Community groups across Forde will be supported by a new Morrison Government program to lower energy costs, support local jobs and help reduce global emissions. The Powering Communities Program will fund up to 12 projects worth a total of $67,700 in Forde. Grants of between $5,000 and $12,000 will be available to eligible community organisations,…
DetailsQueensland 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,…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsQueensland 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is taking action to secure Australia’s long-term fuel supply, keep prices low for consumers and create over 1000 new jobs through a new domestic fuel security package. As part of our 2020-21 Budget, the Government will deliver a $211 million investment in new domestic diesel storage facilities, reforms to create a minimum onshore…
DetailsLogan commuters are being invited to share their ideas for the multimillion-dollar, Loganlea station relocation. A survey has been launched asking the community to contribute their experiences about public transport from Loganlea and what improvements they would like to see. The station will be located close to health and education precincts resulting in an improved…
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