As the Gold Coast prepares to host one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events – the Commonwealth Games – the local construction sector is set to see a flurry of activity over the coming years.
Several major projects underway in the Sunshine Coast and a number more in the pipeline are giving the construction industry something to smile about in 2013.
Budding cabinet maker Catherina Willemsen has signed up for an apprenticeship in Brisbane with the help of BUSY At Work and the federal government’s Kickstart program.
The Gold Coast property market is set to be flooded with a tranche of new homes thanks to a billion-dollar residential development underway at Pimpama.
The revival of uranium mining is one step closer in Queensland, with premier Campbell Newman visiting north-west parts of the state to oversee the government initiative.
Three major liquefied natural gas projects (LNG) earmarked for Queensland are set to create thousands of jobs across the state, including hundreds of apprenticeship opportunities.
Brisbane City Council has unveiled the final designs for the multimillion-dollar Kingsford Smith Drive (KSD) upgrade – a project which may create opportunities for apprenticeships in Queensland.
The Queensland construction sector is set to see an increase in activity, with applications for work on the multibillion-dollar Sunshine Coast University Hospital development set to open tomorrow (January 16).
The Queensland government is seeking out the state’s best apprentices, vocational students, trainees, teachers and employers for the annual training awards.
The Sunshine Coast Council is set to start receiving applications for its annual traineeship program, with anyone interested able to put themselves forward from January 19 onwards.
