INFORMATION WORKSHOP FOR HOWARD JOBS
Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Wishes to inform supporters and members about the following
Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 10th April 2010
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FRASER COAST TRADES & SERVICES CENTRE & THE MINING INDUSTRY @ HOWARD
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Mining boom boosts Howard
Fraser Coast Chronicle
Stephen O’Grady | 9th March 2010
Henry Sapiecha on his land at Howard.
Photo by Alistair Brightman
A RESURGENT mining boom on the Fraser Coast may be in its infancy but that is not stopping Henry Sapiecha from plotting a Burrum revolution.
Howard is close to Henry’s heart and as the publicity officer of the Burrum and District Chamber of Commerce, he believes that striking before the coal is out of the ground – let alone hot – is paramount for the little town.
“I’m working out a way to reinvent Howard,” Mr Sapiecha said.
“This is an area that should be going ahead. This is the start of a new beginning.
“This can be an important location for the industry during the upcoming decade.”
The Burrum chamber’s economic advisory committee hosted a meeting last week where a Mackay-based mining expert presented an idea of what would be required if mining corporations Santos and Northern Energy get the go-ahead in this region.
“He was talking about thousands of jobs,” Mr Sapiecha said.
“He is into training people for the mines so as not to suck the talent out of the community.
“He spoke about feeling out the community, getting the mining people what they want without disrupting the local community.
“This is about getting apprentices trained and knowing about the mining industry.”
Mr Sapiecha is determined for his town to reap the benefits and is proposing to develop a parcel of land near the Howard railway line into a custom-built trade centre.
His company, Wide Bay District Developments, and Semfield, owned by John Turnbull, own the adjoining sites.
“All areas of the Fraser Coast will benefit. All areas will get work and will interact with the industry in some way.
“But I’m biased; I want this area to be its base.
“This industry will need to be serviced and supported.”
He has set up Fraser Coast Trades and Service Centre at Howard which – aligned with nearby rail and highway infrastructure – can make Howard the hub of a mining boom.
“I want this area to interact with them as quickly as possible.
“They will still utilise services in the whole region but will need a more immediate back-up to service their requirements.
“We want to make it harder for these people not to use this place as a centre.”
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We would like to thank Steve and the Chronicle for giving us the coverage for the project and for the area generally especially in the light of the existing mining interests and the positive impact it would have on our local economy.
Hopefully more of the same in the near future.
Be aware that lots are available now for purchase as are sheds to be constructed for rent. VIEW HERE.
www.fctsc.com.au
CASH IN NOW ON YOUR BUSINESS BY LOCATING HERE – OR MISS OUT
Published by Henry Sapiecha 10th March 2010
BURRUM COMMERCE COMMUNITY NOW THE NEW NAME FOR THIS SITE
Thursday, November 12th, 2009A new name for a new direction for businesses in the Burrum District to reflect an independant view of what the businesses of the area want, not just partaking in talkfests about the same stuff over and over again with very few results
This site is not about power plays or political BS.
This is about real needs and real issues with real results.
Send us your views on any business matters in the Burrum district and we will publish it for you here in the site.
If you have a pet project or event worthy of promotion,send that as well.
As things unfold there will be interesting developments in this site and associated sites.
Our new newsletter will shortly be available. Will keep you posted.
WATCH THIS SPACE
A ll association with the current structure of the Burrum Chamber of Commerce will be erased from this site as it does not adequately support the needs of the local business community but merely panders to the views of a ‘presidents club’ mindset and a misconception of their importance in the local business community.
Published by Henry Sapiecha 12th Nov 2009
Henry Sapiecha
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT FORUM ON A WORKING COUNTRY – INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LEADERS.13TH OCT. 2009
Monday, September 28th, 2009
BUSINESS GROUPS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
INVITATION TO ATTEND
You are invited to participate in a Keep Australia Working forum, being hosted by the Parliamentary Secretary for Employment, the Hon Jason Clare MP and Business Leader Mr Lindsay Fox.
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
9:30am for a 10am start – concluding 12:30pm
Hervey Bay Boat Club
Buccaneer Drive, Urangan, Queensland
The purpose of Keep Australia Working forums is to bring together key local business and community leaders to discuss how to:
- maximise the impact of the stimulus package
- support existing jobs and industry
- promote new opportunities, new industry and new skills
- identify what new skills need to be developed.
The forums are playing a major role in helping to activate local communities, with key stakeholders working together to create and maintain jobs and maximise opportunities created by the Government’s economic stimulus measures.
By attending the forum you will be playing a major role in identifying solutions to local employment problems. You will also have the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of the Regional Employment Plan for the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay priority employment area being written by the Local Employment Coordinator.
The forum also provides you with the unique opportunity to share your experiences and ideas with the Parliamentary Secretary and Mr Fox.
If you would like to attend, please register via email or phone by close of business on Tuesday 6 October 2009 to:
Ms Leeha Debnam– Leeha.Debnam@deewr.gov.au or phone (07) 4930 8114
Posted by Henry Sapiecha 28th Sept 2009
QLD RAIL DOES WORK ON LINE THROUGH HOWARD
Thursday, September 24th, 2009TILT TRAIN DERAILMENT PROMPTS ACTION BY QR
On the 20th Sept 2009 [Sunday] Queensland Rail had operated equipment along the rail line through Howard where the electric tilt train runs from Brisbane to Nth Qld.
In the past derailment possibilities have caused gief to patrons and to the Queensland Government.
The equipment used on the rail line was there to make sure that the existing rail line was at the correct camber and that it was solidly positioned into its sleepers and that subsidence has not created a non-level set of tracks , that if alligned incorrectly could comprimise the integrity of the trains running at their optimum safe standard.
It was interesting to watch as they inserted large metal teeth into the ground adjacent the track and consolidated any errors and realigned the tracks to be at their preferred safe level.
Another machine followed and carried out further works to finish off.
Here is hoping that all will be well with the tilt train and its ability to travel at higher speeds safely.
We all here know how important this train is to Queensland and the Towns it stops at along the way. Howard especially.
Photographed and published by Henry Sapiecha 24th Sept 2009
SES IN HOWARD NOW OPEN
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
22 September 2009
Howard SES sheds – NOW OPEN
Response from council re our posting
The State Emergency building at Howard has not been closed.
The building is ready for use and SES volunteers do not have to go to use facilities in other towns as reported on the Burrum Chamber of Commerce Website.
The council did not place a sign [above?]on the building warning people not to enter the building and that it could not be used until further notice.
Volunteers did have concerns about the safety of an electrical switchboard at the building.
Those fears were allayed after the Council employed an electrician to examine the switchboard as part of a project to rewire the building to install more lights and so it could operate on power from generators in an emergency.
The electrician told the Council that the switchboard had been added to many times and while it was cluttered and messy, it was not dangerous.
The Council resolved to install a new switchboard rather than add more wiring to the circuitry.
A contractor has been appointed to install the new switchboard and, while they have been delayed, the contractor will start as soon installing the new switchboard as they can.
In the meantime the SES can continue to use the building.
ENDS
Kevin Corcoran
Principal Officer Corporate Communications
Corporate Marketing and Communications
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Telephone: (07) 4197 4500
Mobile: 0409 724 803
Fax: (07) 4197 4455
Our initial posting was as a result of a visit from the recent leader of the SES and an inspection and photos taken of the closure notice and the buildings generally as posted into our site.
No opinion was formed nor any statements made by myself or the chamber outside of the fact that the premises were closed and the members were to go to other locations for meetings etc as stated by the recent SES leader now retired.
Great to see it back on track. WELL DONE.
Saw the lights on again there with some of the lads last night
Received and posted by Henry Sapiecha 23rd Sept 2009
STATE EMERGENCY BUILDING CLOSED @ HOWARD
Monday, September 7th, 2009WHY IS THE SES BUILDING CLOSED – SAFETY REASONS?
Our local ex SES leader Arthur Thompson has made some comments on the reasons. Talk to him @ 41294826.
Refer catergory people herein on Arthur Thompson
The local SES team now has to go and do it’s stuff in other towns.
Is there an issue with the local council?
Any issues with same should be resolved forthwith to avoid us looking like village idiots here at Howard
Story published by Henry Sapiecha 7th Sept 2009
FUN RIDE – MEALS ON WHEELS FUND RAISER – HERVEY BAY QLD
Monday, September 7th, 2009Wheels 4 Meals is a fun ride to raise funds for the Hervey Bay Qld Meals for wheels
31st October 2009
With over 65,000 meals prepared and delivered in the Hervey Bay area each year, this group of dedicated staff and volunteers has out grown their current kitchen premises and requests your support in building their new kitchen centre.
The Wheels for Meals Fun Ride is open to all ages and runs from Point Vernon to Dayman Park over an easy 1hr course (12km) along the picturesque Charlton Esplanade Hervey Bay. Download course map
At the finish line there will be a BBQ lunch with stalls and Family style entertainment. Singles, Families and corporate groups are welcome and imagination in their wheeled, non motorised transport is encouraged.
Money raised from this event will aid Meals on Wheels Hervey Bay in funding a larger meals preparation site, to cope with an increasing demand for the support of the frail aged, people with disabilities, and their caregivers, in our community, to assist them to continue living in their own homes.
Register now to start fundraising using our online donation and tracking system. You can register as an individual, family, or corporate team
If you would like to help out but a bike ride is not your thing, you can donate or volunteer.
Notified by HB Chamber
and posted by Henry Sapiecha 7th Sept 2009
FREE MONEY GRANT FROM GOVERNMENT TO YOU OF $1,600 – GRAB IT NOW
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009GET YOUR $1,600 FREE GOVERNMENT MONEY NOW
Insulate your home and get the government to pay $1,600
Published by Henry Sapiecha 25th August 2009
SO YOU THINK YOU ARE HAVING A BAD DAY – CHECK THIS LOCAL STORY
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009John- Owner of the Torbanlea sawmill Contract Timbers
A POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER OF THE BURRUM CHAMBER
Recently you may have heard of a lone traveller getting attacked and killed on the highway near Gin Gin Qld.
1…It was Johns wifes’ brother. Brutally bashed a couple of weeks ago by a total stranger it seems when he ran out of petrol on the highway. Used dental records etc to identify him.
I was visiting John on another matter when he and his family were making funeral arrangements.
2….He tells me that recently two of his best mates were blown up into little pieces when an industrial accident in Brisbane involving acetyline and bottled gas took place. Scraping body parts off the walls I was told.
3….Also on top of all this his younger sister was diagnosed with spinal cancer.
I WAS THERE TO VIEW HIS HUGE NEW 15 FT X 5FT X 5FT FISH TANK
A one off creation made from laminated glass specially brought up from Melbourne.
This huge expensive aquarium lay in a grossly mangled shattered pile in the yard at John’s place .
It has self destructed into fragments a few days earlier because of a faulty design he had used to manufacture same.
ALL THIS IN A SHORT SPACE OF A FEW MONTHS.
THE WORST 4 MONTHS OF MY LIFE WAS HIS COMMENT
41294772 Contract Timbers Torbanlea
Published by Henry Sapiecha 18th August 2009