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$220m education investment to generate hundreds of construction jobs
The Queensland Government has announced a $220 million package to refurbish education facilities for state schools. The package will create hundreds of jobs for tradespeople and construction workers across the state.
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A step-by-step guide to building a retaining wall
Steps to build a retaining wall: Know the lay of the land - contact Dial Before You Dig Draft your wall design Finalise plans and mark out area Excavate area and trench Lay and compact road base Lay steel bar grid/mesh and set up wooden forms Pour footing - lay cement and sand mix Screed and level the cement/sand mix Lay first row of bricks Fill first layer of bricks with blue metal aggregate Optional - Install drainage pipe Lay remaining layers of bricks Remove lugs from top layer Install caps Allow everything to dry
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Four new schools to generates hundreds of construction jobs
Four new state schools are set to be built as part of the Queensland Government's new $346 million education package, generating hundreds of construction jobs in the process.
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