Queensland economy outperforming other states
The professional services company has recently pointed to what it sees as the bright spots of the Queensland economy, with this growth underpinning the state’s future success.
27 August 2014
Bruce motorway gets a spruce up
Queensland has one of the longest coastlines in Australia. It is also where most of the population live, with cities and vital infrastructure all clustered along the shore.
20 August 2014
Gold Coast CBD seeing a new wave of investment
However, the city’s CBD may soon be on people’s minds, since the Southport area was designated a priority growth zone late last year. Since then, the area has seen roughly $200 million in investments planned for the region.
20 August 2014
Townsville’s utilities to get new lease of life
In light of these concerns, the Townsville City Council has recently announced the upgrading of the city centre’s water system to meet growing demand from residents living in the area.
18 August 2014
Brisbane port becoming more accessible
Transport projects are among the most important civil construction initiatives for big cities. Not only does this work provide a range of advantages for businesses working in the area, they also require specialised skills for their construction to go smoothly.
12 August 2014
Transport corridors improving north of Brisbane
One of these has recently moved towards the construction stage – the Gateway Motorway upgrades in Nudgee. This project, funded by the Queensland and federal governments, has confirmed a contractor for the first stages of construction, which will involve undertaking earthworks in the region.
30 July 2014
Queensland leads the country in job creation
The state has recorded the highest employment growth rates in the country, with opportunities increasing considerably in the last year. The ABS figures showed that 65,000 jobs have been created in Queensland in the last year.
22 July 2014
Schools central to future infrastructure
Because of this importance, schools will be vital to the ongoing success of Queensland’s economy. To meet predicted demand, the state government has recently rolled out plans for future schools, with around 100 needed by 2031.
21 July 2014
Tourist numbers boosting Queensland economy
These findings come from the recently-released National Visitor Survey which tracks the tourism industry in Australia.
17 July 2014
Prefabrication the future of building in Queensland
However, one major development is having a big impact on where these jobs are carried out, with the future of construction likely to move off site and into more controlled environments.
14 July 2014
