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MEDIA RELEASE
12 June 2009
For immediate release
Opportunities for Local Employment
Local builders, tradespeople, contractors, suppliers, business representatives, service
providers and other interested parties are invited to attend a public forum where
Abigroup will outline opportunities to participate in the “Building the Education
Revolution” (BER) program for schools in the Sydney Region.
Abigroup’s overall package of works in the Australian Government’s Nation Building
Economic Stimulus Plan involves managing the design and construction of a wide
range of facilities and improvements at 177 schools within the Bondi, Port Jackson, St
George and Sutherland areas.
Abigroup is now actively seeking participants in local project teams being formed to
take responsibility for the construction delivery of the specific works required at each
school. Individual projects may include a communal hall, covered learning area,
library, classrooms, administration block, toilet block or the upgrade of existing
facilities.
“While we have already fielded enquiries from potential participants, we’re keen to
maximise local community involvement,” said Abigroup’s Stakeholder & Community
Engagement Manager, Matt Frodsham. “So we’re conducting two open sessions later
this month to provide further details, invite participation and respond to any
questions.”
The first session will be conducted at Gymea TAFE, Kingsway, Sutherland on 22 June,
commencing at 4.00pm. An identical session is scheduled for 29 June at the Leichhardt
Town Hall, 107 Norton Street, Leichhardt, also commencing at 4.00pm. Each public
forum is expected to run for one hour, followed by the chance to discuss aspects of the
program in an informal environment over tea and coffee.
While it is not mandatory to make a booking, potential attendees are encouraged to
register, to assist in preparations for the forum. Please direct any queries about the
forums to Matt Frodsham on Ph. (02) 9499 0999 or by email to:
matt.frodsham@abigroup.com.au
(ENDS)
Please direct all enquiries regarding this Media Release
to Janine Sherringham, Corporate Communications Manager, Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd,
924 Pacific Highway, Gordon, Ph.9499 0999
Queries regarding the Public Forums should be directed to Matt Frodsham
as noted within the body of this release.
Learn more about the Commonwealth Nation Building & Economic Stimulus
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