Renewable energy training facility gets the green light
Published Yesterday at 11:09 AM
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
The Honourable Dr Steven Miles
The renewable energy sector workforce is expected to be given a boost thanks to a Queensland Government decision that will see a state-of-the-art renewable energy training facility at Pinkenba for the electrical industry.
Deputy Premier and Planning Minister Steven Miles said this is a great example of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to reaching its 50 per cent renewable target by 2030.
“As Planning Minister, I have approved a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation for the Pinkenba Renewable Energy Training Facility,” Mr Miles said.
A new site in Southern Redland Bay will become a priority growth area, with the Queensland Government investing in catalyst infrastructure to unlock over.
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A PRIVATE school in the heart of the Lockyer Valleyâs booming growth area has submitted plans to the state government to expand and build new facilities to welcome primary school students for the first time.
Faith Lutheran College has submitted a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation proposal for its Plainland school, which includes a new sporting precinct with a dressage field and arena and show jumping field.
The secondary school was established in 1999 and moved to its 28 hectare site in 2000. Faithâs proposed sport and recreation precinct.
Faith has grown substantially since then with development in the area ramping up around it in recent years.
It is understood their respective contributions are not transferable to a smaller project. The spokeswoman said the council would continue to work with the Federal Government and try to convince them to still fund the project, given its strong local support and need. Fisher MP Andrew Wallace vowed to continue fighting for the funding as an election commitment, despite the budget blow. I don t take no for an answer. To me, no means not now, he said. Mr Wallace said the economic impacts created by the COVID-19 pandemic meant that for now, the stadium funding was not a first priority.
Unlawful night works see cranky Brisbane residents go months without sleep
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A construction company has subjected residents to months of sleepless nights, noisily working well into the early hours of the morning without a permit from the Brisbane City Council.
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Around the clock construction of a school sees residents endure months of interrupted sleep, forcing some to move
Neither the Brisbane City Council nor the State Government have granted the construction company a permit to work overnight