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Over the next four years the NSW Government is investing $62.6billion in infrastructure, which will sustain an average of over 155,000 jobs every year.
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ISSUE 57, 20 AUGUST 2010 |
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| BER Implementation Taskforce Interim Report - Key Facts
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| The interim BER Implementation Taskforce Report released earlier this month has confirmed that the BER component of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan, “is delivering much needed infrastructure to school communities while achieving the primary goal of economic activity across the nation.” Read more |
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| Common Equity launched
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| Housing Minister Frank Terenzini recently announced the formation of Common Equity NSW (CENSW), an important milestone in the consolidation and growth of co-operative social and affordable housing in NSW. This initiative will provide cost effective delivery of new social and affordable housing by providing a co-operative owned infrastructure. Read more |
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| Senior’s housing gets a boost in Grafton
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| The Intergenerational Report released in February this year indicates Australia’s population will age considerably over the next 40 years. The number of people aged over 65 will more than double by 2050. More than 3,180 of the over 6,000 new homes being currently built across the State under the Stimulus Plan will be allocated to meet the needs of this growing senior population. Read more |
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| June 2010 BER Score Card online today
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| The Building the Education Revolution 2010 Score Card is available on the BER website from today, providing a snapshot of program progress as of June 30, 2010. Read more |
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| Australian Construction Association comments
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| In a statement last week, the Australian Construction Association (ACA) noted that the BER program has delivered essential infrastructure and economic stimulus to communities across the country and helped keep thousands of Australians in jobs. It was never intended to be delivered in a 'business as usual' environment and should instead be judged on what it achieved at a time when the industry was doing it very tough. Read more |
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| Infrastructure Coordinator General address to IPA members
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| Robert Leece, Infrastructure Coordinator General, recently participated on a guest panel addressing members of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia at their Partnerships 2010 conference. Mr Leece outlined the importance of industry partnerships in the success of different procurement models in NSW. Read more |
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| Two more schools gearing up to enjoy new school facilities
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| With 2,338 Primary Schools for the 21st Century projects underway and 800 finished, many NSW Government schools are seeing their new facilities take shape. Read more |
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| Recycled project site waste
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| Abigroup Pty Ltd, BER Managing Contractor for Sydney, has a Waste Management Plan in place ensuring over 70% of waste material from school sites has been turned into reusable products. Read more |
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| BER makes a difference for a school with a difference
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| A unique NSW public school that runs its own motel, an Enterprise Park and a community radio station has now received a dedicated classroom building for arts and music classes with Primary Schools for the 21st Century funding. Read more |
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| NSW BER in the news
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| Refreshingly positive news on Building the Education Revolution appears in local papers. Read more |
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| Lurnea homes achieve 6 star Nationwide House Energy Rating
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| Six new social housing units in Lurnea have been inspected by the Minister for Housing, Frank Terenzini. These modern homes in Webster Rd replace properties that have well and truly reached the end of their useful life. Read more |
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