COVID Works for Queensland projects to create 60 Gladstone jobs

Refurbishing the Gladstone Aquatic Centre, replacing playground equipment across the region and upgrading the Cassy Lives Skate Park are just some of the projects that will create jobs and benefit the Gladstone community as part of Queensland’s economic recovery plan.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk recently visited the Gladstone Aquatic Centre with Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher and Mayor Matt Burnett ahead of announcing the nine projects worth $5.2 million under the recently launched $200 million COVID Works for Queensland program.

“We announced the $200 million COVID Works for Queensland Program to create thousands of jobs across the state and deliver vital community infrastructure as part of our $6 billion economic recovery strategy Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs,” the Premier said.

“Gladstone’s allocation of $5.2 million will go towards nine projects in the region, which the Gladstone Regional Council expects will create or support 60 jobs.” 

Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett said the council was looking forward to delivering the projects for the community.

“These projects will make a real difference in helping the community get through this period by improving liveability as well as creating jobs for local families,” Mayor Burnett said.