Bobcat & Skid Steer Loader Hire in Glass House Mountains, QLD 4518
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Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier Receives $2.1b Development Boost
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s Labor Government has today signed off on a massive $2.1 billion development plan for Eagle Street Pier. The property group Dexus has signed the facilitation agreement alongside the government to bring the Waterfront Brisbane concept plan to life. The Minister for State Development Cameron Dick has stated the new agreement will transform Eagle Street Pier into a premium leisure and business destination. “The Palaszczuk Government is facilitating significant private investment to Queensland because it creates jobs and boosts tourism,” Mr Dick said. “Dexus can now commence the detailed design stage and proceed with development applications.” Dexus has estimated an average of 1120 construction jobs will be created annually over the next 10 years, with an extra 916 operational jobs supported once the works have completed. The Waterfront Brisbane proposal includes: A variety of riverfront restaurants, casual eateries and shops Two premium office and mixed-use towers on the Eagle Street Pier site Upgrade to the Creek Street and Charlotte Street intersection to improve pedestrian connectivity Upgraded wharf facilities supporting commercial and river tourism operations with provisions to support the delivery of a new City Reach ferry terminal New and revitalised public realm, featuring around 7900 square metres of open space (including approximately 3900 square metres in the Eagle Street Pier area), incorporating a market square and steps, urban verandah terraces, an extension of the City Reach Riverwalk and a new ‘green’ corridor connecting Eagle Street to the Riverwalk Enhanced City Reach Riverwalk supporting cyclists and pedestrians Mr Dick described the works as a “landmark project”, with an estimated $5.7 billion boost to Queensland’s Gross State Product over the next 40 years. Mr Dick also outlined this project will inject $230 million of value to Queensland’s construction and professional service sectors. “The Waterfront Brisbane proposal is a city-shaping development for Brisbane’s CBD and one that the Palaszczuk Government is proud to facilitate with Dexus for the benefit of the Brisbane and Queensland community.” Dexus Chief Investment Officer Ross Du Vernet said, “This is a significant milestone that unlocks the considerable potential in this Brisbane CBD gateway site which has sat under-developed for almost 30 years. “Its scale and central riverfront location provide a truly unique opportunity to create a world-class destination for city workers, residents and tourists. “Waterfront Brisbane is a key project in Dexus’ $8.7 billion development pipeline. We have been encouraged by the support our plans have received from the state government, council and the community, and we’re excited to bring this vision to life.” The required code compliant applications will be submitted to Brisbane City Council by mid-2020, Dexus estimates. Delivery of the project will be staged and subject to Dexus securing the relevant approvals. Construction on the Eagle Street Pier site is expected to commence in 2022 and the first tower to be delivered in 2026.
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Construction tenders open for $550m rail upgrade
Tenders are set to open in August for the construction and design contract of the first stage of the $550 million Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade in Queensland.
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Skid Steer Loader & Bobcat Hire Rates Guide
What are typical hourly Skid Steer Loader hire rates in Australia? Skid Steer Loader hire rates largely depend on the size of the Bobcat and Skid Steer Loader you’re looking to hire, whether or not you need an operator with your machine, and the functionality of the Skid Steer Loader. Bobcat and Skid Steer Loader suppliers in Brisbane and Australia alike will typically charge you anywhere between $115 to $140 an hour for wet Skid Steer Loader hire, and $85 to $110 for dry hire. Need to hire a bobcat or skid steer? Through iSeekplant, you'll find the best rates! What are typical Posi Track Skid Steer Loader hire rates? The average Posi Track Skid Steer Loader wet hire rates are: Small Posi Track Skid Steer Loader hire rates: $115 Medium Posi Track Skid Steer Loader hire rates: $120 Large Posi Track Skid Steer Loader hire rates: $135 A thirty dollar discount per hour will typically apply for dry Posi Track Skid Steer Loader hire rates. Posi Track Bobcat and Skid Steer Loaders, also known as multi-terrain loaders, are purpose-built for operating on sandy, soft and slippery ground conditions. It’s tracks enable stability and better traction across different terrain, as well as a lower chance of surface damage due to the track tread design. Posi Track Bobcat and Skid Steer Loader suppliers in Perth will typically have small, medium and large machines available for hire. What are typical Wheeled Skid Steer Loader hire rates? Typically, to wet hire a Wheeled Skid Steer Loader in Australia, it will cost: Small Wheeled Bobcat and Skid Steer Loader hire rates: $120 Medium Wheeled Bobcat and Skid Steer Loader hire rates: $130 Large Wheeled Bobcat and Skid Steer Loader hire rates: $140 A thirty dollar discount is common for machines to be hired without an operator. Wheeled Bobcat and Skid Steer Loaders are versatile, high-performance machines that are frequently hired with a wide range of labour-saving tools and attachments such as augers, buckets, drills and more. The wheels on a skid steer loader will usually have no separate steering mechanism and can therefore hold a fixed straight alignment. When operators drive the left and right wheel pairs at contrasting speeds, the skid steer loader turns by skidding across the land. Typically speaking, Wheeled Bobcat and Skid Steer Loader suppliers in Brisbane will have small, medium and large machines available for hire. Need to hire a skid steer? Through iSeekplant, you'll find the best rates! What are typical Dingo Skid Steer Loader hire rates? The average wet hire rate for a Dingo Bobcat and Skid Steer Loader in Australia is around $125 an hour. For dry hire packages, you’ll most likely be looking at about $90 per hour. Dingo Bobcat and Skid Steer Loader suppliers in Adelaide and throughout Australia have machines that require operators to walk behind or stand on the back of the machine while using it. These compact bobcats are able to pass through narrow passageways, tight spaces and small gates with ease. What are the minimum Bobcat or Skid Steer Loader hire terms with an operator? Australian employment laws stipulate that you cannot hire a casual worker for less than a 3 hour shift/call out. Factoring in travelling time, operators will therefore need to be paid for at least 3 hours of their time, making the minimum wet Skid Steer Loader hire rate 2 hours of work + 1 hour of travel. It’s also worth noting that different companies will set their own terms depending on the size of the project and machine availability. What is the ‘Travel Cost’ in Skid Steer Loader hire rates? Travel costs are charged by Skid Steer Loader suppliers in Australia to cover the expense of the machine travelling to and from the depot to your construction site. These costs are more commonly applied to wet hire projects that require an operator, although it isn’t unheard of for dry Skid Steer Loader hire projects to have the expense too. Typically speaking Skid Steer Loader travel costs will be 1 hour of the agreed hourly rate to travel from the depot to site, regardless of the actual distance, or longer if the job is further away. What are Skid Steer Loader hire penalty rates? When hiring a Skid Steer Loader in Australia, standard penalty rates will apply when the machine is used on a weekend, public holiday or after regular working hours. These rates will apply for the staff involved in maintaining, delivering and operating the machine whilst it is on your site. According to the Building and Construction General Onsite Award MA00020 of the Fairwork Act: Skid Steer Loader hire Saturday (after 12pm) penalty rates: 1.5 x rate Skid Steer Loader hire Sunday penalty rates: 2 x rate Skid Steer Loader hire public holiday penalty rates: 2.5 x rate Skid Steer Loader hire night time (after 6pm) penalty rates: 1.5 x rate Skid Steer Loader broken shifts, less than 8 hours between shifts: 1.5 x rate How to get the best Skid Steer Loader hire rates iSeekplant is Australia’s largest online construction hire marketplace. Click here to use iSeekplant’s Get Rates tool and we will get you the best quote for your project, completely free of charge.
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