November 6, 2015
Construction has begun on the new North Burnett Disaster Management Co-ordination Centre at Gayndah Airport, promised after the disastrous 2013 floods.
Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the Federal Government had invested over $1.1 million to fully fund the project under the Community Development Grants Program.
Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd said local company Possco Homes had been awarded the successful tender.
“The building will adjoin the existing airport waiting terminal, which will be upgraded for use by both the public and the media in times of disaster,” Mr O’Dowd said.
“Designed to include co-ordination/control rooms, meeting rooms, personal accommodation and amenities, the building will also be available for use by organisations such as the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services for vital training purposes.”
North Burnett mayor Don Waugh said the centre would also include an aviation fuel facility.
“Located on land adjacent to the Gayndah airstrip, the complex is ideally positioned to coordinate operations throughout the North Burnett, and will host state-of-the-art equipment to assist in managing disaster events” Cr Waugh said.
Works are scheduled for completion in early 2016, weather permitting.
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