Archive for the 'LOCAL PROJECTS' Category
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
NEW HOWARD BRIDGE CONTRACT AWARDED TO SUNSTATE GROUP QLD
The works are to commence in November at around $1.2 m for the bridge to be built over Maria Creek.
Completeion date to be around March next year.
Some of the rate monies are coming back into the community in an amount that is is commensurate with the rates that are being paid by the Burrum community.
Some pics of the bridge to be replaced are posted here below.
Howard is the centre of the Fraser Coast >>> www.fctsc.com.au
Published by Henry Sapiecha
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Thursday, October 20th, 2011
BRUCE HIGHWAY & BURRUM RIVER ROAD RECENT UPGRADE WELL OVERDUE
Several weeks ago work was completed on the intersection of the Bruce Highway & Burrum River Road @ the Fraser Coast Queensland
Looks great and the safety aspects cannot be over rated.We thank the Department of Main Roads
This upgrade was in front of the 5 acre estate lots with town water on the Torbanlea side of the Burrum River.
There is an approval for 12 x 5 acre lots with town water and further information on availability of these magnificent rare lots can be obtained from us at admin@acbocallcentre.com
Expressions of interest for your 5 acre lot with town water are invited here
admin@acbocallcentre.com
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Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Great to see this very much used intersection being upgraded & well overdue
Department of main roads Queensland has been accessing the Torbanlea intersection for some time and has now actually nominated the Sunstate Group Qld Pty. Ltd to carry out the works.
Some pics are attached on works commencing taken by Henry Sapiecha.
Jim Gabriel project manager for Sunstate said they would be doing the upgrade over the next 4-6 months
Ron Grieves from the Dept of Main Roads has commented on the need for this upgrade and will get back to his department re the placement of further pipes under the highway for future growth plans for the area and especially the 60 acres or so across the highway where a proposal for a 300 modular home village has been put forward to be used by the ‘Grey Nomads’.
The existing power lines over the highway will be replaced by an underground service as part of the current intersection upgrade
Full plans of the Torbanlea Bruce Highway intersection downloadable
Plans here for intersection upgrade by Main Roads & Sunstate
Property sale here 60 acres proposed 300 modular homes Bruce Highway -Refer above aerial view
Photos and story by Henry Sapiecha
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Posted in LOCAL MAPS ZONES, LOCAL PROJECTS, PROPERTY REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES, TENDERS QUOTES, TORBANLEA, TRANSPORT, USEFUL INFO | No Comments »
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
TORBANLEA & HOWARD AREA HAS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS TO FIT IN WITH THE PROPOSED SERVICE CORRIDOR IN QUEENSLAND AS OUTLINED BY OUR LOCAL FRASER COAST COUNCIL.
We have plenty of land here for a major airport, industrial estates, transport terminals, electric trains & station, highway access, skilled available workforce, water supply, electric power, national broadband connection availability, short distance to beaches and more than adequate community services & facilities
One proposal I have suggested also was to have a huge ‘container terminal’ here to take some of the pressure from the Brisbane wharves. This would be serviced by the existing but upgraded rail & highway network in shifting the containers from the Brisbane wharves as they arrive there to here where they can be stored and dispersed from here to various locations around the state of Queensland.
I have access to corporations that will assist in putting together such a development given that this proposal is now possible. We need however to commission a report investigating the initiative.With the local & state governments co-operating and funding such a report, one can confidently march forward towards a prosperous future for our region
A great start is a local Fraser Coast central trades & services project that requires some support to kick start the proposal. Refer link below.
www.fctsc.com.au
**Refer the Fraser Coast council press release below
Council advocates for a service corridor
16 September 2011
The Fraser Coast Regional Council has called for the State Government to recognise the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay Burnett as a service corridor under plans to promote regional Queensland.
The push was contained in the Council’s response on the draft Queensland Regionalisation Strategy and draft Queensland Infrastructure Plan.
“The Fraser Coast and Wide Bay Burnett should be recognised as a service corridor to the developing gas and mining sectors next door,” Fraser Coast Mayor Mick Kruger said.
The draft plans indicate that services account for at least 20% of the Queensland economy but fail to recognise the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett in maps outlining Queensland’s economic zones. (See purple area to be added to map from planning document.)
“The map shows our region as a white void,” Cr Kruger said.
“Our submission on the draft documents includes support from Wide Bay Burnett Mayors, the Regional Development Authority, the Urban Development Institute of Australia – Wide Bay and all chambers of commerce – for our region to be included as a service corridor to the growing resource sectors to the west and north.
“The Fraser Coast is more than just a tourism destination. It is ideally positioned at the gateway to the gas and energy sectors so our skilled trades, manufacturing and service industries will have an important role in the development of the resource sector.
“Recognition of the Fraser Coast as a service centre will focus attention on our ability to provide equipment, logistics, fully serviced and affordable industrial land, land for homes as well as workers.
“It will also focus government attention on the need to fund infrastructure here so we are ready to meet the demand for new homes and industries to expand.
“The support of regional stakeholders to this proposal is strong and we urge the State to recognise the economic opportunities for the Wide Bay Burnett in these strategic plans that will guide future infrastructure investment and development of the state.”
The Council submissions on the Queensland Regionalisation Strategy and Queensland Infrastructure Plan have been lodged with the State Government as part of the community consultation process. Outcomes are expected later this year.
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
| Airport Industrial Estate expansion |
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QCivil has won the tender to develop the $1.6 million expansion of the Airport Industrial Estate in Hervey Bay.
Earthworks on stages 3 and 4 have started and are expected to take about 16 weeks to complete.
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
| Stockland expands operations in Hervey Bay |
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Stockland Hervey Bay is currently in negotiations with prospective tenants for its $100 million expansion.
Stockland believes it is within 12 months of starting work on the project, which will add an extra 22,433 square metres to the centre in the Pialba CBD.
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Tags: fraser coast shopping, shopping expansion in hervey bay fraser coast
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
| $120m of luxury to lure investment |
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 The $120 million Wyndham Hervey Bay Resort will bolster the region’s tourism industry and attract further investment to the region.
The resort, to be built opposite the Urangan Boat Harbour, will comprise 162 luxury apartments and penthouses and full conference facilities for 300 guests.
It will also feature a lagoon pool, a café/restaurant catering for indoor or alfresco dining, a gym, internet café and underground car park.
Stage 1 construction is scheduled to start in August and is expected to be completed by April 2013.
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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Tags: fraser coast resorts, new resorts in the fraser coast, wyndahs new project in the fraser coast
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
| Tiaro Medical Centre tender awarded |
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Hervey Bay company Metcalfe Constructions has been awarded the tender for the $400,000 Tiaro Medical Centre.
The project will transform the former Tiaro Shire Council administration building to include a reception area, a doctor’s office, three consultation rooms and a pharmacy dispensary area.
Work is expected to start in late July and should be completed by the end of September.
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
| Station Square $100 million expansion |
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Around 100 jobs will be created in the $100 million expansion of Station Square shopping centre in Maryborough.
Target has signed as the major tenant and centre management is currently negotiating with other potential retailers.
The expansion will create about 20,000 square metres of gross floor area to create the tenancy for Target, extensions to the existing Bi-Lo supermarket, additional retail tenancies and kiosks and a rooftop car park.
Work is expected to start by August and be completed within 12 months.
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
FRASER COAST CHRONICLE & CHANNEL 7 TV PARTNER UP TO PROMOTE STAYCATIONS IN THE FRASER COAST
The region’s two largest media outlets, Channel Seven and the Fraser Coast Chronicle, are partnering with Council’s Fraser Coast Staycations marketing initiative by implementing a $100,000 multi-media campaign to boost the Fraser Coast economy.
Don’t miss your opportunity to leverage off this promotion for free.
If you haven’t already signed up as a business partner of the scheme and would like to know more about this free promotional opportunity, please contact:
Vanida Petts
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Phone: 4197 4731
Email: Vanida.petts@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
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Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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