
Plans for $25m water mains upgrade in Townsville
The Townsville City Council’s Water and Waste Committee has backed a report recommending a multi-million dollar upgrade of the city’s aged infrastructure and water mains over the next 10 years.

The Townsville City Council’s Water and Waste Committee has backed a report recommending a multi-million dollar upgrade of the city’s aged infrastructure and water mains over the next 10 years.

Construction is set to begin on the $10.4 million safety improvements on Mooloolaba Road at Buderim hill, aimed at reducing the area’s high crash rate and improving driveability for motorists.

The best of Lockyer Valley’s businesses and employees will be recognised at this year’s Business, Training and Apprenticeship Awards, with nominations opening at the end of the month.

A brand new state-of-the-art aquatic centre is set to delight Lockyer Valley residents, with the regional council entering into negotiations with Douglas Construction and Engineering for the $11.9 million project.

The third year of Australia’s National Skills Week was officially launched by federal Minister for Employment, Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor last week (August 13) with activities set to get underway.

Those who have completed traineeships or apprenticeships in Queensland can take on a challenge of a lifetime, travelling internationally, developing industry skills and meeting new people abroad on a scholarship from the Queensland Overseas Foundation (QOF).

If you’re approaching your final years of education, you’ve probably started giving some thought to what career you want to pursue.

If you’re one of the many people who have considered pursuing apprenticeships in Brisbane, then head on over to the Creative Kick-off launch at the Southbank Institute of Technology to assess your career options as part of National Skills Week (August 26-September 1).

The expansion and refurbishment of the Gladstone Pound estimated to cost $1.43 million has moved onto the next stage with Tomkins Commercial and Industrial Builders announced as the tenders for the project.

Hundreds of residents take up apprenticeships in Queensland each year, with upskilling as an electrician one of the many trades pursued.
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