Queensland construction companies have been invited to submit their proposals for the Gold Coast’s largest road project. The jointly funded $1.5 billion Stage 1 of the Coomera Connector, will run between Coomera and Nerang. Contractors received their first industry briefing today – on a project expected to create around 700 jobs. Federal Minister for Population,…
A business case is now being prepared to investigate the duplication of Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road between Milne Street and Tallagandra Road at Mount Warren Park. The project secured $5 million dollars in funding from the Federal Government’s Urban Congestion Fund in early 2019 but had not received a matching commitment by the State Government until August…
The Forde community will stand in silent reflection and remembrance of the sacrifice of our fallen man and women who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations this Remembrance Day. Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said for more than a century Australians have paused at 11am on 11 November to acknowledge…
The Morrison Government is launching a new era of Australian manufacturing, as part of our JobMaker Plan to rebuild the economy, create jobs in Logan and the Northern Gold Coast and recover from the COVID-19 recession. The $1.5 billion Modern Manufacturing Strategy will make Australian manufacturers more competitive, resilient and able to scale-up to take…
As part of its $800 million JobMaker Digital Business Plan, the Morrison Government is encouraging and supporting more Australian small businesses to digitise, so they can compete, succeed and create job opportunities as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. This includes an expansion of the Australian Small Business Advisory Service (ASBAS) Digital Solutions program. Minister…
A project in Yatala will receive a share of more than $290 million in Australian Government funding under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the timing couldn’t be better to see funding…
The Australian and Queensland governments are continuing to invest in road safety with more than $18 million in joint funding unlocked to upgrade Beaudesert Beenleigh Road in Queensland. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Australian Government committed $14.4 million to the project, which will deliver a…
Queensland school leavers and job seekers will benefit from increased access to free or low-fee skills training under a significant investment through the JobTrainer Agreement to berolled out across Queensland. Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said strengthening Australia’s skills and training system is a priority as the…
The Morrison Government is investing in new and emerging technologies that will support jobs, strengthen our economy and reduce emissions. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the $1.9 billion investment package in future technologies to lower emissions would back jobs now and into the future, cut costs for households and improve the reliability of our energy…
The Morrison Government is delivering vital road upgrades across Forde. We’re getting shovels in the ground to upgrade local roads, maintain jobs and economic growth in Forde. If you would like to receive updates on these important road safety projects, please complete the newsletter signup form below.