Electrical contractors needed for community hub

LOCAL tradies and subbies are being reminded of the opportunities to secure work during the construction of a new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub following the awarding of a $7 million subcontract to a local electrical contractor.

Fraser Coast Deputy Mayor Denis Chapman said the Australian Government was partnering with Council through the Hinkler Regional Deal to revitalise the Hervey Bay City Centre, and 
the cornerstone was the development of a new Library and Council Administration Centre.

“Council awarded the tender to develop the new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub to national construction company Hansen Yuncken earlier this year, and Hansen Yuncken is now starting to award subcontracts and go to the market with trade package opportunities,” he said.

“The Pialba office of JGP Electrical CQ Pty Ltd has been awarded the subcontract for an electrical, communications and security trade package and there are a range of trade packages now in the market or about to go to the market.

“This includes but is not limited to scaffolding, tower crane, concrete supply, dewatering, shed hire, traffic control, surveyor, hydraulic services, bulk earthworks and detailed excavation, to name just a few.

“This is a massive project that will be built over a two-and-a-half-year period, with an independent economic analysis by the AEC Group estimating the new building will support $146 million in industry output for local businesses during construction.

“Any local tradies or subbies wanting to find out more about how they can get involved in this project are encouraged to contact Hansen Yuncken directly at FCLAB@hansenyuncken.com.au”.

Hansen Yuncken project manager Rod Derbyshire said it was great to see the level of interest from local contractors and suppliers.

“The award of this large package to a local business will only help to support local employment through the course of the project,” he said.

Cr Chapman said the new community hub would include an expanded library over two levels, a new public plaza, and flexible spaces that could be booked for meetings or events both day and night.

Construction is due to start in early 2024 and be completed in mid-2026.