Local Suppliers for Hervey Bay Community Hub

Eight local companies have secured sub-contracts valued at about $12.2 million for goods and services needed during the construction of a new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub.

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 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, who have begun preparing the site for construction to start this month,” he said.

“Hansen Yuncken has so far engaged eight local companies for trade packages valued at around $12.2 million.

“This includes Sam’s Plumbing and Gas securing a $2 million subcontract for hydraulic services and Wombat Civil and Earthworks being awarded a $1.2 million subcontract for bulk earthworks.

“There will be many more opportunities for local businesses to secure work over the next two and a half years, with the AEC Group estimating the new building will support $146 million in industry output for local businesses during construction.

“Any local businesses 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”

Cr Jade Wellings 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.

“More than three-quarters of this development will be community space with the new hub to be the community’s one-stop spot for learning, socialising and accessing Council services,” she said.

“Bringing hundreds of workers together into the city centre will also boost nearby businesses. It will mean better collaboration between staff and, ultimately, more efficient services for the community.

“While there will be some disruption during construction, the end result will be a major transformation of a key part of the Hervey Bay City Centre that will set the standard for other developments and pave the way for business investment into our growing city.”

The Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre (incorporating a Disaster Resilience Centre) is a commitment under the Hinkler Regional Deal.

The overall construction contract has been awarded to Hansen Yuncken for $108.7 million, and is funded by a $40 million Australian Government commitment, Council’s general revenue and land sales.

Construction is due to start later this month and be completed in mid-2026.

The eight local companies that have secured subcontracts so far include:

• Electrical, Communication and Security – JGP Electrical CQ Pty Ltd;
• Hydraulic Services – Sam’s Plumbing and Gas Pty Ltd;
• Temporary Fencing – Handy Hire Trading Pty Ltd;
• Telehandler/Forklift Hire – Handy Hire Trading Pty Ltd;
• Geotechnical – Geotechnical Services (Wide Bay) Pty Ltd;
• Skip Bins – Coastal Skip Bins Hire Pty Ltd;
• Shed Cleaning – Bluebell Services Wide Bay;
• Bulk Earthworks – Wombat Civil and Earthworks;
• Surveyor – Surveyors at Work Pty Ltd.

More details about the Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre project is available on Council’s Engagement Hub website here.

Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, Fraser Coast and Gympie Regional Office is hosting an industry briefing for upcoming projects in our region to better connect local suppliers to major buyers, in partnership with the Fraser Coast Regional Council, Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources - AusIndustry.

The event will showcase the supply chain opportunities and procurement schedules of some of the largest infrastructure projects in the Fraser Coast and Gympie region and enable regional businesses to connect with buyers face-to-face.

You’ll hear from:

• Downer Group - Queensland Train Manufacturing Program

• Equis – Lower Wonga (Woolooga) Battery Energy Storage System

• Energy Solution Industries – Battery Manufacturing Facility

• Hansen Yuncken – Fraser Coast Library and Administration Centre

• Queensland Health - Regional Projects

• Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Communities and the Arts – Declared Projects.

• and more …

The event also offers a valuable opportunity to network and connect one-on-one with industry and government. Come prepared with your business pitch and capability statement!

Event details:

Date: Wednesday 11 October 2023

Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm (registrations open 8.30am)

Venue: The Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre, 5 Walker Street, Maryborough

Cost: $40.00 (incl. GST)

Inclusions: Morning tea and light lunch provided

Register: click here to register

Registrations close - Wednesday 6 October 2023

More information:

Jennifer Morrice, Senior Economic Development Fraser Coast & Gympie Regional Office, Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

M: 0437 920 436 E: Jennifer.morrice@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au

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A national construction company that has developed major government, commercial, health, retail and entertainment projects will be appointed as the building contractor for the next stage of the new Hervey Bay Library and Fraser Coast Regional Council Administration Centre.

Cr Denis Chapman said the Australian Government was partnering with Council through the Hinkler Regional Deal to build a vibrant community hub in the heart of Hervey Bay.

“This is a once in a generation opportunity to reshape the Hervey Bay City Centre, to create jobs and drive economic growth and investment,” he said.

“The appointment of Hansen Yuncken as the building contractor is an important step in the delivery of this project, with detailed design underway now and construction expected to start next year and be completed in 2025.”

Cr David Lewis said the building 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.

“The new Library and Council Administration Centre will be a place to support learning and innovation, and a place where the community can come together to socialize and benefit from centralised Council services,” he said.

“More than three quarters of this development will be dedicated to community space.

“By improving the library’s floor space and design, we can cater for our growing population and help improve education outcomes in our region.”

Cr Zane O’Keefe said Hansen Yuncken had a strong track record of delivering major projects, such as the Hervey Bay Hospital Emergency Department redevelopment and the University of Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay Foundation building.

“Council is using an Early Contractor Involvement model for the delivery of the new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre,” he said.

“This means that a building contractor will work with Council and its architects on the final design of the building before submitting a final tender to construct the building.

“This process helps leverage the builder’s significant experience, reduces risk and ensures we have the most cost-effective design for the building.”

The Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre (incorporating a Disaster Resilience Centre) is a commitment under the Hinkler Regional Deal.

The project is estimated to cost around $100 million, and is funded by a $40 million Australian Government commitment through the Community Development Grants Programme, Council’s general revenue, land sales and borrowings.

The Hinkler Regional Deal for the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay region is an Australian Government initiative in partnership with the local Councils that seeks to build on the area’s strengths to provide economic growth and long-term employment.

More details about the Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre project is available on Council’s Engagement Hub website at: https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/hervey-bay-library-administration-centre-inc-disaster-resilience-centre.

Local tradespeople, sub-contractors and suppliers can register their interest in working on the project via the Engagement Hub website.

Additional background about the Early Contractor Involvement process

Hansen Yuncken has been selected as the preferred tenderer to assist Council in progressing the design development for the new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre through an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement.

Following completion of the ECI stage and acceptance of the developed design and pricing, Council will enter into a Design and Construct Agreement with either the ECI contractor or an alternative contractor to finalise the design and construct the new building.