Tradies and Subbies for Hervey Bay Community Hub

Works on the new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub, a key project under the Hinkler Regional Deal, have gone underground, with excavation underway for the basement car park.

Construction of the $108.7 million hub – which is supported by $40 million from the Australian Government, and additional funding from Fraser Coast Regional Council – is progressing well with national construction company Hansen Yuncken kicking off the works earlier this year.

Hansen Yuncken have now engaged four more local businesses for trade packages valued at more than $3 million, in addition to the eight local companies previously engaged for goods and services valued at more than $12 million.

This will provide a major injection into the Fraser Coast local economy, with Wide Bay Scaffolding, Meales Wide Bay Concrete Pumping, Wide Bay Crane Hire and Neumann Steel among the latest local businesses set to benefit from the project.

The new community hub will include a Disaster Resilience Centre, an expanded library over two levels, a new public plaza, and flexible spaces for meetings and events.

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.

Almost 100 foundation piles and 371 basement wall piles were created to help prepare the foundations for the new five-storey building on the corner of Main Street and Torquay Road in Pialba, and now local contractor Wombat Civil and Earthworks is excavating the single-level basement car park.

About 8,600 cubic metres of material will be removed over the five weeks of the excavation works, with the car park to provide 68 parking spaces underneath the building.

Council is also extending the car park near the current library site and Hervey Bay PCYC to provide 162 new car parks, and is exploring additional on-street parking options within the city centre.

Construction is due to be completed in mid-2026.

The Hinkler Regional Deal is a partnership between the Australian Government, Fraser Coast Regional Council and Bundaberg Regional Council that seeks to build on the area’s strengths to provide economic growth and long-term employment.

For more information on the Hervey Bay City Centre community hub, visit: https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/hervey-bay-library-administration-centre-inc-disaster-resilience-centre.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain:

“Regional communities deserve high-quality community infrastructure and multi-purpose spaces that can bring them together, which is why we’re partnering with Fraser Coast Regional Council and injecting $40 million towards this transformative project.

“From boosting community engagement, providing a dedicated space for events, and unlocking new commercial opportunities, this hub will have a huge impact in Hervey Bay – and it’s fantastic to see local contractors front and centre of this work.”

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland, Anthony Chisholm:

“This project is going to boost the excellent quality of life that locals enjoy here, while also attracting more people to experience everything that the Hervey Bay region has to offer.

“We know this new hub will have long-term benefits for this fast-growing region, but it will also unlock significant economic opportunities for local businesses right now – supporting local contractor jobs and injecting millions into the Fraser Coast economy.”

Quotes attributable to Fraser Coast Regional Councillor, Denis Chapman:

"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the city centre, create jobs and drive business investment.

“There will continue to be opportunities for local businesses to secure work over the next two years.

“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.”

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The transformation of Hervey Bay’s city centre is officially underway!

The first sod was turned this morning to mark the start of construction of the new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre, which also features a Disaster Resilience Centre.

More than three-quarters of this development will feature community space, with the new building to be a one-stop spot for learning, socialising and accessing Council services. There will be an expanded library over two levels, a new outdoor public plaza and flexible community spaces.

The current library network in the region is only half the size needed to meet current Australian and Queensland building standards. With over a third of the Fraser Coast’s population holding library memberships, this transformation is much needed and numbers are continuing to grow!

The Australian Government and Council are partnering up through the Hinkler Regional Deal to deliver this transformation project for Hervey Bay’s city centre. More details about the project are available here:

https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/hervey-bay-library-administration-centre-inc-disaster-resilience-centre

The car park between the Hervey Bay PCYC and the current Hervey Bay Library building will be extended to provide more parking spaces ahead of the construction of a new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub.

At its meeting today, Fraser Coast Regional Council resolved to accept the $2.25 million tender from local company Kirbro Contracting Pty Ltd to construct 162 car parks and complete the associated drainage, pathways, lighting and landscape works.

Deputy Mayor Denis Chapman said Council was partnering with the Australian Government through the Hinkler Regional Deal to redevelop the Hervey Bay City Centre, with the backbone of this project being a new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre (incorporating a Disaster Resilience Centre).

“The transformation of the Hervey Bay City Centre is about to begin, with the new community hub to be the one-stop spot for learning, socialising and accessing Council services,” he said.

“More than three-quarters of the development will be community space, with study zones, meeting rooms, creative spaces and areas for large functions available for community use, day and night.

“It will also bring hundreds of Council workers from various locations together into the city centre, meaning better collaboration between staff and more efficient services for the community.

“With more people coming into the Hervey Bay City Centre, there will be a need for more car parks, both for the general community and for Council staff.

“That’s why we are extending the car park near the Hervey Bay PCYC, which will be just a short walk away from the new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre being built on the corner of Main Street and Torquay Road.

“The car park will also be of benefit to users of the Hervey Bay pump track, which will be built in coming months in Fraser Coast Park, behind the current Hervey Bay Library building and the University of the Sunshine Coast’s local campus.”

The project scope will include excavation and earthworks, stormwater drainage, kerb and channel, pavement and new asphalt surfacing, construction of concrete footpaths, line marking to allow for 162 additional car parking spaces, lighting and landscaping.

Work on the car park extension is expected to start later this year and be finished by the end of the year.

The car park extension works are partly funded through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

The new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre (incorporating a Disaster Resilience Centre) is funded by a $40 million Australian Government commitment under the Hinkler Regional Deal, Council’s general revenue and land sales.

Construction of the new centre is starting this month and is expected to be completed by mid-2026.

The Queensland Government provided a $1.3 million grant to Council through the Works for Queensland program to design and build pump tracks in Maryborough and Hervey Bay, with the Maryborough pump track opening in mid-2023.

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.

Local tradies and subbies are being reminded of the opportunities to secure during the construction of a new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub following the awarding of the $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 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, 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@hansenyunken.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 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.

“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,” he said.

“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 in early 2024 and be completed in mid-2026.

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

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.

The Selective Tenderers to move through to the Stage 2 of the procurement process are:

Company: ADCO Constructions Pty Ltd

• Contact name: Jovene Lai
• Email address: qldtenders@adcoconstruct.com.au
• Company: Badge Constructions (QLD) Pty Ltd
• Contact name: Darren Wallis
• Position: Manager Procurement - Qld.
• Email address: Qld.Tenders@badge.net.au
• Phone: (07) 3217 000

Company: Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd

• Contact Name: Danielle Jones
• Position: Estimating Coordinator
• Email address: djones@hansenyuncken.com.au
• Phone: (07) 3872 4002