-year contract extension for the provision of mining services at the Dawson Mine, operated by Anglo American.
Abigroup starts work on Queensland Museum refurbishment
Posted On December 19, 2011Abigroup has started major work on the $14.3 million refurbishment of Queensland Museum at Brisbane’s South Bank Cultural Centre.
Thiess $285Million partner in vital SEQ rail project
Posted On December 12, 2011Thiess is the main constructor on the successful TrackStar Alliance which is celebrating the signing of the $475 million Darra to Springfield Transport Corridor Stage 2 Richlands to Springfield Project.
Laing O'Rourke to deliver Queensland public secor HQ
Posted On December 12, 2011A new $275 million sustainable office complex will be built in the Brisbane suburb of Bowen Hills to house several government agencies.
Completion of new Ross river bridge brings motorway project a step closer
Posted On November 11, 2011Main Roads Minister and Member for Thuringowa Craig Wallace today is inspecting the newly-constructed Ross River Bridge - a significant milestone in the $110 million Douglas Arterial duplication project.
More facilities for Townsville marine industry and boaties
Posted On November 4, 2011Premier Anna Bligh today officially opened the $110 million first stage of the Townsville Marine Precinct at the mouth of the Ross River.
Sunshine Coast Airport expansion declared significant project
Posted On November 3, 2011The proposed $419 million upgrade to the Sunshine Coast Airport has been declared a significant project by the Coordinator-General.
Work underway on Springfield Rail Link
Posted On October 24, 2011Premier Anna Bligh today turned the first sod on a new 9.5 km rail line that will link Brisbane with one of the fastest growing regions in Australia.
20-year transport vision unveiled for south-east Queensland
Posted On October 24, 2011The Queensland Government’s Connecting SEQ 2031 transport plan unveils a sustainable transport vision for the next 20 years
Tenders called for new aerospace and defence hub
Posted On October 19, 2011An $150 million world-class aerospace and defence hub at Amberley is now one step closer with the State Government calling for business case and master plan tenders to develop the industry support centre.
Modelling shows airport link to save commuters 2.5 hours per week
Posted On October 17, 2011Northside motorists will save up to 2.5 hours per week by using the Airport Link on their morning and afternoon commute to and from the city when it opens next year.
$2.1 million more for safety at regional airports
Posted On October 13, 2011Safety at rural and remote airports in Queensland will be boosted in 2011-12 with state government grants totalling $2.1 million to be matched by local councils
Gillies range road reconstruction ramps up
Posted On September 28, 2011Flood repairs on Gillies Range Road are forging ahead with a third project now underway. Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace said the third project will rebuild the road between the Barron River Bridge and Marks Lane.
Record investment in Qld roads maintenance and rehabilitation
Posted On September 23, 2011The State and Federal Governments are investing a record $2.2 billion to maintain and rehabilitate Queensland’s road network this financial year.
Bligh Government pushes ahead with Bruce Highway plan
Posted On September 22, 2011The Bligh Government has congratulated the RACQ for keeping one of the state’s most important roads, the Bruce Highway, in the spotlight.
New Moreton Bay bikeway and active towns program headline Queensland cycle strategy
Posted On September 19, 2011Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk launched the new Queensland Cycle Strategy for 2011–2021 at the opening of the Asia-Pacific Cycle Congress today.
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